Chamber of Commerce aiming for 200 service acts in 2019; opportunities available on Serve Day
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for Serve Day on July 13.
Author: SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team
EDITORIAL: Perry Andrews will be remembered as one of Sylacauga’s greatest
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Beloved educator and businessman, Mr. Perry Andrews, passed away Saturday at age 72. Andrews was a retired teacher and long-time band director at B.B. Comer Memorial High School. He also served as band director at Sylacauga High School and Lincoln High... Read More.
Jay Gogue confirmed as interim president at Auburn University
AUBURN, Ala. - The Auburn University Board of Trustees confirmed Jay Gogue as interim president, according to the university's Twitter account.
Sylacauga introduces simpler permit fee system with stimulated growth in mind
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga is hoping to encourage commercial growth with a new city ordinance that amends pre-existing permit fees.
NBA Summer League to feature four former Auburn basketball players
Four former Auburn basketball players will be showcasing their talents in the MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2019. Bryce Brown, Malik Dunbar, Jared Harper and Tyler Harris landed on rosters for the league starting on July 5 and ending on July 15.
How does Auburn’s Chuma Okeke fit with the Orlando Magic?
Auburn had its first NBA draft selection in 18 years when Chuma Okeke was selected 16th by the Orlando Magic. It was one of the more surprising selections in this year's draft with many pundits anticipating Okeke being selected as a late first-round or... Read More.
SCS names new Indian Valley principal
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Board of Education named Paula Bruno as principal of Indian Valley Elementary School, effective July 1. Earlier this month, Cindy Cleveland was named assistant principal. These two administrators bring a vast knowledge of elementary education experience to Indian Valley.
Auburn basketball’s roster outlook after the NBA draft
Not only did Auburn lose Bryce Brown, Malik Dunbar and Horace Spencer to graduation, but they also lost underclassmen Jared Harper and Chuma Okeke as they decided to leave their names in the draft.
Leath resigns as Auburn President; Jay Gogue recommended for interim
AUBURN, Ala. - The executive committee of the Auburn University Board of Trustees voted to accept the resignation of Steven Leath as the university's president, according to a special statement made by the Auburn Board of Trustees on Sunday.
According to the statement, the committee... Read More.
Gov. Ivey awards grant to provide broadband services in Coosa County
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - High-speed internet services are coming to a section of Coosa County after Governor Kay Ivey announced a $200,000 grant on Friday.
The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will assist the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative (CAEC) in providing broadband access to... Read More.
“I’ve tried to keep it all at home”; Dr. Rick Redmond completes 20-year dream in Sylacauga community
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Dr. Rick Redmond completed a 20-year dream on Friday.
Redmond added 3,000 square feet to his practice, Redmond Family Dentistry, including seven operatory rooms and three restrooms. The practice celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.
"It's really been wonderful," said Redmond.... Read More.
Auburn’s historic season comes to an end; Louisville eliminates Tigers from CWS
OMAHA, Neb. - At some point, journeys must come to an end, but, for Auburn, it wasn’t without a fight.
Auburn was eliminated from the College World Series after losing to Louisville 5-3 in a game that spanned two days due to a rain delay.... Read More.
