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Zora Ellis Junior High only school in area on 'failing school' list
The new list of Alabama’s “failing schools” has been published, and Zora Ellis Junior High School is the only one in Talladega or St. Clair County to make the list.
Jun 18, 2013 |  0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
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No injuries in train derailment in Talladega
A train derailment on Bemiston Ave. Tuesday evening created some inconvenience for local residents but did not cause any injuries or release any toxic substances. The train that derailed belonged to CSX Railroad, but the track belonged to East Alabama Railroad. The cause of the accident remained under investigation Tuesday evening.
Jun 18, 2013 |  0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sylacauga City Council considers land purchase proposal
The City Council considered a proposal from two citizens to purchase city-owned property at Lake Louise during its work session Monday evening.
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 82 82 recommendations | email to a friend
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Talladega BOE accepts principal's retirement; approves contracts for 2
The City Board of Education accepted the retirement of Zora Ellis Junior High School Principal Scott Bailey effective July 31 Monday night at a meeting held at Ellis. Bailey is retiring with a total of eight years of service as a principal.
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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Are you missing 2 little piggies? Authorities have them in custody
Authorities say they have two little piggies in custody who can’t go wee, wee, wee all the way home.
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 89 89 recommendations | email to a friend
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600 youth serving those in need
Nearly 600 youth are visiting Sylacauga during the next two weeks to work on strangers’ homes, shower in outdoor trailers and sleep on the floor – all in the name of Christian service.
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 80 80 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pat Dye, Gene Stallings to speak at annual CVMC men's health event
Coosa Valley Medical Center is going for the win by combining its men’s health initiative with something men are sure to respond to – football.
Jun 14, 2013 |  0 comments | 101 101 recommendations | email to a friend
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2 men charged with capital murder in death of Shelby County teen
Two men have been charged with capital murder in connection with the killing of a Shelby County man in March.
Jun 14, 2013 |  0 comments | 172 172 recommendations | email to a friend
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Audit of ASPCI could come soon
The issue raised by St. Clair County municipalities regarding audits at the Animal Shelter of Pell City Inc. may reach a resolution soon.
Jun 13, 2013 |  0 comments | 96 96 recommendations | email to a friend
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Miss Alabama 2013 has ties to Munford
by Will Heath and Shane Dunaway
Jun 13, 2013 |  0 comments | 97 97 recommendations | email to a friend
For the past seven years, Chandler Champion has called the week leading up to the Miss Alabama competition “my favorite week of the year.”
Housing authority talk funding shortfalls in Section 8 program
by Chris Norwood
Jun 12, 2013 |  0 comments | 88 88 recommendations | email to a friend
The Talladega Housing Authority voted 4-0 Tuesday night to cover possible shortfalls in the Section 8 program.
St. Clair mayors discuss animal shelter audit
by Will Heath
Jun 12, 2013 |  0 comments | 79 79 recommendations | email to a friend
County mayors discussed their cities’ relationship with the Animal Shelter of Pell City following Tuesday’s meeting of the county Mayors Association.
Food giveaway to feed more than 200 families
by Emily Adams
Jun 12, 2013 |  0 comments | 90 90 recommendations | email to a friend
After an overwhelming response to the city’s first food bank giveaway last month, residents are getting another chance to receive essential food items at no cost.
Murals in second year of US tour
by Shane Dunaway
Jun 11, 2013 |  0 comments | 204 204 recommendations | email to a friend
As summer approaches, the highly valued murals from Talladega College continue the second year of a three-year tour through major U.S. cities.
TOP Trails board to hear ZipRider presentation, host off-road championship
by Jim Smothers
Jun 11, 2013 |  0 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
TOP Trails board members scheduled a work session for June 18 at 7 p.m. at the park’s Environmental Center to hear a presentation about a ZipRider zip line cable ride.
Speed a factor in fatal crash
by Chris Norwood
Jun 11, 2013 |  0 comments | 51 51 recommendations | email to a friend
A Childersburg woman was killed following a two-vehicle accident on Grist Mill Road and Alabama 21 Monday afternoon.
HMA donates a Ridgeline to city of Lincoln
by Elsie Hodnett
Jun 11, 2013 |  0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama donated a 2012 Honda Ridgeline to the city prior to the council meeting Tuesday.
Pell City Council declares former Avondale Property a public nuisance
by David Atchison
Jun 11, 2013 |  0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
The City Council passed a resolution Monday declaring the former Avondale Mills property a public nuisance.
Park pavilion named for Judith Lavender
by Mark Ledbetter
Jun 10, 2013 |  0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
The Kiwanis Club honored member Judith Lavender Monday by naming the new pavilion in Childersburg Kiwanis Park after her.

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