STATEWIDE, Ala. - with the start of a new school year, there are a few “gIvens” involved in your morning and afternoon plans, even if you don’t have kids in school. There will be more traffic on the roadways, as school busses, parents transporting children, and students licensed to drive will be making their way… Continue reading School start means more traffic, stronger enforcement
Category: St Clair County
St. Clair Correctional Facility contract employee arrested
St Clair County. - A St. Clair Correctional Facility contract kitchen employee has been arrested on a custodial sexual misconduct charge following an investigation involving an inmate. Alabama Department of Corrections’ Narcotics and Law Enforcement Services divisions agents arrested Kendra Threatt on Friday (8/7) following an investigation into allegations of prohibited activity involving Threatt and… Continue reading St. Clair Correctional Facility contract employee arrested
A new Ace Hardware store has opened in Moody
Moody - Congratulations to Southeast Ace Hardware for their new store in Moody at 1005 Crossroads Plaza Drive. If you missed the grand opening celebration on July 17th to 19th, you’ll want to stop by soon to check out the new store. Store Manager Robert Byrd, says that the new Moody Ace Hardware that the… Continue reading A new Ace Hardware store has opened in Moody
Alabama’s “Taylor’s law” determines drivers license eligibility age
Montgomery - Thanks to “Taylor’s Law” in Alabama, there is a new disciplinary point system that determines the age of student eligibility for a drivers license. And with a new schhool year about to start, students over the age of 12 need to be aware that disciplinary issues at school will delay their ability to… Continue reading Alabama’s “Taylor’s law” determines drivers license eligibility age
The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Auburn - It was both puzzling and upsetting when it was announced that Auburn’s scheduled home game against Baylor woth instead by played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but the deal has taken on a new perspective that greatly benefits players via a lucrative NIL deal that could lead to more such neutral site game… Continue reading Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation
Lincoln - A major, ongoing police excavation is currently taking place on Wolf Pond Road in Talladega County, between Lincoln and Pell City. The site is an open field and contains no standing structures. The excavation project is being led by the Pell City Police Department following a tip they say is linked to an… Continue reading Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation
A man has been arrested in connection to last week’s Springville bank robbery
Springville - A person has been arrested in connection to a bank robbery last week in Springville, when officials said a man wearing a motorcycle helmet walked into a PNC Bank in the early afternoon hours of Monday, July 13, and placed a handgun on the counter before demanding money from the cash drawer. After… Continue reading A man has been arrested in connection to last week’s Springville bank robbery
Work is underway for new restrooms at Leeds Memorial Park
Leeds - Groundwork is underway as the city prepares to install new restrooms near the entrance of Leeds Memorial Park. Residents and visitors will notice temporary work zones and construction equipment near the park entrance over the next few weeks. The city is asking visitors to the park to use caution when traveling through the… Continue reading Work is underway for new restrooms at Leeds Memorial Park
Springville Police ask for public’s help after Monday bank robbery
Springville - Local authorities are asking for the public’s help after they responded to an incident at PNC Bank location in the 6300 block of Highway 11 in Springville on Monday afternoon. Multiple law enforcement vehicles surrounded the bank building when a robbery was reported just after 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13th. Springville Police… Continue reading Springville Police ask for public’s help after Monday bank robbery
