Childersburg - The Childersburg Police Department is now accepting applications for its second “Citizens Police Academy” as a tool to use education as an effective tool to gain better understanding between citizens and the police department. “We learned a lot from the first session and made what we feel are some imrpovements to the format,”… Continue reading Second CPD Citizens Police Academy class starts 9/24 – There’s still time to join
Pedestrian dies after being hit by SUV on Hwy 280 in Shelby County
Shelby County - A Birmingham man, 55-year-old Raymond S. Theriault, died after he was struck by an SUV on U.S. Highway 280 in Shelby County. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the crash happened about 8:15 p.m. on Saturday (9/5) near the 8-mile marker, less than a mile east of Hoover city limits. Theriault… Continue reading Pedestrian dies after being hit by SUV on Hwy 280 in Shelby County
Oak Grove has moved bulk waste services in-house
Oak Grove - In their regular meeting this week, the Oak Gove Council moved bulk waste, yard debris, and leaf collection services in-house, as they cancelled a resolution vote for roll-off container rental and hauling services and approving a related ordinance. The new Ordinance #137 established regulations for the Oak Grove Public Works Department for… Continue reading Oak Grove has moved bulk waste services in-house
U.S. Critical Minerals acquires the historic McAllister tantalum mine and mill in Coosa County
Sylacauga - U.S. Critical Minerals, LLC, a privately held U.S. mineral exploration and development company, today announced that it has entered into a binding framework agreement for a merger with Nova Resources LLC in which it already holds a 20% interest and has also entered into two definitive purchase and sale agreements to acquire the… Continue reading U.S. Critical Minerals acquires the historic McAllister tantalum mine and mill in Coosa County
Chamber Coffee was again an excellent opportunity for networking and community information
Childersburg - Childersburg Parks and Recreation hosted the September Chamber Coffee, showing off their much-used facilities that host a lot of community events. Brad Logan also detailed the busy fall sports and recreation schedule. Wesley Allen, representing the City, reported that both new residential developments are building out to 100-percent of their announced development plans,… Continue reading Chamber Coffee was again an excellent opportunity for networking and community information
Weekend storm damage reported in at St Clair County’s Sportsmen Lake Community
Springville - Saturday (9/5) night storms that moved through the Sportsmen Lake community near Springville in St. Clair County around 9:30 p.m. caused significant damage, with large trees and limbs down throughout the area, including one substantial tree that came down directly on top of a Jeep. According to Audrey Cabaniss, who shared images from… Continue reading Weekend storm damage reported in at St Clair County’s Sportsmen Lake Community
A community coming together for Matt Abrams & family
Sylacauga - Retired Sylacauga City and Talladega County Officer Matt Abrams was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2023. Since then, life has changed tremendously for Matt and his family, and they are now facing the need to make updates to their home so it can be more handicap accessible and… Continue reading A community coming together for Matt Abrams & family
Calera Police arrest animal cruelty suspect
Calera - Calera Police Department arrested a Lowndes County man after he turned himself in after being involved in the death of a small dog that suffered blunt force trauma injuries earlier this week. Chandler Jeremiah James was arrested on charges of cruelty to animals with a $5,000 bond and was released after posting bail.… Continue reading Calera Police arrest animal cruelty suspect
“We Love Leeds Day” scheduled for Saturday, September 12th
Leeds - The “We Love Leeds Day” event on Saturday, September 12th will feature music, family-friendly activities, a pep rally, and a run. Live music will be provided by Eric Watters and Erica Ryleigh. Check out the schedule for the day’s fun: 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. Vendor Market, Kids’ Zone, Live Music6 p.m. Pep Rally… Continue reading “We Love Leeds Day” scheduled for Saturday, September 12th
Motorcyclist dies in Opelika crash
Opelika - Opelika police report that a Friday (9/4) crash between a motorcycle and an SUV in Opelika has left the motorcyclist dead. Thehe victim has been identitified as a 66-year-old man from Columbus, GA. Just before 2:15 p.m. on Friday, an officer on 2nd Avenue observed the crash. The motorcyclist, unresponsive in the grass… Continue reading Motorcyclist dies in Opelika crash
