Uninsured motorists will face stiff penalties beginning Nov. 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Beginning Nov. 1, drivers without insurance coverage will face hefty fines if caught by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Politics
Childersburg City Council approves 2018 budget providing pay increases to CPD officers
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg City Council met on Tuesday night, Oct. 17. At its scheduled meeting, it approved Resolution 2017-21, which put in place their Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget, totaling $4,725,900 with a $1,008 surplus.
Sylacauga City Council authorizes first step of $4 million paving project; approves loft residences in business districts
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Tuesday night, the Sylacauga City Council approved steps to get closer to paving streets as early as Spring 2018, weather permitting.Michael Rice of Engineering, Environmental, & Forestry Services Company (EEFS), based in Bessemer, said the first street to be paved... Read More.
Childersburg City Council set for Oct. 17, 2017
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg City Council is set to meet on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. for the second time this month.
Former Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce Executive Director arrested for fraudulent use of credit cards
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Friday morning, former Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mike Landers was arrested and booked on charges of fraudulently using Chamber of Commerce debit and credit cards under his own discretion without approval from the board of directors.Landers was named... Read More.
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.
