Tallapoosa County

Alexander City leader Ben Russell dies, leaving Lake Martin legacy

Alexander City - Benjamin Russell, chairman of the board at Russell Lands, Inc., has died.Russell Lands announced his passing April 23. Russell was a lifelong Alexander City resident whose work shaped Lake Martin and the surrounding area. He led Russell Lands for more than 50 years, turning a small company focused on cabin maintenance and… Continue reading Alexander City leader Ben Russell dies, leaving Lake Martin legacy

Childersburg · Sylacauga · Talladega · Talladega County

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

Shelby County

EBSCO Industries names Bryson Stephens as new CEO

Shelby County - EBSCO Industries has named Bryson Stephens as its new permanent Chief Executive Officer. After a stint as interim CEO, Stephens is the new permanent chief executive officer, effective immediately. Stephens steps into the fulltime role officially after acting as the company's interim CEO due to former EBSCO President CEO David Walker stepping… Continue reading EBSCO Industries names Bryson Stephens as new CEO

Tallapoosa County

Another series of Drug Busts were made since Friday in Tallapoosa County

Tallapoosa County - There was another series of of drug busts Friday into the early morning hours Saturday in Tallapoosa County from the Sheriff’s Department, Jackson’s Gap and Alexander City Police Departments; Six individuals - three men and three women are facing charges of Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances; Unlawful Possession Marijuana 1st Degree, along… Continue reading Another series of Drug Busts were made since Friday in Tallapoosa County

Lee County

Auburn releases traffic and parking plans ahead of the CityFest

Auburn - The 2026 Auburn CityFest takes place Saturday, April 25th at Kiesel Park, which is located at 520 Chadwick Lane, on April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Law enforcement officials say Chadwick Lane will be closed to through-traffic during the festival. Local traffic will still be able to access residences on Chadwick… Continue reading Auburn releases traffic and parking plans ahead of the CityFest

Shelby County

Head for the Chelsea Community Center for the annual Spring Craft Fair

Chelsea - The Spring Craft Fair is a community event featuring local makers, small businesses, and creatives. Join the City of Chelsea for a fun, family-friendly day of shopping, food, and supporting local entrepreneurs at the Chelsea Community Center. It’s scheduled for Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It’s a free entry… Continue reading Head for the Chelsea Community Center for the annual Spring Craft Fair

Lee County

Opelika man arrested after several vehicle break-in incidents

Opelika - The Opelika Police Department has arrested a 21-year-old man, X’Zavious Bulger on several charges in connection with vehicle break-ins. Officials said that the break-ins happened between January and March of the current year, on and along Covenant Drive and Jordan’s Gate Drive in Opelika. Bulger was charged with seven counts of unlawful breaking… Continue reading Opelika man arrested after several vehicle break-in incidents

Sylacauga

Sylacauga Board of Education report from Tuesday, April 21st meeting

Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00 p.n. with the following items covered: The Board received a Certificate of League of Innovative Schools; Sylacauga City Schools Assistant Principals and Sylacauga City Schools Librarians were introduced and recognized; Students were rcognized for Art in the Capitol, as winners in… Continue reading Sylacauga Board of Education report from Tuesday, April 21st meeting

Lee County

If you’re up for a road trip, a couple of events in Auburn sure sound fun

Auburn - If you like road trips, there are a couple of events in Auburn this coming weekend that have fun and family-friendly appeal. Things get srted at 6:00 p.m. on Friday as the Auburn Tigers host a one-of-a-kind Auburn experience with “Mahjong on the Plains.” That’s a weekend designed for fun, connection, and friendly… Continue reading If you’re up for a road trip, a couple of events in Auburn sure sound fun

Childersburg · Coosa County · Sylacauga · Talladega County

For old fashioned family fun, Mule Day at the Weogufka Center has plenty to offer this weekend

Weogufka - Mule Day 2026 at the Weogufka Center promises good oled fashined family fun this coming Saturday, April 25 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Mule Day features live music, vendors, a Children’s Farm Center, and much more. That, of course, includes working mules plus plowing and/or pulling wagons. The day starts early, even… Continue reading For old fashioned family fun, Mule Day at the Weogufka Center has plenty to offer this weekend