SYLACAUGA NATIVE JIM ZEIGLER WRITES FOR 1819 NEWS, COVERING INTERESTING PEOPLE, PLACES & SUBJECTS
When Alabama voters go to the polls on March 5, there will be one additional task after they have voted to nominate candidates for offices. They will also vote YES or NO on a proposed statewide amendment to the Alabama Constitution.
The Sylacauga Police Department announces the arrest of Griffin Allen Thompson. Thompson was wanted for the robbery of the US Hwy 280 branch of Heritage South Federal Credit Union. The robbery took place on January 12, 2024 at approximately
9:25AM. It is believed that Thompson entered the Credit Union and passed the teller a note demanding money.
Griffin Allen Thompson is a white male, forty-nine (49) years old. He is 5’11” tall and weighs approximately 175 pounds and is a resident of Sylacauga. Thompson was taken into custody at approximately 1:15 PM by Neshoba County Sheriff’s Department and the US Marshall’s Service, in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Thompson is charged with Robbery 1st Degree. The warrant was issued by Talladega County Circuit Judge Chad Woodruff. Thompson, when extradited back to Talladega County, will have a $100,000.00 cash bond also set by Judge Chad Woodruff.
We would like to thank the Talladega County District Attorney’s Office, Talladega County Sheriff’s Department, Talladega County Drug & Violent Crime Task Force, and the other departments that assisted in the swift identification and arrest of Thompson.
The crime of Robbery 1st Degree is a Class “A” Felony. A Class “A” Felony is punishable by a sentence of life imprisonment or not more than 99 years or less than 10 years in prison.
If you have any information pertaining to a crime, please contact the Sylacauga Police Department Investigations @ 256-401-2450 or you may report anonymously to the Sylacauga Police Department Tip Line @ 256-249-4716.
GCV-TV is proud to announce the launch of a new channel on our GCV-TV Network on Roku: “Out & About” with Eddy Reese!
Eddie opens with coverage of the 2023 Anniston Christmas Parade! We’ll be adding more & more going forward! If you haven’t already done so, we ask you to please add, GCV-TV to your Roku devices, looking for this logo in your search for the channel.
Click Here for the Anniston Parade episode & Enjoy!
When Wednesdays roll around, the men & women of Mignon Baptist Church welcome the community to join them in a special ministry, serving hot & delicious food, especially to those in need of nourishment & Christian fellowship. Watch this video for details, please!
CHILDERSBURG, AL SEPTEMBER 19, 2023– The Kiwanis Club of Childersburg held its annual golf tournament at the Coosa Pines Golf Club on Monday, September 18th. This event was a huge success with a profit of $9,802.07. The majority of the funds will be used to resurface the grounds around the equipment at Kiwanis Park, fund scholarships and other projects that benefit the children of the community.
Congratulations to the winning teams!
1ST Place – CAVCO
2nd Place – Sleeping Giant
3rd Place – Coosa Pines FCU
A special thank you goes to our hole sponsors!
STOP N SHOP * CHILDERSBURG TRUCK SERVICES
STEVE YARNELL * BEN ROBBINS
CADENCE BANK * IRBY TRACTORS
PEARSON ELECTRIC * DOUG’S BBQ
IN MEMORY OF MAURICE & SHARIL HUNT * GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
TERRY JINKS ALFA * 1ST STREET PHARMACY
HEAVENS GOLD * SLEEPING GIANT
ALBIA STEERS STATE FARM * B’HAM INSURANCE BROKERS
RONNIE’S BARBER SHOP * SYLACAUGA MARINE & ATV
CHILDERSBURG TRUCK & TRAILER * JVAN WILKINS
HOLY FAITH TEMPLE * PRIME SMILE DENTAL
MALLEY LIMBAUGH * CURTIS & SONS
CHEAHA PEST CONTROL * GREEN ACRES
GCVCC * FARM MINISTRIES
BLAIR BLOCK * CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
KINGDOM AUTHORITIES MINISTRIES & RON CARROLL STATE FARM
CHILDERS’BURG FAMILY DENTAL LLC * MORT MOODY
GREG GRAHAM * CHILDERSBURG PRIMARY CARE
HERITAGE SOUTH CREDIT UNION * RENASANT BANK, CBURG BRANCH
CAVCO * CATER UP
SOUTHERN ALLOY * KYMULGA GRIST MILL
RAINWATER LIBRARY * ELKS LODGE
USALCO * COOSA VALLEY COOP
ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH * CHILDERSBURG PET CLINIC