Lee Perryman, Author at Sylacauga News

98.3 Fox FM ups power by another 50%, remains area’s strongest and only HD station

Posted on Monday, February 4 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – From a tall tower southeast of Sylacauga, RadioAlabama’s 98.3 Fox FM has increased transmission power by another 50%. The station's extended regional signal includes parts of Hoover, Birmingham, Leeds, Pell City, Anniston, Roanoke, Montgomery, Prattville,... Read More.

Talladega County Sheriff reports Saturday shooting, asks for help

Posted on Thursday, December 27 by Lee Perryman

ALPINE, Ala. – The Talladega County Sheriff’s office has requested help from the public in identifying witnesses or providing information about a weekend shooting in Alpine.On Saturday, Dec. 22, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Rubenville Lane following... Read More.

Where’s Santa Claus?

Posted on Monday, December 24 by Lee Perryman

NORTH POLE — Elves in charge at the North Pole, on the condition of anonymity, have confirmed to SylacaugaNews.com that Santa Claus is on schedule to arrive in our area beginning just after midnight.Live satellite tracking provided by the... Read More.

Gov. Ivey Declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Michael Approaches

Posted on Monday, October 8 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a statewide State of Emergency as of 3:00 p.m. today, urging people in south Alabama to prepare as Hurricane Michael approaches.Widespread power outages, high winds, heavy rain, and related debris... Read More.

National emergency alert tests scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3

Posted on Sunday, September 30 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Where will you be at 1:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3?If in an office or out shopping, or eating a late lunch, you’ll surely be shaken when all cell phones around you receive a simultaneous emergency... Read More.

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…)