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.
Author: Jeremy Law
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.
Governor Ivey Elevates Two Acting Cabinet Agency Heads to Permanent Roles
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced she has elevated Chris Blankenship and Hal Taylor from their roles as acting cabinet agency heads to permanent roles. Blankenship is now the permanent Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Taylor is the permanent... Read More.
Sylacauga City Council meeting set for Tuesday, Aug. 15
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council will meet for the second time this month on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Sylacauga Municipal Complex with a work session starting at 5:00 p.m.
Planned agenda items:
Police Chief Kelley Johnson's introduction of... Read More.
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.
