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Frustration grows in Sylacauga over efforts to capture stray dogs
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) — Frustration is growing among Sylacauga residents as efforts to capture a group of stray dogs continue, with some questioning how the situation is being handled after one of the dogs was found dead. Signs warning people not to feed the dogs have been posted throughout the Sylacauga area, including along Highway […]
The Birmingham Free Press
Calera Mayor Resigns Amid Controversy Over Alleged Racial Remarks
CALERA, Ala. — Mayor Kenny Dale Cost resigned Monday amid criticism over alleged racially insensitive remarks made at his home, stepping down a week after publicly apologizing without disclosing what... The post Calera Mayor Resigns Amid Controversy Over Alleged Racial Remarks appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .
sylacauganews.com
Shelby Reporter
Oak Mountain State Park preparing for second annual Appalachian Festival
PELHAM – After drawing more than 2,600 visitors for its inaugural celebration last year, Oak Mountain State Park is preparing to welcome the community back for another day of traditional music, mountain crafts, storytelling and Appalachian culture. The park's second annual Appalachian Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7,...
sylacauganews.com
WSFA
ABC 33/40 News
Alabama Power seeks restraining order against Calera property owner
Alabama Power has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Calera property owner Grady Fenn Church from interfering with work on a transmission line project. In court documents filed Wednesday, Nov. 4, the utility alleges Church refused to remain 300 feet away from crews preparing to clear trees and vegetation on his property the previous day.
ABC 33/40 News
wbrc.com
Crews restore water in Alabaster after lightning strike splits 20-foot underground pipe
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Water is flowing again for neighbors in Shelby County after a lightning strike knocked out service Wednesday afternoon. Lightning hit a tree along Highway 119 around the Alabaster line, damaging a water pipe and forcing a car off the road, according to witnesses and crews. No one was hurt.
Shelby Reporter
Family, friends celebrate life and legacy of former Pelham Mayor Bobby Hayes
PELHAM – From the community he helped build to the young people he mentored and the family he cherished, former Pelham Mayor Bobby Hayes left a lasting impression on countless lives. That legacy was on full display on Sunday, Nov. 1, as family members, friends, former colleagues and community...
wbrc.com
Multiple railroad crossings to close for maintenance in Clanton
CLANTON, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Clanton said multiple railroad crossings will be under maintenance, leading to necessary detours. The closures will begin Monday, Nov. 9 and each crossing will stay closed for 72-96 hours, meaning anywhere from three to four days. The city said these closures could impact...
Shelby Reporter
Arc of Shelby County celebrates Halloween with parties for children, adults and families
PELHAM – Halloween brought costumes, games, music and plenty of community spirit to The Arc of Shelby County, which hosted celebrations for children, adult participants and families through several of its programs. The Pelham-based nonprofit marked the holiday with Halloween parties for its Tales for Tots, New Visions and...
Calhoun Journal
Annual POW Memorial Ceremony to Honor German, Italian and American Service Members at Fort McClellan in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — The annual Prisoner of War (POW) Memorial Ceremony will take place Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the German-Italian Memorial Cemetery on the former Fort McClellan property in Anniston. The public is invited to attend the observance, which recognizes the lives of German and Italian soldiers buried at the cemetery, […] The post Annual POW Memorial Ceremony to Honor German, Italian and American Service Members at Fort McClellan in Anniston appeared first on Calhoun Journal .