Governor Ivey Announces New Primary Runoff Election Date
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has rescheduled the state's primary runoff election due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Governor Ivey establishes Coronavirus Task Force in Alabama
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the formation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force of cabinet and state agency officials, as well as disease specialists in an abundance of caution. The task force held its initial discussion Friday morning.“While there are... Read More.
Governor Ivey releases statement on Alabama’s first confirmed Coronavirus case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, upon learning of Alabama’s first confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case, released the following statement:
Cal Ripken baseball postponed due to Coronavirus
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Cal Ripken youth baseball league has been postponed after the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak across the nation and world.
City leaders meet to discuss Coronavirus
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl met with many city leaders Friday to discuss the threat of Coronavirus.
Superintendent Dr. Jon Segars releases COVID-19 statement
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The following statement has been released by Dr. Jon Segars, Superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools:We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation through the Centers for Disease Control, the Alabama State Department of Education, and the Alabama Department of Public Health.Our priority... Read More.
EDITORIAL: Common sense cold and flu prevention tips
There is a lot of conversation and worry about COVID-19, a new coronavirus.A coronavirus is a type of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses aren't dangerous and spread the same way other cold-causing viruses do:... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools closing early Monday
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - In a statement just before 10:30 Monday morning, Sylacauga City Schools announced it will be dismissing early.
Sylacauga City Hall closes to public due to coronavirus outbreak
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The decision and announcement came early this morning that the Sylacauga City Hall is now closed to the public because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak."We can still carry on business with the public, but we don't need the public coming to... Read More.
B.B. Comer Memorial Library closing tomorrow in response to the coronavirus outbreak
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Among many other businesses closing their doors as a result of COVID-19 (coronavirus), B.B. Comer Memorial Library will be joining that list starting tomorrow, March 17."The staff will be reporting to work so that we can do some limited phone work... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools to provide lunch and breakfast to students while schools are closed
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools announced on Monday how it plans to provide food to students who rely on the school for meals.
Superintendent updates status of Sylacauga City Schools
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The following statement has been released by Dr. Jon Segars, Superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools:Sylacauga City Schools continues to work with the State Department of Education in developing plans to continue our academic year. Students are scheduled to return to school... Read More.
