Lee Perryman, Author at Sylacauga News

Gov. Ivey orders flags lowered to half-staff

Wednesday, April 26 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Marking the sixth anniversary of the 62 deadly tornadoes which struck Alabama on April 27, 2011, Gov. Kay Ivey today declared Thursday, April 27, 2017, as a “Day of Remembrance” and signed a proclamation ordering flags statewide lowered to half-staff in... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, April 2017 – “Community (grass) roots”

Tuesday, April 25 by Lee Perryman

“It takes a village to raise a child,” says an African proverb. The town where I was raised always beckons fond memories of the village that impacted my life. Teachers, coaches, ministers, bosses, town leaders are a few that come to mind. They were... Read More.

BREAKING NEWS: Governor Ivey sets Aug. 15 election date for U.S. Senate position

Tuesday, April 18 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – At 9:21 a.m. today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation moving the special election date for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by former Senator and current U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. An August 15 primary will be followed by a... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, March 2017 – “March Madness”

Friday, April 14 by Lee Perryman

I love watching basketball this time of year. The game-winning shots as time expires, the miraculous comebacks, and the raw emotion of players make this month exciting for even the most passive observer. In Sylacauga, we had our own version of March Madness with... Read More.

Moderate population growth forecast for Alabama by 2040, many counties declining

Friday, April 14 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The University of Alabama's Center for Business and Economic Research has released a report estimating the state's population changes by county through 2040. Although overall population is expected to grow by 11.3%, Talladega County's may drop by 5.6% or 6,849 people, yet... Read More.

Success of Magic of Marble Festival celebrated

Wednesday, April 12 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - As the ninth annual Magic of Marble Festival neared its end, members of the community gathered to celebrate in a Wednesday evening reception at the Sylacauga Municipal Complex. Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl, Arts Council President Renee Riggins, Marble Festival Committee Chairman Ted... Read More.

Bentley charged, booked, released, resigns

Monday, April 10 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Disgraced Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has resigned on the first day of his impeachment hearings. Earlier, the now former governor was booked by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office after prosecutors in the Attorney General's office filed charges, and County records show a... Read More.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe “long duration” weather event expected between 4:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. today

Wednesday, April 5 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Birmimgham has issued a Hazardous Weather Alert for 39 Alabama counties in its service area. On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of severe weather statewide on Wednesday. Area... Read More.

Community Storm Shelters for Talladega, Tallapoosa, and Shelby Counties

Wednesday, April 5 by Lee Perryman

TALLADEGA COUNTY Alpine/Lanier 4445 Kings Chapel Road, Alpine Bemiston Recreation Center 100 West Parkway Avenue, Talladega Childersburg Park and Recreation Center 85 Graves Avenue, Childersburg East Providence Volunteer Fire Department 3550 Providence Road, Talladega Ironaton Volunteer Fire Department 4075 Ironaton Road, Talladega Lay Lake Volunteer Fire Department 700 Heasletts Road, Childersburg Munford - Carter Street 825 Carter Street,... Read More.

SAFE receives grant from Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation

Tuesday, April 4 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement has received a 2017 GRO1000 Grassroots Grant from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation. The GRO1000 Grassroots Grants are part of foundation’s efforts to support more than 1,000 community gardens and greenspaces, particularly in areas of need, leading... Read More.

Sylacauga wins grant to support after-school and summer meals program

Saturday, April 1 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The National League of Cities has announced grants to 20 cities, including Sylacauga, to provide children with after-school and summer meals. The program, to be administered locally by the Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement which applied for the grant on behalf... Read More.

Suspect charged in alleged sexual assault in Sylacauga

Friday, March 31 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - According to the Sylacauga Police Department, Leslie Scott Chandler, a 52-year-old white male from Sylacauga, has been charged with Rape 1st Degree, a Class “A” Felony, for an alleged sexual assault reported on Monday, March 27, in the Sylavon Court area. The... Read More.

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