Sylacauga · Talladega County

Coosa Valley Medical Center to host an April “Protect Your Heart” Community Links event

Sylacauga - Coosa Valley Medical Center will host its April Community Links program, titled “Protect Your Heart: Building a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle,” on Monday, April 6th, at the B. B. Comer Memorial Library. The event, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., will feature cardiologist Dr. Wytch Rigger, a board-certified specialist with Cardiovascular Associates. Yo’ll have the opportunity… Continue reading Coosa Valley Medical Center to host an April “Protect Your Heart” Community Links event

Tallapoosa County

Defendants in 2023 Dadeville mass shooting sentenced

Dadeville - Five defendants in the 2023 mass shooting in Dadeville were sentenced recently after agreeing to plea deals. Willie Brown Jr, Wilson Hill, Travis McCullough, Tyreese McCullough, and Sherman Peters all appeared in court Friday and pleaded guilty to three counts of reckless murder, and 24 counts of assault, for which the defendants received… Continue reading Defendants in 2023 Dadeville mass shooting sentenced

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The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg

Childersburg - The 50-State US250 Tour will bring history and entertainment to Childersburg for its stop in Childersburg in April. A national celebration of our founding and freedom - bringing history to life in all 50 states through events, art, music, and patriotic action. 50 states, 50 weeks, 50,000 miles, 250 million people, 250 years… Continue reading The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg

Clay County

Multi-Agency narcotics operation nets two arrests in Clay County

CLAY COUNTY, Ala. - A multi-jurisdictional operation has led to the arrest of two people in Clay County on drug trafficking and other related charges. The Clay County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Narcotics Division executed a warrant on a home on New Prospect Road on Friday, March 27 in connection with a current narcotics investigation. Inside… Continue reading Multi-Agency narcotics operation nets two arrests in Clay County

Tallapoosa County

Apply by April 10 to serve on Alexander City Board of Education

Alexander City - Alexander City is accepting applications for an open appointment to the Board of Education. To be considered, you must be a resident of Alexander City, a qualified voter, and not a member of the City Council or County Commission. Applicants should be of good character and able to carry out board duties.… Continue reading Apply by April 10 to serve on Alexander City Board of Education

Sylacauga · Talladega County

Sylacauga woman arrested on drug charges, stemming from a traffic stop

Sylacauga - A 48-year-old Sylacauga woman, Sabrina Nicole Sanders, is facing multiple felony charges following a traffic stop that authorities say led to the discovery of methamphetamine both at the scene and later inside the Talladega County Jail. According to Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force Commander Mike Roberson, officers were monitoring a… Continue reading Sylacauga woman arrested on drug charges, stemming from a traffic stop

Tallapoosa County

Illegal gambling machines seized in Alexander City

Alexander City - The Alexander City Police Department say that their office, along with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Dadeville Police Departments, seized 32 illegal gambling machines during a raid this week. After they received multiple complaints of illegal gambling located at a business in the 1400 block of Hillabee Street in Alexander… Continue reading Illegal gambling machines seized in Alexander City

Lee County

Deadly shooting in Opelika – Suspect in custody

Opelika - A deadly shooting is under investigation at Arbor Place Apartments on Fox Run Parkway in Opelika. Emergency crews responded around 10:56 a.m. Wednesday, March 25. Authorities confirm one person has died. A person of interest is in custody. The scene remains active as investigators work to gather details. The initial report to the… Continue reading Deadly shooting in Opelika – Suspect in custody

Childersburg · Talladega County

Domtar to idle Coosa Pines Pulp Mill in May 2026

Coosa Pines - Domtar, a leading North American manufacturer of diversified forest products, today announced it will indefinitely idle operations at its Coosa Pines, Alabama, fluff pulp mill in May 2026. The Coosa Pines mill has been challenged by difficult market conditions, as well as its aged assets, resulting in high costs of maintaining and… Continue reading Domtar to idle Coosa Pines Pulp Mill in May 2026