Jeremy Law, Author at Sylacauga News

Sylacauga Planning Commission approves plat plans for Highway 280 retail development

Friday, March 24 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- In a scheduled public hearing on Thursday, the Sylacauga Planning Commission approved the city’s request to accept plat plans for the proposed Hutton Team LLC retail development adjacent to Payton Park and across from Home Depot on U.S. Highway 280. With... Read More.

New residential trash pick-up schedules being planned in Sylacauga

Thursday, March 23 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Tuesday, at the second of its two scheduled meetings in March, the Sylacauga City Council approved exercising options for fewer services in its contract with waste disposal company Waste Pro of Alabama. Beginning May 1, Waste Pro will move from... Read More.

Wednesday pollen count more than tripled; continues into next week

Thursday, March 23 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala.- The time has changed, the sun is out past 7:00 p.m. and the temperatures have reached the mid-to-high 70s. This seems to be everyone's favorite time of the year until people start to notice the golden dust caked on their vehicles every... Read More.

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.

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Author: Jeremy Law

Sylacauga Planning Commission approves plat plans for Highway 280 retail development

New residential trash pick-up schedules being planned in Sylacauga

Wednesday pollen count more than tripled; continues into next week

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

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