Auburn - The City of Auburn celebrates its new addition to the community - Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers. has announced the grand opening date for its new store: , at 9:00 a.m. CDT. The Auburn store, located at 2040 South College Street, opened its doors on Thursday, July 9th, featuring a boutique-style experience… Continue reading Auburn celebrates new Goodwill facility in the city
Be part of the August 29th “Childersburg Trade Days” as a vendor
Childersburg - The Childerburg Area Chamber has officially opened vendor registration for their upcoming Childersburg Trade Days, on Saturday, August 29th at John Cox Stadium, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you're a local business, a pop-up vendor, crafter, maker, food vendor, direct sales representative, or have unique products you'd like to showcase, they'd… Continue reading Be part of the August 29th “Childersburg Trade Days” as a vendor
Gymnastics, cheerleading legend Lenette Calvin has died at 97
Sylacauga & Decatur - Lenette Calvin was a teaching - coaching legend in Sylacauga and Decatur, teaching gymnastics, cheerleading, and lessons of life to thousands of girls. Lenette Calvin died Sunday at 97 and has rejoined her husband, Coach Tom Calvin. Mrs. Calvin fell just short of her 98th birthday. She was born August 4,… Continue reading Gymnastics, cheerleading legend Lenette Calvin has died at 97
Several approaching community events in Childersburg are accepting vendors
Childersburg - Vendors are being accepted for several upcoming major events hosted in the City of Childersburg. The original forms are available at the Childersburg Recreation Center. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please feel free to contact Tova Gillum Lee at (256) 404-1509, or email at tova0624@gmail.com. The events are:Christmas… Continue reading Several approaching community events in Childersburg are accepting vendors
Springville Police ask for public’s help after Monday bank robbery
Springville - Local authorities are asking for the public’s help after they responded to an incident at PNC Bank location in the 6300 block of Highway 11 in Springville on Monday afternoon. Multiple law enforcement vehicles surrounded the bank building when a robbery was reported just after 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13th. Springville Police… Continue reading Springville Police ask for public’s help after Monday bank robbery
Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
Statewide – Alabama’s Back-to-Schol sales tax holiday weekend has been scheduled fbegins 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17, and ends midnight on Sunday, July 19. During many back to school purchases will be exempt from state sales taxes, as well as county and municipal sales taxes in jurisdictions that choose to participate. Included items include:Clothing… Continue reading Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
The July Chamber will be held on Tuesday, July 14th at the Childersburg Housing Authority
Childersburg - The Childersburg Housing Authority office will host the July Childerburg Area Chamber Coffee on Tuesday, July 14th. Start your morning with great coffee, meaningful connections, and an opportunity to learn more about one of our valued community partners, along with a lot of useful announcements from throughout the area. The event will happen… Continue reading The July Chamber will be held on Tuesday, July 14th at the Childersburg Housing Authority
FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
Driver flees Odenville pedestrian crash, setting off chaos including another crash & a shooting incident
Odenville – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon in Odenville, setting off a string of other incidents, including shots fired and another car crash. The Odenville Police Department said officers and firefighters responded around 4:30 p.m. to the Piggly Wiggly on Council Drive after receiving reports of a pedestrian who had… Continue reading Driver flees Odenville pedestrian crash, setting off chaos including another crash & a shooting incident
Federal agents execute search warrants in Auburn-Opelika area in human trafficking investigation
Auburn - Homeland Security Investigations teamed with with local and state law enforcement agencies to execute five federal search warrants in the greater Auburn-Opelika area Wednesday (78) as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged human trafficking and other crimes A statement from the Department of Homeland Security revealed no more details, because the investigation… Continue reading Federal agents execute search warrants in Auburn-Opelika area in human trafficking investigation
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