Oak Grove - With Resolution #647 on their agenda to accept the donation and transfer of real property from the Spring Creek Homeowners Association, the Council instead followed the advise of their City Attorney to reject the offer. “ Even if it were legal for us to accept a road that doesn’t meet legal standards… Continue reading Oak Grove Council rejects donation of property
Adjacent weekend events returned to the same traditional day
Sylacauga - A pair of traditional events at adjacent locations - Kiwanis Pancake Day and The Comer Museum Car Show - returned to the same day this past weekend. For over a decade, the two fund-raising events were geld on the same day, but for the past couple of years, that wasn’t possible. The annual… Continue reading Adjacent weekend events returned to the same traditional day
Celebrate Sylacauga Dinner will bring back Lip Sync Sylacauga
Sylacauga - You're invited to join the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce for a favorite night of the year - The Celebrate Sylacauga Annual Dinner, andt back by popular demand is “Lip Sync Sylacauga!” That's right! It was so much fun last year watching your favorite locals lip sync and perform to their favorite songs that… Continue reading Celebrate Sylacauga Dinner will bring back Lip Sync Sylacauga
Shelby County looking for help to identify suspects
Shelby County - The Shelby County County Sheriff’s Office is investigating thefts that recently occurred from businesses in the Chelsea area. If you can assist with identifying the subjects in the photos, please contact Investigator Gibson at 205-670-6274 or by email at rgibson@shelbyso.com. You can also call the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at 205-670-6000 or… Continue reading Shelby County looking for help to identify suspects
Education & support series for diabetics starts this week from the Extension Service
Talladega - With diabetes reported at epidemic levels across the country, the Talladega County office of the Alabama Extension Service is addressing the problem, putting together a free education and support series of programs for individuals dianosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Weekly classes start March 12, 2026! Make sure you are… Continue reading Education & support series for diabetics starts this week from the Extension Service
Sen. Katie Britt secures over $33M that benefit several local projects and programs
Coosa County - U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has announced she helped secure over $28.7 million for Central Alabama through her role on the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The funding, part of three Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, will support various infrastructure and development projects in the region. Among the many beneficiaries of her work is… Continue reading Sen. Katie Britt secures over $33M that benefit several local projects and programs
SAVE THE DATES – a long list of coming events or the 2026 season
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce has a long list of coming events on the 2026 schedule already, and you’re urged to “Save the Dates” to make certain you don’t miss a thing. From April’s annual Celebrate Sylacauga Dinner to the annual Sylacauga Christmas Parade in December, events have been scheduled, venues booked, and… Continue reading SAVE THE DATES – a long list of coming events or the 2026 season
Ashland Police Department recognized with excellence in mental health award
Ashland - The Ashland Police Department has been recognized with the Excellence in Mental Health Award for its commitment to improving how officers respond to individuals experiencing mental health crises. The award was presented through the VitAL initiative during the Alabama Police Chiefs Conference and recognizes departments that demonstrate leadership in training officers to respond… Continue reading Ashland Police Department recognized with excellence in mental health award
March 10th is the date for the 20th Annual Ultimate Ball Drop
Sylacauga - There’s still time to get your tickets for the 20th Annual Ultimate Ball Drop, coming Tuesday, March 10th to Legion Stadium. Join the anticipation, fun, and the chance to win $5,000 CASH, while providing important support for the many missions of SAFE Family Serives. Tickets available for a five dollar donation through SAFE… Continue reading March 10th is the date for the 20th Annual Ultimate Ball Drop
Another week, more drug arrests in Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County - Six individuals were arrested on Tuesday, March 3rd between the the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department. Arrested were: Stovall, Willie Sheldon; Stovall, Heather; Greer, Gwendolyn; Black, Eric Barnard; Beavers, Kenyatta Lashawn; And Ponds, Bobby Lee. The charges range from simple Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession… Continue reading Another week, more drug arrests in Tallapoosa County
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