Jasper - 4-year-old Johnathan “John John” Boley, who went missing on New Year’s Eve, was found dead Friday in a wooded area near his father’s home in Walker County. A grid search conducted by volunteers led to the discovery of the child’s body near a creek in a wooded area about two miles from his… Continue reading Missing 4-year-old Johnathan ‘John John’ Boley found dead in wooded area in Walker County
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There are new Alabama laws that went into effect with the new year
Statewide, Alabama - There’s a handful of new laws that went into effect in Alabama when the calendar moved to a new year. The law created by House Bill 445 tightens rules and regulations governing the sale of hemp products at retailers such as convenience stores and vape shops. In order to sell hemp products… Continue reading There are new Alabama laws that went into effect with the new year
Odena murder case bound over to grand jury
Odena - The case of a Childersburg man, 36-year-old Joshua Thomas Bettis, accused of murder has been bound over to a Talladega County grand jury following a preliminary hearing last week. Bettis, is charged with killing 31-year-old Frank Wesley Davies IV of Mountain Brook, inside a residence on a hunting property the victim’s family owned… Continue reading Odena murder case bound over to grand jury
The 2026 election cycle soon be officially underway
Sylacauga - The Talladega County Republican Party has announced that the qualifying period for candidates seeking office in the 2026 Republican Primary Election will open shortly after the first of the new year. Candidate qualifying will open on Thursday, January 8, 2026, and will close on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Qualifying will… Continue reading The 2026 election cycle soon be officially underway
Oak Grove Council approved five resolutions during Tuesday night meeting
The Oak Grove Town Council approved five separate resolutions on a variety of subjects during their Tuesday, December 9th meeting. The first, Resolutions #634 came under Old Business, after several months of work. That resolution will create a 5-member Park Advisory Task Force, whose aim will be to help develop plans for more events and… Continue reading Oak Grove Council approved five resolutions during Tuesday night meeting
Eight Talladega County educators have earned National Board Certification
Talladega County Schools is proud to announce that eight educators have earned National Board Certification, and two educators have achieved Maintenance of Certification this year. National Board Certified Teachers represent the highest standards of our profession. Their achievement reflects deep expertise, reflective practice, and an unwavering commitment to student growth. Please join us in congratulating… Continue reading Eight Talladega County educators have earned National Board Certification
