Auburn - This week, the Auburn Chamber of Commerce picked up a boost from the city in support of a new multi-million dollar facility. During its April 7 meeting, the Auburn City Council unanimously approved a $400,000 agreement with the Auburn Chamber to help fund the proposed building project. The money will be paid in… Continue reading Auburn council approves Chamber building funding
SPD Issues a temporary speed limit reduction on W. Park Street
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Police Department has issued a traffic alert to notify the public of a temporary speed limit reduction on West Park Street from 35 mph to 15 mph. This reduction is in effect through the construction zone for the safety of drivers, workers, and nearby residents. Current road conditions make it unsafe… Continue reading SPD Issues a temporary speed limit reduction on W. Park Street
Scenes from the “Magic of Marble” Festival
Enjoy the Magic of Marble Festival through Saturday, March 18th. Find complete information on all the related activities on-site in Sylacauga’s Central Park, under the green tent.
Former International Motorsports Hall of Fame officials indicted
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Court records reveal details of indictments involving two former officials with the International Motorsports Hall of Fame (IMHOF) in Talladega. A Talladega County grand jury has indicted former executive director Mike Raita and former accounts manager Karen Lakey, both on charges of Use of Official Position or Office for Personal Gain. 67-year-old… Continue reading Former International Motorsports Hall of Fame officials indicted
Chelsea is considering formation of their own police force
Chelsea - Talks are underway in Chelsea about creating its own police department, a move that would take millions in funding. Currently, that is handled by 13 Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies handle law enforcement in Chelsea, but that could be changing as the county commission is looking to get out of contracting with municipalities over… Continue reading Chelsea is considering formation of their own police force
Elderly Sylacauga man was injured in a stabbing incident in his home
Sylacauga - An 80-year-old Sylacauga man was a victim of a stabbing in his home in the 800 block of North Main Avenue. Brutally stabbed eight times, the man was able to make his way to his front porch, where he was spotted by a passerby, who contacted police. SPD officers responded around 10:30 a.m.… Continue reading Elderly Sylacauga man was injured in a stabbing incident in his home
Comradery is the “magic” of the Magic of Marble Festival
Sylacauga – With artists picking their marble and getting right to work during the first day of Sylacauga’s agic of Marble Festival, there were more than a few conversations rekindling long term friendships built over the last 17 years. “No doubt it’s the comradry,” said Craigger Brown of the most impactful part of particiapting in… Continue reading Comradery is the “magic” of the Magic of Marble Festival
Childersburg EMT Shift A recognized for their lifesaving efforts
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg City Council opened their Tuesday, April 7th meeting as Fire Chief Shane Phillips presented a family member of a patient who received life-saving treatment by Shift A of the Childersburg Fire and Rescue Department. The Mayor, Council, and the… Continue reading Childersburg EMT Shift A recognized for their lifesaving efforts
Sylacauga author debuted at #1 among New Release “spirituality” titles on Kindle
SYLACAUGA, Ala - When Sylacauga author, Deliverance Hope readied her “Maggie Mae & Me ~ Trilogy 1” for it’s Kindle debut in late March, she had no idea what would happen next - Her manuscript spent its debut week as the #1 New Release among Kindle offerings in their Miracles & Spirituality category. “I’m overwhelmed,”… Continue reading Sylacauga author debuted at #1 among New Release “spirituality” titles on Kindle
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
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