Childersburg - The 50-State US250 Tour will bring history and entertainment to Childersburg for its stop in Childersburg in April. A national celebration of our founding and freedom - bringing history to life in all 50 states through events, art, music, and patriotic action. 50 states, 50 weeks, 50,000 miles, 250 million people, 250 years… Continue reading The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Category: Talladega
Talladega area news
Gov. Ivey commutes sentence of Talladega County death row inmate
Talladega - Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that she has commuted the death sentence of Charles L. Burton to life in prison with no chance of parole. Mr. Burton was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1991 capital murder of Doug Battle in Talladega, Alabama. As required by law, the governor first reached… Continue reading Gov. Ivey commutes sentence of Talladega County death row inmate
Education & support series for diabetics starts this week from the Extension Service
Talladega - With diabetes reported at epidemic levels across the country, the Talladega County office of the Alabama Extension Service is addressing the problem, putting together a free education and support series of programs for individuals dianosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Weekly classes start March 12, 2026! Make sure you are… Continue reading Education & support series for diabetics starts this week from the Extension Service
A low water pressure advisory issued in Talladega over the weekend has been resolved
Talladega - Residents were asked over the weekend to avoid excessive water usage in Talladega, after the City issued a low water pressure advisory due to low pressure from an unidentified leak in the water distribution system. It took more than a full day, but water is back to its normal flow now. The City… Continue reading A low water pressure advisory issued in Talladega over the weekend has been resolved
Talladega College presents four days of making history with the Investiture of Dr. Willie Todd
Talladega - Talladega College is celebrating the investiture of Dr. Willie Todd, the twenty-second president of Alabama’s oldest historically black college with four days of special events, starting Thursday, Feb. 19th. The festivities will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, with a welcome reception and a benefit silent auction at the William R.… Continue reading Talladega College presents four days of making history with the Investiture of Dr. Willie Todd
Talladega Extension office hosts the Talladega County 4-H Bake-Off February 19th
Talladega - Celebrate creativity, culinary skills and friendly competition as a favorite local tradition is coming Thursday evening, Feb. 19th at 6:00 p.m. - the Talladega County 4-H Bake-Off! Participants showcase their baking talents while learning valuable skills in food preparation and presentation. But space is limited, so register before Feb. 16th by calling (256)… Continue reading Talladega Extension office hosts the Talladega County 4-H Bake-Off February 19th
Two charged in Talladega County with Murder/Robbery in death of a Jacksonville man
Talladega - Two people been charged with Murder and Robbery in Talladega County in the death of Patrick Slade Boothe, a Jacksonville man, who had been reported missing on January 23, 2026. 34-year-old Jesse Austin Heald of Talladega has been charged with Capital Murder and Robbery 1st Degree. 35-year-old Tiffani Renee Nichol has been charged… Continue reading Two charged in Talladega County with Murder/Robbery in death of a Jacksonville man
Talladega man has died in Coosa River Alabama Hwy 34 bridge
Pell City - St. Clair County Coroner Jeff Parrish has identified a man who died Thursday morning near the Alabama Hwy 34 bridge between St. Clair and Talladega counties The body of 61-year-old Robbie Z. Bedford was quickly recovered from the waterway by members of the Pell City Fire and Rescue Dive team, using a… Continue reading Talladega man has died in Coosa River Alabama Hwy 34 bridge
Multiple events celebrate Mardis Gras in Talladega
Talladega - Talladega’s annual observance of Mardi Gras kicks off Thursday, February 5th at Heritage Hall with the opening reception for their Mardi Gras showcase, but there are plenty more facets on the schedule as well. That showcase, “Visit with Royalty” is presented in collaboration with the Mobile Carnival Museum and made possible by a… Continue reading Multiple events celebrate Mardis Gras in Talladega
East Central Alabama is under two weather advisories and a warning
Sylacauga - The National Weather Service has issued a trio of weather statements for the following counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Coosa,Tallapoosa, Chambers, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike, and Barbour Counties. A “Cold Weather Advisory” remains in effect from 12:00 midnight tonight to 12:00 Noon on Saturday. For the Cold Weather… Continue reading East Central Alabama is under two weather advisories and a warning
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