East Central Alabama - AccuWeather meteorologists are pointing to the potential for another winter storm even this coming weekend. The cold that settled in across the South and the East this week will help set the stage for the risk of wintry weather throughout the week, including another potential winter storm this weekend. "Late this… Continue reading Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast
Category: Talladega County
Talladega County news
Sylacauga & Talladega County Schools are CLOSED Monday, January 26th
Sylacauga - Frigid weather and the possibility of dangerous travel conditions due to patches of black ice, school is CANCELLED on Monday, January 26th for both the Sylacauga City Schools and Talladega County School System. Both school systems use their one weather day in lieu of E-Learning. Sylacauga school officials said they will continue monitoring… Continue reading Sylacauga & Talladega County Schools are CLOSED Monday, January 26th
$17 million goes to 44 Alabama communities for infrastructure improvements
Montgomery - Governor Kay Ivey has announced the allocation of approximately $17 million in Community Development Block Grants to 44 communities across Alabama, aiming to enhance local infrastructure and services. These grants, which are administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban… Continue reading $17 million goes to 44 Alabama communities for infrastructure improvements
E.A.R.T.H. shined during the meeting of the Industry Advisory Alliance meeting
Sylacauga - A first-ever public presentation from the East Alabama Rural Innovation & Training Hub (EARTH) during the first quarter meeting of the Industry Advisory Alliance showed not only significant progress in actions taken, but in ever-developing plans for the near and distant future. “We are on track to open two important aspects of EARTH… Continue reading E.A.R.T.H. shined during the meeting of the Industry Advisory Alliance meeting
It’s the time of year for fruit tree pruning – Are you properly prepared?
Talladega - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System offers a fruit pruning workshop in Talladega County, providing hands-on learning for those interested in mastering the art of fruit tree pruning. It’s set for Wednesday, January 21st from 9:00 a.m. until Noon at the Talladega County Extension Office at 132 North Court Street in Talladega. This workshop… Continue reading It’s the time of year for fruit tree pruning – Are you properly prepared?
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) application portal is now open
Sylacauga - Senior residents are now eligible to apply for benefits through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. SFMNP provides eligible older adults with benefits that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from approved farmers markets and farm stands, including the Sylacauga… Continue reading The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) application portal is now open
Oak Grove opened the door for accepting Hannah Lane as a town street
Oak Grove - Members of the Spring Creek Homeowners Association came before the Oak Grove Town Council with a request for the town to take over Hannah Lane as a final step in the association legally dissolving. Association President Jerry Scher presented the idea and received a counter request from Council President Pro Tempore David… Continue reading Oak Grove opened the door for accepting Hannah Lane as a town street
The Talladega County GOP has announced their first quarter events schedule
Talladega County - First, the Talladega County GOP announced the qualifying process for running in county races as a Republican, starting this week. Now, comes an event schedule that will allow voters to hear from 2026 candidates. The Executive Committee Meeting and Quarterly General Membership Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 19th, from 5:45… Continue reading The Talladega County GOP has announced their first quarter events schedule
Missing 4-year-old Johnathan ‘John John’ Boley found dead in wooded area in Walker County
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
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