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Clubs and OrganizationsMemorial Day: A time to remember out fallen heroesOn May 5, 1866, in solemn tribute to fallen Union soldiers, shop owners closed their businesses and joined fellow residents at a community cemetery in Waterloo, N.Y. Flowers,... Read more...Lake a great place to escape the heatPELL CITY — Logan Martin Lake stores, shores and water were full of people ready for the kickoff of summer. Read more...Grilling is great, but safety comes firstWith the grilling season under way, it’s important to take the proper precautions to keep people and property safe. Read more...Board rejects zoning request for Avondale Mills sitePELL CITY — The Planning and Zoning Board rejected a rezoning request for the former Avondale Mills plant site. Read more...Deputy Garrison is rememberedODENVILLE — Those who knew Raymond Andrew Garrison Sr. all said the same thing — he was friendly and was always smiling. Read more...2 airlifted to hospital after one vehicle wreckTALLADEGA COUNTY — Alabama State Troopers are investigating at least four traffic accidents in Talladega County prior to the Memorial Day weekend. Read more...City gets another $400,000 grant from EPATALLADEGA — The city has been awarded $400,000 to continue the Brownfield assessment program, according to a press release issued Friday by the U.S. Environmental Protection... Read more...Local Sycamore residents want access to watershedSYCAMORE – Emauhee Creek just east of Sycamore once ran freely before a dam was built in 1982. It was constructed along with other watersheds as part of the federal... Read more...Greater Talladega/ Lincoln Area Chamber Of Commerce News - May 23, 2012from:Greater Talladega Area Chamber Of CommerceTalladega Parks and Recreation Department will have a summer camp from June 4th – July 27th at the Spring street Recreation Center. Games, swimming, sports, library trips,... Read more...Farmers Market opens todaySYLACAUGA – The Sylacauga Farmers Market opens today, providing an early start to the market’s already extended season. Read more...New beach will be ready for holiday weekend at parkPELL CITY – City employees are working to complete a new swimming beach at Lakeside Park. Read more...CHS student brings BB gun to schoolCHILDERSBURG – A Childersburg High School student’s decision to bring an unloaded BB gun to school on the last day of the school year may affect where and when he will... Read more...Talladega College Upward Bound Programfrom:Greater Talladega Area Chamber Of Commerce2012 Summer Component Newspaper Announcement The Time has arrived For The Talladega College Upward Bound Program to recruit for the 2012 Summer Component. If You are currently... Read more...Perfect evaluation for LaceyTALLADEGA COUNTY — For the second year in a row, Schools Superintendent Suzanne Lacey has earned “straight A’s” on her board evaluation, according to... Read more...Police to patrol waterways this holiday weekendLOGAN MARTIN LAKE – Local and state marine police will patrol the lake as boaters flood the waterways for fun during the Memorial Day Weekend. Read more...Sisk receives national award for Medicare reimbursement effortsSYLACAUGA — Glenn Sisk, Coosa Valley Medical Center president and chief executive officer, was recognized as a “Grassroots Champion” by the American Hospital... Read more...Programs available for children this summerSchools are about to let out for the summer, but there will still be a variety of programs available in Talladega to fill the days until August. Read more...St. Clair Commission puts off donation to block partySt. Clair County commissioners put off a contribution to Pell City’s Annual Hometown Block Party on Tuesday, after a lengthy and heated discussion about whether the city and... Read more...Harry Brown Sr. remembered for his kindness, generosityHarry Brown Sr. leaves behind a legacy of philanthropy in his community and outside, business acclaim in the banking world, his church and a belief that education, no matter what... Read more...Students denied access to school propertyA judge denied a motion Tuesday that would allow students charged with last week’s vandalism of the high school to go on school property. Read more...Wright withdraws from mayoral raceMayor Sam Wright announced Tuesday that he is withdrawing his name from this year’s mayoral race. Read more...AIDB student dies after finishing 100-meter dash in Special OlympicsHelen Keller student Aaron Boyd of Wedowee will be remembered by his Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind family as a kind, outgoing athlete who was always willing to lend a... Read more...Citizens say no to leasing forest landA large group of concerned citizens came out to the Ritz Theater to express their opposition to leasing land in the Talladega National Forest to oil and gas drillers. Read more...Lake level is slowly risingThe lake is slowly rising, and the water level is only about a foot below the