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
Death investigation leads to murder arrest in Ashville
Ashville - On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., St. Clair County 911 received a call regarding a deceased individual found inside a residence in the 9000 block of Shoal Creek Road in Ashville. Deputies responded to the scene and notified the St. Clair County Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators secured the residence and… Continue reading Death investigation leads to murder arrest in Ashville
Permit application submitted for Westwater’s Coosa County graphite deposit
Kellyton - Westwater Resources, Inc. announced that it has submitted a Section 404 permit application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the company’s Coosa County graphite deposit. Submitted under the Clean Water Act, this represents an important step in the permitting process for Coosa. The application relates to certain potential impacts to water… Continue reading Permit application submitted for Westwater’s Coosa County graphite deposit
Springville company lands $18 million Army trailer contract
Springville - A Springville company, Fontaine Commercial Trailer Inc., has secured an $18 mi,,iom contract to supply specialized trailers to the U.S. Army. According to a Department of Defense notice, the company will deliver an unspecified number of M172A2 trailers between now and December 31, 2026. The Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, awarded the… Continue reading Springville company lands $18 million Army trailer contract
Drug distribution stings net six arrests across three counties
East Central Alabama - Law Enforcement in three East Central Alabama counties have arrested six people in connection with illegal drug distribution operations. The Talladega County Drug Task Force got things started with the Wednesday arrest of 37-year-old Brandon Scott McDonald, who was charged with two counts of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance. A… Continue reading Drug distribution stings net six arrests across three counties
More vendors, greater variety marks growth this season for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
Sylacauga - The new season of the Sylacauga Farmers Market has shown remarkable growth in both the number of vendors and the variety of things they offer shoppers every Friday from 7:00 to Noon. We’ll details what’s available and what’s coming soon from the produce vendors, but there’s even more from what’s known as the… Continue reading More vendors, greater variety marks growth this season for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
New Shelby County patrol vehicles designed to prevent blinding drivers at night
Shelby County - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out 45 new patrol vehicles and they come with new technology - state-of-the-art lighting systems specifically designed so they won’t blind oncoming traffic at night. The new patrol cars can sync their light patterns during a chase or emergency response, creating a unified signal that… Continue reading New Shelby County patrol vehicles designed to prevent blinding drivers at night
CPD officers approved for new duty firearms replacement by the Childersburg Council
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg Council approved the purchase of eighteen Glock 45 duty firearms with accessories from GT Distributors, Inc. The net amount, $14,082, includes trade-in of current firearms, which will be made available to officers in a buyback program from the company.… Continue reading CPD officers approved for new duty firearms replacement by the Childersburg Council
Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
Statewide - Alabama’s 2026 primary runoff elections are scheduled for on Tuesday, June 16thto mselect party candidates for the November 3rd general election. Democrat voters will decide one one runoff race, selecting between Dakarai Larriett and Everett Wess for the party's U.S. Senate nomination. In the Republican Primary Runoff, voters will choose nominees in five… Continue reading Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
State leaders and community stakeholders discuss how to use Rural Health Transformation Program funds
Montgomery - Rural health took center stage in Montgomery this past week as a state leaders and community stakeholder workshop to discuss how Alabama can use its $203 million award through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Ideas, from maternal and fetal health, EMS, to mental health initiatives, were among the ideas discussed. The funds will… Continue reading State leaders and community stakeholders discuss how to use Rural Health Transformation Program funds
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