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Community College Month: Excellence in Academics at Central Alabama Community College

Tuesday, April 29 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

Op-Ed by Brandy Mitchell, Dean of Academics, Central Alabama Community CollegeAt Central Alabama Community College, we take pride in delivering an academic experience defined by excellence, innovation, and student-centered learning. As we celebrate Community College Month, it’s an ideal moment to recognize how our... Read More.

Recent study shows that Central Alabama Community College generated $97.5 million in Fiscal Year 2023-24

Thursday, February 20 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Central Alabama Community College continues to be a key economic driver in its region, contributing $97.5 million to the local economy in the Fiscal Year 2023-24, according to a newly released economic impact study.

Honestly, all of the media is not “dishonest” or biased (EDITORIAL)

Friday, November 12 by Michael Brannon

Over the last few days, undoubtedly, we have all seen and/or heard Donald J. Trump taking the oath of office as the 45th President of the United States of America.As I stated on Facebook on the day of the inauguration, "Today, I pray for a... Read More.

Local community college will require face coverings indefinitely

Monday, August 9 by Jeremy Law

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Facial coverings will be required at Central Alabama Community College this fall.

[EDITORIAL] Police officers give their all for all of us

Thursday, July 8 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Being a police officer is not for the faint of heart. Working as a police officer can be satisfying, rewarding, saddening, lonely and fulfilling all in the same shift. Each shift presents a slate of new challenges.

EDITORIAL: Common sense cold and flu prevention tips

Wednesday, March 18 by Lee Perryman

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.

EDITORIAL: COVID-19 Update

Sunday, March 15 by Lee Perryman

As we start this new week, I think it’s important to reflect on advice from Benjamin Franklin in the Feb. 4, 1735, edition of the Pennsylvania Gazette: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”Franklin was addressing fire safety, but the... Read More.

Spotlight on Sports: 50 years ago they were the champions

Thursday, November 14 by Jeremy Law

This story via Coach Earl LewisAmong the 28 state championships in a variety of sports officially claimed by Sylacauga High School are five in football. Four of those are what are referred to as Mythical Championships. That indicates they were selected through polls... Read More.

SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS: It’s football playoff time in Alabama

Wednesday, November 6 by Jeremy Law

This story via Coach Earl LewisFriday night will be a historical moment in local sports history when all three Sylacauga area high school football teams tee it up and kick off in the first round of the 2019 AHSAA football playoffs.Yes, Sylacauga High, Fayetteville... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Perry Andrews will be remembered as one of Sylacauga’s greatest

Monday, July 8 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

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.

Assets of The Marble City: Sylacauga Utilities Board

Friday, March 8 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - SylacaugaNews.com is doing something new in 2019. In a world full of constant negative news, we are turning attention to several features of our great city. Native Sylacaugan Michael Adair highlights what Sylacauga has to offer. First up: Sylacauga Utilities Board.

Assets of the Marble City: Coosa Valley Medical Center

Friday, March 8 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

In the second edition of Assets of the Marble City, one of the long-standing pillars of excellence in our great town: Coosa Valley Medical Center, will be featured.

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