Michael Brannon, Author at Sylacauga News

Jim Heigl defeats Bryan Taunton in Sylacauga’s mayoral race

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - More than 2,200 turned out to vote in Tuesday's run-off election. Four of five city council seats were decided, along with the much anticipated mayoral seat.Voters were heard as they elected Jim Heigl as the next mayor of Sylacauga. The Vietnam... Read More.

Rabid fox in Coosa County prompts heightened rabies warning

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

COOSA COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recently confirmed a case of animal rabies tested from a fox near the Goodwater community in Coosa County. Rabies targets the central nervous system of all mammals, including humans, and is fatal.The virus... Read More.

Orvis to hold grand opening celebration

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Orvis Shooting Grounds at Pursell Farms is planning a grand opening celebration, an event that will feature a wide variety of exhibits & vendors. It will include gun-makers, craftsmen, artists, clothiers, and more. While you’re enjoying the fare from vendors &... Read More.

EXCLUSIVE: Sylacauga City Schools superintendent: “a lot of positive things at the school”

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - After tensions related to an off-site incident involving a high school student and then a scuffle days later, Sylacauga City Schools superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman sat down with SyalcaugaNews.com Friday for an exclusive interview about the past week, how... Read More.

Sylacauga police chief says social media rumors not credible

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Despite social media messages suggesting a planned protest "shutting down" parts of U.S. Hwy 280 near Walmart Friday afternoon, Sylacauga police chief Kelley Johnson told SylacaugaNews.com "nothing credible."The messages also suggested business were being notified by the SPD. "We did not... Read More.

Sylacauga High School begins “#WeAreFamily” Campaign

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — After a tense two weeks, Sylacauga High School appears to be at a turning point in student relations. Early Friday morning, school administration revealed a campaign for students to get involved in: #WeAreFamily. Students, faculty, and administrators were encouraged to post... Read More.

“Your Health Matters” series aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Childersburg Chamber of Commerce will host the “Your Health Matters” series of health-related events aimed at the area's senior community.The first event, “Cold & Flu Season” will take place at the Rainwater Library (124 9th Street... Read More.

Sylacauga airport soars onto national gliding scene

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Central Alabama Soaring Association, which combines the Birmingham & Sylacauga Soaring Societies, will help Lee Merkel Field in Sylacauga gain national attention for its record-setting glider program.The group of nearly 40 glider enthusiasts and its collection of expensive, high-performance... Read More.

Sylacauga Business Associates provides networking opportunity

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SLYACAUGA, Ala. - There is now a new way to find customers for Sylacauga area businesses.The Sylacauga Business Associates, a business networking organization, will meet on Wednesday, October 12th, at the Coosa Valley Medical Center' Hickory Street Cafe, in the Marble City Room at... Read More.

Sylacauga High School Aggie Marching Band excels in weekend competition

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

TROY, Ala. - The Sylacauga High School Aggie Marching Band concluded its competition season over the weekend bringing home all superior ratings at the Southeastern States Troy Marching Festival."With this being the last competition of the season, the kids of Sylacauga Marching Aggie Band... Read More.

Fire Alert issued for Talladega County

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the Fire Danger Warning, issuing a Fire Alert for Talladega County was issued today by the AFC. While under a Fire Alert, burn permits will be issued at the discretion of the State... Read More.

From the Editor: Why I’m here & what we are doing (EDITORIAL)

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - If you find yourself reading this, you probably didn't come across it by accident.A Facebook friend might have shared it. Another might have tweeted it. You could have stumbled across it on SylacaugaNews.com. Or perhaps you were specifically looking... Read More.

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Author: Michael Brannon

Jim Heigl defeats Bryan Taunton in Sylacauga’s mayoral race

Rabid fox in Coosa County prompts heightened rabies warning

Orvis to hold grand opening celebration

EXCLUSIVE: Sylacauga City Schools superintendent: “a lot of positive things at the school”

Sylacauga police chief says social media rumors not credible

Sylacauga High School begins “#WeAreFamily” Campaign

“Your Health Matters” series aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles

Sylacauga airport soars onto national gliding scene

Sylacauga Business Associates provides networking opportunity

Sylacauga High School Aggie Marching Band excels in weekend competition

Fire Alert issued for Talladega County

From the Editor: Why I’m here & what we are doing (EDITORIAL)

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