Jeremy Law, Author at Sylacauga News

Smoke from prescribed burns may affect Sylacauga, surrounding areas

Wednesday, March 22 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Talladega Ranger District is planning to burn 825 acres Wednesday, 4 miles east of Sylacauga. Alabama Hwy. 148, County Road 231 (Trammel Motorway), Forest Service Roads 603, 603A and 603B form portions of this burn boundary and should be traveled with... Read More.

Man dies in vehicle accident near Lincoln

Wednesday, March 22 by Jeremy Law

LINCOLN, Ala. - A Walker County man has lost his life in a single-vehicle crash. The crash occurred on Interstate 20, four miles east of Lincoln. According to State Troopers, 31-year-old James Dale Williams Jr. of Cordova was killed at 6:48 Tuesday night when the 1999... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council approves new trash pick-up contract; saves over $300,000 per year

Wednesday, March 22 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala.- The Sylacauga City Council held its second meeting in the month of March Tuesday night. In a work session prior to the official meeting council members reviewed topics to be discussed in the meeting to follow. The work session was highlighted once again... Read More.

Eastaboga man loses life in Monday afternoon accident

Tuesday, March 21 by Jeremy Law

LINCOLN, Ala.- A two-vehicle crash at 2:40 p.m. Monday, March 20, has claimed the life of an Eastaboga man. State Troopers say Donald Barth Zientek, 61, was seriously injured when his 1995 Chevrolet Astro Van he was driving collided with a 1999 Perterbilt semi-trailer driven... Read More.

Governor Bentley, Legislators in Washington ahead of expected vote on health care bill

Monday, March 20 by Jeremy Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday is in Washington, D.C. along with Cabinet leaders and Alabama Legislative Leadership days before the U.S. House is expected to take up a vote on the American Health Care Act. The team will have several meetings... Read More.

Talladega National Forest continues prescribed burns

Monday, March 20 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala.- Where there is smoke there is fire, but local residents will not have to stop, drop and roll if smoke floods into the area. The Talladega Ranger District is planning another prescribed burn in the Talladega National Forest Monday. This burn will cover... Read More.

Dreams do come true: Sylacauga woman opening dream retail store downtown

Wednesday, March 15 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Some people dream big. Some dream small. Whatever they may be, we all have them. In life, many come true. Those dreams may not come to fruition when we want them to, but the best things eventually come to those who wait. The... Read More.

Autism awareness run scheduled for City of Sylacauga

Wednesday, March 15 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - No matter who you are, there is a chance you or someone you are close to has been affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to the Center for Disease Control, ASD affects all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, but boys... Read More.

Alabama among worst states for driving intoxicated

Wednesday, March 15 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala.- Warnings against drunk driving are everywhere. Signs flash "don't drink and drive" rapidly up and down the interstate, television commercials preach against the act, and campaigns against driving under the influence can be found on social media. Those warnings will be disregarded by... Read More.

Comer Museum to host “You are Beautiful” party for teen girls

Tuesday, March 14 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - "You are Beautiful" will be the theme of the After School Party for 7th-12th grade girls at Comer Museum and Arts Center on March 29 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Kristen Greenwood, GirlSpring Executive Director, will be the featured guest at the... Read More.

Troy, Jacksonville State set to make NCAA Tournament appearances

Tuesday, March 14 by Jeremy Law

TROY, Ala. - Many college basketball teams in the state had high expectations entering the 2016-17 season. After landing top-ranked recruits in the 2016 class, many thought either Auburn or Alabama or both would be among the 68 teams competing in meaningful post-season play,... Read More.

Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow

Saturday, March 11 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Grass is growing, birds are chirping and baseball season is underway. That can only mean two things: the winter season is winding down and spring is right around the corner. I know what you are thinking. "What winter? It never even got... Read More.

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Author: Jeremy Law

Smoke from prescribed burns may affect Sylacauga, surrounding areas

Man dies in vehicle accident near Lincoln

Sylacauga City Council approves new trash pick-up contract; saves over $300,000 per year

Eastaboga man loses life in Monday afternoon accident

Governor Bentley, Legislators in Washington ahead of expected vote on health care bill

Talladega National Forest continues prescribed burns

Dreams do come true: Sylacauga woman opening dream retail store downtown

Autism awareness run scheduled for City of Sylacauga

Alabama among worst states for driving intoxicated

Comer Museum to host “You are Beautiful” party for teen girls

Troy, Jacksonville State set to make NCAA Tournament appearances

Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow

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