Michael Brannon, Author at Sylacauga News

Sylacauga City Schools ready for Digital by Design for 2017-18 school year

Thursday, May 4 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – While the 2016-2017 school year is winding down, Sylacauga City Schools’ Digital by Design initiative is just getting started. Like SylacaugaNews.com previously reported, starting next fall, all Sylacauga City Schools students in grades 3-12 will receive a Google Chromebook. Students... Read More.

Childersburg Police seek fourth suspect in sex abuse case

Monday, May 1 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg Police Department has released the identity of the fourth suspect in a sex abuse case that happened on April 12. On April 27, an attempt was made to issue two warrants to Heather Michelle Carden, 27, the same day... Read More.

Sylacauga celebrates May as National Military Appreciation Month

Monday, May 1 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala - For most, the month of May brings to mind the saying "April showers bring May flowers." But the month of May means something even more special: National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM). Now, you could be asking yourself: What is National Military Appreciation Month? NMAM started... Read More.

Afternoon fire destroys home in Childersburg

Sunday, April 30 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - A mobile home in the Ferry Road Court community was destroyed by a fire Sunday afternoon. The only person inside escaped with non-life-threatening injuries.

[EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers visits Sylacauga; talks North Korean nuclear threats & Trump’s first 100 days

Saturday, April 29 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers visited Sylacauga on Saturday for the 36th Annual Third District Congressional Art Competition. During the congressman's visit, SylacaugaNews.com had an exclusive opportunity to talk with him about several issues including North Korea and Saturday's milestone of President... Read More.

SPD looking for missing teen; seeks assistance from public

Thursday, April 27 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department requests the public’s assistance in locating a missing female juvenile.

Governor Ivey Appoints Lyn Stuart as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court

Wednesday, April 26 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Wednesday, Roy Moore resigned as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Upon notice of Mr. Moore’s resignation, Governor Kay Ivey appointed Associate Justice Lyn Stuart to permanently lead the state’s highest court. Chief Justice Stuart is the first female... Read More.

Pet of the Week, April 25, 2017 – Tess

Tuesday, April 25 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Tess, Dog Gone Beautiful's Pet of the Week, will definitely make your life whole. She's a lovely gray-colored pit mix looking to find her perfect companion. Tess is very loyal and loves to follow her humans everywhere. Tess is very loving and... Read More.

Daughter of Jackie Robinson visits NLMS, honors essay competition winner

Monday, April 24 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – On the morning of April 24, Sharon Robinson, the daughter of famous baseball player Jackie Robinson, visited Nichols-Lawson Middle School. Robinson was present to honor Tank Wright, the winner of the national Scholastic Breaking Barriers Essay Contest on which SylacaugaNews.com previously reported. Nichols-Lawson... Read More.

Pledge of Allegiance – Ms. Higginbotham – 1st Grade – B.B. Comer Elementary School

Thursday, April 20 by Michael Brannon

Today’s Pledge of Allegiance is sponsored by Heritage South Credit Union. Visit myhscu.com. You can listen to the Pledge each weekday morning during the 7 o’clock hour on Yea!106.5 and WYEA!1290. [su_youtube_advanced url="https://youtu.be/vCLxXJc16Vs" autoplay="yes" loop="yes" rel="no" modestbranding="yes" theme="light"] © 2017, SylacaugaNews.com/Marble City Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Johnson – 5th Grade – Pinecrest Elementary School

Wednesday, April 19 by Michael Brannon

Today’s Pledge of Allegiance is sponsored by Heritage South Credit Union. Visit myhscu.com. You can listen to the Pledge each weekday morning during the 7 o’clock hour on Yea!106.5 and WYEA!1290.

Sylacauga Lady Aggie Tierra Dark signs with Alabama A&M

Monday, April 17 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Excitement filled the the Sylacauga High School Media Center last week as senior Tierra Dark officially signed to play Division 2 basketball with Alabama A&M. A story almost ten years in the making continued as Dark fulfilled her dreams of playing as... Read More.

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