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Talladega Police Chief Ronald McElrath sworn into office
September 30, 2025
Talladega Police Chief Ronald McElrath was sworn into office by Judge Mark Nelson on September 29, 2025, in the council chamber at city hall. Chief McElrath has been a valued member ...
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City employees establish connections at minority vendor conference
September 21, 2025
City of Talladega employees Nicole McClurkin, Andrea Garrett and Tameka Ashley attended the Alabama Minority Vendor Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, September 19 - 20, 2025.
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Talladega Police Department awarded a $5000 Norfolk Southern grant
September 19, 2025
The Talladega Police Department is proud to announce that it has received a $5000.00 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Safety First Grant Program.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month
September 15, 2025
City of Talladega first responders recently joined veterans, community leaders and others who gathered together at Central Alabama Community College (CACC) to help spread awareness of suicide rates among veterans in conjunction ...
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Spring Street Recreation Center gets a makeover
September 10, 2025
Highlights of an ongoing campaign to upgrade city-owned buildings include an impressive makeover for the Spring Street Recreation Center. New flooring and a range of cosmetic upgrades are enhancing city buildings, ...
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Preliminary Election Results
August 26, 2025
Here are the unofficial election night results pending the outcome of the Provisional ballots, which will be counted at the Canvass Meeting on September 2, 2025, at noon. At that time, ...
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Talladega Officer LaZabien Bishop honored by City Manager Derrick Swanson
August 15, 2025
Officer LaZabien Bishop was honored this week by Talladega City Manager Derrick Swanson, who thanked him for going beyond the call of duty to assist a driver who was experiencing a ...
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Talladega Parks and Recreation archery team wins big at state
August 12, 2025
The City of Talladega Parks and Recreation Department youth archery team recently earned three first place trophies and a third place trophy at the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) State Tournament in ...
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Talladega Parks and Recreation Department "van-tastic'" news
August 11, 2025
Talladega Parks and Recreation has "van-tastic" news for residents who use the department’s transportation service for errands, medical appointments and other activities within the city. Thanks in part to East ...
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