Childersburg - Named in honor of the local Kiwanian that established the event, the Ben Nelson 5K Run/Walk has become an important tradition, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle, while raising funds for Childersburg Kiwanis programs that provide important support for children of the area. You can register in advance before April 6th at Renasant Bank,… Continue reading Ben Nelson 5K Run/Walk – Remembering a late friend, making a difference for children of the community
$2,000 reward offered in late March Alexander City double homicide
Alexander City – CrimeStoppers has announced a $2,000 cash reward for tips leading to the identification and arrest of suspects in a double homicide that left two young men dead on Monday afternoon, March 30th in Alexander City. According to police, officers responded around 1:00 p.m. to the intersection of 3rd Street and 10th Avenue… Continue reading $2,000 reward offered in late March Alexander City double homicide
Coosa Valley Medical Center to host an April “Protect Your Heart” Community Links event
Sylacauga - Coosa Valley Medical Center will host its April Community Links program, titled “Protect Your Heart: Building a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle,” on Monday, April 6th, at the B. B. Comer Memorial Library. The event, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., will feature cardiologist Dr. Wytch Rigger, a board-certified specialist with Cardiovascular Associates. Yo’ll have the opportunity… Continue reading Coosa Valley Medical Center to host an April “Protect Your Heart” Community Links event
Defendants in 2023 Dadeville mass shooting sentenced
Dadeville - Five defendants in the 2023 mass shooting in Dadeville were sentenced recently after agreeing to plea deals. Willie Brown Jr, Wilson Hill, Travis McCullough, Tyreese McCullough, and Sherman Peters all appeared in court Friday and pleaded guilty to three counts of reckless murder, and 24 counts of assault, for which the defendants received… Continue reading Defendants in 2023 Dadeville mass shooting sentenced
The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Childersburg - The 50-State US250 Tour will bring history and entertainment to Childersburg for its stop in Childersburg in April. A national celebration of our founding and freedom - bringing history to life in all 50 states through events, art, music, and patriotic action. 50 states, 50 weeks, 50,000 miles, 250 million people, 250 years… Continue reading The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Multi-Agency narcotics operation nets two arrests in Clay County
CLAY COUNTY, Ala. - A multi-jurisdictional operation has led to the arrest of two people in Clay County on drug trafficking and other related charges. The Clay County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Narcotics Division executed a warrant on a home on New Prospect Road on Friday, March 27 in connection with a current narcotics investigation. Inside… Continue reading Multi-Agency narcotics operation nets two arrests in Clay County
Apply by April 10 to serve on Alexander City Board of Education
Alexander City - Alexander City is accepting applications for an open appointment to the Board of Education. To be considered, you must be a resident of Alexander City, a qualified voter, and not a member of the City Council or County Commission. Applicants should be of good character and able to carry out board duties.… Continue reading Apply by April 10 to serve on Alexander City Board of Education
A Guide to the 2026 Magic of Marble Festival
Sylacauga - Every year the Marble Festival Committee publishes a flyer to provide a handy guide to all the related activities - days, dates, times, and places:
Sylacauga woman arrested on drug charges, stemming from a traffic stop
Sylacauga - A 48-year-old Sylacauga woman, Sabrina Nicole Sanders, is facing multiple felony charges following a traffic stop that authorities say led to the discovery of methamphetamine both at the scene and later inside the Talladega County Jail. According to Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force Commander Mike Roberson, officers were monitoring a… Continue reading Sylacauga woman arrested on drug charges, stemming from a traffic stop
Illegal gambling machines seized in Alexander City
Alexander City - The Alexander City Police Department say that their office, along with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Dadeville Police Departments, seized 32 illegal gambling machines during a raid this week. After they received multiple complaints of illegal gambling located at a business in the 1400 block of Hillabee Street in Alexander… Continue reading Illegal gambling machines seized in Alexander City