TALLADEGA, Ala. - Court records reveal details of indictments involving two former officials with the International Motorsports Hall of Fame (IMHOF) in Talladega. A Talladega County grand jury has indicted former executive director Mike Raita and former accounts manager Karen Lakey, both on charges of Use of Official Position or Office for Personal Gain. 67-year-old… Continue reading Former International Motorsports Hall of Fame officials indicted
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Comradery is the “magic” of the Magic of Marble Festival
Sylacauga – With artists picking their marble and getting right to work during the first day of Sylacauga’s agic of Marble Festival, there were more than a few conversations rekindling long term friendships built over the last 17 years. “No doubt it’s the comradry,” said Craigger Brown of the most impactful part of particiapting in… Continue reading Comradery is the “magic” of the Magic of Marble Festival
Childersburg EMT Shift A recognized for their lifesaving efforts
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg City Council opened their Tuesday, April 7th meeting as Fire Chief Shane Phillips presented a family member of a patient who received life-saving treatment by Shift A of the Childersburg Fire and Rescue Department. The Mayor, Council, and the… Continue reading Childersburg EMT Shift A recognized for their lifesaving efforts
Central Park is all set for the Magic of Marble Festival to start Tuesday
Sylacauga – The tents are up and the artist work tables set and ready for the arrival Tuesday, April 7th of about three dozen sculptors for the Magic of Marble Festival in Sylacauga’s Central park. Sculptors begin selecting their marble and getting to work on this year’s creations. You’re all invited to stop by to… Continue reading Central Park is all set for the Magic of Marble Festival to start Tuesday
Oak Grove VFD “Spring Fest” kicks off the 2026 festival season in the area this weekend
Oak Grove – A new festival - “SpringFest” kicks off a new season of festival this Saturday, April 4th in the Town of Oak Grove Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event, hosted by the Town of Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department, promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, featuring lots of… Continue reading Oak Grove VFD “Spring Fest” kicks off the 2026 festival season in the area this weekend
Coosa Valley Medical Center to host an April “Protect Your Heart” Community Links event
Sylacauga - Coosa Valley Medical Center will host its April Community Links program, titled “Protect Your Heart: Building a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle,” on Monday, April 6th, at the B. B. Comer Memorial Library. The event, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., will feature cardiologist Dr. Wytch Rigger, a board-certified specialist with Cardiovascular Associates. Yo’ll have the opportunity… Continue reading Coosa Valley Medical Center to host an April “Protect Your Heart” Community Links event
The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Childersburg - The 50-State US250 Tour will bring history and entertainment to Childersburg for its stop in Childersburg in April. A national celebration of our founding and freedom - bringing history to life in all 50 states through events, art, music, and patriotic action. 50 states, 50 weeks, 50,000 miles, 250 million people, 250 years… Continue reading The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Sylacauga woman arrested on drug charges, stemming from a traffic stop
Sylacauga - A 48-year-old Sylacauga woman, Sabrina Nicole Sanders, is facing multiple felony charges following a traffic stop that authorities say led to the discovery of methamphetamine both at the scene and later inside the Talladega County Jail. According to Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force Commander Mike Roberson, officers were monitoring a… Continue reading Sylacauga woman arrested on drug charges, stemming from a traffic stop
Domtar to idle Coosa Pines Pulp Mill in May 2026
Coosa Pines - Domtar, a leading North American manufacturer of diversified forest products, today announced it will indefinitely idle operations at its Coosa Pines, Alabama, fluff pulp mill in May 2026. The Coosa Pines mill has been challenged by difficult market conditions, as well as its aged assets, resulting in high costs of maintaining and… Continue reading Domtar to idle Coosa Pines Pulp Mill in May 2026
Gov. Ivey commutes sentence of Talladega County death row inmate
Talladega - Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that she has commuted the death sentence of Charles L. Burton to life in prison with no chance of parole. Mr. Burton was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1991 capital murder of Doug Battle in Talladega, Alabama. As required by law, the governor first reached… Continue reading Gov. Ivey commutes sentence of Talladega County death row inmate
