Sylacauga - Chris Kramer was surprised on his 98th birthday with the dedication of the “First Bank of Alabama Chris Kramer Chair” through the banks’s five-year commitment to the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation. First Bank of Alabama is proud to contribute $5,000 annually for five years in support of the Foundation’s mission, acknowledging Kramer’s 98… Continue reading Acknowledging of 98 years of a life well-lived, First Bank of Alabama funds the “Chris Kramer Chair”
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News from the Sylacauga community
Suspect wanted in Alexander City killing has been arrested
Alexander City - A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Alexander City, believed to have last been in the Sylacauga area, has now been arrested by the Alexander City Police Department. The Alexander City Police Department announced it arrested 26-year old Laderrion Rodrigas Benjamin, also known as “Benji,” on a murder charge stemming… Continue reading Suspect wanted in Alexander City killing has been arrested
Multi-jurisdiction vehicle pursuit leads to Drug Trafficking charge
Harpersville to Sylacauga, Ala. - On August 26, 2026, the Childersburg Police Department was notified by Talladega County 911 that the Harpersville Police Department was involved in a vehicle pursuit traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 280 toward Childersburg. In response, Childersburg Police officers positioned themselves in the area of U.S. Highway 280 near the Coosa… Continue reading Multi-jurisdiction vehicle pursuit leads to Drug Trafficking charge
Friday 8/28 is the ordering deadline for the Childersburg Rescue Squad Boston Butt fundraiser for Labor Day
Childersburg - With Labor Day around the corner, what better way better way to celebrate than by having your friends and family over and feasting on a barbecued Boston Butt? You do it the “no fuss” which supports the Childersburg Rescue Squad at the same time. But, be aware that Friday, Aug, 28th is the… Continue reading Friday 8/28 is the ordering deadline for the Childersburg Rescue Squad Boston Butt fundraiser for Labor Day
Phenix City made an historic run in the Little League World Series
Williamsport, PA - Phenix City won both the Alabama State Championship, along with the Southeast Region Championship, and then reached the USA Final Four in the World Series. In Williamsport, Phenix City’s heart-stopping run through the elimination bracket of the 2026 Little League World Series racked a bunch of records for Kinley Rasmus, their female… Continue reading Phenix City made an historic run in the Little League World Series
Senior extravaganza drew a huge crowd from across the region
Sylacauga - The Maxye Veazey Senior Center event, “Senior Extravaganza” attracted a huge crowd of visitors from senior groups across the region - two from Sylacauga, plus Childersburg, Oak Grove, Talladega Springs, several from Coosa County, and plenty of individuals. With the theme “Living Life in Full Color,” there were also brightly-colored themed group dress… Continue reading Senior extravaganza drew a huge crowd from across the region
SpringHouse at Russell Lands on Lake Martin can be tough to find, but well worth it according to revues
Lake Martin - Sometimes, “getting there” is part of the overall dinner experience. And, according to myfamilytravels.com, that’s the case for SpringHouse at Alexander City’s Russell Lands on Lake Martin, a true Farm-To-Table Dining Barn that’s located on what they describe as a “jaw-dropping hilltop location, well off the beaten path. And beyond the scenic… Continue reading SpringHouse at Russell Lands on Lake Martin can be tough to find, but well worth it according to revues
Michael Ponder has turned a side gig into a Grand Opening for his second location in Sylacauga
Sylacauga - In the middle of a ten-year career in law enforcement, Michael Ponder began a “side gig” installing window tinting. He just cut the ribbon on his second location of a fulltime business that grew from that. Frontline Offroad is celebrating a Sylacauga storefront on Highway 280 in the former Pauls’s Transmission location, specializing… Continue reading Michael Ponder has turned a side gig into a Grand Opening for his second location in Sylacauga
Details emerge on alleged sex crime in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A 23-year-old Montgomery man was arrested August 12th by the Talladega County Sheriff’s Department on a trio of sex crime charges. It has been alleged that Jathian Tamon Taylor came to Sylacauga for the purpose of having sex with an underage girl. Taylor is being held in the Talladega County Jail on… Continue reading Details emerge on alleged sex crime in Sylacauga
David and Jan Farnsworth awarded Forest Conservationist of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation
Prattville - David and Jan Farnsworth were presented the Forest Conservationist of the Year Award at the 2026 Alabama Wildlife Federation Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards banquet on Friday, August 7th at The Marriott Legends at Capitol Hill in Prattville. Governor Kay Ivey provided a congratulatory video prepared specifically for the 2026 Award Recipients. The AWF… Continue reading David and Jan Farnsworth awarded Forest Conservationist of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation
