13 recently arrested on drug charges in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - The past week has been busy for the Shelby County Jail, as many people have suffered the consequences of using or trafficking drugs.
Author: SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team
Alabama’s newly adopted digital Literacy/Computer Science Standards sets the state apart
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Board of Education (SBOE) recently approved a set of education standards in the areas of Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) that makes Alabama an early adopter in establishing a statewide digital learning and computer science standards framework.... Read More.
Talladega County Sheriff’s Office offering free firearms safety course
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore is pleased to announce the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office is offering another free Citizens Firearms Course.
SouthFirst Bank Adult Lecture Series: “Our Stories in Music and Song”
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Wednesday, March 14, Buddy Simpkins and Friends will present "Our Stories in Music and Song" at the B.B. Comer Memorial Library's Adult Lecture Series.
Arrest made for murder of Chelsea resident
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - An arrest has been made in relation to the death of Tracy Ward Austin, who was found dead in his home last week.
Sylacauga High School HOSA fared well in state competition
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Twenty-two Sylacauga High School students participated in the state HOSA (Health and Occupational Science Association) competition in Montgomery at the end of February and twelve placed in the top six of their competitive fields.
Coosa County student arrested Thursday for making terrorist threat
COOSA COUNTY, Ala. - In a Facebook post on Friday, March 9, the Coosa County Sheriff's Department announced they responded to threats made against the Coosa County School System.
Talladega County Commission proposed agenda – March 12, 2018
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - The Talladega County Commission will meet tonight, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. A work session will precede the meeting at 5:00 p.m.The following items are set to be discussed:Approve minutes of Feb. 26, 2018.
Approve moving the location of... Read More.
Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce Director discusses growing economy at City Council meeting
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Laura Strickland spoke at the Sylacauga City Council meeting last night to discuss the economy in Sylacauga.
Governor Ivey unveils “Smart on Safety Initiative”
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, during a press conference, unveiled her “Smart on Safety Initiative.” Governor Ivey is committed to keeping Alabama’s schoolchildren safe, and this plan will aid in enhancing school safety and security in the state.
Childersburg and Sylacauga among schools to compete in 2018 State FCCLA Championship this week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Students from many of our state’s local communities will be competing for top awards at the 2018 Alabama Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, March 8-9.
Talladega National Forest Burn Notice – March 7, 2018
TALLADEGA, Ala. - The Talladega National Forest - Talladega Ranger District is planning to burn 1201 acres today, 9 miles east of Talladega, Alabama and 8 miles south of Munford, Alabama.Forest Service roads 637, 637K, and 637G form portions of this burn boundary and... Read More.