normal summer pool level. Read more...Teens trade gifts for garden donationsThree teens traded in birthday presents for a gift that will keep giving to the community for years to come. Read more...The dangers of social networkingWith 750 million subscribers, Facebook easily overshadows all Internet social network providers. Read more...North Talladega County Relay for LifeCancer survivors walk during the opening ceremonies of the North Talladega County Relay for Life, which was held at Kiwanis Field on the campus of Alabama School for the Deaf... Read more...UA students design website for ASPCIThe Animal Shelter of Pell City has a new website. Read more...Jeff Wood to be honored by WHS band alumniThe Winterboro Blue Knights Band alumni have chosen to honor band founder Jeff Wood at their first ever band reunion. Read more...Lamberth named Teacher of the YearTalladega City Schools superintendent Doug Campbell presents the TCS Foundation’s Teacher of the Year award to Roxanne Lamberth, a teacher at R.L. Young Elementary School. Read more...'Click It or Ticket' campaign begins MondayLocal, state and national law enforcement are preparing to crack down on motorists who don’t buckle up. Read more...Federal officials close Alabama Trust BankAlabama Trust Bank was closed by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency on Friday. Read more...Oak Grove honors former fire chiefBloise Zeigler Day at Oak Grove Thursday night became a celebration of two special men that made a significant impact on the community – Zeigler and Leon Dale. Read more...Lincoln officials discuss FEMA floodplainCity officials discussed the Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain on Logan Martin Lake with state officials Wednesday. Read more...2-vehicle wreck damages houseBoth Sylacauga Police and Fire Departments were called out to a two-vehicle accident on County Road 511 on Wednesday. Read more...SAFE, B.B. Comer Library get literacy grants from Dollar GeneralSylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement and B.B. Comer Memorial Library have received literacy grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Read more...Bliss found not guilty of all chargesRichard Bliss Jr., 55, was acquitted on all charges by a Talladega County jury Thursday. Read more...Greater Talladega/ Lincoln Area Chamber Of Commerce News - May 16, 2012from:Greater Talladega Area Chamber Of Commerce- Talladega Friends of the Library will have a Spring Fling on May 18th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Armstrong-Osborne Public Library. Get your ticket ($20) to... Read more...8 PCHS seniors arrested after allegedly vandalizing schoolEight Pell City High School seniors were arrested after allegedly vandalizing the high school Wednesday night. “At least eight Pell City High School students broke into the... Read more...Closing statements in Bliss trial expected to begin todayTALLADEGA — Closing statements are expected to begin today in the trial of Richard Bliss Jr., 55, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of shooting into an occupied vehicle... Read more...Pell City BOE working on new school calendarPELL CITY – Board of Education officials are preparing a new school calendar after legislation was passed which delays the start of school. Read more...SAFE preparing for Sylabration event in JuneSYLACAUGA – Sylabration is on track for a Saturday afternoon and evening packed with fun, food and music for all ages. Read more...'Even the turkeys' benefit from prescribed burnsFederal and state forestry officials responded Friday to a Talladega man’s petition to ban prescribed burns during growing season. Read more...Testimony in Bliss trial continuesTestimony continues today in the trial of Richard Bliss Jr., 53, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges of shooting into an occupied vehicle and assault in the first degree. Read more...APC trying to preserve water to fill lakesAn Alabama Power Company official said fishery and recreation flows are halted while only minimum flows are released from dams. Read more...CVMC Nursing Home gets facelift thanks in part to AuxiliaryCommunity members and civic leaders gathered Tuesday for Coosa Valley Medical Center Nursing Home’s open house, which showed off recent renovations at the facility. Read more...Carden named new police chiefThe City Council unanimously voted to promote Interim Police Chief Chris Carden to police chief at its meeting Tuesday night. Read more...‘Theo’ speaks at TC commencementEmmy-nominated actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner prepares to enter Talladega College’s 137th commencement ceremony on Sunday and deliver his address to the graduating... Read more...Sewer overflow problem is almost eliminatedThe city has all but eliminated its sewer overflow problem, and officials say the city will meet its consent order from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management ahead of... Read more... |