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
Category: Tallapoosa County
Drug distribution stings net six arrests across three counties
East Central Alabama - Law Enforcement in three East Central Alabama counties have arrested six people in connection with illegal drug distribution operations. The Talladega County Drug Task Force got things started with the Wednesday arrest of 37-year-old Brandon Scott McDonald, who was charged with two counts of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance. A… Continue reading Drug distribution stings net six arrests across three counties
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
City of Dadeville will build a new civic center – theater
Dadeville - The Dadeville City Council has unanimously approved moving forward with building a 500 seat facility to host high end entertainment and community events, in the hope that the event space will bring people to the city to experience their food, festivities, fellowship and much more. It will be located on Cussetta Street on… Continue reading City of Dadeville will build a new civic center – theater
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
Man killed in Tallapoosa County crash
Alexander City - An Alexander City man, 29-year-old William D. Hatcher, was fatally injured in a Saturday morning crash in Tallapoosa County. State Troopers say that the single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Coley Creek Road near Coley Creek Drive, about two miles south of Alexander City. Hatcher was pronounced dead at the… Continue reading Man killed in Tallapoosa County crash
Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force arrests 3 in drug bust
Alexander City - Three people were arrested after agents from the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force searched a home on Henry Street in Alexander City. According to the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force investigators found about three ounces of marijuana, oxycodone pills, tramadol pills, alprazolam pills, other prescription medications, four guns and a 2020 BMW… Continue reading Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force arrests 3 in drug bust
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
Crimestoppers names Alexander Police Department Officer of the Year
Alexander City - CrimeStoppers has awarded Detective Brian Culligan as the 2025 Alexander City Police Department Crimestoppers Officer of the Year, recognizing his exceptional service and commitment to justice. With over 16 years in law enforcement, Detective Culligan began his career with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office before joining Alex City PD as a patrol… Continue reading Crimestoppers names Alexander Police Department Officer of the Year
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