Lee Perryman, Author at Sylacauga News

Remembering Jim Nabors

Tuesday, December 5 by Lee Perryman

I can’t remember not knowing Jim Nabors.My mother, only four years older, taught him in one of her first years at Sylacauga High School. His sister Ruth was head of nursing at Sylacauga Hospital, where my dad was administrator.My dad enjoyed driving – long,... Read More.

Sylacauga’s Jim Nabors, TV’s Gomer Pyle, dead at 87

Thursday, November 30 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Entertainer and Sylacauga native Jim Nabors died Thursday at his century-old plantation-style home in Diamond Head on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.According to family friends, he had reportedly fallen earlier and was briefly hospitalized with pneumonia. He was 87 years... Read More.

Sylacauga man arrested on robbery and kidnapping charges

Tuesday, November 28 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department has arrested and charged 25-year-old Corey Jamar Gamble for Robbery 1st Degree and Kidnapping 1st Degree following an arranged meeting between the victim and a female he met online at a Sylacauga motel.According to the SPD, the... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, November 2017 — “Thankful in all things”

Tuesday, November 28 by Lee Perryman

Watching the news each day usually evokes emotions like shock, anger, or anxiety. Crime never ends but only gets a little closer to our doorstep. Sickness seems to be lurking around every corner and among our family and friends. Natural disasters are more common... Read More.

Childersburg City Council sets public hearing for new Jack’s restaurant

Tuesday, November 21 by Lee Perryman

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg City Council has set a public hearing for December 5 to consider a project development agreement with Jack’s Family Restaurant. If approved as proposed, the new location will be fueled with help of a 1.5-cent local sales tax rebate.In... Read More.

“Rocktober” promotion makes fifteen 98.3 Fox FM listeners richer

Wednesday, November 1 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Fifteen listeners found winning rocks and shared thousands of dollars in cash awards in 98.3 Fox FM’s Rocktober promotion.From Oct. 9-27, 98 rocks bearing radio station logos and unique numbers were placed in public locations in the 98.3 Fox FM coverage... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, October 2017 — “Lowering the barriers, not the bar”

Monday, October 23 by Lee Perryman

I was blessed to have recovered from fracturing my skull playing baseball during the summer before my 2nd grade year. The experience ignited my curiosity and convinced me that I wanted to be a neurosurgeon. While I did not choose that as a career,... Read More.

Governor Ivey issues State of Emergency effective Friday at 7:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 5 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has declared a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of the potential impacts for Tropical Storm Nate, expected to reach the northern gulf coast as a hurricane when it makes landfall between southeast Louisiana and the Florida peninsula... Read More.

98.3 Fox FM begins “Rocktober” promotion with more than $11,000 in cash awards

Thursday, October 5 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - RadioAlabama's 98.3 Fox FM has designated this month as "Rocktober" and, building on the Sylacauga Rocks fad, will be placing a total of 98 rocks around the listening area over the next three weeks.Each rock is numbered and has a cash... Read More.

Childersburg City Council approves local grant match for Kymulga Grist Mill trail project

Tuesday, October 3 by Lee Perryman

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Childersburg City Council approved Resolution 2017-20 which guarantees $50,000 in matching funds and in-kind work for a possible state grant to enhance the park trail system and for which the Historical Preservation... Read More.

Sylacauga area job openings

Wednesday, September 27 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - While larger employers in the Sylacauga area often host job fairs related to expansion projects or engage professional recruiters to help them find prospective new employees, others often place ads on various online sites such as Indeed.com, LinkedIn.com, and Jobs.com hoping... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, September 2017 – “What is the hurry?”

Monday, September 25 by Lee Perryman

If you travel through Sylacauga frequently, sooner or later you have the opportunity to wait for a train to cross through town. I consider it a timeout because I try to use it as a time to read, reflect, sing, or catch up on... Read More.

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