Sylacauga - An 80-year-old Sylacauga man was a victim of a stabbing in his home in the 800 block of North Main Avenue. Brutally stabbed eight times, the man was able to make his way to his front porch, where he was spotted by a passerby, who contacted police. SPD officers responded around 10:30 a.m.… Continue reading Elderly Sylacauga man was injured in a stabbing incident in his home
Comradery is the “magic” of the Magic of Marble Festival
Sylacauga – With artists picking their marble and getting right to work during the first day of Sylacauga’s agic of Marble Festival, there were more than a few conversations rekindling long term friendships built over the last 17 years. “No doubt it’s the comradry,” said Craigger Brown of the most impactful part of particiapting in… Continue reading Comradery is the “magic” of the Magic of Marble Festival
Childersburg EMT Shift A recognized for their lifesaving efforts
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg City Council opened their Tuesday, April 7th meeting as Fire Chief Shane Phillips presented a family member of a patient who received life-saving treatment by Shift A of the Childersburg Fire and Rescue Department. The Mayor, Council, and the… Continue reading Childersburg EMT Shift A recognized for their lifesaving efforts
Sylacauga author debuted at #1 among New Release “spirituality” titles on Kindle
SYLACAUGA, Ala - When Sylacauga author, Deliverance Hope readied her “Maggie Mae & Me ~ Trilogy 1” for it’s Kindle debut in late March, she had no idea what would happen next - Her manuscript spent its debut week as the #1 New Release among Kindle offerings in their Miracles & Spirituality category. “I’m overwhelmed,”… Continue reading Sylacauga author debuted at #1 among New Release “spirituality” titles on Kindle
Central Park is all set for the Magic of Marble Festival to start Tuesday
Sylacauga – The tents are up and the artist work tables set and ready for the arrival Tuesday, April 7th of about three dozen sculptors for the Magic of Marble Festival in Sylacauga’s Central park. Sculptors begin selecting their marble and getting to work on this year’s creations. You’re all invited to stop by to… Continue reading Central Park is all set for the Magic of Marble Festival to start Tuesday
Alexander City Police arrest two in late March double homicide case
Alexander City – Alexander City Police Department investigators took two men into custody on Friday, charging them with two counts of capital murder and taken to the Tallapoosa County Jail to await a bond hearing in the case of a March 30th double homicide. 22-year-old Markeis Diquon Smart of Dadeville, and 19-year-old Jordan Hakeim Smart… Continue reading Alexander City Police arrest two in late March double homicide case
185 pounds of marijuana found in 18-wheeler during vehicle inspection on I-20 in Alabama
Saint Clair County – An Oregon truck driver is being held in the St. Clair County Jail on bonds totaling $1.5 million after authorities say he was hauling nearly 185 pounds of marijuana in his tractor-trailer on an Alabama interstate. Capt. Jeremy Burkett said that the discovery and subsequent arrest was made Tuesday, March 31st… Continue reading 185 pounds of marijuana found in 18-wheeler during vehicle inspection on I-20 in Alabama
Renown drive-thru efficiency gets even better, after Chick-fil-A renovation ribbon-cutting in Sylacauga
Sylacauga – Chick-fil-A reopens Friday with improved drive-thru operation following a five-week renovation and Thursday ribbon-cutting. “We had a few positive cosmetic changes,” said Manager Michael Nussbaum, “such as lighter floor tile for a brighter atmosphere, but the big change comes for our drive through operation.” Along with a few other functional changes, the drive… Continue reading Renown drive-thru efficiency gets even better, after Chick-fil-A renovation ribbon-cutting in Sylacauga
Championship basketball coach is moving from Jasper to a new job at Pell City
Pell City - Blake Laney will be the new girls head basketball coach at Pell City, leaving behind a Jasper program that he built into a champion. Laney’s teams won 152 games at Jasper, leading the Vikings to their only state championship with a Class 5A title in 2024. A Rainsville native and University of… Continue reading Championship basketball coach is moving from Jasper to a new job at Pell City
Oak Grove VFD “Spring Fest” kicks off the 2026 festival season in the area this weekend
Oak Grove – A new festival - “SpringFest” kicks off a new season of festival this Saturday, April 4th in the Town of Oak Grove Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event, hosted by the Town of Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department, promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, featuring lots of… Continue reading Oak Grove VFD “Spring Fest” kicks off the 2026 festival season in the area this weekend
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