Michael Brannon, Author at Sylacauga News

Newly-elected Sylacauga council members attend municipal training conference

Thursday, November 3 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Newly-elected Sylacauga city council members Dallas Davenport, Tiffany Nix, Ashton Fowler, Donnie Blackmon, and Lee Perryman, along with city clerk and treasurer Patricia Carden, joined more than 250 officials representing 85 cities and towns today in Montgomery for a “crash course”... Read More.

One-on-one with Pinhoti 100 participants

Thursday, November 3 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — In two short days, more than 200 runners from three different countries and 29 states will be in the midst of the Pinhoti 100, as SylacaugaNews.com reported last week. SylacaugaNews.com sat down with two participants to give readers insight... Read More.

New amenities coming to Pursell Farms

Thursday, November 3 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — After almost five years of market study and analysis, Pursell Farms is conducting its largest comprehensive expansion project since opening in 1975. Pursell Farms is currently home to FarmLinks Golf Club, Golfweek’s 2016 #1 all-access golf course in the state of... Read More.

Vaden Toyota of Sylacauga holds grand opening event

Wednesday, November 2 by Michael Brannon

OAK GROVE, Ala. - East central Alabama's newest car dealership has re-branded and re-opened with new ownership as Vaden Toyota of Sylacauga. Nearly one hundred people showed up at Wednesday's grand opening event at the Hwy. 280 location. Several local officials, special guests, and dignitaries... Read More.

Outgoing Sylacauga City Council members hold last regular meeting (VIDEO)

Wednesday, November 2 by Michael Brannon

[su_youtube_advanced url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MNBnM2CnyM" autoplay="yes" loop="yes" rel="no" modestbranding="yes" theme="light"] SYLACAUGA, Ala. - It was an emotional morning at the last regularly scheduled Sylacauga City Council meeting for outgoing council members. Rocky Lucas, Billy Carden, Tom Roberts, and Joe Hogan voted on several resolutions after Mayor Doug Murphree... Read More.

Preparations being made for Miss Childersburg Pageant

Wednesday, November 2 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Nearly every girl growing up wants to be Miss America. On Saturday, December 10 at Childersburg High School, they can have a shot at getting there in the Miss Childersburg Pageant. Miss Childersburg is under the Miss America System and is a... Read More.

Local football teams wrap-up regular season, look to playoffs

Tuesday, November 1 by Michael Brannon

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - While several local high schools wrapped up regular season play, regionally some teams are heading to the first round of playoffs this week. The Aggies head to the playoffs The Sylacauga Aggies stayed on the right track last Fruday night with a... Read More.

Colonial Pipeline fire contained; pipeline continues to burn

Tuesday, November 1 by Michael Brannon

HELENA, Ala. - On Tuesday, just before 2:00 p.m., a Colonial Pipeline contract crew was working on Line 1 in Shelby Co. An incident involving the trackhoe the crew was using hit the line. Gasoline was ignited and caused a fire, which continues to... Read More.

VIDEO: Gov. Robert Bentley responds to Colonial Pipeline explosion

Tuesday, November 1 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Monday night, Governor Robert Bentley addressed the fatal Colonial Pipeline gas explosion in Helena. The explosion happened around 2:00 p.m. killing one person on scene and injuring five others. They were transported to Birmingham-area hospitals for treatment. Watch the video here. Read More.

1 dead, several hospitalized in gas pipeline explosion in Helena

Tuesday, November 1 by Michael Brannon

HELENA, Ala. - On Tuesday, just before 2:00 p.m., a Colonial Pipeline contract crew was working on Line 1 in Shelby Co. An incident involving the trackhoe the crew was using hit the line. Gasoline was ignited and caused a fire, which continues to... Read More.

Gas pipeline explodes in Helena injuring several people

Monday, October 31 by Michael Brannon

HELENA, Ala. - A major gas pipeline owned by Colonial Pipeline near County Rd. 13 in Helena, exploded injuring several people Monday afternoon. Plumes of smoke could be seen from miles away as the flames reached high into the air. There is no word yet... Read More.

Dry conditions worsen as ‘no burn’ remains in effect

Monday, October 31 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since the beginning of October, a total of 1,028 wildfires have destroyed 11,232 acres across the state of Alabama according to the Alabama Forestry Commission. The situation is only getting worse as no rain is in sight in the immediate future. Governor... Read More.

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Author: Michael Brannon

Newly-elected Sylacauga council members attend municipal training conference

One-on-one with Pinhoti 100 participants

New amenities coming to Pursell Farms

Vaden Toyota of Sylacauga holds grand opening event

Outgoing Sylacauga City Council members hold last regular meeting (VIDEO)

Preparations being made for Miss Childersburg Pageant

Local football teams wrap-up regular season, look to playoffs

Colonial Pipeline fire contained; pipeline continues to burn

VIDEO: Gov. Robert Bentley responds to Colonial Pipeline explosion

1 dead, several hospitalized in gas pipeline explosion in Helena

Gas pipeline explodes in Helena injuring several people

Dry conditions worsen as ‘no burn’ remains in effect

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