Talladega - After years of legal challenges, delays, and administrative disputes, Alabama’s long-stalled medical marijuana program is finally taking a concrete step forward with Callie’s Apothecary in Montgomery opening on May 4, 2026, and other dispensaries expected to open soon, including one in Talladega and another in neighboring Oxford. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has… Continue reading Medical cannabis availability in Alabama is a reality, with one dispensary open and 11 more soon
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Talladega County news
The Talladega County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) led a large Friday morning drug bust
Talladega County - The Talladega County Sheriff’s department has announced a bust by their Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) executed Friday morning, May 29th. The operation led to the confiscation of a large amount of contraband - ICE, Cocaine, Spice, Marijuana, MDMA, guns, paraphernalia, and cash. Arrested was 47-year-old Jelani Bakari Russ, who was booked… Continue reading The Talladega County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) led a large Friday morning drug bust
The 2026 season opens for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
Sylacauga - Friday, May 29th is the first Friday after Memorial Day, which means it’s time to open the 2026 season for the Sylacauga Farmers Market through the summer months. That means fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms, plus all sorts of Home Cottage industry products like fresh-baked breads and eggs straight from the… Continue reading The 2026 season opens for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is committed to scholarship, sisterhood, service and social action
Childersburg - Members of the Talladega County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority appeared at the May 5th Childersburg City Council meeting to raise support of their missions in local communities. Delta Sigma Theta is a nonprofit public service organization whose primary purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local… Continue reading Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is committed to scholarship, sisterhood, service and social action
Calvin Miller’s 36-year industrial development career in Talladega County celebrated
Sylacauga - A large crowd gathered to celebrate the 36-year career of Calvin Miller as the Director of Industrial Development in Talladega County. City, county, state, Chamber of Commerce, and other entities presented Miller with proclamations, plaques, and other acknowledgements of his long-time success in eforts to expand the county’s employment base, upon his retirement… Continue reading Calvin Miller’s 36-year industrial development career in Talladega County celebrated
ALEA Urges Alabamians to Share the Road During National Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Month
Alabama - As National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month kicks off in May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind all road users that safety is a shared responsibility, whether you’re driving a car or riding on two wheels. Bicycles are legally considered vehicles in… Continue reading ALEA Urges Alabamians to Share the Road During National Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Month
Tall. Co. Sheriff’s Office seeking public’s help locating stolen Nissan pickup truck
Talladega County - The Talladega County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a stolen 1996 Nissan pickup truck taken during the early morning hours of Thursday, May 21st. The maroon-colored pickup was stolen from a location near the Coosa County line along Hwy 21 South. The Sheriff’s Department reports distinguishing features of… Continue reading Tall. Co. Sheriff’s Office seeking public’s help locating stolen Nissan pickup truck
Three suspects arrested in Talladega County on drug possession with intent to distribute early Tuesday
Talladega County - In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 19th, the Talladega County Sheriff’s Department made three arrests, charging each suspect with Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, among others charges. The suspects and their charges are as follows: 60-year-old Steven Fitzgerald Wilson was arrested with Possession With Intent to Distribute… Continue reading Three suspects arrested in Talladega County on drug possession with intent to distribute early Tuesday
Local incumbents head for the General Election – Tuberville to face Jones in November Governor’s race
Talladega - Both of Talladega County’s Governor-appointed district judges handily won Tuesday races. Place 1 Judge J. Scott Brewer beat challenger Huell M. Love III. Place 2 Judge Dale Price won over two primary challengers, Slaten and Beckham. Talladega County Commission District 2 re-elected Tony Haynes over challenger Kimberlee Davidson in the Republican primary. In… Continue reading Local incumbents head for the General Election – Tuberville to face Jones in November Governor’s race
Damage to fiber optic cable near Sylacauga is being investigated
Sylacauga - The Talladega County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that resulted in the damage or destruction of some $25,000 worth of fiber optic cable on the 2600 block of Pine Grove Road near Sylacauga. The lines, which belong to Spectrum, had only recently been strung and were cut down, but not stolen. The… Continue reading Damage to fiber optic cable near Sylacauga is being investigated
