Lee Perryman, Author at Sylacauga News

EDITORIAL: T-Shirts and Politics

Posted on Friday, September 21 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Of the many things that might warrant the attention of a seasoned congressman running for re-election, ordering custom 100% cotton campaign T-shirts surely couldn't be near the top of the list.But a newspaper writing about a... Read More.

GUEST COLUMN: Michael Adair – “Why not?”

Posted on Thursday, September 6 by Lee Perryman

I suggested to a recent college graduate asking for career and life advice that he move his new bride to Sylacauga and start a family here. Some would ask, “Why?” I always answer, “Why not?” Then, I offer to... Read More.

[DEVELOPING BREAKING NEWS] Victim identified after early Thursday morning shooting death in Sylacauga

Posted on Thursday, August 30 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Police are investigating an early morning shooting at AOC Food Mart on Highway 21 North in Sylacauga.(more…)

GUEST COLUMN: Home Stretch: Primary runoffs near finish line.

Posted on Monday, July 9 by Lee Perryman

By Todd StacyIf you’re tired of the onslaught of political campaign ads on television, over the radio, in the mail, and even to your cell phone, there’s good news: the end is near.There’s only one more week until the... Read More.

Sylacauga Police investigating robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts

Posted on Thursday, July 5 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department is investigating a Tuesday, July 3, robbery at O'Reilly Auto Parts on W. Fort Williams St. and asking for help identifying the person responsible.At around 9:30 p.m., a black male reportedly entered... Read More.

Sylacauga Police Department arrests two for Dirt Cheap burglary

Posted on Thursday, July 5 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sarah Michelle Allred and Lebronski Martitis Fuller were arrested on Monday after officers from the Sylacauga Police Department responded to a call from the new Dirt Cheap on West Fort Williams St.Approximately $700 worth of merchandise... Read More.

Childersburg City Council Proposed Agenda – July 3, 2018

Posted on Tuesday, July 3 by Lee Perryman

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg City Council will hold its second meeting of the month on Tuesday, July 3.The following items are under new business:Ordinance 1104: Canvas results for the Special Municipal Election held on June 26, 2018,... Read More.

Drowning victim’s body recovered on Lay Lake

Posted on Monday, July 2 by Lee Perryman

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - A drowning was confirmed on Lay Lake when the body of a male, reportedly in his 50s, was found early Monday morning.According to search and rescue team members, the man had been boating over the... Read More.