Lee Perryman, Author at Sylacauga News

Gov. Ivey issues Executive Order prohibiting lobbyist appointments to state boards and commissions

Thursday, July 13 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey today signed Executive Order 4, which prohibits appointment of a registered lobbyist to a position on a state board or commission. The act's preamble explains that "the appointment of lobbyists to positions of authority ... raises conflicts... Read More.

Operation Southern Shield to unite law enforcement in traffic safety campaign

Thursday, July 13 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Law enforcement agencies in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee are joining the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in a coordinated effort to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the southeast by ensuring... Read More.

Guilty plea and sentencing announced in Clay County murder case

Thursday, July 13 by Lee Perryman

ASHLAND, Ala. - Loren Daniel Bunner today pleaded guilty in Clay County Circuit Court to the murder of Jolee Nicole Callan and was sentenced to serve 52 years in prison and pay $9,255.92 in restitution to the Alabama Crime Victims Commission. On August 20,... Read More.

Man dies following traffic stop and narcotics investigation in Sylacauga

Thursday, July 13 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A Sylacauga man has died following a Wednesday night traffic stop in the Fairmont area. According to the Sylacauga Police Department, the incident also led to a narcotics investigation and a TASER deployment following a physical altercation with the officer and foot... Read More.

Governor Ivey dissolves 20 entities created by Bentley administration

Wednesday, July 12 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 3 dissolved 20 "committees, commissions, councils, task forces, and other such entities" established through 18 Bentley administration Executive Orders. “I believe strongly that my role is to make decisions and lead, not kick the... Read More.

Applications now being accepted for 2018 Leadership Sylacauga class

Wednesday, July 12 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2018 Leadership Sylacauga class. The program begins in August and concludes with graduation in May. Participants will be exposed to all working aspects of the city, including education, healthcare,... Read More.

Speed limits lowered in Childersburg in preparation for bridge replacement

Tuesday, July 11 by Lee Perryman

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - As preparation to replace the railroad bridge on U.S. Highway 280 in Childersburg begins, speed limits are changing from a posted 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour in and around the project area from the Coosa River Bridge... Read More.

B.B. Comer Memorial Library announces expanded service hours

Tuesday, July 11 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Tracey Thomas, director of the B.B. Comer Memorial Library, has announced expanded hours beginning Tuesday, August 1. The library will open at 8:30 a.m. six days a week, closing at 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, and 3:00 p.m.... Read More.

Pet of the Week, July 11, 2017: Charlie

Tuesday, July 11 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala . - The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the Week is Charlie.

Natural Resources Conservation Service announces USDA drought aid

Monday, July 10 by Lee Perryman

AUBURN, Ala. – Ben Malone, State Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service, has encouraged eligible landowners impacted by last year’s extreme drough to apply for available assistance from the agency by July 28. Agricultural producers statewide suffered losses due... Read More.

Sylacauga High School FBLA team wins big at national conference

Monday, July 3 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Six Sylacauga High School students took home a record five awards at the Future Business Leaders of America's National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Cal., which ended on Sunday. More than 60 competitive events ranged from emerging business issues to publication design, all... Read More.

Sunday night crash claims life of Sylacauga man

Monday, July 3 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A Sunday evening crash two miles northwest of Sylacauga on U.S. Highway 280 claimed the life of 33-year-old Robert Lee Green Jr. Green, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from his vehicle when it left the roadway and struck... Read More.

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Author: Lee Perryman

Gov. Ivey issues Executive Order prohibiting lobbyist appointments to state boards and commissions

Operation Southern Shield to unite law enforcement in traffic safety campaign

Guilty plea and sentencing announced in Clay County murder case

Man dies following traffic stop and narcotics investigation in Sylacauga

Governor Ivey dissolves 20 entities created by Bentley administration

Applications now being accepted for 2018 Leadership Sylacauga class

Speed limits lowered in Childersburg in preparation for bridge replacement

B.B. Comer Memorial Library announces expanded service hours

Pet of the Week, July 11, 2017: Charlie

Natural Resources Conservation Service announces USDA drought aid

Sylacauga High School FBLA team wins big at national conference

Sunday night crash claims life of Sylacauga man

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