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- Animals shelters in need of help
Five newborn pups huddle in a mass, unaware they are subject matter for a photographer.
- Pastor sees almost unending potential to serve locally
In March, Andy Mims will have been the pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for two years.
- New Year's resolutions no longer big deal
'What are your New Year's resolutions?' People across the nation field this question and rack their brains for an answer to it from the time Thanksgiving turkeys hit the table to the time conversation heart ...
- 2009 improvement projects plentiful
Officials of a number of cities in Talladega and St. Clair counties are ringing in the new year with projects they hope will make 2009 significantly better than 2008.
- Alabama is making progress on environment
For decades, Alabama has struggled to clean up its image when it comes to environmental and pollution issues.
- Tip of the hat: Emergency radios
Thanks to the work of local Emergency Management Agencies and coordinating programs, people living in Talladega and St.
- Lean year expected in 2009 for state by delegations
The members of the state legislative delegations for Talladega and St. Clair counties are expecting a lean year for 2009, with cuts to both the general fund and education trust fund budgets.
- Triangle's gifts a tribute to season
For almost 20 years, Talladega's Triangle Restaurant has been at the forefront of Christmas giving.
- Teen runaway faces robbery, other charges
A 15-year-old runaway is facing several felony charges after he allegedly robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Wednesday morning, according to incident and offense reports available from the Talladega Police ...
- Two charged in two-county chase
Two suspects face numerous charges after leading deputies Sunday on a two-county chase.
- Dropping out: Everyone's Business
The dropout rate continues to take its toll throughout the country, and the effects reach far beyond the high school door.
- Shoes for Christmas surpasses goal
Each year, the Salvation Army and The Daily Home team up to provide as many new pairs of shoes for children in need at Christmas as they can.
- Drug trade is a top priority
It is a common truism that drug addiction and the drug trade drive virtually every other type of crime.
- Lincoln man killed in one-car accident
A single vehicle accident on Alabama 34 Monday night resulted in the death of a Lincoln resident, according to a press release issued by Alabama State Troopers.
- Santa Claus meets Amaya
Santa Claus meets Amaya Reid of Talladega for the first time, just days before Christmas.
- Local libraries receive Web cams for military families
At least four libraries in Talladega and St. Clair counties received Web cam-equipped computers this week that will enable military families to communicate with their loved ones overseas.
- Of special note: Christmas parades highlight the season
The parades have passed through city streets throughout Talladega and St. Clair counties over the past two weeks, bringing with them an unrivaled holiday spirit.
- 3 men, 1 woman face drug charges
Three people were arrested for manufacture of a controlled substance Friday following a raid by the Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force at a residence in Sylacauga.
- Caught in the act: 4 in custody for burglary
Three men and a juvenile are in custody after being arrested on a burglary charge after allegedly being caught in the act of a burglary.
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City DescriptionTalladega (locally, pronounced /ˌtæləˈdɪgə/) is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 15,143. The city is the county seat of Talladega County. Talladega is approximately 50 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama.
The city is home to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, Talladega Superspeedway and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. The Talladega Municipal Airport, a public general aviation airport, is also located with the city limits.
Talladega is located at 33°26′5″N 86°6′5″W / 33.43472, -86.10139 (33.434728, -86.101299).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.9 square miles (62.0 km²), of which, 23.9 square miles (61.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.29%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,143 people, 5,836 households, and 3,962 families residing in the city. The population density was 634.4 people per square mile (244.9/km²). There were 6,457 housing units at an average density of 270.5/sq mi (104.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.15% White, 42.28% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Talladega County
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