Statewide – Alabama’s Back-to-Schol sales tax holiday weekend has been scheduled fbegins 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17, and ends midnight on Sunday, July 19. During many back to school purchases will be exempt from state sales taxes, as well as county and municipal sales taxes in jurisdictions that choose to participate. Included items include:Clothing… Continue reading Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
Category: St Clair County
FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
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 FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
Driver flees Odenville pedestrian crash, setting off chaos including another crash & a shooting incident
Odenville – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon in Odenville, setting off a string of other incidents, including shots fired and another car crash. The Odenville Police Department said officers and firefighters responded around 4:30 p.m. to the Piggly Wiggly on Council Drive after receiving reports of a pedestrian who had… Continue reading Driver flees Odenville pedestrian crash, setting off chaos including another crash & a shooting incident
Springville Council places 1-year moratorium on data center proposals
Springville – During their Monday, July 6th meeting, the Springville city council has imposed a one-year moratorium as the city planning and zoning commission develops more thorough planning and zoning regulations for similar projects in the future. City officials say the move is proactive and unrelated to any current proposals, but it does come following… Continue reading Springville Council places 1-year moratorium on data center proposals
Logan Martin Lake boat crash kills 83-year-old man
Pell City - A Pell City man was killed in a deadly boat crash on Logan Martin Lake. 83-year-old Gary M. Kendrick was taken to UAB St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital, where he later died from his injuries after his 1993 Ranger Bass boat collided head-on with a 2005 Hurricane Pontoon boat. 81-year-old Barbara W.… Continue reading Logan Martin Lake boat crash kills 83-year-old man
East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
East Central Alabama - Events to observe the 4th of July &/or the America 250 anniversary are plentiful across East Central Alabama, so we thought it would be neat to highlight those with fireworks shows (at or just after dark), to help the public enjoy them with friends and family. The holiday festivities kick off… Continue reading East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
Death investigation leads to murder arrest in Ashville
Ashville - On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., St. Clair County 911 received a call regarding a deceased individual found inside a residence in the 9000 block of Shoal Creek Road in Ashville. Deputies responded to the scene and notified the St. Clair County Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators secured the residence and… Continue reading Death investigation leads to murder arrest in Ashville
Springville company lands $18 million Army trailer contract
Springville - A Springville company, Fontaine Commercial Trailer Inc., has secured an $18 mi,,iom contract to supply specialized trailers to the U.S. Army. According to a Department of Defense notice, the company will deliver an unspecified number of M172A2 trailers between now and December 31, 2026. The Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, awarded the… Continue reading Springville company lands $18 million Army trailer contract
Drug distribution stings net six arrests across three counties
East Central Alabama - Law Enforcement in three East Central Alabama counties have arrested six people in connection with illegal drug distribution operations. The Talladega County Drug Task Force got things started with the Wednesday arrest of 37-year-old Brandon Scott McDonald, who was charged with two counts of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance. A… Continue reading Drug distribution stings net six arrests across three counties
Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
Statewide - Alabama’s 2026 primary runoff elections are scheduled for on Tuesday, June 16thto mselect party candidates for the November 3rd general election. Democrat voters will decide one one runoff race, selecting between Dakarai Larriett and Everett Wess for the party's U.S. Senate nomination. In the Republican Primary Runoff, voters will choose nominees in five… Continue reading Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
