Michael Brannon, Author at Sylacauga News

Rogers Announces $180,953 grant for Childersburg Fire and Rescue Department

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, a substantial grant was awarded to a local fire-rescue department in east central Alabama.Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Childersburg Fire and Rescue Department for receiving a $180,953 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland... Read More.

[WATCH NOW] Veteran of the Month: Lanny Earl Merritt – July 2018

Sunday, July 22 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Each month SylacaugaNews.com and Yea!106.5 feature a veteran online and on-air, honoring them for their service to our country. The SylacaugaNews.com Veteran of the Month for July is Lanny Earl Merritt.*note SN is abbreviated Sylacauganews.com, LM is abbreviated for our featured... Read More.

Sylacauga’s Keaton Wilson named MVP of state all-star game Thursday night

Friday, July 20 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala - Former Sylacauga quarterback Keaton Wilson competed in the Alabama High School Athletic Association's North/South all-star game Thursday night and was named the game's most valuable player.

University of Alabama enhances security measures at Bryant-Denny this fall

Monday, July 16 by Michael Brannon

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama announced on Monday new security measures starting this fall at Bryant-Denny Stadium.The press release stated: In the interest of continued safety for fans, student-athletes, coaches and game day personnel, The University of Alabama will implement walk-through metal detectors... Read More.

Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce executive director completes second year at Institute for Organization Management

Monday, July 9 by Michael Brannon

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, announced Tuesday that Laura Strickland, Executive Director of the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce recently completed her second year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit... Read More.

Pet of the Week, July 3, 2018 – Maurice

Tuesday, July 3 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the Week is Maurice.He is a brown pit mix, around 2 years old. His adoption is $100 which includes his neutering and UTD shots.For more information, call the Sylacauga Animal Shelter at (256) 401-2590 or visit the shelter at 41 Shelter... Read More.

[PHOTOS] Odie’s Deli begins restaurant renovation ahead of fifth anniversary

Sunday, July 1 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - One of Sylacauga's premiere lunch destinations is getting a facelift. But it won't stop the lunch rush.

[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] Credit due where credit is deserved

Sunday, June 24 by Michael Brannon

Dear Editor:Several years ago, Sylacauga’s Boys Club Board of Directors made a far-reaching decision that had a impact on several lives. It rightfully honored a man, Harold Brooks, who had been the Boys Club Director since the 1970’s, by putting his name on the... Read More.

Sylacauga’s CVMC Skilled Nursing Facility to be purchased by Prime Healthcare

Tuesday, June 19 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Coosa Valley Nursing Home (CVMC) and Transitional Care Unit has entered into an agreement with Prime Healthcare Corporation (PHC) to purchase the post-acute services facility of Coosa Valley Medical Center which includes a fifty-bed Nursing Home, along with a thirty-five bed... Read More.

[EDITORIAL] Why be so negative? So we can create a private group & talk about more negative things!

Monday, June 18 by Michael Brannon

It's incredible to me, after nearly two years of living in the Marble City, how much negativity I see circulating on social media about the area.It’s almost as if no one has anything of which to be proud or happy about anything at all.As... Read More.

City Council briefed on Sylacauga paving project; discusses construction of new spec building in Industrial Park

Wednesday, June 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council met Tuesday night and was met with exciting update on road paving.

Childersburg Mayor: two new businesses expected to open within 90 days