Talladega - After the Talladega City Council passed a new teen curfew ordinance, community reaxtion is quite mixed - some praise it, while others question the point, and others ask if it’s enough, or the propor response. According to the new ordinance, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., those under the age of 18 are… Continue reading Talladega passes a new teen curfew ordinance and reactions are mixed
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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
Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
Statewide - Alabama’s 2026 primary runoff elections are scheduled for on Tuesday, June 16thto mselect party candidates for the November 3rd general election. Democrat voters will decide one one runoff race, selecting between Dakarai Larriett and Everett Wess for the party's U.S. Senate nomination. In the Republican Primary Runoff, voters will choose nominees in five… Continue reading Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
Carnival attractions are ready for a fun Childersburg Rescue Squad fundraiser starting Wednesday
Childersburg - Carnival attractions are set for a Childersburg Rescue Squad fund-raiser, along Highway 280 in the Childersburg Tractor Supply parking lot. The carnival will operate from Wednesday, June 10th through Tuesday, June 16th. On weekdays, the carnival will operate from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. On weekends they will operate from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m.… Continue reading Carnival attractions are ready for a fun Childersburg Rescue Squad fundraiser starting Wednesday
Talladega Police seek public help in their investigation of the shooting death of recent THS graduate
Talladega - While investigating the shooting death of a recent Talladega High School graduate, the Talladega Police Department is asking for public help identifying suspects. Responding to a report of a gunshot victim at approximately 2:24 a.m. May 31, 2026 in the 600 block of McApine Street, officers found the body of 18-year-old Jy’Kavien Wright… Continue reading Talladega Police seek public help in their investigation of the shooting death of recent THS graduate
Talladega County BoE approves three capital improvement bids
Talladega County - The Talladega County Board of Education has approved three construction bids for district schools - a new driveway for Lincoln High School, new flooring for Stemley Road Elementary School, and a new batting facility for Munford High School. The next approved bid was awarded to H.N. Donahoo Contracting Company Inc,, for a… Continue reading Talladega County BoE approves three capital improvement bids
Talladega College celebrates Amistad Mural Legacy on June 5-6
Talladega - Talladega College will celebrate the legacy of the historic Amistad Murals with a two-day event, set for June 5-6th. The event at the Dr. William R. Harvey Museum will feature conversations on art, history and community, including the effect of the murals on art, education and culture. According to Talladega College, the event’s… Continue reading Talladega College celebrates Amistad Mural Legacy on June 5-6
Talladega County BoE approves three capital improvement bids
Talladega - The Talladega County Board of Education has approved three construction bids for district schools - a new driveway for Lincoln High School, new flooring for Stemley Road Elementary School, and a new batting facility for Munford High School. The next approved bid was awarded to H.N. Donahoo Contracting Company Inc,, for a new,… Continue reading Talladega County BoE approves three capital improvement bids
Medical cannabis availability in Alabama is a reality, with one dispensary open and 11 more soon
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