Michael Brannon, Author at Sylacauga News

Sycamore residents taking litter patrol into their own hands

Friday, February 3 by Michael Brannon

SYCAMORE, Ala. - Picking up roadside litter has long been a passion for Sycamore residents Leon Carpenter and Ellen Turner. “It's time to take a stand,” said Carpenter. “And that's why we're making our rounds to every community in South Talladega County enlisting the help... Read More.

The fox has seen its shadow

Thursday, February 2 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The fox recently spotted in downtown Sylacauga has seen its shadow. What does that mean? We're glad you asked. It means six more weeks (and then some) of "the Greatest Hits of All Time" on the all new 98.3 Fox FM. If you see... Read More.

A brief history of Black History Month

Wednesday, February 1 by Michael Brannon

UNITED STATES - Booker T. Washington was a man with a vision. Martin Luther King was a human with a dream. Rosa Parks was a women with courage. Today, Feb. 1, represents the beginning of a month of celebration of the African-American men and... Read More.

Sylacauga Show Choir previews upcoming competition show

Tuesday, January 31 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA - Powerful voices and dazzling outfits consumed the Sylacauga High School auditorium stage as the Sylacauga High School 'Signature' Show Choir as it presented a preview of its competition show titled “Rise” last week The thirty-five student show choir directed by Mr. Martez Tidwell performed... Read More.

SPD: Missing Sylacauga teen found

Wednesday, January 25 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Seventeen year-old Destiny Cooper was safely found Wednesday night by officers of the Sylacauga Police Department. She was last seen on Jan. 4 by her family. On a Facebook post from Wednesday morning, the Sylacauga Police Department asked for the public's... Read More.

Honestly, all of the media is not “dishonest” or biased (EDITORIAL)

Sunday, January 22 by Michael Brannon

Over the last few days, undoubtedly, we have all seen and/or heard Donald J. Trump taking the oath of office as the 45th President of the United States of America. As I stated on Facebook on the day of the inauguration, "Today, I pray for a... Read More.

Historical Marker Series: DeSoto’s Visit

Saturday, January 21 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Spanish Explorer DeSoto reached the southern Talladega County area on July 16, 1540. DeSoto reached the town of Cosa, which SylacaugaNews.com previously highlighted in its Historical Marker Series. Cosa is just two miles north of Childersburg, Alabama. The official marker for DeSoto's Visit... Read More.

Renovations at Dr. Rick Redmond Family Dentistry

Wednesday, January 18 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - To add to the list of new or renovated Sylacauga business facilities, Rick Redmond Family Dentistry recently underwent a major renovation project. These extensive renovations include a new roof, exterior paint job, interior painting, new windows, renovated front door, improved waiting room lighting, and new... Read More.

Pizza and Pint restaurant opening in Sylacauga

Monday, January 16 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Looking for a new restaurant in the Sylacauga area? Coming this March, Pizza and Pint is expected to open its doors. Located in the heart of downtown Sylacauga on Broadway Avenue, Pizza and Pint will be serving pizza with a small sandwich... Read More.

History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 16 by Michael Brannon

UNITED STATES - “I Have a Dream.” Being one of the most renowned phrases in American history representing the dream of African American men and women, it was once said by a man named Martin Luther King Jr. from Atlanta, Georgia. Largely viewed as... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools piloting Digital by Design initiative

Saturday, January 14 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – With a new year comes a new learning style. The start of 2017 signals that Sylacauga City Schools students in Grades 4 and 7 will begin piloting an entirely new learning initiative, called Digital by Design. In the Digital by Design initiative,... Read More.

SHS senior Levi Parker receives national scholarship

Friday, January 13 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School Senior, Levi Parker, has been selected as a 2017 Horatio Alger National Scholar. Out of more than 40,000 applicants, he is one of only 106 chosen across the United States and only one out of two in the... Read More.

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