Montgomery - A federal appeals court has denied a legal challenge from a man sentenced to death for the 2001 killings of a Sylacauga woman and her daughter. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled convicted killer Wakilii Brown was not entitled to have his convictions or death sentence overturned, upholding an… Continue reading Death sentence upheld for man convicted in 2001 Sylacauga double murder
Talladega City Schools faces a bus driver shortage
Talladega - Faced with a driver shortage, the Talladega City Schools have been getting creative to fix the delays in school bus routes. According the Superintendent Dr. Quinton Lee and his staff worked before the start of school to streamline the bus routes to make drop-off more efficient. That’s a work in progress as school… Continue reading Talladega City Schools faces a bus driver shortage
Misconduct investigation leads to Asst. Principal resignation at Leeds Elementary
Leeds - Leeds City Schools say their misconduct investigation found no illegal, unethical or unprofessional conduct, but it still led to the resignation of an assistant principal. In a statement to the school community, Superintendent John J. Moore said that a conversation with Kyle Winningham led to the assistant principal’s resignation. An allegation of misconduct… Continue reading Misconduct investigation leads to Asst. Principal resignation at Leeds Elementary
Chambers of Commerce to host a 9/2 Town Hall legislative round-up in Talladega
Talladega - Talladega County’s three Chambers of Commerce invite the public for a morning legislative round-up featuring the State Representives and Senators that represent us in Montgomery. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd at the historic Ritz Theater in Talladega, beginning at 8:00 a.m. State Representatives Ben Robbins (Dist. 33) and Steve Hurst… Continue reading Chambers of Commerce to host a 9/2 Town Hall legislative round-up in Talladega
Acknowledging of 98 years of a life well-lived, First Bank of Alabama funds the “Chris Kramer Chair”
Sylacauga - Chris Kramer was surprised on his 98th birthday with the dedication of the “First Bank of Alabama Chris Kramer Chair” through the banks’s five-year commitment to the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation. First Bank of Alabama is proud to contribute $5,000 annually for five years in support of the Foundation’s mission, acknowledging Kramer’s 98… Continue reading Acknowledging of 98 years of a life well-lived, First Bank of Alabama funds the “Chris Kramer Chair”
AIDB will not renew expiring contract of school president
Talladega - A statement from AIDB said the board and Dr. Dennis Gilliam “reached a mutual agreement to not renew Dr. Gilliam’s contract as President.” Only weeks after the release of state audits, the president of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind will be replaced, though nothing has been released by the school about… Continue reading AIDB will not renew expiring contract of school president
Suspect wanted in Alexander City killing has been arrested
Alexander City - A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Alexander City, believed to have last been in the Sylacauga area, has now been arrested by the Alexander City Police Department. The Alexander City Police Department announced it arrested 26-year old Laderrion Rodrigas Benjamin, also known as “Benji,” on a murder charge stemming… Continue reading Suspect wanted in Alexander City killing has been arrested
Multi-jurisdiction vehicle pursuit leads to Drug Trafficking charge
Harpersville to Sylacauga, Ala. - On August 26, 2026, the Childersburg Police Department was notified by Talladega County 911 that the Harpersville Police Department was involved in a vehicle pursuit traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 280 toward Childersburg. In response, Childersburg Police officers positioned themselves in the area of U.S. Highway 280 near the Coosa… Continue reading Multi-jurisdiction vehicle pursuit leads to Drug Trafficking charge
Friday 8/28 is the ordering deadline for the Childersburg Rescue Squad Boston Butt fundraiser for Labor Day
Childersburg - With Labor Day around the corner, what better way better way to celebrate than by having your friends and family over and feasting on a barbecued Boston Butt? You do it the “no fuss” which supports the Childersburg Rescue Squad at the same time. But, be aware that Friday, Aug, 28th is the… Continue reading Friday 8/28 is the ordering deadline for the Childersburg Rescue Squad Boston Butt fundraiser for Labor Day
Phenix City made an historic run in the Little League World Series
Williamsport, PA - Phenix City won both the Alabama State Championship, along with the Southeast Region Championship, and then reached the USA Final Four in the World Series. In Williamsport, Phenix City’s heart-stopping run through the elimination bracket of the 2026 Little League World Series racked a bunch of records for Kinley Rasmus, their female… Continue reading Phenix City made an historic run in the Little League World Series
