Once the building is completely torn down, the bigger job of removing the debris begins.

The video is 5 1/2 minutes long, and it was to Michael Jackson's hit “Thriller.”

Several statewide races will also appear on the Republican ballot. There are no local runoffs on the Democratic side in either Talladega or St. Clair counties. There are also no statewide Democratic runoffs.

“Barry was a special guy,” said St. Clair County Sheriff Terry Surles. “He did not want to be seen or recognized, but he could get things done. He always wanted to help people."

The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling in favor of Citizens Against Lincoln Expansion (CALE) and against the city in its attempt to expand its police jurisdiction and tax residents in unincorporated areas of Talladega County.

The 2018 Sales Tax Holiday is slated to start this Friday, July 20, at 12:01 a.m., and end at midnight Sunday, July 22.

The Lighten the Load program was started in St. Clair County in 2016.

The first accident was reported at 5:52 a.m. on Alabama 77 North at Autumn Lane, close to the Coosa Valley Industrial Park.

In 1999, Millard moved to Talladega to become the vocational director at the Alabama School for the Deaf. In, 2008, he became principal.

The movie will be introduced by Wayne’s grandson, John T. Wayne, who will be making other area appearances on a book tour.

The Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force made four felony drug arrests during the past 10 days.

The art exhibition on view this month at the Isabel Anderson Comer Museum & Arts Center is "Social Isolation" by tattoo artist Zach Vaughn, of Sylacauga, according to a press release.  

This experience gives participants a broader understanding of the opportunities, challenges and resources found within the community, Chamber Executive Director Laura Strickland said. 

With the higher temperatures has come increased sales of air conditioners and fans, along with greater need for cooling unit repairs and replacements, some local businesses say.

A newly renovated Pearl Harbor exhibit will open to the public Friday at the Berman Museum in Anniston. The display seeks to highlight the personal stories of locals who lost their lives in Japan’s attack on the Pacific naval base.

Dozens of officers poured into the scene, immediately assessing the active-shooter training scenario and planning what their next moves would be.  

“The Animal Control Department runs at a deficit,” Hill said. “Pursuant to the contract, they have asked us for $11,095. We hate to spend money, but this is a quality service we provide for these citizens that the law requires us to provide.”

The market is every Wednesday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Highway 231 North, just past the old Pell City Post Office, in a gravel parking lot in front of Mary’s Mini Warehouses.

Alabama Power Company Elevate grants support nonprofits by funding community-centered projects, educational workshops and networking opportunities.

During a party at the Talladega County Judicial Building on Thursday afternoon, McBurnett said he plans to “cut grass” and keep on earning continuing education units so he will still be able to help out whenever he’s needed.

This free event can showcase what businesses have to offer in the community. While there is no cost to participate, in-kind donations are sought.