Michael Brannon, Author at Sylacauga News

Runners to travel to Sylacauga for Pinhoti 100 mile endurance run

Monday, October 24 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — On November 5, more than 230 runners from 29 states and three different countries will begin their journey in the 9th Annual Pinhoti 100, a 100 mile endurance run through the Talladega National Forest. Beginning in Heflin, AL, runners will embark on... Read More.

Forget Me Not Hat Ministry Event

Saturday, October 22 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The daughters and family of Ms. Helen Thomas hosted a kickoff event for the Forget Me Not Hat Ministry on Friday. The event was held at the Forget-Me-Not Flower Shop and the morning was focused on the official launch of the Forget... Read More.

Coosa Valley Medical Plaza purchased by real estate investment trust

Friday, October 21 by Michael Brannon

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV, Inc., has acquired a medical office building portfolio including a property on the Coosa Valley Medical Center campus in Sylacauga and two medical office buildings in Cullman. CVMC’s lease of the Coosa Valley Medical Plaza on West Spring... Read More.

Talladega Superspeedway puts “burn ban” in effect for race weekend

Friday, October 21 by Michael Brannon

TALLADEGA, Ala. - This weekend, east central Alabama will be filled with fans for the Hellman’s 500 race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Usually, the concern on many minds is the weather as Mother Nature has played havoc on the series throughout 2016. Though there is... Read More.

ALDOT offers tips to avoid vehicle collisions with deer

Friday, October 21 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The fall and winter months present an increased danger in vehicle collisions involving deer, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. ALDOT is cautioning drivers to be aware of deer, especially during nighttime and early morning hours. According to the Alabama Department... Read More.

Local churches team up for 5th annual Prayer Pumpkin Festival

Thursday, October 20 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - ChristPoint Community Church and Mignon Baptist Church are co-hosting the fifth annual Prayer Pumpkin Festival this Saturday at Noble Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “A prayer for a pumpkin is what it's about,” said Pastor Bryan Taunton, “Our hope is... Read More.

Sylacauga Chamber hosts meeting with incoming city officials

Thursday, October 20 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce hosted a lunch meeting with the city’s incoming leadership today, hoping to demonstrate the Chamber’s commitment to Sylacauga and form a closer alliance, according to an introductory letter from Executive Director Mike Landers who also referred... Read More.

NASCAR weekend returns to Talladega Superspeedway as driver eliminations loom

Thursday, October 20 by Michael Brannon

TALLADEGA, Ala. - This weekend marks the second Talladega race of the 2016 season, and the sixth race in the chase for the Sprint Cup Championship. That means Sunday is a 'cut-off race.' Going in to Sunday's race, twelve drivers will have a chance... Read More.

B.B. Comer seeks first win of the season in Game of the Week match-up

Thursday, October 20 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - It has not been a season that Coach Mike Battles and the B.B. Comer faithful want to remember. The 0-8 Tigers have injuries and attrition during the 2016 season and have not found the win column in 2016. The best opportunity thus... Read More.

Yea!106.5 & WYEA!1290 featuring two Games of the Week

Thursday, October 20 by Michael Brannon

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - Yea!106.5 and WYEA!1290 will feature not one...but two high school football Games of the Week. Tonight, the Fayetteville Wolves (3-5) hosts the Reeltown Rebels (4-4) at 7:00 p.m. at Farmlinks Field. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:45 p.m. Friday night, B.B. Comer (0-8)... Read More.

Weogufka Center to host Farm Day Saturday

Thursday, October 20 by Michael Brannon

WEOGUFKA, Ala. - The Weogufka Center will host a Farm Day tomorrow, Oct. 22. The event is scheduled to start with breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., an old fashioned Halloween carnival will take place for children of all ages. The... Read More.

Wolves backed into a den, seek win Thursday night

Wednesday, October 19 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The 3-5 Fayetteville Wolves took a playoff plummet last Friday night as the team fell to Horseshoe Bend 7-0. The Wolves were on the goal line as the game ended. Tomorrow night, the Wolves face the 4-4 Reeltown Rebels. "Coach Matt Johnson... Read More.

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Author: Michael Brannon

Runners to travel to Sylacauga for Pinhoti 100 mile endurance run

Forget Me Not Hat Ministry Event

Coosa Valley Medical Plaza purchased by real estate investment trust

Talladega Superspeedway puts “burn ban” in effect for race weekend

ALDOT offers tips to avoid vehicle collisions with deer

Local churches team up for 5th annual Prayer Pumpkin Festival

Sylacauga Chamber hosts meeting with incoming city officials

NASCAR weekend returns to Talladega Superspeedway as driver eliminations loom

B.B. Comer seeks first win of the season in Game of the Week match-up

Yea!106.5 & WYEA!1290 featuring two Games of the Week

Weogufka Center to host Farm Day Saturday

Wolves backed into a den, seek win Thursday night

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