Unemployment in Calhoun County rose from 2.9 percent in November to 3 percent in December. St. Clair County stayed level at 2.2 percent for both months, and Talladega rose from 2.8 percent to 2.9 percent.
The murals had been gone from campus for nine years, first to be cleaned, then to be toured, then to wait on construction of this new museum.
More money for mental health care and legislation to increase access to care are expected in the upcoming session of the Alabama Legislature. The potential bills will likely result in the first major discussions in Montgomery about mental health care since the early 2010s.
PELL CITY -- Alabama Power may raise the water level of Logan Martin Lake, but not before the public gets to comment.
Spann, who has been in broadcasting since 1973, is a former Emmy winner and National Weather Association Broadcaster of the Year.
“This will be sent out to our members, but anyone can ask to be on the list if interested,” said Laura Strickland, Chamber executive director.
The program is set to begin at noon, with refreshments served at 11 a.m. Library officials note seating is limited, so groups should make reservations.
The vigil was in the parking lot of the Greater Talladega and Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce.
Several events have been planned in celebration of the return of the Amistad Murals to Talladega College and the opening of two new buildings on campus.
The ordinance will go into effect in November, when Childersburg’s next administration will take office.
The next regularly scheduled work session and council meeting are slated for the first Tuesday of the month, Feb. 4, at 4 and 5 p.m., respectively.
SYLACAUGA -- Talladega High School’s boys basketball team used a huge first quarter to defeat Sylacauga 79-68 in the championship game of the Talladega County Tournament on Saturday night.
David, I applaud what you write to provide humor during our time of great division and lack of true confession as to who we are.
The Talladega Chapter of the Talladega College Alumni Association recently awarded its 2019 scholarships to Ashton Hall and Sanquinetta Gamble.
A lady remarked a few months ago how much she enjoyed the pastor’s good humor in the pulpit. I remembered how someone else in a different place responded to a worship survey: “The pulpit is no place for levity. The pastor should refrain from joking.”
