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.
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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.
New statistics show drop in local crime rates while statewide numbers increase slightly
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) recently released Crime in Alabama 2016 and its companion publications.The report shows the total number of Part I crimes in Alabama increased by 2 percent from 2015 to 2016. These Part I crimes include homicide, rape,... Read More.
Governor Ivey Announces Inaugural Governor’s Disability Job Fair
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the Governor’s Inaugural Disability Job Fair will take place during National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. Governor Ivey made the announcement at United Ability, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, following a tour... Read More.
Talladega Co. unemployment rate drops to 5.5% in July
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The unemployment rate in the state of Alabama is at a near ten-year low. As recently announced by Governor Kay Ivey, Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 4.5%. This is well below July 2016’s rate of 5.8%.
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile to be manufactured in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Boeing will develop its preliminary design for America’s next intercontinental ballistic missile through a $349 million U.S. Air Force contract announced on Monday. Aspects of the project will be completed in Alabama.
[EXCLUSIVE] Rep. Rogers visits Sylacauga; talks Trump, N. Korea, border wall, jobs, and football
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Rep. Mike Rogers visited Sylacauga last week making a stop at the Chamber of Commerce to speak with business leaders in the community.During his stop to the Marble City, the congressman sat down exclusively with Managing Editor Michael Brannon for a... Read More.
Gov. Ivey creates Office of Volunteer Services
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey has signed another executive order that will take effect immediately. On Thursday she announced the order, Executive Order 709, will establish the Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services.
Gov. Ivey Establishes Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has signed Executive Order 708, creating the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council. This executive order changes the previous Alabama Council on Opioid Misuse and Addiction.
