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Jim Nabors’s 94th birthday celebration set for June 7-9 in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Isabel Anderson Comer Museum and Arts Center in Sylacauga is hosting a three-day celebration in honor of Jim Nabors’s birthday from Friday, June 7, to Sunday, June 9. Nabors, a Sylacauga native that is best known for his role as Gomer Pyle, would have...
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers award 2023 Officer of the Year honors to Dadeville Police Department
DADEVILLE, Ala. (WTVM) - The Central Alabama CrimeStoppers awarded two members of the Dadeville Police Department with Officers of the Year honors. Dadeville Police Chief Jonathan L. Floyd was recognized as Dadeville Police Department’s 2023 CrimeStopper Community Relations Officer of the Year. Officer Nathan White took the title of Dadeville Police Department’s 2023 CrimeStopper of the Year.
Daily Limit: Gaston lands pending Alabama record bluefin
After almost a half-day battle, second-year Elite pro David Gaston brought in the pending Alabama state record bluefin tuna on May 30. “That was a big ’un. A real big ’un,” said the 27-year-old from Sylacauga, Ala. “It was a pretty big deal catching it. It weighed 831.6 pounds. The original record was 829. I’m supposed to get a call back, but right now it’s the pending state record.”
Alabama man accused of killing missing girlfriend was out on bond for domestic violence
A man charged in the slaying of his girlfriend, who had been missing two weeks before her body was found, was already out on bond for a domestic violence charge. Robert Lee Young, 55, is charged with murder in the death of 30-year-old Quanisha Davis. Authorities have not yet said...
Rapper in jail for Birmingham cop’s shooting allegedly planned murder-for-hire of witness to assault on inmates
An alleged murder plot that ended in the 2021 killing of a Sylacauga man stemmed from the brutal assaults of two Jefferson County Jail inmates and was orchestrated from behind bars, authorities said. Five people are charged with capital murder-murder for hire in the shooting death of 46-year-old Bradford Franklin...
Talladega College president resigns position
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega College President Dr. Gregory Vincent informed the school’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 4, that he is voluntarily resigning his position with the college and plans to return to the practice of law. The Board of Trustees accepted Dr. Vincent’s resignation and named...
Suspect arrested in connection to Kellyton shooting death that occurred on May 1
KELLYTON, Ala. – Tramaine Dasean Grandison was arrested and charged with murder and first-degree theft in connection with the May 1 shooting of David Tyrell Benson on Coosa County Rd. 93. Coosa County deputies and Coosa EMS responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired and found Benson, 27,...
[WATCH] Coosa Valley Medical Center spreads awareness on the importance of heart health
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Michael Brannon sits down with Jeremy Herring, the Director of Imaging and Cardiovascular Services at Coosa Valley Medical Center (CVMC), and Jeff Herald, an acute care cardiac nurse practitioner, to discuss the importance of doing regular checkups for your heart as well as the multitude of cardiovascular services that CVMC provides its patients.
Convicted felon facing firearms charges
25-year-old Kelvontae Rashad Wallace of Talladega is charged with possession of a machine gun, possession of an unregistered firearm, and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to a release from the United States Department of Justice, Wallace was found to illegally possess a Century...
Old Town Liquor in Childersburg holds grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Old Town Liquor celebrated its grand opening last Friday, May 31, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce. The new store, located off of Hwy 280, is operated by local businessman Andy Patel, who also owns the neighboring Subway. Patel...
Sylacauga City Council holds first meeting of June
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, June 4, at 6:00 p.m. with a work session prior at 5:00 p.m. At the meeting, the city council appointed Blaine Green to the Board of Education for a five-year term that expires April 2029. A public...
Big-Time Alabama WR Picks Up Swinney Camp Offer
A big-time wide receiver prospect from Alabama picked up an offer from Clemson on Wednesday. Benjamin Russell High School (Alexander City, Ala.) four-star Cederian Morgan announced the offer from the Tigers (...)
AIDB students training for modern manufacturing careers
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind has opened their Modern Manufacturing Program at the E.H. Gentry Facility. A partnership with East Alabama Works, this new facility will provide students with skills to earn high paying jobs. AIDB student Naomie Nguala says she’s sharpening her skills...
Talladega College resolving pay issue with faculty
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega College employees will finally get their pay checks by the end of the business day, according to school officials. This follows a report late last week that some would not be paid on May 31. Last week, some faculty members at Talladega College did not...
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