Statewide Alabama - At least two people died in Alabama over weekend as Hurricane Isaias brought heavy wind, rain, and damage to the state, as well as hundreds of thousands left without power. The Jefferson County EMA confirmed one fatality after a tree fell onto a house in the east side of Birmingham shortly after… Continue reading At least 2 people died in Alabama as Hurricane Isaias cuts through state
Man dies after being hit by car in Auburn
Auburn - Auburn police are investigating an incident that resulted in a pedestrian Dying after being hit by a car. Auburn police officers responded to the scene following a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on October 8th in the area of Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive. . Police say the… Continue reading Man dies after being hit by car in Auburn
“Save the Dates” for Sylacauga Chamber Christmas Events
Sylacauga - It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas, and the Sylacauga Chamber wants you to “Save the Dates” for big holiday events they have on the calendar, starting next month. First on the list is the annual tradition, the “Christmas Open House,” which is set to take place at your favorite shops… Continue reading “Save the Dates” for Sylacauga Chamber Christmas Events
Shelby County schools ranked among Alabama’s best high schools
Shelby County - Three Shelby County public high schools placed among Alabama’s top public schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for the 2026-27 school year. Spain Park, Oak Mountain, and Chelsea all earned national recognition. Spain Park High School ranked No. 782 nationally and No. 7 in Alabama, with an overall… Continue reading Shelby County schools ranked among Alabama’s best high schools
Following the Childersburg PD Citizens Police Academy – #1 in a series
Childersburg - The Childersburg Police Department’s second “Citizens Police Academy” has begun with an in depth review of both Constitutional law and Alabama Codes and how they commonly come into play for police officers. While a police officer’s need to understand Constitutional law is straight-forward; it’s not always as easy as it sounds/ And that’s… Continue reading Following the Childersburg PD Citizens Police Academy – #1 in a series
Opelika man arrested in deadly Chambers County shooting
Opelika - An Opelika man, 30-year-old Queston Vantavis Perry, has been arrested in the deadly shooting of another Opelika man in Chambers County. Chambers County deputies were sent to County Road 26 in reference to a shooting. Once they arrived, they found a male, 35-year-old Douglas Quentez Griffin, suffering from a gunshot wound and unresponsive.… Continue reading Opelika man arrested in deadly Chambers County shooting
Bikes 4 Kids to host barbecue fundraiser for Christmas efforts
Chelsea - Bikes 4 Kids will host a fundraising event in Chelsea to support its mission for the Christmas season on Saturday, October 10th at 11579 Chelsea Road. Barbecue will be available by the plate with sides, whole butts, as well as family packs for four. But that’s just where the event gets started, as… Continue reading Bikes 4 Kids to host barbecue fundraiser for Christmas efforts
“Trunk or Treat” events are lining up across the region! Here is the schedule!
East Central Alabama - Let’s start by acknowledging that such a list of events is bound to miss a few. The month of October is absolutely chock full of Trunk or Treat and other Fall events across the region. Here’s a chronological list of the ones we discovered: Saturday, October 10th (9:00 a.m. to 2:00… Continue reading “Trunk or Treat” events are lining up across the region! Here is the schedule!
Gov. Ivey declares a State of Emergency for 40 counties – Several local weekend events have been cancelled
Oak Grove & Childersburg - Several recurring annual events in the area have been cancelled due to the possibility of severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, as Gov. Kay Ivey declared a State of Emergency for the southern two-thirds of Alabama. The annual Oak Grove Fall Festival, originally scheduled for this Saturday, October 10th… Continue reading Gov. Ivey declares a State of Emergency for 40 counties – Several local weekend events have been cancelled
Rape suspect arrested in Shelby County, juvenile victim found
Calera - A U.S. Marshals Service task force arrested a rape suspect in unincorporated Shelby County near Calera on Monday morning. According to the Calera Police Department, its criminal investigations division investigated the case with assistance from the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. ALPR tag reader camera technology helped find the juvenile victim and the suspect,… Continue reading Rape suspect arrested in Shelby County, juvenile victim found
