East Central Alabama - Let’s start by acknowledging that such a list of events is bound to miss a few. The month of October is absolutely chock full of Trunk or Treat and other Fall events across the region. Here’s a chronological list of the ones we discovered: Saturday, October 10th (9:00 a.m. to 2:00… Continue reading “Trunk or Treat” events are lining up across the region! Here is the schedule!
Category: Talladega County
Talladega County news
Gov. Ivey declares a State of Emergency for 40 counties – Several local weekend events have been cancelled
Oak Grove & Childersburg - Several recurring annual events in the area have been cancelled due to the possibility of severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, as Gov. Kay Ivey declared a State of Emergency for the southern two-thirds of Alabama. The annual Oak Grove Fall Festival, originally scheduled for this Saturday, October 10th… Continue reading Gov. Ivey declares a State of Emergency for 40 counties – Several local weekend events have been cancelled
Country star Brantley Gilbert will headline infield concert during YellaWood 500 race weekend at the Talladega Superspeedway
Lincoln - Talladega Superspeedway announced that multi-platinum Georgia native, Brantley Gilbert will perform as part of the weekend’s “The Chase” triple-header during YellaWood 500 race weekend in October. It will be part of the Saturday night infield concert, bringing a major country music act to the track ahead of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series showdown. According… Continue reading Country star Brantley Gilbert will headline infield concert during YellaWood 500 race weekend at the Talladega Superspeedway
Hwy 76 between Childersburg & Winterboro is closed due to a fatal wreck
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - While first responders deal with a fatal crash, Highway 76 between Childersburg and Winterboro has traffic blocked. Please use an alternate route and allow first responders to do their jobs. It is estimated that it will take until at least 9:00 a.m. to clear the road to through traffic, after which more… Continue reading Hwy 76 between Childersburg & Winterboro is closed due to a fatal wreck
VFD’s in the region will collect to help a fellow 1st Responder this weekend
Oak Grove - This Saturday, September 26th, the Oak Grove Fire, Fayetville Fire, and Lay Lake Volunteer Fire Departments, alongside other community volunteers will be stationed at various intersections across the South Talledega County area holding a Boot Drive Fundraiser, with the funds collected to go to a local first responder and Mother needing assistance… Continue reading VFD’s in the region will collect to help a fellow 1st Responder this weekend
Munford man arrested for leaving the scene of an accident
Lincoln - According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a Munford man has been arrested after leaving the scene of an accident this past week in Talladega County and was held on $7,500 bond in the county jail. ALEA says 31-year-old Joseph T. Newborn, of Munford, was in a vehicle that was struck by another… Continue reading Munford man arrested for leaving the scene of an accident
Teddy Bear Tales events celebrate Family Literacy
Sylacauga & Alexander City - Central Alabama Community College Aduly Education is celebrating family literacy with a pair of Teddy Bear Tales events this week, partnering with Chick-fil-A locations. Bring your child’s teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal on Monday, Sept. 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and enjoy the Teddy Bear Check-Up Station with… Continue reading Teddy Bear Tales events celebrate Family Literacy
A community coming together for Matt Abrams & family
Sylacauga - Retired Sylacauga City and Talladega County Officer Matt Abrams was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2023. Since then, life has changed tremendously for Matt and his family, and they are now facing the need to make updates to their home so it can be more handicap accessible and… Continue reading A community coming together for Matt Abrams & family
State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #4 Representative Steve Hurst
Talladega - Four State Senators and Representatives whose districts include Talladega County, gathered at the Ritz Theater in Talladega this past week for a Town Hall focused on the recently completed legislative session. Representative Barbara Boyd was invited, but did not respond. The event was co-sponsored by the three Chambers of Commerce in Talladega County.… Continue reading State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #4 Representative Steve Hurst
State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #3 Representative Ben Robbins
Talladega - Four State Senators and Representatives whose districts include Talladega County, gathered at the Ritz Theater in Talladega this past week for a Town Hall focused on the recently completed legislative session. Representative Barbara Boyd was invited, but did not respond. The event was co-sponsored by the three Chambers of Commerce in Talladega County.… Continue reading State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #3 Representative Ben Robbins
