The end of an era is coming to the Rainwater Library in Childersburg
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - June 6, 2025 will mark 22 years for Susan Carpenter at the Rainwater Library in Childersburg, and at the end of June, she will be retiring.
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[WATCH] SAFE unveils future plans, exciting partnerships for East Alabama EARTH project
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) announced major developments on Thursday afternoon, May 15, for the East Alabama Rural Innovation and Training Hub (EARTH), revealing multimillion-dollar investments and transformative partnerships during a press conference at the former Avondale Eva Jane... Read More.
Pickle Patch Market in Sylacauga announces closure after 11 years
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - After nearly 11 years in business, the Pickle Patch Market on Hwy 280 in Sylacauga will officially close its doors Thursday, July 31.
Sylacauga Police Department mourns the loss of Investigator David “Brennen” Miller
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department is mourning the loss of Investigator David “Brennen” Miller, a respected officer and U.S. Army veteran whose legacy of service spanned decades.
Gov. Ivey signs new law banning student cell phone use in Alabama public schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday morning, May 14, signed the FOCUS Act, a new law banning student use of cell phones and other wireless devices during the school day in Alabama’s public schools.
The 2025 Kymulga Grits Festival set for Saturday, May 17 in Childersburg
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The 2025 Grits Festival at Kymulga Grist Mill, sponsored by Renasant Bank of Childersburg, is set for Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Harshberger sisters of Sylacauga sign to play softball at Talladega College
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Twin sisters Josie and Sophie Harshberger, seniors at Sylacauga High School, signed softball scholarships with Talladega College on Tuesday afternoon, May 13, in a ceremony held in the school’s Media Center.
[WATCH] Coosa Valley Medical Center One-on-One with Childersburg’s Matt Zedaker – Coosa Central (Spring Jamboree) preview
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - New head football coach Matt Zedaker will take the sidelines with Childersburg for the first time this Friday night, May 16, when the Tigers travel to Hanover to do battle with the Coosa Central Cougars.
[LISTEN] Midweek Minute with the Superintendent – May 14, 2025
Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.
Crazy Dayz returns to downtown Sylacauga on Saturday, May 17
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Crazy Dayz, one of downtown Sylacauga’s biggest shopping and family event of the season, returns Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
$2,500 reward offered in search for missing Talladega man
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $2,500 updated cash reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Stacey Lynch, who has been missing since Dec. 22, 2020.
2024-25 Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Haynes’s 2nd Grade Class at Indian Valley Elementary School
The Pledge of Allegiance is sponsored by Heritage South Credit Union (HSCU). Visit myhscu.com.
