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 – #2 Senator Keith Kelley
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State Senators and Representatives Chamber Town Hall in Talladega – #1 Senator Lance Bell
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 – #1 Senator Lance Bell
Death sentence upheld for man convicted in 2001 Sylacauga double murder
Montgomery - A federal appeals court has denied a legal challenge from a man sentenced to death for the 2001 killings of a Sylacauga woman and her daughter. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled convicted killer Wakilii Brown was not entitled to have his convictions or death sentence overturned, upholding an… Continue reading Death sentence upheld for man convicted in 2001 Sylacauga double murder
Chambers of Commerce to host a 9/2 Town Hall legislative round-up in Talladega
Talladega - Talladega County’s three Chambers of Commerce invite the public for a morning legislative round-up featuring the State Representives and Senators that represent us in Montgomery. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd at the historic Ritz Theater in Talladega, beginning at 8:00 a.m. State Representatives Ben Robbins (Dist. 33) and Steve Hurst… Continue reading Chambers of Commerce to host a 9/2 Town Hall legislative round-up in Talladega
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
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
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
RadioAlabama hosted the August Childersburg Area Chamber Coffee
Sylacauga - RadioAlabama’s Lee Perryman welcomed everyone to the August Chamber Coffee from the Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, “Our missions are to meet people and make a difference. We have 63 people on our payroll across 13 radio stations serving a region along 280 from Chelsea to Auburn/Opelika, from Pell Cit to Montgomery, along… Continue reading RadioAlabama hosted the August Childersburg Area Chamber Coffee
