The Talladega Fire Department answered 13 calls this week, including five false alarms and calls that were canceled en route.

The estimated cost to put the splash pad at the golf course is $1.4 million.

The two 400-foot lengths were taken from the 300 block of Alabama Avenue near Sylacauga, according to Sgt. Mike Jones.

The agreement between the parties, which was filed in Talladega County Circuit Court earlier this week, runs more than 40 pages but includes a joint public statement from all of the parties involved.

Councilman Donnie Blackmon said Dipak Patel is opening an American Deli franchise on Alabama 21 North in the old Kentucky Fried Chicken location.

The region has received many days of heavy rainfall, with more expected over the weekend. Flood warnings and watches have been issued for the area through 6 a.m. Friday.

County Engineer Dan Dahlke said McCartney Construction continues to do work on St. Clair 10, especially between the four-way stop and the Moody crossroads. “They should be finished up with that area in the next day or two,” Dahlke said. “Then they will be on the section from the four-way stop to the county line.”

“Logan Martin Lake will rise above summer pool and could reach an elevation of up to 472.5 feet by early next week,” said Jacki Lowry, a spokesperson for Alabama Power Company.

Pell City Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Barber said at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting that contracts had been signed for construction of the new practice field at the high school.

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