Calera - A Shelby County man indicted in April, 2023 on Reckless Murder (Manslaughter) and Driving Under the Influence charges after a Calera resident was killed in a car wreck in July 2022. He was arrested on Monday, March 3, 2026 and is being held in the Shelby County Jail. According to Shelby County District… Continue reading Daniel Hughes arrested in Shelby County for Manslaughter & DUI charges
Sylacauga has been designated as an America250AL Semiquincentennial City
Sylacauga - In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Sylacauga has been chosen as a designated America250AL Semiquincentennial City. The formation of a local planning committee, lead by the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce, is eager to execute the efforts in… Continue reading Sylacauga has been designated as an America250AL Semiquincentennial City
A low water pressure advisory issued in Talladega over the weekend has been resolved
Talladega - Residents were asked over the weekend to avoid excessive water usage in Talladega, after the City issued a low water pressure advisory due to low pressure from an unidentified leak in the water distribution system. It took more than a full day, but water is back to its normal flow now. The City… Continue reading A low water pressure advisory issued in Talladega over the weekend has been resolved
Calera man charged with murdering girlfriend denied bond
Calera - A Calera man man accused of murdering his live-in girlfriend was denied bond after appearing in court for an Aniah’s Law hearing last week. Circuit Court Judge Lara Alvis denied Noah Hendrick’s request for bond, saying she had concerns about his state of mind and mental health after learning about two suicide attempts,… Continue reading Calera man charged with murdering girlfriend denied bond
Sylacauga Health & Rehab hosts its 2nd Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 28th
Sylacauga - Sylacauga Health & Rehab, in partnership with Spring Terrace Assisted Living, will host its 2nd Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sat., Mar. 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Sylacauga Health & Rehab, located at 1007 West Fort Williams Street in Sylacauga. The event is free and open to the community.… Continue reading Sylacauga Health & Rehab hosts its 2nd Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 28th
A third suspect arrested in probe of Opelika day care fires
Opelika - A Tuskegee man, 51-year-old Terrence Johnson, was arrested Tuesday night on two counts of second-degree arson. According to the Better Business Bureau website, Johnson is the owner of By His Grace Daycare Center, which has locations in Opelika, Montgomery, and Tuskegee. Johnson’s arrest stems from two fires that occurred at By His Grace… Continue reading A third suspect arrested in probe of Opelika day care fires
One killed in Chelsea train/vehicle crash
Chelsea - One person is dead after a vehicle/train collision in Chelsea Tuesday night. A crash involving a Train occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, and has claimed the life of a Birmingham woman. The Shelby County Coroner has identified the deceased as 31-year-old Michelle Manning. Manning was fatally injured when the 2016… Continue reading One killed in Chelsea train/vehicle crash
Sylacauga Arts Council annual Dinner Theater is set for March 5th
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Arts Council excited to announce that the Heritage Hall Jazz Band will perform at the upcoming annual Dinner Theater on Thursday evening, March 5th at 6:00 p.m. at the J. Craig Smith Community Center. The dinner meal will be catered by Hickory Street Cafe. Tickets $25, and tables of 8 may… Continue reading Sylacauga Arts Council annual Dinner Theater is set for March 5th
Leeds Council approves incentive agreement to bring Aldi to city
Leeds - The Leeds City Council has approved an agreement to incentivize its development at 1770 Ashville Highway, which is owned by Alabama limited liability companies Akin Holdings and Jones Properties, according to the resolution. A public hearing was held during a meeting of the Leeds City Council on Monday where real estate representatives spoke… Continue reading Leeds Council approves incentive agreement to bring Aldi to city
Five arrested on drug charges in Alexander City
Alexander City - The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and the Alexander City Special Response Group executed a search warrant in Alexander City this week. During the search, agents say they seized the following drugs & drug-related paraphernalia: two grams of methamphetamine, two grams of marijuana, two THC vapes, four types of prescription-only pills, digital… Continue reading Five arrested on drug charges in Alexander City
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