The Talladega City Council once again failed to take any action on several job description revisions during its regular meeting Monday night.

The parade will begin at Cato’s, in the old Winn-Dixie parking lot, proceed up Stephen J. White Memorial Boulevard, through Six Points and on to the school.

The market opens every Friday through August from 7 a.m. until noon.

In Talladega County, the preliminary April jobless rate was 19.9 percent, up from 3.4 percent in March and 3.0 percent in April 2019.

Mayor Butch Isley said many sister cities use their city halls for municipal elections, and he saw no reason why Springville shouldn’t.

In its statement, the Alabama NAACP said it believes “Mr. James’ outrageous rhetoric does irreparable harm to the citizens of Alabama who have had a history of hangings and other hate crimes."

TALLADEGA -- The Talladega Hall of Heroes Committee will hold a smaller, scaled-down version of the traditional Memorial Day observance Monday at 11 a.m. at the monument on the east side of the Courthouse Square. 

Due to social distancing guidelines set forth by state and federal governments, the Pell City program will be held in two separate sessions, with spots available for 55 children. 

Assistant Director Susan Mann said while the summer programming is designed for children, the summer reading challenge is open to all ages.

People can pick up up to two 20-pound boxes each by driving up to the Brecon Recreation Center at 1001 Horne Drive from noon to 3 p.m. 

“We expect a clean audit because of the work we do throughout the year, but it’s always nice to get that assurance from your auditors that your processes are in order and you’re doing things the right way.”

Among those actions was the resignation of Munford High School Principal Seth Taylor, who is accepting a position with another school system, effective June 30.

The board gave its approval during its regular meeting Tuesday. The summer term will take place from June 8 to July 13 and will be given primarily online, just like the last few months of normal school. 

According to Lt. Jimmy Thompson, just after 4 a.m. Wednesday, someone threw a brick through the glass door of the pharmacy, went inside and stole several bottles of prescription medication. 

MUNFORD -- All high schools in the Talladega County school system held commencement services for the graduating seniors Thursday evening.

The defendant was convicted by a jury in March of the forcible rape of his girlfriend’s then-13-year-old daughter. He was sentenced earlier this month by Talladega County Circuit Judge Will Hollingsworth.

The first call May 15 was to a brush fire on Alabama 77 across from Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative. The fire burned about an acre and a half and two round hay bales. Although the hay was actively being baled at the time, the baler was not damaged.

Pell City Superintendent Dr. James Martin said the decision came after discussions with both senior class officers and parents.

Diedra Hurdle-Ruff, Alabama coordinator for the national Blues Mask Brigade, delivered a batch of homemade surgical masks to Talladega Rehabilitation Center earlier this week. 

Students will pursue a five-course certificate that focuses on technical support, computer networking, operating systems, system administration and IT security.

The bill was originally proposed by state Rep. Ron Johnson and other members of the local delegation in February due to community concerns with a septage spray field on Holly Hills Road in Lincoln.

A Talladega County woman will be coming home after serving just over two years of a 10-year prison sentence.

The Pell City Garden Club has received a Plant America Award from the National Garden Club.