Michael Brannon, Author at Sylacauga News

A Day in the Life: Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl

Friday, January 13 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Have you ever wondered what happens in the day of the life of the Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl? SylacaugaNews.com has the answer. We recently sat down with Jim Heigl to get a look into a day in his life. So, how does Heigl begin his... Read More.

Sen. Jeff Sessions awaiting hearings for Attorney General confirmation

Monday, January 9 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - President-elect Donald Trump has nominated United States Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) for the cabinet position of Attorney General of the United States. Sessions is set to have a two day hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 10-11, 2017. Sessions has been serving the State... Read More.

ALDOT & ALEA offers tips to stay safe on roadways affected by winter weather

Friday, January 6 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation encourages motorists to drive with extreme caution and to avoid roadways when weather conditions are prohibitive, particularly early in the morning as bridges may contain icy patches. Drivers needing information on road conditions in Alabama should go... Read More.

Keep your pets safe during cold weather

Friday, January 6 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association wants to remind pet owners to be prepared to protect their pets against the severe cold. As the cold weather sets in, the Association encourages pet owners to think about our pets and how they will... Read More.

Marble City Family Care holds new office ribbon cutting

Thursday, January 5 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Marble City Family Care held a ribbon cutting for its new office Thursday. The new location is located at 11 North Norton Avenue in the heart of downtown Sylacauga. Marble City Family Care is led by Dr. Clifton E. Garris, Karie Bowers, Nurse... Read More.

Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Lunch and Learn’ expo

Thursday, January 5 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce has recognized the importance of a quality education. Later this month, a collaborative effort between the Sylacauga City Schools and the Talladega County Board of Education will strive to develop partnerships between business and education. The... Read More.

Childersburg City Council approves improvement application for Liberty Trail Project

Wednesday, January 4 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg City Council Tuesday evening with a short agenda of action items. The Council gave approval for the Childersburg Historic Preservation Commission to file a pre-application for a grant through ADECA for funding of continuing improvements of the Liberty Trail Project... Read More.

Arrest made in Sylacauga arson case

Tuesday, January 3 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Sylacauga Police Department announced an arrest was made in connection to a Nov. 30, 2016 arson. 27-year 0ld Roderick Jackson was arrested and charged with first degree arson. His bond was set at $15,000. The warrant was issued Tuesday... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council approves $10,000 for Marble Festival

Tuesday, January 3 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - For the first time in 2017, the Sylacauga City Council met Tuesday night. The 7-minute meeting was opened by SPD Chaplain Mark Ledbetter who led the invocation. Mayor Jim Heigl followed and addressed the public in his opening statement about the threat... Read More.

Historical Marker Series: Cosa

Thursday, December 29 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - At the intersection of US Highway 280 and Talladega County Road 8 lies the historical marker of Cosa. Cosa shares its name with both Coosa and Coca Village visited by De Soto 476 years ago. This beautiful and tall Sylacauga marble marker found in the... Read More.

Feature Profile: Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl

Tuesday, December 27 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – A member of Sylacauga High School's graduating class of 1958, Jim Heigl's yearbook-documented ambition was "to fly 'Choppers'." Only eight years earlier, James Whitney Heigl moved to Sylacauga when his father took a new job with Kimberly-Clark Corp. As a teenager,... Read More.

ALDOT preparing for weekend holiday travel

Friday, December 23 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With the upcoming holiday weekend, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is encouraging Alabamians to travel safely. Fatalities on Alabama roadways are up more than 25% when compared to last year’s totals. Approximately 60% of the 646 total traffic-related fatalities have... Read More.

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