Ashland - An investigation into suspicious activity at an Ashland motel lead authorities to believe there were explosives on site. There were not, but a local man was arrested on multiple criminal offenses. Joseph Blancher was arrested at the Country Inn Motel, where the Clay County Sheriff's Office found materials they believed to be explosives.… Continue reading Suspicious activity an Ashland motel a false bomb scare and arrest of a local man
A man has been arrested in connection to last week’s Springville bank robbery
Springville - A person has been arrested in connection to a bank robbery last week in Springville, when officials said a man wearing a motorcycle helmet walked into a PNC Bank in the early afternoon hours of Monday, July 13, and placed a handgun on the counter before demanding money from the cash drawer. After… Continue reading A man has been arrested in connection to last week’s Springville bank robbery
Hoover council approves $23 million incentive package for Stadium Trace Village
Hoover - The Hoover City Council this past week voted unanimously to approve a $23 million economic incentive package for the next two phases of the Stadium Trace Village development along Interstate 459 at John Hawkins Parkway. Broad Metro development company has already invested $150 million to develop Stadium Trace Village and plans to spend… Continue reading Hoover council approves $23 million incentive package for Stadium Trace Village
Three Sylacauga area high school seniors complete economic and community development training at Huntingdon College
Montgomery - Rising high school seniors, Abba Crumpton of Fayetteville High School, Allaster Hay of B.B. Comer High School, and Hayden Hubbard of Sylacauga High School, were three of twenty-three high school students representing seventeen Alabama Chambers of Commerce to attend the seventh Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. Abba, Allaster, and Hayden… Continue reading Three Sylacauga area high school seniors complete economic and community development training at Huntingdon College
Don’t miss the Community Block Party at Childersburg First Methodist
Childersburg - You’re all invited to join Childersburg First Methodist for a fun-filled day with the community on Saturday, July 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 603 4th St SW, Childersburg, AL 35044. There will be Food trucks, vendors, a waterslide, a car show, fun games & more for a FREE event that’s… Continue reading Don’t miss the Community Block Party at Childersburg First Methodist
Work is underway for new restrooms at Leeds Memorial Park
Leeds - Groundwork is underway as the city prepares to install new restrooms near the entrance of Leeds Memorial Park. Residents and visitors will notice temporary work zones and construction equipment near the park entrance over the next few weeks. The city is asking visitors to the park to use caution when traveling through the… Continue reading Work is underway for new restrooms at Leeds Memorial Park
Newly renovated Beth Yates Park reopens with a Ribbon Cutting
Sylacauga - Sylacauga Parks and Recreation reopened Beth Yates Park on Thursday with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony, following months of renovation that included handicap accessible new playground equipment, shaded landscaping, and interactive signage. “As part of a continuing project to update and upgrade our entire park system, we are here today to open Beth Yates… Continue reading Newly renovated Beth Yates Park reopens with a Ribbon Cutting
Oak Grove Council readies for a street paving project bid process
Oak Grove - Mayor Tony White updated the Council on bids for the next street paving plans this week. The town is accepting bids on the project with an pre-bid estimated cost of $314,883. Grants totalling $250,000 have been secured, leaving the town with an $8,425 match, as well as various other relate costs of… Continue reading Oak Grove Council readies for a street paving project bid process
Auburn celebrates new Goodwill facility in the city
Auburn - The City of Auburn celebrates its new addition to the community - Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers. has announced the grand opening date for its new store: , at 9:00 a.m. CDT. The Auburn store, located at 2040 South College Street, opened its doors on Thursday, July 9th, featuring a boutique-style experience… Continue reading Auburn celebrates new Goodwill facility in the city
Be part of the August 29th “Childersburg Trade Days” as a vendor
Childersburg - The Childerburg Area Chamber has officially opened vendor registration for their upcoming Childersburg Trade Days, on Saturday, August 29th at John Cox Stadium, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you're a local business, a pop-up vendor, crafter, maker, food vendor, direct sales representative, or have unique products you'd like to showcase, they'd… Continue reading Be part of the August 29th “Childersburg Trade Days” as a vendor
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