One acquitted, three still await trial in Brian Ogle case
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Bobby Ronchea Brown, 20, was found not guilty on all charges related to the Brian Ogle beating in 2016 by Talladega County Circuit Judge Bo Hollingsworth.
Author: Jeremy Law
SPD responded to nearly 2,000 calls in July
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Each month, Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson turns in an activity report from his department to Mayor Jim Heigl. These reports detail how many calls are made, what type of calls they are, arrests, traffic citations, and more.
Technology and children: A parent’s survival guide
Technology has changed the way children develop and interact with others, and while it seems to change every day, many parents are forced to keep up or get left behind.
Gov. Ivey Establishes Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has signed Executive Order 708, creating the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council. This executive order changes the previous Alabama Council on Opioid Misuse and Addiction.
Auburn’s Gus Malzahn announces John Franklin III will transfer
AUBURN, Ala. - John Franklin III arrived on the scene at Auburn in 2016 with high expectations. Most thought he would give the Tigers the spark they needed at quarterback to recreate the magic of the 2013 season. His tenure on the Plains did... Read More.
How one Birmingham man’s quick thinking helped him survive a heart attack
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - For Harvey Ivey, March 28 started like any other day. But in a flash, his world changed forever.
Pet of the Week, Aug. 15, 2017 – Layla
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the Week is Layla.
Winterboro Volunteer Fire Dept. receives $166,667 grant to fund purchase of new vehicle
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Winterboro Volunteer Fire Department will receive substantial financial assistance for the purchase of a new fire fighting vehicle.
MainStreet Family Urgent Care officially opens in Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. - MainStreet Family Urgent Care has now opened its newest location.
Gus Malzahn names Jarrett Stidham starting quarterback
AUBURN, Ala. - Jarrett Stidham first stepped on Auburn's campus in January after transferring from Baylor University. Eight months later he has officially been named the starting quarterback for the Auburn Tigers in 2017.
WARNING: What to do during a bear encounter
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Bears continue to be seen throughout Sylacauga and Talladega County.
Sylacauga community organizations participate in new after-school homework initiative to launch in September
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A new after school homework assistance program for students will launch the first full week of September. The initiative, coordinated by District 2 Sylacauga City Councilwoman Tiffany Nix, will be a full fledged effort between local charitable pillars of the community.
