Indian Valley Principal Monte Abner received Doctorate Degree
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Monte Abner, Principal of Indian Valley Elementary School, has earned a Doctorate of Education (ED.D.) degree from the University of Alabama. He is the... Read More.
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First Community Links of 2018 this Monday, Jan. 8
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Coosa Valley Medical Center (CVMC) is sponsoring the first Community Links event of the year this Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 at the B.B. Comer Library in the Harry I. Brown Auditorium.This month's Community Links will feature Dr. David Marotta, a board... Read More.
Sylacauga remembers co-founder of Comer Museum and Arts Center Jean Pinkerton
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Ruth Jean Arbuckle Pinkerton, age 90, died peacefully on New Year's Eve surrounded by her family. Her active life was filled with love, devotion, service and leadership.
Childersburg Middle School sponsored 19 students with donation from Bates Enterprises
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg Middle School teachers, along with Bates Enterprises, Inc., were able to give 19 students and their families Christmas gifts this year.Childersburg Middle School (CMS) has always tried to sponsor their students for Christmas, but this year, CMS worked with Bates... Read More.
Freeman sought by Vestavia Hills schools, is one of four finalists
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman is one of four finalists for the same leadership position in Vestavia Hills.Freeman was one of 32 applicants, 14 of whom are in Alabama. He confirmed the news with SylacaugaNews.com but declined further... Read More.
Former Pinecrest Principal, Danny Deese, passes away at 70
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Danny Bryan Deese, former beloved Pinecrest Elementary School teacher and principal, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, at age 70.
Nemak funds $180,000 in local scholarships through Central Alabama Community College
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - On Friday at Central Alabama Community College in Childersburg, Nemak, alongside investment partner Rural Development Partners (RDP), announced a $180,000 scholarship investment in the community.
Sylacauga City Schools closed on Friday, Dec. 8, due to winter weather
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools are closed on Friday, Dec. 8, due to winter weather moving through East Central Alabama. All after-school events have also been cancelled.For up-to-date weather information, check SylacaugaNews.com/weather. You can also text “NEWS” to 59925 to receive breaking news... Read More.
SHS Health Science students gain skills with new infant simulator
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School (SHS) Health Sciences program is in its fourth year of providing valuable Career Tech training in allied health curriculum. During this time, the... Read More.
SHS Senior Mary Wilson wins statewide video essay competition
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School (SHS) senior Mary Wilson recently won the grand prize award at the state Career Tech Student Organization (CTSO) conference. Mary Wilson placed first in the video essay competition called, “Tell My Story,” where students were asked to tell... Read More.
Face to Face to host HIV/AIDS session with Tom Robertson
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Schools program called Face to Face will have its second session on Thursday, December 7. The event is geared for parents and adults in the community and will take place at the J. Craig Smith Community Center at 5:30 p.m.... Read More.
SHS teacher Kari Layton selected Talladega Area GCEPD Educator of the Year
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School special education teacher Kari Layton as been honored as Educator of the Year by the Talladega Area Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (GCEPD).
