Gov. Ivey awards 8 Alabama companies for exporting success
Gov. Kay Ivey recognized eight Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in countries around the globe.
Author: Jeremy Law
Vietnam Veterans Day celebration will move to American Legion if raining Thursday
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - March 29 is nationally recognized as Vietnam Veterans Day.
Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough ice cream
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Blue Bell Creameries released a new flavor to stores on Monday.
Nine arrested in Tallapoosa County after law enforcement seized over 100 grams of illegal drugs
On March 23, 2018, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Alexander City Police Department, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and Alexander City Housing Authority arrested several suspects after an investigation into the illegal distribution and possession of narcotics in Tallapoosa County. Investigators seized approximately 26... Read More.
AHSAA officials present state championship trophy to Sylacauga High School
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Friday morning officials from the Alabama High School Athletic Association made a special trip to the Marble City to present the 2018 Class 5A State Championship trophy to the Sylacauga High School Varsity Boys basketball team. The Aggies defeated... Read More.
Marine manufacturer AdvanTec to open Alabama facility with 46 workers
Canada-based AdvanTec, a leader in marine manufacturing, announced plans to open a facility in Baldwin County, creating 46 jobs with an annual payroll of $2.4 million in its first three years.
AdvanTec specializes in marine closure manufacturing, as well as industrial pipe bending for... Read More.
Governor Ivey Signs Bills Providing Pay Raises for Educators and State Employees, Bonus for Retired State Employees
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed into law bills providing pay raises for state employees, education employees and a one-time bonus for retired state employees; joining her for the signing were the sponsors of the bills.
Birmingham moves closer to new downtown stadium
The Alabama House of Representatives this week passed a Jefferson County auto lease tax to help build a downtown stadium and renovate the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).
Auburn University researchers identify natural enemy of crop-killing kudzu bug
Auburn University entomologists have discovered and identified a tiny wasp that could provide a huge benefit to soybean producers and other farmers.
Pet of the Week, March 20, 2018 – Rayna
The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the Week is a female cat named Rayna.
Atty. General visits Sylacauga; discusses opioid crisis and school safety
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall visited a local hospital in the Marble City on Monday morning to discuss the state's growing opioid crisis. The event was organized bu the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce.
All Talladega County Schools to close early due to inclement weather
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Talladega County Schools System has announced all of its schools will close early due to the threat of severe weather.
