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A Day in the Life: Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl

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.


Keep your pets safe during cold weather

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.


Arrest made in Sylacauga arson case

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.


Historical Marker Series: Cosa

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

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

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.