STATEWIDE, Ala. - with the start of a new school year, there are a few “gIvens” involved in your morning and afternoon plans, even if you don’t have kids in school. There will be more traffic on the roadways, as school busses, parents transporting children, and students licensed to drive will be making their way… Continue reading School start means more traffic, stronger enforcement
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Gov. Ivey offers $10,000 reward in Talladega County murder investigation
ALPINE, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whomever is responsible for the February shooting death of in Alpine. Early on February 23rd, Talladega County sheriff’s deputies initially responded around 1:40 a.m. to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the 2000… Continue reading Gov. Ivey offers $10,000 reward in Talladega County murder investigation
Jury awards $5 million to a Sylacauga native after she suffered rare form of paralysis
Jefferson County - A Jefferson County jury has awarded $5 million to a Sylacauga native in a verdict against the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, the private corporation that employs UAB Hospital providers. According to the complaint, filed in January 2018, Anna Comer suffered a catastrophic brain injury after being hospitalized at UAB in… Continue reading Jury awards $5 million to a Sylacauga native after she suffered rare form of paralysis
Talladega man faces charges stemming from a series of attacks on Flock cameras
Talladega - A Talladega man, 36-year-old Colton Lynn Dorough was arrested on Wednesday, July 29th by the Talladega County Sheriff’s Department, charged with Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Those charges stem from a series of attacks on Flock cameras owned by Talladega County. Dorough is alleged to have fired a weapon at multiple Flock cameras on… Continue reading Talladega man faces charges stemming from a series of attacks on Flock cameras
Alabama’s “Taylor’s law” determines drivers license eligibility age
Montgomery - Thanks to “Taylor’s Law” in Alabama, there is a new disciplinary point system that determines the age of student eligibility for a drivers license. And with a new schhool year about to start, students over the age of 12 need to be aware that disciplinary issues at school will delay their ability to… Continue reading Alabama’s “Taylor’s law” determines drivers license eligibility age
Talladega County Commission has granted a tax abatement for Honda plant expansion
Lincoln - There’s a new expansion coming to Lincoln’s Honda plant, and the Talladega County Commission has granted a tax abatement to Honda Manufacturing expansion project. The expansion will create around 200 new jobs by its estimated completion date in July 2029. It will cost around $472 million. According to documents approved by the commission,… Continue reading Talladega County Commission has granted a tax abatement for Honda plant expansion
The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Auburn - It was both puzzling and upsetting when it was announced that Auburn’s scheduled home game against Baylor woth instead by played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but the deal has taken on a new perspective that greatly benefits players via a lucrative NIL deal that could lead to more such neutral site game… Continue reading Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation
Lincoln - A major, ongoing police excavation is currently taking place on Wolf Pond Road in Talladega County, between Lincoln and Pell City. The site is an open field and contains no standing structures. The excavation project is being led by the Pell City Police Department following a tip they say is linked to an… Continue reading Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation
BOLO issued by TCSO relating to Friday incident at Walco Handi-Mart
Sylacauga - The Talladega County Sheriff’s Department has issued a “Be On the Lookout Order” (B.O.L.O.) to identify someone who may have information concerning a felony incident under investigation from Friday, July 17th at Walco Handi-Mart in Sylacauga. The department is looking to the public to identify the person in the accompanying photograph, in relation… Continue reading BOLO issued by TCSO relating to Friday incident at Walco Handi-Mart
