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 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.

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. 

Menu items include a variety of dishes such as sandwiches, soups, pastas, wings, steaks, tacos, empanadas, nachos, salads and more. 

“(It) brought in, by far, the largest attendance to date, the weather was beautiful and the feedback from local citizens, as well as those who came from outside our city limits, has been positive and supportive." 

The money will be used to help promote and cover expenses for the upcoming “Magic of Marble Fest,” set for March 3-11.

Wise was inducted into the St. Clair County Sports Hall of Fame in 2007 and is a charter member of the Ashville High School Quarterback Club. 

According to a press release, this year’s program begins Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. at the B.N. Mabra Center.

The event is free and open to the public. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Ritz was selected to receive $2,500 of the $5,000 safety award to underwrite the theatre’s upcoming arts education programs with area schools for the 2020-21 academic year. 

The safety milestone was achieved at the mill Oct. 12, 2019, following 146 safe work days.

Friends and family members of the victims packed the first half dozen rows of the larger courtroom in the Talladega County Judicial Building.

The director of Oxford Emergency Medical Service and two relatives who'd worked there were no longer employed by the service as of Wednesday, according to the newly-constituted EMS board's chairman.

The outpouring was prompted by news that the federal government had defunded the Community Life Institute’s Senior Transportation Program in December. 

Chairs were brought in to accommodate attendees, and some people still had to stand during the service.

Gardner previously announced his last day on duty will be Friday, Jan 31.

Workers move crates containing Hale Woodruff’s critically acclaimed Amistad Murals on Thursday after the murals arrived back in Talladega.