Lee Perryman, Author at Sylacauga News

[PHOTOS] Flashback to 1951: “Industry on Parade: Sylacauga Saga!”

Sunday, September 19 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Episodes of the television series Industry on Parade, first broadcast in 1950, highlighted American manufacturing and business, and the first seven minutes of the third show in July 1951 focused on Sylacauga and Avondale Mills.

[PHOTOS] Sylacauga inventions: which could you live without?

Sunday, September 19 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Do you take clothespins, your toothbrush, your mom's ironing board, your morning syrup pitcher, fire hydrants, boat rowing and steering systems, a fishing lure, your car's tire pressure monitor, automatic train switches, and even your neighbor's cool fallout shelter for granted? Seriously. Think... Read More.

Oak Grove Town Council Agenda, Sept. 14

Friday, September 10 by Lee Perryman

Town of Oak Grove Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PRAYER III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ROLL CALL V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 10, 2021, MEETING VI. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2021 VII. PROCLAMATION: Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month VIII. PRESENTATION:... Read More.

Rehab facility in Sylacauga damaged by late morning fire; 12 residents displaced

Friday, September 10 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Hillwood Home, a private rehabilitation facility in Sylacauga, was damaged by fire this morning but there were no injuries according to Sylacauga Fire Chief Nate Osgood.

Central Alabama Community College names 35 students to President’s List and Dean’s List

Wednesday, September 8 by Lee Perryman

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Nine students from Sylacauga and Childersburg were among the 35 named to Central Alabama Community College's President's List and Dean's List for the Summer 2021 semester. "Congratulations to these 35 students who worked extremely hard this past semester and earned recognition... Read More.

City of Sylacauga accepting applications for garbage fee exemptions or reductions

Tuesday, September 7 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The City of Sylacauga has issued a reminder that some residents may be exempt from paying garbage collection fees or eligible for a fee reduction based on the following criteria: Any person, being the head of a household, in whose name the... Read More.

Childersburg City Council meeting, Sept. 7

Tuesday, September 7 by Lee Perryman

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg City Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 7: Per a Proclamation from Mayor Ken Wesson, read into the official meeting record that the month of September was declared “Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Childersburg. The Council voted to approve... Read More.

Cong. Mike Rogers announces $49,523 Grant to Sycamore Volunteer Fire Department

Tuesday, September 7 by Lee Perryman

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $49,523 grant to the Sycamore Volunteer Fire Department to help fund the purchase of new operations and safety equipment, according to Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL-03), who said the grant is being funded under... Read More.

Area High School Football Scores for Friday, Sept. 3

Saturday, September 4 by Lee Perryman

CLASS 6A Briarwood Christian 42, Chelsea 35 Stanhope Elmore 42, Benjamin Russell 20 CLASS 5A Beauregard 37, Talladega 20 Central Clay County 23, Sylacauga 7 (Replay available on RadioAlabamaSports.net or the RadioAlabama Sports app) Leeds 19, Lincoln 13 Shelby County 35, Sipsey Valley 22 CLASS 4A Handley 40, Munford 10 CLASS 3A Montgomery Catholic... Read More.

Pursell and Sollio Agriculture to build Innovative Fertilizer Coating Plant in Canada

Tuesday, August 31 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga-based Pursell, a leading fertilizer coating technology company, and Montreal-based Sollio Agriculture, the agribusiness division of Sollio Cooperative Group, have announced a $20 million joint venture to build and operate an advanced controlled-release fertilizer coating plant in St. Thomas, Ontario. Construction will... Read More.

[PHOTOS] Flashback to Sylacauga in 1943: “When Work is Done”

Tuesday, August 31 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- The Office of War Information was created during World War II as part of the U.S. government's Victory Program. Its mission: to enhance public understanding of the war at home and abroad; coordinate government information activities; and handle liaison with the... Read More.

Wellborn Cabinet to create 200 new jobs with $15 million Clay County expansion

Thursday, August 26 by Lee Perryman

ASHLAND, Ala. - Federal, state, and local representatives and officials joined Ala. Gov. Kay Ivey today in Ashland in celebrating a groundbreaking ceremony for a newly-announced $15 million Wellborn Cabinet expansion. "It is a pleasure to be with all of you today as we celebrate... Read More.

Author: Lee Perryman

[PHOTOS] Flashback to 1951: “Industry on Parade: Sylacauga Saga!”

[PHOTOS] Sylacauga inventions: which could you live without?

Oak Grove Town Council Agenda, Sept. 14

Rehab facility in Sylacauga damaged by late morning fire; 12 residents displaced

City of Sylacauga accepting applications for garbage fee exemptions or reductions

Childersburg City Council meeting, Sept. 7

Cong. Mike Rogers announces $49,523 Grant to Sycamore Volunteer Fire Department

Area High School Football Scores for Friday, Sept. 3

Pursell and Sollio Agriculture to build Innovative Fertilizer Coating Plant in Canada

[PHOTOS] Flashback to Sylacauga in 1943: “When Work is Done”

Wellborn Cabinet to create 200 new jobs with $15 million Clay County expansion

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