Lee Perryman, Author at Sylacauga News

Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency in anticipation of severe weather

Thursday, March 25 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In anticipation of severe weather conditions, Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency for 46 Alabama counties including Coosa, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa and directed activation of the Alabama Emergency Operations Plan.A significant severe weather event is... Read More.

Jesse and Priscilla Cleveland honored with Sylacauga City Schools Foundation’s 60th Chair

Monday, February 15 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Schools Foundation honored longtime educators Jesse and Priscilla Cleveland with the organization’s 60th chair in a presentation at Sylacauga High School on Monday.“I’ve long admired Jesse and Priscilla Cleveland and feel like it’s time that they received some... Read More.

Vincent man killed in Bon Air

Thursday, December 31 by Lee Perryman

BON AIR, Ala. - On Wednesday evening, Dec. 30, the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an argument over property damage on Front St. in Bon Air. Told that shots were fired, deputies found an unresponsive white male later identified as Mark... Read More.

Possible human remains found at campsite east of Sylacauga

Thursday, December 24 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Talladega County Sheriff's Office has confirmed finding possible human remains in a wooded area off Alabama Highway 148 east of Sylacauga.On Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 23, a hunter reported a suspicious campsite near the Talladega-Clay County line. Deputies responded, secured the scene... Read More.

Stars are again falling on Alabama this month

Saturday, November 14 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sixty-six years ago this month, Ann Hodges became the first person in recorded history to be hit by a meteorite.Originally investigated by the Air Force as a UFO, the space rock crashed through the roof of her home in what... Read More.

Mike Landers leaves Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce post

Thursday, August 20 by Lee Perryman

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.

State Representative Ron Johnson dies

Wednesday, July 15 by Lee Perryman

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Ronald G. Johnson, the most senior member of the Alabama House of Representatives, died this afternoon at UAB Hospital in Birmingham after a brief illness. He was 76 years old.Johnson, a Republican from Sylacauga representing Clay, Coosa, and Talladega Counties in... Read More.

Hungry for high school sports?

Monday, May 25 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - While school is out and you're patiently waiting for life to return to normal, RadioAlabama’s stations, channels, sites, and apps are airing and streaming more high school sports coverage than ever! Each weeknight at 7:00, listen to Yea!106.5, the Yea!106.5... Read More.

Alabama Small Business Commission submits phase one reopening plan to the governor

Sunday, April 19 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Friday, the Alabama Small Business Commission, an advisory body charged with formulating policies, encouraging innovation, and discussing critical issues relevant to the economic growth of small and independent businesses in the state, released its Reopen Alabama Responsibly: Phase I report... Read More.

A red-headed woodpecker in Marble City Cemetery

Thursday, April 16 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Bob Green had been looking forward to a day like today for years.He often visits Sylacauga’s Marble City Cemetery, which officially opened in 1898 -– not just because he is a passionate about the history and a long-time member of the... Read More.

Speaking of sports, we’re playing games 540 hours a week!

Sunday, April 12 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - While school is out, RadioAlabama’s stations, channels, sites, and apps are airing and streaming more high school sports coverage than ever! Each weeknight at 7:00, listen to Yea!106.5, the Yea!106.5 app for Apple devices, the Yea!106.5 app for Android... Read More.

Should you, or shouldn’t you? Bonus: how to make a face mask at home

Sunday, April 5 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Gov. Ivey's emergency "stay at home" order has prompted many questions about "essential businesses" which may remain open and whether you visit them is a "necessary" and permitted activity.In cooperation with the Governor's office, the Alabama Department of Public Health published... Read More.

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