Sylacauga - The State Health Planning and Development Agency has issued a Certificate of Need to Coosa Valley Medical Center to renovate the existing Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit at the Sylacauga hospital. Effective February 2, 2026, the Certificate of need allows CVMC to add five (5) geriatric psychiatric beds and establish a twenty (20) bed… Continue reading Coosa Valley Medical Center approved to renovate and expand Behavioral Health Unit
Childersburg has been asked to host a stop on the US 250 Freedom Tour
You can read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the entire meeting video below. Childersburg - With a packed gallery of citizens wanting to talk about issues with homeless residents and a possible data center for Childersburg, there was an unexpected invitation issued for Childersburg to host Alabama’s stop on the US Freedom 250… Continue reading Childersburg has been asked to host a stop on the US 250 Freedom Tour
Tickets are available for Annual GCV Chamber Banquet
Childersburg - It’s one of the most anticipated nights of the year, to celebrate the businesses, leaders, and people who make the Greater Coosa Valley thrive - the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, and tickets are now available at the Chamber office in downtown Childersburg. The long-standing tradition is renewed on Thursday,… Continue reading Tickets are available for Annual GCV Chamber Banquet
Lay Lake Fire responds to a Saturday structure fire on Heaslet’s Road
Fayetteville - On Saturday, January 31st, at approximately 5:00 p.m, Lay Lake Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Heasletts Road. Four department vehicles responded responded with a total of eight firefighters. Engine 2152 was first on scene, arriving in under eight minutes from the initial 911 call, and found a single-wide trailer… Continue reading Lay Lake Fire responds to a Saturday structure fire on Heaslet’s Road
Childersburg Rescue Squad asks for your help to raise supplies for a dire need in Mississippi
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg Rescue Squad has been asked to assist Oxford, Mississppi as a collection point for emergency supplies. They are caught in an ice storm and over 62,000 will be without power for weeks due to the damage. They are in dire need of the following items:BLANKETSCANNED FOODMANUAL CAN OPENERSBOTTLED WATERSMALL GREEN PROPANE… Continue reading Childersburg Rescue Squad asks for your help to raise supplies for a dire need in Mississippi
East Central Alabama is under two weather advisories and a warning
Sylacauga - The National Weather Service has issued a trio of weather statements for the following counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Coosa,Tallapoosa, Chambers, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike, and Barbour Counties. A “Cold Weather Advisory” remains in effect from 12:00 midnight tonight to 12:00 Noon on Saturday. For the Cold Weather… Continue reading East Central Alabama is under two weather advisories and a warning
Jennifer Holliday headlines a tribute concert for the investiture of new Talladega College president
Talladega - Talladega College will host a special concert featuring Grammy Award-winning Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday to celebrate the investiture of Dr. Willie L. Todd, Jr. as the college's 22nd president. The concert is set for Thursday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Henry Swift DeForest Chapel on the Talladega College campus. The college… Continue reading Jennifer Holliday headlines a tribute concert for the investiture of new Talladega College president
Training is the lifeblood for first responders
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Continuing training is a big part of the job for first responders, sometimes as refresher courses, sometimes learning new techniques for dealing with common issues. that’s no exception for the Childersburg Police Department. You may notice when the City Council approves specialized out-of-town training expenses. Select officers attend and return to pass… Continue reading Training is the lifeblood for first responders
Alabama is a Top 10 “Move-to” state and Auburn – Opelika is a favorite landing spot
Auburn - If you want to know where people are moving to & from, you ask one of the largest relocation companies. And United Van Lines says Alabama is aa Top Ten “Move-to” location in the nation. Auburn Opelika is a Top Three destination inside the state. According to the United Van Lines 2025 Annual… Continue reading Alabama is a Top 10 “Move-to” state and Auburn – Opelika is a favorite landing spot
Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast
East Central Alabama - AccuWeather meteorologists are pointing to the potential for another winter storm even this coming weekend. The cold that settled in across the South and the East this week will help set the stage for the risk of wintry weather throughout the week, including another potential winter storm this weekend. "Late this… Continue reading Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast