Michael Brannon, Author at Sylacauga News

B. B. Comer Memorial High School to install Beta Club officers & induct new members

Wednesday, October 19 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - B. B. Comer Memorial High School will be installing its Junior & Senior Beta Club officers into their elected positions on Thursday, October 20th at 1:30 p.m. New members will be inducted into the society for academic excellence and leadership. Jr. Beta... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council passes budget including raises, SPD receives grant

Tuesday, October 18 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The outgoing Sylacauga City Council, in its second-to-last regular meeting, passed the 2016-2017 general fund budget 4-1 Tuesday evening. The vote was not without controversy, as council president Rocky Lucas voted against the proposal. Lucas, who was the only member absent from... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council expected to approve 2016-2017 budget Tuesday evening

Tuesday, October 18 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - At the Sylacauga City Council work session Monday evening, the third item on the agenda, the 2016-2017 budget, dominated the first 45 minutes of the session. After significant back and forth between Joe Hogan, Shannon Darby, Tom Roberts, and Billy Carden, the... Read More.

Secretary of State John Merrill addresses Sylacauga Chamber Board

Monday, October 17 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday with guest speaker Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill addressing issues surrounding proper voter identification. "I think it's so important for us to continue to promote voter registration... Read More.

Comer Museum and Arts Center hosts Fine Arts and Craft Fair

Sunday, October 16 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Comer Museum and Arts Center hosted the Third Annual Fine Arts and Craft Fair Saturday. The event took place from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and included a variety of fun activities like face painting and crafts for every member of... Read More.

South Alabama falls to SBC rival Arkansas State 17-7

Saturday, October 15 by Michael Brannon

JONESBORO, Ark. - South Alabama fell to Sun Belt Conference opponent Arkansas State 17-7 Saturday, giving the Jags its sixth straight conference loss dating back to the 2015 season. The Jags (3-3, 0-3 SBC) amassed 255 yards of total offense to the Red Wolves' 297... Read More.

USS ALABAMA stars as USS INDIANAPOLIS in Nicolas Cage feature film (VIDEO)

Friday, October 14 by Michael Brannon

MOBILE, Ala. - Aside from serving as one of the nation's premier battleships during World War II and being a top tourist attraction for the State of Alabama, the USS ALABAMA now has another claim to fame: doubling as the USS INDIANAPOLIS. USS INDIANAPOLIS:... Read More.

Coosa Valley Medical Center honors auxiliary members

Friday, October 14 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala - Coosa Valley Medical Center held the annual Auxiliary Award Banquet at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday. The CVMC Auxiliary is a group of retired men and women who volunteer their time at the hospital participating in service projects and fundraisers to support... Read More.

Sylacauga Young Professionals holds first Oktoberfest

Friday, October 14 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Downtown Sylacauga came alive Thursday night as the first Oktoberfest was held by Sylacauga Young Professionals. Hundreds came to the event, which took place behind Fermenter's, to support the Sylacauga Animal Shelter. "It's something we have been tossing around for years and... Read More.

Comer Museum and Arts Center host Fine Arts and Craft Fair

Thursday, October 13 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Comer Museum and Arts Center will host the Third Annual Fine Arts and Craft Fair on Saturday, October 15. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and will include a variety of fun activities like face painting... Read More.

Oak Grove hosts Homecoming and Music Festival this weekend

Thursday, October 13 by Michael Brannon

OAK GROVE, Ala. - The Town of Oak Grove will host the free Homecoming and Music Festival at the Walking Track Park on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Live music with local & regional artists will perform and display inside the... Read More.

Annual Ultimate Ball Drop takes place Friday

Thursday, October 13 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. -We have all heard the expression "mic drop" after something triumphant or successful. On Friday night, after the Sylacauga-Clay Central football game, something triumphant will occur. Instead of a microphone dropping, hundreds of golf balls will drop from a massive crane towering over the... Read More.

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Author: Michael Brannon

B. B. Comer Memorial High School to install Beta Club officers & induct new members

Sylacauga City Council passes budget including raises, SPD receives grant

Sylacauga City Council expected to approve 2016-2017 budget Tuesday evening

Secretary of State John Merrill addresses Sylacauga Chamber Board

Comer Museum and Arts Center hosts Fine Arts and Craft Fair

South Alabama falls to SBC rival Arkansas State 17-7

USS ALABAMA stars as USS INDIANAPOLIS in Nicolas Cage feature film (VIDEO)

Coosa Valley Medical Center honors auxiliary members

Sylacauga Young Professionals holds first Oktoberfest

Comer Museum and Arts Center host Fine Arts and Craft Fair

Oak Grove hosts Homecoming and Music Festival this weekend

Annual Ultimate Ball Drop takes place Friday

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