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Mike Landers leaves Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce post

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Mike Landers has resigned his position as executive director of the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce. In a letter addressed to the board of directors, Landers expressed that appropriate leadership now in place allowed him to "leave the Chamber with confidence in its... Read More.

FLASHBACK: Sylacauga on Sale, 1891

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This week in March 1891, investors were talking about and preparing for a sale of business and residential land lots in Sylacauga set for Thursday, April 9. A 126-year-old brochure prepared by a Pittsburgh firm bragged that "money would surely grow" in... Read More.


Nemak Alabama announces planned expansion in Sylacauga

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Nemak Alabama today announced plans to add up to 100 new positions in its Sylacauga facility by 2020. Most, including what the company classifies as a combination of salaried, direct, and indirect labor, will be filled by 2018. Supporting production beginning in... Read More.


This week in the Sylacauga area (Nov. 21-27)

Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 21-23: Coosa Valley Medical Center is sponsoring its Fall Book Fair, with books and gifts at great savings. Tuesday, Nov. 22: American Legion Post 45 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 945 host their weekly veterans breakfast at Legion Hall on Hammett Avenue... Read More.

This week in the Sylacauga area (Nov. 14-20)

Tuesday, Nov. 15: Sylacauga City Council meeting, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17: Comer Museum & Arts Center hosts an artist reception at 6:30 p.m. with live entertainment, food, and beverages. Free admission; donations welcome. Friday, Nov. 18: Sylacauga City Schools hosts an informational meeting on an... Read More.