Fun Run Walk-A-Thon to be held May 18
Special to the News The J. D. Thompson High School Alumni is inviting everyone to attend our 2024 Fun Run Walk-A-Thon and old-fashioned May Day on Saturday, May 18. This family fun day has activities for all age groups which include the walk-a-thon, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The fee is…
Read MoreFoot pursuit leads to arrest of Goodwater man
Beniah Bradford By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A foot pursuit ultimately led to the arrest of a Goodwater man on multiple charges earlier this week. On April 30, Deputy Dawson was in the Goodwater area when he reportedly observed an individual he had knowledge of having felony warrants. When Dawson approached him,…
Read MoreMan arrested for theft following wreck
Eddie Frank Player By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Talladega County man was arrested last Thursday on multiple charges after allegedly stealing something at the scene of a wreck. On April 25, Deputy Overton was dispatched to a traffic accident on U.S. Highway 280 in Kellyton. Upon arrival, he spoke with Kellyton…
Read MorePetitions signed for burglary, theft
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A burglary and theft case that was initiated in March led to petitions recently being signed in the case. On March 13, Deputy Payton responded to a call on County Road 29 in reference to a burglary and theft of property. Upon Payton’s arrival, he met…
Read MoreGuitar player arrested for public intoxication, drugs
Daniel E. Newsome By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Sylacauga man was arrested last Saturday in the Stewartville area on two charges, including a drug-related charge. On April 27, Deputy Payton responded to the Stewartville area regarding a white male subject sitting in a roadway playing guitar. During the on-scene investigation Payton…
Read MorePolice chief completes 40 hours of Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program
Special to the News Rockford Police Chief George Fanning recently completed the first 40 hours of a law enforcement program and was recognized in a conference in Montgomery in February. “On behalf of the University Partnership for Alabama Continuing Education and the Alabama Association of Police Chiefs, I take great pleasure in announcing that…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
May 4 AltaPointe will host the “Stepping up Together for Mental Health” event on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blue Bell Park in Sylacauga. The event highlights May being Mental Health Awareness Month, and this event will be for people of all ages. There will be live entertainment, food vendors,…
Read MoreEquality VFD monthly fundraiser tomorrow; bake sale items needed
I was able to get some drywall up with help from Jeff Moe who has been coming to help me for the past few years a couple hours a week. Mostly with yard work, but with the rain and needing things completed inside he came in and helped hang some drywall in the front…
Read MoreRichville VFD playing bingo, selling butts
Happy birthday to all the May babies! Also, remember Mother’s Day is coming up on May 12. May is a busy month with Mother’s Day, graduations, end of school, and Memorial Day. The Richville Volunteer Fire Department will have its monthly Bingo on Saturday, May 18, at 6:30. Come out and have a fun…
Read MoreTimes to mourn, celebrate
Through the years: Jaden Tuck was a well-mannered young man and has grown to be a wonderful and well-mannered man. We are proud of him and his achievements. Congratulations, Jaden! In last week’s column, my niece Gloria Faye Hunter’s name was overlooked with her other siblings. My bad, Faye. I will make up for…
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