Moody - A Tennessee, woman was killed early Christmas morning after being struck by a vehicle on I-20 near Moody. State Troopers said the crash happened at approximately 4:46 a.m. near the 144-mile marker, less than one mile west of Moody. Authorities identified the pedestrian as 51-year-old Tina M. Ottaway of Watertown, TN. Investigators said… Continue reading Tennessee woman killed in I-20 crash in St. Clair County
Lincoln man killed in Christmas Day crash on I-20
Lincoln - A one-vehicle crash on Christmas Day took the life of a Lincoln man on Interstate-20. 60-year-old Rodney Fluker was fatally injured when the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette he was driving left the roadway and struck a cable barrier, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash… Continue reading Lincoln man killed in Christmas Day crash on I-20
Odena murder case bound over to grand jury
Odena - The case of a Childersburg man, 36-year-old Joshua Thomas Bettis, accused of murder has been bound over to a Talladega County grand jury following a preliminary hearing last week. Bettis, is charged with killing 31-year-old Frank Wesley Davies IV of Mountain Brook, inside a residence on a hunting property the victim’s family owned… Continue reading Odena murder case bound over to grand jury
Don’t miss the final days of Skate Season in Sylacauga
Sylacauga - Ice skating at the rink in Sylacauga’s Central Park will open daily at 2:00 p.m. through January 4th, with the exception of New Year's Eve and New Years Day, which means that your remaining opportunities are limited and coming to an end soon. The Ice Skating Rinks Hours are as follows:Monday through Saturday:… Continue reading Don’t miss the final days of Skate Season in Sylacauga
The 2026 election cycle soon be officially underway
Sylacauga - The Talladega County Republican Party has announced that the qualifying period for candidates seeking office in the 2026 Republican Primary Election will open shortly after the first of the new year. Candidate qualifying will open on Thursday, January 8, 2026, and will close on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Qualifying will… Continue reading The 2026 election cycle soon be officially underway
Per the North Pole, Santa will be visiting Childersburg on December 22nd
Childersburg - Well, it’s that time of year again! Childersburg Fire & Rescue has negotiated with the North Pole and are excited to announce that Santa Claus will be in Childersburg on December 22nd to wish everyone good cheer and help bring Christmas to the good boys and girls of our wonderful city. Stay tuned… Continue reading Per the North Pole, Santa will be visiting Childersburg on December 22nd
There’s a Free Community Christmas Toy Initiative this weekend in Talladega
Talladega - There will be a free Community Christmas Toy Initiative for families throughout the City of Talladega on Saturday December 20 at the Spring Street Recreation Center. The event lasts from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., or while supplies last. The initiative is collaborative effort of the Talladega Seven Organization and the Talladega Police Department.… Continue reading There’s a Free Community Christmas Toy Initiative this weekend in Talladega
Childersburg has established a “Safe Exchange” Zone at Police/Judicial Building on Highway 280
The City of Childersburg and it’s Police Department have established “Safe Exchange Zone” in the parking lot of the City’s new Police & Judicial Complex on Highway 280. A pair of parking spaces are designated for the process, under multiple camera views. Safe exchange zones are designated areas, often at police stations, where individuals can… Continue reading Childersburg has established a “Safe Exchange” Zone at Police/Judicial Building on Highway 280
Childersburg Council closes the books on their 2025 meeting schedule
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Even though the deadline had technically passed, the Childersburg Council approved Resolution 2025-30, which allows them to join in the SSUT litigation as a defendant. The litigation over the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) reflects growing frustration among Alabama’s larger cities filing suit… Continue reading Childersburg Council closes the books on their 2025 meeting schedule
Senior Resources Expo highlighted areas of common needs for seniors
The Maxye Veazey Senior Center gathered 20 important resource providers for the region’s senior community this past Thursday, combining important one-on-one interaction with providers with fun activities and door prizes. The range of vendor information ranged from Medicare and Medicaid, to home health care, to health and fitness,to financial services, to food and healthcare resources,… Continue reading Senior Resources Expo highlighted areas of common needs for seniors
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