Michael Brannon, Author at Sylacauga News

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

Friday, October 7 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 High School begins “#WeAreFamily” Campaign

Friday, October 7 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.

Sylacauga police chief says social media rumors not credible

Friday, October 7 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.

CAWGA peer group supports local authors

Friday, October 7 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Central Alabama Writer’s Guild and Alliance, a group of writers from various genres, will invites you to join the group's next meeting. CAWGA will meet Monday, October 10 at the Comer Museum and Art Center @ 711 North Broadway in Sylacauga... Read More.

Orvis to hold grand opening celebration

Friday, October 7 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.

Rabid fox in Coosa County prompts heightened rabies warning

Thursday, October 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.

Childersburg celebrates Natural Gas Public Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 5 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Childersburg Water Works, Sewer & Gas Board celebrates Natural Gas Public Awareness Month by inviting the public to its annual Public Awareness Day at its office today, Wednesday, October 5. The fun-filled event educated people about the use of natural gas and... Read More.

Jim Heigl defeats Bryan Taunton in Sylacauga’s mayoral race

Wednesday, October 5 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.

Childersburg celebrates Natural Gas Public Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 5 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg Water Works, Sewer & Gas Board celebrates Natural Gas Public Awareness Month by inviting the public to its annual Public Awareness Day at its office today, Wednesday, October 5. The fun-filled event will educate people about the use of natural gas... Read More.

Childersburg final run-off election results

Tuesday, October 4 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - More than 1,000 people voted in Tuesday's Childersburg run-off elections. Mayor Ken ‘Yank’ Wesson – 654 Pete Storey – 406 Ward B: Bill Moody – 211 Michele Whisman (I) – 124 Ward D: William “Junior” Owings – 76 T. Glenn Stubblefield – 91 © 2016, SylacaugaNews.com/Marble City Media LLC. All Rights... Read More.

Sylacauga’s final run-off election results

Tuesday, October 4 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Four of five city council seats and the mayor's slot were decided in run-off elections in Sylacauga today. Voting began at 7:00 a.m. and saw moderate traffic throughout the day with a generally higher turnout than expected. More than 2,200 people... Read More.

Sylacauga Community participates in Prayer Walk

Tuesday, October 4 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga churches and community members rallied together in a Prayer Walk at Sylacauga High School on Tuesday to shed light on recent events facing the high school. About one hundred people walked around SHS lifting up prayers and positive thoughts for half an... Read More.

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Author: Michael Brannon

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

Sylacauga High School begins “#WeAreFamily” Campaign

Sylacauga police chief says social media rumors not credible

CAWGA peer group supports local authors

Orvis to hold grand opening celebration

Rabid fox in Coosa County prompts heightened rabies warning

Childersburg celebrates Natural Gas Public Awareness Month

Jim Heigl defeats Bryan Taunton in Sylacauga’s mayoral race

Childersburg celebrates Natural Gas Public Awareness Month

Childersburg final run-off election results

Sylacauga’s final run-off election results

Sylacauga Community participates in Prayer Walk

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