Childersburg - There was a time not too long ago when it was easy to spot Jayla Duncan, a Childersburg High grad more than just involved in high school and Childersburg community activities. Up front has been the scholarship pageant circuit to help her finance college career. She’s the reigning Miss Samford University, as well… Continue reading Childersburg native Jayla Duncan is combining her creative passions
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) application portal is now open
Sylacauga - Senior residents are now eligible to apply for benefits through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. SFMNP provides eligible older adults with benefits that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from approved farmers markets and farm stands, including the Sylacauga… Continue reading The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) application portal is now open
Rainwater Library’s new “welcoming” mural highlights the exciting new ways they serve the community
Childersburg - The City of Childersburg’s Rainwater Library is sporting a new look along downtown’s busiest street - 1st Street/ Highway 76 - thanks to a new “welcoming” mural across its north wall from artist Codie Davis. Gaye Powell told us, “As a board, we worked with Codie and her assistant artists to develop a… Continue reading Rainwater Library’s new “welcoming” mural highlights the exciting new ways they serve the community
Elks Lodge hosted the January GCV Chamber Coffee
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg’s Elks Lodge hosted the January Chamber Coffee from the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce, preparing a huge breakfast buffet for a great crowd to kick-off the 2026 season for the monthly event. The Elks are a charitable organization funding many local charities and needs in the Childersburg community and beyond.… Continue reading Elks Lodge hosted the January GCV Chamber Coffee
West Park Street in Sylacauga will remain closed for about two weeks for repairs
Sylacauga - A portion of West Park Street will remain closed for about two weeks after heavy rainfall caused a partial roadway washout. The Sylacauga Police Department announced over the weekend that West Park Street was closed to traffic at Pinecrest and Craddock due to unsafe road conditions. Work to make repairs includes replacement of… Continue reading West Park Street in Sylacauga will remain closed for about two weeks for repairs
Oak Grove opened the door for accepting Hannah Lane as a town street
Oak Grove - Members of the Spring Creek Homeowners Association came before the Oak Grove Town Council with a request for the town to take over Hannah Lane as a final step in the association legally dissolving. Association President Jerry Scher presented the idea and received a counter request from Council President Pro Tempore David… Continue reading Oak Grove opened the door for accepting Hannah Lane as a town street
Montevallo to host the Shelby County NAACP MLK march and celebration
Montevallo - For over two decades, the Shelby County NAACP has invited residents from across Shelby County to come together in unity while recognizing individuals who go above and beyond in service to others, as part of their annual MLK Day celebration. The organization will once again honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr.… Continue reading Montevallo to host the Shelby County NAACP MLK march and celebration
Talladega Seven community partnership to host MLK Day parade & program
Talladega - The Talladega 7 organization will host an MLK Day Unity Parade and Tribute Program on Monday, January 19th, with the support of the Greater Talladega, Lincoln, and Munfordd Chamber, and Honda. The first annual parade will line-up, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the AT&T Store on Battle Street and make its way through… Continue reading Talladega Seven community partnership to host MLK Day parade & program
Sylacauga Council passes a moratorium on tobacco, vape and liquor stores
Sylacauga - At the request of Bryan Taunton of the Sylacauga Commercial Development Authority, the Sylacauga approved a six-month moratorium on the issuance of new business licenses for tobacco, vape and liquor stores in the city limits. The measure would put a temporary ban on business licenses for new establishments who derive more than 50… Continue reading Sylacauga Council passes a moratorium on tobacco, vape and liquor stores
A Shelby County addiction recovery facility has won state approval
Sterrett - It has been “in the works” for two years now, and a proposed Shelby County addiction recovery facility has won state approval. Development planning will begin immediately for Longleaf Lodge, a 60-bed facility on a 150-acre horse farm near Sterrett in Shelby County. According to Longleaf Recovery and Wellness, the Longleaf Lodge has… Continue reading A Shelby County addiction recovery facility has won state approval
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