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Sylacauga High School announces Class of 2022 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Wednesday, May 25 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The top two highest-ranking academic achievers for the senior Class of 2022 at Sylacauga High School (SHS) have been recognized for their excellence in the classroom.

Check presented by Rep. Ben Robbins to TCS for building construction and agriscience programs

Thursday, May 19 by Michael Giddens

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Alabama Rep. Ben Robbins (R-District 33), Childersburg Mayor Ken Wesson, and more were on hand Monday afternoon, May 16, as a $9,000 check was presented to the Talladega County School (TCS) system.

Sylacauga City Schools improve literacy and math through professional development and instructional coaches

Monday, May 9 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City School (SCS) system, along with the rest of the country, saw a drastic decrease in literacy and math test scores since 2019, but the school system has been working on new teaching methods and practices to try and... Read More.

Gary Rivers leaves Nichols-Lawson to become Sylacauga High School principal

Wednesday, May 4 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Board of Education has appointed Mr. Gary Rivers as principal of Sylacauga High School (SHS) beginning with the 2022-23 school year.

Sylacauga City Schools tackling the challenges of post-pandemic education with blended learning

Tuesday, May 3 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - In the aftermath of disruptions caused by the pandemic, the Sylacauga City Schools (SCS) system, under the leadership and direction of superintendent Dr. Michele Eller, has found new ways to educate.

Hakuna Matata! SCP holding tryouts next week for Lion King, Jr.

Friday, April 29 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Community Playhouse's (SCP) tradition of a summer show catered to kids is back, and auditions for Lion King, Jr. are here.

Eight Sylacauga Chick-fil-A employees receive leadership scholarships

Friday, April 29 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Eight team members at the Chick-fil-A in Sylacauga have received a combined $17,000 through the franchise restaurant's Leadership Scholarship program.

Coosa River named as one of the most endangered rivers in the U.S.

Friday, April 22 by Michael Giddens

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - According to a report done by AmericanRivers.org, the Coosa River now sits as the fifth most endangered river in all the United States.

Resolute Forest Products donates $3,000 to Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship foundation

Thursday, April 21 by Michael Giddens

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Resolute Forest Products’ Coosa Pines pulp mill in Childersburg has presented a check in the amount of $3,000 to the Talladega-Sylacauga Alumni Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi (ΚΑΨ) Scholarship foundation.

March of Dimes coin drive a success for Sylacauga High School’s FBLA chapter

Thursday, April 14 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - During the month of March, Sylacauga High School's (SHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members visited Indian Valley Elementary and Pinecrest Elementary School students for the March of Dimes coin drive.

Free Summer speech therapy program to be offered in Talladega County

Thursday, April 14 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - A free speech therapy program will be offered in the summer to residents of Talladega County.

Talladega County Schools announce new fire and rescue academy for high school students

Wednesday, April 13 by Michael Giddens

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - The Talladega County Board of Education (TCBOE) has announced a new high school career tech fire and rescue academy that will start this summer.

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