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Indian Valley Elementary School receives $7,190 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield

Monday, September 18 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Indian Valley Elementary School received a grant totaling $7,190 in the Be Healthy School grant program. The grant was presented on Thursday, Sept. 14 by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Electric authority plans to award scholarships to four Sylacauga students in 2018

Monday, September 18 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors from its 11 member cities through Feb. 12, 2018. AMEA provides wholesale public power to 350,000 customers in Alabama across 11 utilities/member cities, including Sylacauga, Alexander City,... Read More.

What you need to know about Flu season

Friday, September 15 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Have you had your flu shot? The season is almost here, with a few cases already diagnosed in our area. Should you get the flu vaccine every year? Doctors highly recommend for you to get an annual flu shot, because the... Read More.

Interim state superintendent appointed in wake of Michael Sentance’s resignation

Thursday, September 14 by Jeremy Law

Montgomery, Ala. - One day after the resignation of State Superintendent of Education Michael Sentance, a new superintendent has been appointed as Interim State Superintendent of Education.

Alabama State Superintendent of Education resigns

Wednesday, September 13 by Jeremy Law

Montgomery, Ala. – Alabama State Superintendent of Education Michael Sentance has officially submitted his letter of resignation to the Alabama State Board of Education and to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.

Sylacauga City Schools to close Monday & Tuesday

Sunday, September 10 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sunday afternoon, the Sylacauga City Schools announced school will be closed on Monday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 12. "We try to gather the most up-to-date accurate information we can when making these decisions," said Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman.... Read More.

SAFE praised by national Parents As Teachers organization

Saturday, September 9 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The national Parents as Teachers (PAT) organization praised Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) in a recent congratulatory letter for the work being done here in the Sylacauga area. SAFE is a community-based, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide meaningful opportunities for... Read More.

B.B. Comer Memorial Library’s Adult Brown Bag Series begins next week with the “Jazzy Blues”

Friday, September 8 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - B.B. Comer Memorial Library’s Adult Brown Bag Series audiences have enjoyed great presenters and interesting topics for more than twenty years. The weekly, Wednesday lunch series will resume starting Sept. 13. This year's theme, "Time Slips Away,” will not disappoint with... Read More.

Healthy tips for school and upcoming flu season

Thursday, September 7 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - With schools now in session, the opportunity has increased for germs to spread in classrooms, buses, and after school activities. Keeping students healthy and out of doctors' offices is important especially this time of year. Courtney Lamberth, community educator for MainStreet Family Urgent Care, said there... Read More.

SHS Track State Champion honored by school and coaches

Wednesday, September 6 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School track star Morgan O’Neal received a surprise honor at last week’s high school pep rally. Principal Chad Murphy and Track Coach Derrick Crawford presented Miss O'Neal with a state championship ring for titles she won last spring for... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools dismissal times and bus schedule changes Monday Aug. 21 due to solar eclipse

Tuesday, September 5 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Today, students across Sylacauga will experience the first total solar eclipse of their generation, and Sylacauga City Schools has plans to enhance their experience of this incredible natural event. Dismissal/Bus Schedule Changes Today, Monday, Aug. 21 A 92.3% partial eclipse will begin in Sylacauga... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools Foundation 5K run set for October 28

Wednesday, August 30 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The second annual 5K run hosted by the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation and SAFE will be held Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will begin and end at Legion Stadium, giving runners and walkers the opportunity to run on the rubber-surfaced track.... Read More.

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