Author: Lee Perryman
This week in the Sylacauga area (Nov. 7-13)
Monday, Nov. 7: Installation of Sylacauga's new mayor Jim Heigl and city council members Donnie Blackmon, Dallas Davenport, Ashton Fowler, Tiffany Nix, and Lee Perryman at City Hall, 10:00 a.m. Open to the public. New administrations also take office in other Alabama municipalities.
Tuesday, Nov.... Read More.
Proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot and what they mean
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Nov. 8, Alabama voters will have the opportunity to approve or disapprove of 14 amendments to the state's constitution. Detailed information on each amendment is available here on the Secretary of State's website, and, as election day approaches, we... Read More.
This week in the Sylacauga area (Oct. 31-Nov. 6)
Tuesday, Nov. 1: American Legion Post 45 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 945 host weekly veterans breakfast at Legion Hall on Hammett Avenue starting at 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 2: The B.B. Comer Memorial Library presents the SouthFirst Bank Adult Lecture "History Your Way"... Read More.
98.3 FM coming back to the Sylacauga area
For many years, WYEA-AM (1290) was a standalone radio station in Sylacauga. At the beginning of 2014, with great determination and an unwavering local and regional public service commitment, we began to grow, and grow, and grow, adding WYEA-FM (106.5), WRFS-FM (105.1), WLMA-AM (1050),... Read More.
High School Football Scores, Oct. 7
Sylacauga High School: 40 (5A)
Valley High School: 7
Leeds: 56 (4A)
Childersburg High School: 22
Fayetteville High School: 28 (2A)
Woodland High School: 14 (2A)
Central High School, Coosa: 39 (3A)
B.B. Comer Memorial High School: 14
Ragland High School: 32 (1A)
Winterboro High School: 14
Updated statement from Sylacauga Police Chief regarding Friday student assault
Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson released the following statement just before 11:00 p.m. this evening.
Many of you are asking for an update on the case where Brian Ogle was assaulted. SPD investigators have met with the Talladega County District Attorney in attempt to obtain... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools Press Release
Sylacauga City Schools released the following message at 12:52 p.m. today.
"Friday night following the Sylacauga High School Homecoming game, an SHS senior was assaulted at a downtown location,” said Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools. “Our immediate concern is for the... Read More.
Sylacauga Police Department investigates assault on high school student (UPDATED)
The Sylacauga Police Department has provided an update:
I know that many of you are aware of the horrible incident that occurred last night in our city. I want the people of Sylacauga to know that the Sylacauga Police Department is going to do everything... Read More.
Sylacauga wins Homecoming game 40-14
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Aggies followed the lead of star running back Alex Thomason, who once again gained more than 200-yards in a game for a 40 to 14 win over region rival Talladega.
The Aggies opened their Homecoming contest with a 14-play, 70-yard... Read More.
High School Football Scores, Sept. 30
Sylacauga High School: 40 (5A)
Talladega High School: 14
Handley High School: 42 (4A)
Childersburg High School: 14
Lanett High School: 48 (2A)
Fayetteville High School: 26
Southside High School, Selma: 40 (3A)
B.B. Comer Memorial High School: 20
Winterboro High School: 35 (1A)
Talladega Co. Central High School: 24
Pike County High School:... Read More.
