Childersburg – The 50-State US250 Tour, bringing a mix of history and entertainment to Childersburg continues on Sunday, April 12th. The national tour, which aims to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, features events in all 50 states highlighting history, art, music, and civic engagement. In downtown Childersburg, the tour’s “Freedom Village” will again be active… Continue reading US250 Tour’s Alabama stop continues Sunday in Childersburg
Category: Tallapoosa County
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
Alexander City Police arrest two in late March double homicide case
Alexander City – Alexander City Police Department investigators took two men into custody on Friday, charging them with two counts of capital murder and taken to the Tallapoosa County Jail to await a bond hearing in the case of a March 30th double homicide. 22-year-old Markeis Diquon Smart of Dadeville, and 19-year-old Jordan Hakeim Smart… Continue reading Alexander City Police arrest two in late March double homicide case
$2,000 reward offered in late March Alexander City double homicide
Alexander City – CrimeStoppers has announced a $2,000 cash reward for tips leading to the identification and arrest of suspects in a double homicide that left two young men dead on Monday afternoon, March 30th in Alexander City. According to police, officers responded around 1:00 p.m. to the intersection of 3rd Street and 10th Avenue… Continue reading $2,000 reward offered in late March Alexander City double homicide
Defendants in 2023 Dadeville mass shooting sentenced
Dadeville - Five defendants in the 2023 mass shooting in Dadeville were sentenced recently after agreeing to plea deals. Willie Brown Jr, Wilson Hill, Travis McCullough, Tyreese McCullough, and Sherman Peters all appeared in court Friday and pleaded guilty to three counts of reckless murder, and 24 counts of assault, for which the defendants received… Continue reading Defendants in 2023 Dadeville mass shooting sentenced
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
Apply by April 10 to serve on Alexander City Board of Education
Alexander City - Alexander City is accepting applications for an open appointment to the Board of Education. To be considered, you must be a resident of Alexander City, a qualified voter, and not a member of the City Council or County Commission. Applicants should be of good character and able to carry out board duties.… Continue reading Apply by April 10 to serve on Alexander City Board of Education
Illegal gambling machines seized in Alexander City
Alexander City - The Alexander City Police Department say that their office, along with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Dadeville Police Departments, seized 32 illegal gambling machines during a raid this week. After they received multiple complaints of illegal gambling located at a business in the 1400 block of Hillabee Street in Alexander… Continue reading Illegal gambling machines seized in Alexander City
Four arrested in Dadeville drug bust
Dadeville - Four Dadeville residents have been charged in a drug bust, according to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office, who say that narcotics with a street value of more than $8,000 are now off the streets.. On Friday (3/20), the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Alexander City SRG team, executed a… Continue reading Four arrested in Dadeville drug bust
Another week, more drug arrests in Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County - Six individuals were arrested on Tuesday, March 3rd between the the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department. Arrested were: Stovall, Willie Sheldon; Stovall, Heather; Greer, Gwendolyn; Black, Eric Barnard; Beavers, Kenyatta Lashawn; And Ponds, Bobby Lee. The charges range from simple Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession… Continue reading Another week, more drug arrests in Tallapoosa County
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