Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Once a year the community gathers together to recognize the efforts of law enforcement officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and that day is today.
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Texting 911 now an option in case of emergency
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Text-to-911, which is an alternative option to calling 911 in an emergency, has been available in Talladega County for a few months now, according to Viktor Kennedy, Director at Talladega 911.
Pizza Hut in Sylacauga permanently closed
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Pizza Hut in Sylacauga has closed down and will not reopen at this time.
Sylacauga Parks and Rec offering spring soccer
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - For the first time ever, Sylacauga Parks and Recreation is offering soccer during the spring.
Sylacauga man arrested on drug charges at Elmore Correctional Facility
ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. - Four people were arrested Saturday for drug-related crimes while visiting at Elmore Correctional Facility, one of those from the Marble City.
SHS class of 1962 will be presented SCS Foundation Chair this Thursday
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -The Sylacauga City Schools Foundation (SCSF) will present the 57th chair to The Class of 1962 on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 4:00 in the Sylacauga High School foyer.
Sylacauga native wins ‘Large Business Employee of the Year’
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga native William M. Roberts was recently honored as the Large Business Employee of the Year at an awards ceremony held at the Gordon Persons Building in Montgomery.
The award recognizes the achievements of employees with disabilities, businesses and vocational rehabilitation professionals.... Read More.
ALEA reminds motorists to arrange safe trip home before New Year’s Eve celebration begins
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) advises everyone to make safety a priority this New Year's Eve, especially those planning on driving. They advise people to find a designated driver or arrange a safe form of transportation home well before drinking... Read More.
ALDOT announces limited road construction and lane closures during the holidays
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - With traffic expected to be heavy over the holidays, The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced that they will be limiting road construction and lane closures during that time.
U.S. Census Bureau recruiting workers for 2020 census
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau conducts an operation to count every resident in the United States. The next census day is April 1, 2020, and the Bureau is already looking for help in the greater Birmingham area.
2019 Holiday travel projected to break records
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - As you pack your bags, load the cars and get ready to hit the road for the holidays, keep in mind that the traffic is expected to be worse than it ever has.
Sylacauga Chamber honors 2019 businesses; names new board members
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual breakfast meeting and awards on Wednesday morning, Dec. 11th.
