Montgomery - Rising high school seniors, Abba Crumpton of Fayetteville High School, Allaster Hay of B.B. Comer High School, and Hayden Hubbard of Sylacauga High School, were three of twenty-three high school students representing seventeen Alabama Chambers of Commerce to attend the seventh Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. Abba, Allaster, and Hayden… Continue reading Three Sylacauga area high school seniors complete economic and community development training at Huntingdon College
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Childersburg Council meeting dominated by non-agenda announcements
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video, including the Town Hall meeting. Childersburg - With a short agenda, several work session announcements took center stage during the Tuesday evening Childersburg City Council meeting - a historical grant and the garbage contract. Mayor Ken Wesson announced that he was notified of approval… Continue reading Childersburg Council meeting dominated by non-agenda announcements
With the Citizens Police Academy graduation complete, it’s time plan the next session, with a new twist
Childersburg - The Childersburg Police Department recently held a graduation even for their inaugural Citizens Police Academy with the goal of starting a new session. Keep reading for the special “twist” they’re hoping to add for a future session - a youth session. “It was more than a fun experience,” explained Childersburg Police Chief Kevin… Continue reading With the Citizens Police Academy graduation complete, it’s time plan the next session, with a new twist
ALEA Urges Alabamians to Share the Road During National Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Month
Alabama - As National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month kicks off in May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind all road users that safety is a shared responsibility, whether you’re driving a car or riding on two wheels. Bicycles are legally considered vehicles in… Continue reading ALEA Urges Alabamians to Share the Road During National Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Month
Vehicles, computers, and CPD requests dominated Tuesday Childersburg Council meeting
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - Action during the Tuesday morning Childersburg Council meeting involved vehicle moves, computer software and accessories, along with requests from the police department. https://youtu.be/soU9eudYJfQ Resolution 2026-15 was approved to declare a 2004 Ford Excursion (#1163) as surplus - no longer needed for… Continue reading Vehicles, computers, and CPD requests dominated Tuesday Childersburg Council meeting
Local incumbents head for the General Election – Tuberville to face Jones in November Governor’s race
Talladega - Both of Talladega County’s Governor-appointed district judges handily won Tuesday races. Place 1 Judge J. Scott Brewer beat challenger Huell M. Love III. Place 2 Judge Dale Price won over two primary challengers, Slaten and Beckham. Talladega County Commission District 2 re-elected Tony Haynes over challenger Kimberlee Davidson in the Republican primary. In… Continue reading Local incumbents head for the General Election – Tuberville to face Jones in November Governor’s race
Sylacauga Mayor Matt Hubbard talked of laying a foundation for future generations in the “State of the City” program
Sylacauga - In the inaugural “State of the City” program from the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce, Sylacauga Mayor Matt Hubbard presented what he called a “foundation upon which to build a future for coming generations.” Hubbard opened by allowing the City’s department heads to introduce themselves and present a brief overview of what all they… Continue reading Sylacauga Mayor Matt Hubbard talked of laying a foundation for future generations in the “State of the City” program
Childersburg EMT Shift A recognized for their lifesaving efforts
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg City Council opened their Tuesday, April 7th meeting as Fire Chief Shane Phillips presented a family member of a patient who received life-saving treatment by Shift A of the Childersburg Fire and Rescue Department. The Mayor, Council, and the… Continue reading Childersburg EMT Shift A recognized for their lifesaving efforts
The 2026 Magic of Marble Festival is right around the corner
Sylacauga - The annual Magic of Marble Festival will soon kick off in Sylacauga, with the first stage - the Marble Festival Scavenger Hunt 2026 - already underway today. Get your forms at the B.B. Comer Memorial Library or the Comer Museum, and start hunting. Find as many as you can; if you miss a… Continue reading The 2026 Magic of Marble Festival is right around the corner
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
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