Lee Perryman, Author at Sylacauga News

State of Emergency issued by Gov. Ivey in advance of ‘Alberto’

Sunday, May 27 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A State of Emergency has been in effect for several counties since early Sunday morning.Subtropical Storm Alberto, soon to become a tropical storm, is expected to make landfall late on Monday or early Tuesday. The counties affected are Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour,... Read More.

RadioAlabama and SylacaugaNews.com providing scholarships to four graduating seniors

Wednesday, April 25 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - RadioAlabama and SylacaugaNews.com have confirmed this year’s scholarship program to help area high school seniors with upcoming college expenses. Cash scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each are being funded for a student at Sylacauga High School, B.B. Comer Memorial High... Read More.

Saturday afternoon shooting in Childersburg injures one, shooter at large

Sunday, April 1 by Lee Perryman

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Authorities have confirmed reports of a shooting outside Bam’s Laundromat and the ABC Store on U.S. Highway 280 in Childersburg on Saturday afternoon.According to witnesses, two females were involved in a loud argument and began fighting as a crowd gathered.... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Broadcasters designated as “First Responders”

Thursday, March 29 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - When Congress passed the Omnibus Appropriations Act last week, it recognized the critical role that radio and television stations play during times of crisis. And that's especially good news.The bill, signed by President Trump on March 23, officially designed broadcasters as... Read More.

[DEVELOPING] Officer-involved shooting in Sylacauga on Wednesday

Wednesday, March 28 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has reported a shooting in Sylacauga on Wednesday evening involving a State Trooper. No details have been released, but Corporal Jimmy Harrell Jr. of ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division and ALEA-State Bureau of Investigation Lieutenant John Riley... Read More.

McDonald’s ribbon cutting in Childersburg marks completion of major renovation

Friday, March 16 by Lee Perryman

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Celebrating with a ribbon cutting on Friday morning, McDonald's on U.S. Highway 280 in Childersburg marked its grand reopening following a major renovation.Committed to excellence in the communities they serve, David and Merry Neisler own McDonald’s locations in Childersburg, Sylacauga, Alexander... Read More.

[UPDATE] Reports of a weapon being found at B.B. Comer Memorial High School are false

Thursday, March 8 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The administration has confirmed with SylacaugaNews.com that reports of a gun being found on the B.B. Comer Memorial High School campus on Thursday morning are false.

Qualification deadline passes; candidates prepare for federal, state, and county elections (UPDATED)

Monday, February 12 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Last Friday at 5:00 p.m. marked the qualification deadline for candidates in upcoming elections, and there's now a long list involving federal, state, and county offices.Five Republicans, including current Gov. Kay Ivey, and five Democrats are running for the governor's... Read More.

Talladega County teenager killed in Saturday afternoon crash near Oxford

Saturday, February 10 by Lee Perryman

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash five miles south of Oxford claimed the life of a Munford girl on Saturday afternoon.According to Alabama State Troopers, the 15-year-old was a passenger in a car being driven by a teenager from Lincoln who lost... Read More.

Tropical Storm Watch issued for Sylacauga, Talladega

Sunday, February 4 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch through 12:45 a.m. on Saturday. The watch area includes Sylacauga and Talladega as well as many central Alabama counties.

Happy 180th incorporation anniversary, Syllacauga!

Wednesday, January 31 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - It was perhaps a typical Wednesday like today, except that Tuscaloosa was the capital of the state of Alabama, and a guy named Arthur P. Bagby was governor.On Jan. 31, 1838, legislators gathered in chambers on Broad Street and approved... Read More.

Vestavia Hills Board of Education taps Todd Freeman as new superintendent

Wednesday, January 31 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — In a Wednesday evening meeting, the Vestavia Hills Board of Education voted to hire current Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman as the system’s new superintendent, the seventh in its history.The Board last discussed the selection process in a called... Read More.

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