Jeremy Law, Author at Sylacauga News

Miss Sylacauga pageant changing dates; provides more time for Miss Alabama preparation

Friday, May 19 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Miss Alabama's longest running preliminary pageant is its moving dates. For as long as Sylacauga Parks and Recreation director Jim Armstrong can remember, the Miss Sylacauga Pageant has been held just after the new year. But the 81st winner of the pageant... Read More.

Graduation exams available to former students in June

Friday, May 19 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) will be administered to former students this summer. The test will only be available to former Alabama public school students who completed all courses and credits needed for graduation before exiting school but did not... Read More.

Alabama Attorney General pleased with passage of Fair Justice Act

Thursday, May 18 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 187, better known as the Fair Justice Act, earlier this week.

NLMS students place in state competition

Thursday, May 18 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Alabama Council on Economic Education announced two Nichols-Lawson Middle School students have placed in the top 10 in a state-wide economics contest.

SHS announces valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2017

Thursday, May 18 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School has released the names of its top students for the 2016-17 senior class.

Local fire departments receive nearly $90,000 in grant money

Thursday, May 18 by Jeremy Law

WASHINGTON, DC. - U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers announced Wednesday two local volunteer fire departments received grants combining more than $89,000. Rogers congratulated the Winterboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue and County Line Volunteer Fire Department for receiving the money from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council approves June 1 inflation adjustment to city garbage contract; charge not passed along to customers

Tuesday, May 16 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council held its second meeting for the month on Tuesday night. The council voted on multiples items impacting city business. During its scheduled meeting, the council unanimously voted to approve a consumer price index (CPI)-related inflation adjustment with the city's... Read More.

Pet of the Week, May 16, 2017 – Tori

Tuesday, May 16 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Dog Gone Beautiful pet of the week is a full grown cat named Tori.

Local archery team seeking donations to help fund travel to national championship

Monday, May 15 by Jeremy Law

COOSA, Ala. - The Coosa County Hot Shots 4-H Club Senior Archery team is heading to the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship in Grand Island, Nebraska after winning the state title on April 22. Travel for the trip is expensive, and the team and its... Read More.

Sylacauga Animal Shelter seeking help at Bark in the Park event

Monday, May 15 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Main Street Family Urgent Care will host its annual Bark in the Park event on June 3. Each year, the clinic partners with the Sylacauga Animal Shelter to put shelter animals in homes with loving families. According to Main Street Family Urgent... Read More.

Auburn parody Twitter account gains traction; keeps fans of all teams laughing

Sunday, May 14 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala . - Who do you follow on Twitter? Better yet: why? If you have the app, you know Twitter is one of the top ways to get sports and news information as soon as it happens. It can also provides comic relief, especially... Read More.

Talladega crash claims life of Pell City man

Sunday, May 14 by Jeremy Law

TALLADEGA, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Pell City man. According to State Troopers, 53-year-old James Walter Green was killed when the 1998 Kawasaki motorcycle he was operating struck a 2003 Mercury Marquis driven by 39-year-old Christopher Lynn Hallmark of... Read More.

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Author: Jeremy Law

Miss Sylacauga pageant changing dates; provides more time for Miss Alabama preparation

Graduation exams available to former students in June

Alabama Attorney General pleased with passage of Fair Justice Act

NLMS students place in state competition

SHS announces valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2017

Local fire departments receive nearly $90,000 in grant money

Sylacauga City Council approves June 1 inflation adjustment to city garbage contract; charge not passed along to customers

Pet of the Week, May 16, 2017 – Tori

Local archery team seeking donations to help fund travel to national championship

Sylacauga Animal Shelter seeking help at Bark in the Park event

Talladega crash claims life of Pell City man

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