Jeremy Law, Author at Sylacauga News

ALDOT: car accidents and fatalities likely during Thanksgiving holidays

Tuesday, November 22 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - It's almost Thanksgiving, a time for friends and family to come together, catch up, eat great food, and give thanks for the many joys in their lives. It is also the heaviest travel time of the year, and for you to make... Read More.

Buy Local Christmas Bingo

Tuesday, November 22 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce and many member businesses are giving shoppers more incentives shop at home during this holiday season through Buy Local Christmas Bingo. Here's how it works: First, grab need a bingo card from the Chamber or a participating business, or print... Read More.

Staying local on Black Friday

Monday, November 21 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - In just a few days, canopies, lawn chairs, and RVs will be set up in parking lots, and thousands of excited people will impatiently wait to become big winners. Although this may sound like a traditional Iron Bowl tailgate, it's not... Read More.

Registration open for Sylacauga Parks and Recreation youth basketball league

Monday, November 21 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The NBA and college basketball seasons are under way. For Sylacauga parents, it’s time for you to get your future hoop’s stars signed up and ready for basketball season. Registration for youth basketball, ages 6-12, through the Sylacauga Parks and Recreation Department... Read More.

Wildlife officials offer safety tips heading into gun season

Friday, November 18 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Deer hunters have been in the woods with bows for over a month now, but many more will flock to their favorite tree stands and food plots when gun season starts tomorrow. With so many people heading into the woods, it... Read More.

SHS players and coaches set to host elementary basketball camp

Thursday, November 17 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga Aggie Basketball is hosting a winter camp for the future of Sylacauga High School hoops. All Sylacauga City School students in grades four through six are invited to participate free of charge. Campers will meet every Saturday morning at the Sylacauga... Read More.

SUB to residents: water levels not in danger during drought

Tuesday, November 15 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - For the second week in a row, the current drought was the main talking point at the Sylacauga Utilities Board (SUB) meeting Tuesday morning. Water levels for lakes and the length of the drought were a topic of discussion before the meeting... Read More.

Vehicle leaves road; collides with home on S. Broadway Ave.

Monday, November 14 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Emergency personnel were dispatched to a car accident that left a man trapped in his overturned vehicle Monday morning. The single vehicle crash happened around 11 on S. Broadway Ave. between W. Walnut and W. Clay Streets. When the fire department... Read More.

Little Mister and Miss Sylacauga pageant returns

Monday, November 14 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Little Mister and Miss Sylacauga pageant made a comeback on Sunday at the J. Craig Smith Community Center after not being held in the past few years. The pageant had a total of 19 contestants that participated in four different divisions:... Read More.

Number of fires rising in Sylacauga in midst of drought

Friday, November 11 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Wildfires have been occurring throughout the southeast United States for the last few months. On Nov. 7, Gov. Robert Bentley placed all 67 counties in Alabama on a 'No Burn' order. The reason, according to Bentley, is an increase in wildfires... Read More.

Sylacauga Utilities Board: current drought will not affect water supply

Wednesday, November 9 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Recently, the Birmingham Water Works moved to Stage 4 of its severe drought management plan due to the severely dry conditions over the last few months. Birmingham Water Works customers will face tight restrictions, and surcharges up to 400 percent for... Read More.

Goo-Goo Express Wash coming to Oak Grove

Tuesday, November 8 by Jeremy Law

OAK GROVE, Ala. - New building projects are popping up all across the city of Sylacauga and surrounding areas. Next to Vansandt Hardware on Hwy. 280, land has been cleared and construction will soon be underway for a brand new Goo-Goo Car Wash. Owners pride... Read More.

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Author: Jeremy Law