Tiger Fest 2025 set for Friday, Aug. 1 at John Cox Stadium
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg schools will host Tiger Fest 2025 on Friday, Aug. 1, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the new John Cox Stadium.
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Countdown to Kickoff: 14th annual Talladega County Football Media Day scheduled for Tuesday, July 29
TALLADEGA, Ala. - The 14th annual Talladega County Coaches Association High School Football Media Day kicks off the upcoming season on Tuesday, July 29, at First Bank of Alabama in Talladega.
Crash near Sylacauga takes the life of a Madison woman
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Sunday, July 27th, has claimed the life of a Madison woman. Zamaria T. Whetstone, 24, was fatally injured when the 2015 Hyundai Sonata she was driving left the roadway and struck a... Read More.
Three Talladega County schools earn 2024-25 Alabama High School Athletic Association Sportsmanship honors
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Fayetteville High School, Winterboro High School, and the Alabama School for the Deaf and Blind were among 114 schools statewide recognized by the Alabama High School Athletic Association for exemplary conduct during the 2024-25 school year.
Dog Walk to feature Sylacauga Animal Shelter pets at Lake Howard
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Animal Shelter is partnering with Sylacauga Parks and Recreation to host a community Dog Walk on Saturday, July 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sylaward Trail at Lake Howard.
Sylacauga Parks and Recreation invites families to celebrate the end of summer at a Back 2 School Bash
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga Parks and Recreation invites families to celebrate the end of summer at a Back 2 School Bash on Friday, August 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Noble Park.
Arrest made in connection with Talladega quadruple homicide
TALLADEGA, Ala. - A man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the July 5 shooting deaths of four people in Talladega, authorities said.
First Bank of Alabama celebrates the grand opening of its new Childersburg branch
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - J. Chad Jones, President and CEO of First Bank of Alabama, highlighted three aspects of the bank when addressing those gathered to help celebrate the grand opening of the bank’s fourteenth branch office, and the fifth in Talladega County – history,... Read More.
[WATCH] Greater Coosa Valley Business of the Month, July 2025 – Pursell Farms
FAYETTEVILLE, Ala. – The Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with KiX 100.3 and SylacaugaNews.com, are recognizing a local Business of the Month in the area throughout 2025.
Three Talladega County students complete economic development program at Huntingdon College
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Three rising seniors from Talladega County – Ethan Butler of Fayetteville High School, Olivia Sullivan of B.B. Comer High School, and K-La’ Tinsley of Sylacauga High School – were among 35 students selected statewide to attend the Huntingdon College Economic and... Read More.
Sylacauga Police Department adds an experienced veteran to their ranks
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department has welcomed a new officer, Jonathan Ledbetter, to the force. With over 15 years of law enforcement experience, Officer Ledbetter brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and commitment to public safety.
Childersburg First Methodist celebrates community with a block party
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The idea started as a Childersburg First Methodist Church cookout, but blossomed into a full community block party over this past weekend, filling church grounds with vendors and visitors.
