Vincent - The City of Vincent thanks all the pitmasters and grill teams who fired up their smokers and entered the Vincent BBQ Cook-off! From City Hall event organizers, “Your dedication, incredible recipes, and hours spent watching the flames made this event an absolute success. Congratulations to the official "King of the Pit," Chris Walker,… Continue reading Vincent’s BBQ Cook-off has named a new “King of the Pit”

Childersburg - Community events are hitting a new gear in Childersburg as new items have been added to the calendar, including traditional events, the return of another big tradition, as well as a pair of vendor attractions. Things got started on Saturday, August 1st at the ballpark at Sadie Lee for the annual K-through 12… Continue reading The Childersburg community events calendar gets busy, from August into the fall

Auburn - Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue report that one person is dead following an early Monday morning accident on Highway 280 East in the Salem community, just outside of Aubun/Opelika. The crash, which occurred between Lee Road 183 and Lee Road 184 on Highway 280, involved a bike and a car. The bike rider… Continue reading Early Monday crash on Hwy 280 East in Lee County leaves one dead

Auburn - Auburn police officers responded Thursday to the 200 block of West Magnolia Avenue after receiving a call that a person had been hit by a vehicle, where they found a 68-year-old man lying in a driveaway. After receiving medical assistance, the victim was taken to a local hospital where he remains in critical… Continue reading Auburn man arrested after hitting victim with car

Montgomery - Rural health took center stage in Montgomery this past week as a state leaders and community stakeholder workshop to discuss how Alabama can use its $203 million award through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Ideas, from maternal and fetal health, EMS, to mental health initiatives, were among the ideas discussed. The funds will… Continue reading State leaders and community stakeholders discuss how to use Rural Health Transformation Program funds

Birmingham - Eight road projects totaling more than $300 million are underway to improve roadways across central Alabama. ALDOT officials say that it’s all gonna be worth it when the projects are finished. You’ll be able to get through those corridors a lot more quickly and efficiently. The widening of I-59 in Trussville is expected… Continue reading Eight road projects totaling more that $300 million are underway in Central Alabama

Central Alabama - Living in Central Alabama has left us wondering about a winter storm heading south. There is still a slight chance of snow during the night on Sunday, but the real threat would be a full day of rain meeting frigid Arctic cold that descends upon us overnight. Strong, gusty winds will only… Continue reading There’s one certainty for our local weather – COLD!