Auburn - Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue report that one person is dead following an early Monday morning accident on Highway 280 East in the Salem community, just outside of Aubun/Opelika. The crash, which occurred between Lee Road 183 and Lee Road 184 on Highway 280, involved a bike and a car. The bike rider… Continue reading Early Monday crash on Hwy 280 East in Lee County leaves one dead
The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Clay County man facing federal charges stemming from a 2024 incident
Clay County - Stemming stem from an incident that happened on September 5, 2024, a Clay County man faces federal charges for carjacking, attempted kidnapping, and several other crimes. Stevie Earl Harris was arraigned in federal court and a five-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges him with attempted kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying a firearm… Continue reading Clay County man facing federal charges stemming from a 2024 incident
Montevallo Council resolutions & ordinances to approve rezoning, continue Shelby Urban CDBG participation and update lodging tax
Montevallo - The Montevallo City Council has approved resolutions and ordinances that granted a rezoning request, continued participation in the Shelby Urban County Community Development Block Grant program, and made revisions to the city’s lodging tax ordinance. About a quarter acre at 160 Davila Drive was rezoned from Agricultural Residential to Multiple-Family Dwelling Special District,… Continue reading Montevallo Council resolutions & ordinances to approve rezoning, continue Shelby Urban CDBG participation and update lodging tax
The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present a variety show extravaganza this weekend
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Community Playhouse has scheduled two variety show performances for this coming weekend to showcase the incredible local talent. It’s set for Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th, with showtime at 6:30 p.m. both nights. First Baptist Church in Sylacauga will come alive with music, dancing, laughter, and plenty of other… Continue reading The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present a variety show extravaganza this weekend
Four resolutions address ambulance and garbage services in Childersburg
Read the accounts of the meating &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg Council opened their Tuesday, July 21st meeting with four Resolutions relating to ambulance and garbage collection services. Resolution 2026-18 approves an agreement with Ambulance Medical Billing (AMB) to administer billing services for the city ambulance service. Resolution 2026-19 approves… Continue reading Four resolutions address ambulance and garbage services in Childersburg
Evan Lucas sentenced to 25-years in Hoover road rage case
Hoover - Evan Lucas entered a blind guilty plea to five attempted murder charges in connection to a 2022 shooting involving a police officer in Hoover, and was sentenced to 25-years in prison. Lucas was accused in a road rage shooting along I-459 that happened in October 2022. No one was injured, while multiple shots… Continue reading Evan Lucas sentenced to 25-years in Hoover road rage case
Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Auburn - It was both puzzling and upsetting when it was announced that Auburn’s scheduled home game against Baylor woth instead by played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but the deal has taken on a new perspective that greatly benefits players via a lucrative NIL deal that could lead to more such neutral site game… Continue reading Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation
Lincoln - A major, ongoing police excavation is currently taking place on Wolf Pond Road in Talladega County, between Lincoln and Pell City. The site is an open field and contains no standing structures. The excavation project is being led by the Pell City Police Department following a tip they say is linked to an… Continue reading Talladega County excavation is part of an open Pell City investigation
BOLO issued by TCSO relating to Friday incident at Walco Handi-Mart
Sylacauga - The Talladega County Sheriff’s Department has issued a “Be On the Lookout Order” (B.O.L.O.) to identify someone who may have information concerning a felony incident under investigation from Friday, July 17th at Walco Handi-Mart in Sylacauga. The department is looking to the public to identify the person in the accompanying photograph, in relation… Continue reading BOLO issued by TCSO relating to Friday incident at Walco Handi-Mart
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