PELL CITY — A packed house of veterans, local leadership and state officials dignitaries visited Jefferson State Community College’s Pell City campus Wednesday to hear Gov. Bob Riley announce a $15 million grant that will allow construction to begin this year on a Veterans Affairs nursing home, to be built on campus, adjacent to the new St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital.
Breaking News: Gulf oil platform explodes, burning off La. coast An offshore petroleum platform exploded and was burning Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico about 80 miles off the Louisiana coast, west of the site where BP’s undersea well spilled after a rig explosion.
Republican Party can replace Preuitt on ballot Preuitt served a total of five terms in the state Senate as a Democrat, but crossed over to the Republican Party ahead of this year’s election. After being unopposed in the primary, he announced late Tuesday night that he was dropping out.
Graphic testimony details woman's injuries in murder trial PELL CITY — Family and friends of Emily Milling clutched tissues in court Wednesday as a forensic pathologist outlined their loved one’s injuries and autopsy details in the second day of testi...
Veterans home for Pell City Gov. Bob Riley arrived in Pell City on Wednesday with a smile on his face and money in his pocket. He confirmed the rumors that had been flying in St. Clair County since Friday that the federal De...
Aggies prepare to face Chelsea Friday The Sylacauga Aggies will try to take the first step toward reaching the goal of making the playoffs on Friday night when they host region foe Chelsea.
Some art, some fun and a soiree, too There’s a pair of polka dot hens put together in a cheery pose and a bunch of blooming hydrangea to keep a bit of summer on hand all year-round.