Michael Brannon, Author at Sylacauga News

New Sylacauga City Council and Mayor sworn into office

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Council Chambers were packed with standing room only Monday morning as an entirely new City Council and Mayor were sworn into office.Ashton Fowler (District 1), Tiffany Nix (District 2), Donnie Blackmon (District 3), Lee Perryman (District 4), Dallas Davenport... Read More.

Colonial Pipeline’s Line 1 reopens in Helena

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

HELENA, Ala. - On Sunday, Colonial Pipeline announced the reopening of Line 1, the gasoline pipeline that exploded early last week killing one and injuring several others.On Saturday, a piece of the pipe that was affected from the explosion was removed and and a... Read More.

Sylacauga voters headed to polls on Tuesday

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — Tomorrow, Sylacauga voters, along with more than 100 million Americans, are expected to visit the polls to elect the 45th President and the 155th Congress as well as vote on local elections and ballot initiatives.Just a week ago, Democratic Presidential nominee... Read More.

Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey speaks to Sylacauga civic groups

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey made a special visit to Sylacauga on Election Day. Not so much to talk about the election itself, but rather about the state of government in Alabama.Ivey spoke to several civic groups including the Kiwanis Club, Rotary... Read More.

Winners declared from elections in Alabama

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — Polls have now closed across the state of Alabama, and Sylacauga voters among other Alabamians have chosen their winners. From exit polling and historical trends, all major media news outlets project Donald Trump as the winner of Alabama’s nine electoral votes. Alabama,... Read More.

Let’s cover real stories … and real news (EDITORIAL)

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

Everyone has a smartphone. They're affordable, (sometimes) easy to use, and, most of all, smart.In theory, owning a smartphone means you can become a journalist, right? After all, you can shoot, write, and edit your own news story, post to the internet and social... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools recognize National American Education Week

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Each year, the National Education Association, also known as NEA, celebrates National American Education Week. Since 1921, this special week has promoted positive aspects of education and the people involved.Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman and Sylacauga's schools are teaming up with SylacaugaNews.com for... Read More.

National American Education Week: Indian Valley Elementary School

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - When you walk on campus at Indian Valley Elementary School, it hits you: this is where a foundation for education is laid."There are a lot of things we do really well at school," said principal Monte Abner. "One of the things... Read More.

National American Education Week: Nichols-Lawson Middle School

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Like his counterpart, Pinecrest Elementary School principal Debbie Barnett, Nichols-Lawson Middle School principal Gary Rivers is new to his school. The two dedicated educators switched positions at the beginning of the school year after years in the Sylacauga City School system."We... Read More.

National American Education Week: Pinecrest Elementary School

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This time last year, Debbie Barnett was principal at Nicholls-Lawson Middle School.Now, she has a new role.She's holding the same title. But this time, it's at a different school: Pinecrest Elementary."It's been interesting to watch the innocence of these children," said... Read More.

National American Education Week: Sylacauga High School

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School Principal Chad Murphy was new to the area. After not quite a year on the job, he is sure he made the right decision to move to Sylacauga."When I came, I was quickly introduced the concept of family,"... Read More.

Sylacauga elementary students recognize hometown heroes (PHOTOS)

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Second and fifth grade students gathered at Pinecrest Elementary School to recognize hometown heroes for their dedication to Sylacauga. The Learning Liberty Foundation hosted the event as a conclusion of a 10 week program called "The Next Great Americans." Second grade... Read More.

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Author: Michael Brannon

New Sylacauga City Council and Mayor sworn into office

Colonial Pipeline’s Line 1 reopens in Helena

Sylacauga voters headed to polls on Tuesday

Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey speaks to Sylacauga civic groups

Winners declared from elections in Alabama

Let’s cover real stories … and real news (EDITORIAL)

Sylacauga City Schools recognize National American Education Week

National American Education Week: Indian Valley Elementary School

National American Education Week: Nichols-Lawson Middle School

National American Education Week: Pinecrest Elementary School

National American Education Week: Sylacauga High School

Sylacauga elementary students recognize hometown heroes (PHOTOS)

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