Politics
Gov. Ivey declares Oct. 15 ‘Dale Earnhardt Jr. Day’ in Alabama
With the Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway just days away, Gov. Kay Ivey has declared Sunday, Oct. 15, “Dale Earnhardt Jr. Day” in the state of Alabama.
Gov. Ivey applauds Austal USA’s announcement of new ship order from the U.S. Navy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Monday, Austal USA announced it has been tasked by the U.S. Navy to build an additional Littoral Combat Ship, the 15th such ship in the class. Austal USA employs 4,000 people at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama.After... Read More.
Congressman Mike Rogers speaks out against NFL National Anthem protests
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nothing in the present time seems to be more controversial than National Football League players protesting against what they call social injustices by kneeling during the United States' National Anthem.
Alabama National Guard to aid Puerto Rico in hurricane relief
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -The Alabama National Guard will assist Puerto Rico with disaster relief after it was devastated by Hurricane Maria last week.
Talladega attorney Ben Robbins announces plans to run for Alabama House seat
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Ben Robbins, a Talladega County native and partner at Robbins & Robbins Law Firm, today announced his candidacy to represent the 33rd District in Alabama’s House of Representatives.The district, which includes portions of Clay, Coosa, and Talladega Counties, has been... Read More.
Sylacauga City Council approves funding for TASER units and new four-way stop
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council addressed several agenda items at its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19, one approving a funding request by Police Chief Kelley Johnson for the Sylacauga Police Department to purchase additional TASER units as part of a grant application.Currently, SPD has only six... Read More.
Lee Hamilton announces candidacy for Tallapoosa Co. Probate Judge
TALLAPOOSA, Ala. - A new name has been thrown in the hat for the Tallapoosa County Probate Judge seat.
Childersburg City Council set to meet Tuesday, Sept. 19
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. for the second time this month. A town hall meeting will immediately follow.Planned Agenda Items:Approve Mayor Wesson to procure a lease option agreement for Police vehicles... Read More.
Sylacauga City Council meeting set for Tuesday, Sept. 19
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council will meet for the second time this month on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Sylacauga Municipal Complex. A work session will be held at 5:00 p.m. prior to the meeting.Planned agenda... Read More.
[VIDEO] Congressman Rogers releases video on proposed law that will help fund Trump’s wall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Rogers has been stern on his stance against illegal immigration. The issue of illegal immigration and how it affects the country escalated as President Donald J. Trump campaigned for the seat he now holds in the oval office.
Sylacauga Council refinances debt; changes residency requirements for SFD hires
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council recently voted to refinance a rather large amount of debt. This debt is a portion of the Series 2010-A General Obligations (G.O) Warrants from 2010 and amounted to $4,440,000.
