Montgomery - Rising high school seniors, Abba Crumpton of Fayetteville High School, Allaster Hay of B.B. Comer High School, and Hayden Hubbard of Sylacauga High School, were three of twenty-three high school students representing seventeen Alabama Chambers of Commerce to attend the seventh Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. Abba, Allaster, and Hayden… Continue reading Three Sylacauga area high school seniors complete economic and community development training at Huntingdon College
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Don’t miss the Community Block Party at Childersburg First Methodist
Childersburg - You’re all invited to join Childersburg First Methodist for a fun-filled day with the community on Saturday, July 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 603 4th St SW, Childersburg, AL 35044. There will be Food trucks, vendors, a waterslide, a car show, fun games & more for a FREE event that’s… Continue reading Don’t miss the Community Block Party at Childersburg First Methodist
Oak Grove Council readies for a street paving project bid process
Oak Grove - Mayor Tony White updated the Council on bids for the next street paving plans this week. The town is accepting bids on the project with an pre-bid estimated cost of $314,883. Grants totalling $250,000 have been secured, leaving the town with an $8,425 match, as well as various other relate costs of… Continue reading Oak Grove Council readies for a street paving project bid process
Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
Statewide – Alabama’s Back-to-Schol sales tax holiday weekend has been scheduled fbegins 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17, and ends midnight on Sunday, July 19. During many back to school purchases will be exempt from state sales taxes, as well as county and municipal sales taxes in jurisdictions that choose to participate. Included items include:Clothing… Continue reading Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
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 FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
Childersburg Area Chamber brings back the Childersburg Farmers Market
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The return of the Childersburg Farmers Market is set for Saturday, July 11th from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for a morning full of fresh, local goodness! Located in the First Baptist Church Parking Lotin downtown Childersburg, the event will allow you to shop a variety of farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods,… Continue reading Childersburg Area Chamber brings back the Childersburg Farmers Market
Eight scholarships awarded by the Coosa Valley Lodge #929
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Coosa Valley Lodge #929 awarded eight scholarships this year to worthy students. The recipients this year are as listed below: Jeffrey Gage Havens - Auburn UniversityChristopher Tyler Bryant - Childersburg HighHenlie Claire Guy - Sylacauga High SchoolMaggie Anna Watkins - Sylacauga High SchoolCayleah Kristine Vick - Sylacauga High SchoolAdrianna Zyliah McElrath -… Continue reading Eight scholarships awarded by the Coosa Valley Lodge #929
Munford to celebrate Independence Day with Car Show and first ever 4th of July Parade
Munford - The Munford community will celebrate Independence Day this Saturday, July 4th with a full day of patriotic activities, including a morning car show and the town’s first ever 4th of July parade. Hosted by Choccolocco Car Show & Cruise-In, the festivities begin with the Munford Freedom Fest Car Show at the Munford Walking… Continue reading Munford to celebrate Independence Day with Car Show and first ever 4th of July Parade
East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
East Central Alabama - Events to observe the 4th of July &/or the America 250 anniversary are plentiful across East Central Alabama, so we thought it would be neat to highlight those with fireworks shows (at or just after dark), to help the public enjoy them with friends and family. The holiday festivities kick off… Continue reading East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
Job Fair creates realistic hope for Legacy Cabinet employees losing their jobs
Eastaboga – There is renewed hope among hundreds who lost their jobs at Legacy Cabinets’ Eastaboga manufacturing operation, thanks to a private job fair at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. Legacy permanently shut down its Eastaboga facility, leaving hundreds of employees without jobs and bringing the company’s more than three decades of… Continue reading Job Fair creates realistic hope for Legacy Cabinet employees losing their jobs
