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
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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
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
Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is Saturday, May 9th
Alabama - Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day… Continue reading Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is Saturday, May 9th
Motown history comes alive Tuesday evening at Oxford Performing Arts Center
Oxford - The Temptations and the Four Tops are set to perform during a night celebrating Motown history at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. The event, part of the venue’s Coca-Cola Concert Series, will bring together two of the most recognizable groups in Motown music for a single… Continue reading Motown history comes alive Tuesday evening at Oxford Performing Arts Center
New ‘AVAP’ App Enhances Crime Victims’ Access to Vital Services
Montgomery - Each year, thousands of Alabamians are victims of violence, and in their despair, they wonder where to turn. Their spouse may have been murdered, a loved one may have been sexually assaulted, or their child may have endured abuse. Possibly, they’ve survived a random shooting or escaped domestic violence. Victims desperately need assistance… Continue reading New ‘AVAP’ App Enhances Crime Victims’ Access to Vital Services
A beautiful Monday belies a risk of severe storms Wednesday night
Western Alabama - A beautiful Monday is at hand across Central Alabama with highs climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s under mostly sunny skies! However, The National Weather Service is keeping a close eye on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A Slight Risk (Level 2/5) for severe storms has been introduced for the… Continue reading A beautiful Monday belies a risk of severe storms Wednesday night
The Talladega County Board of Education is asking parents of special needs children to register them with Child Find
Talladega County - In order to find all children in their school system who need unique help, the Talladega County Board of Education is asking parents of special needs children to register them with Child Find, a statewide effort of the Alabama Department of Education and the Department of Rehabilitation Services, to “locate, identify and… Continue reading The Talladega County Board of Education is asking parents of special needs children to register them with Child Find
DEGAGOP schedules a pre-primary election meeting
Sylacauga - With the May 19th Primary quickly approaching, the Talladega County Republican Party (DEGAGOP) has called it’s final meeting before Election Day, inviting their general membership, supporters, voters, candidates, and interested citizens to attend. The gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Acme Sandwich Shop located at… Continue reading DEGAGOP schedules a pre-primary election meeting