Chris Norwood

4 days ago | annistonstar.com | Tucker Webb |Chris Norwood

A Talladega man was killed early Sunday morning, and a second man was injured in a shooting incident on the 275 Bypass, according to Talladega Police. According to Lt. Dennis McDaniel, police were sent to the emergency room at Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega at 3:18 a.m. Sunday morning. Hospital staff had notified police that two men had come in with apparent gunshot wounds. Daily Home Editor Chris Norwood: [email protected] or 256-299-2114.

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood

A train derailment in Sylacauga resulted in no injuries or hazardous materials spills, but will likely necessitate alternate routes for a little while. According to Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl, the fire department was notified just after 1 p.m. Tuesday that at least five rail cars had derailed at the crossing at Oldfield Road, near Indian Valley Elementary School. Heigl said the fire chief notified him of the accident shortly afterward.

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood

For the first time ever, Alabama will be hosting the World Police and Fire Games this summer, and while Birmingham is listed as the official host city, there will be plenty of action in Talladega as well. According to their website, every odd numbered year first responders from around the globe gather to compete against one another in virtually every sport imaginable.

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood

Talladega Police are investigating a burglar at Filterbuy on Johnson Avenue, according to an incident and offense report filed over the weekend. According to Police Lt. Dennis McDaniel, "the complainant told officers that someone broke the glass out of the door and entered the building," sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning. "Officers were told that a key to the forklift was the only item missing."Daily Home Editor Chris Norwood: [email protected] or 256-299-2114.

1 week ago | annistonstar.com | Chris Norwood

By By Chris Norwood, Daily Home Editor, Earlier this month, the Talladega City Council voted to expand and toughen enforcement of the city's waste disposal order. The most recent previous version of the ordinance, approved in late 2008, covered "collection and disposal of residential garbage, trash, refuse and waste."Daily Home Editor Chris Norwood: [email protected] or 256-299-2114.