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Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Lunch and Learn’ expo

Thursday, January 5 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce has recognized the importance of a quality education. Later this month, a collaborative effort between the Sylacauga City Schools and the Talladega County Board of Education will strive to develop partnerships between business and... Read More.

What do these local kids want for Christmas?

Friday, December 16 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Every year, millions of gifts are given on Christmas morning. This holiday season, we decided to interview a few students to ask them what is on their Christmas list this year. We visited Indian Valley Elementary... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools Holiday Band Concert to be held on Thursday

Tuesday, December 13 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Christmas season is here. Many have had their lights, tress, and decorations up since Thanksgiving. But if you are lacking the Christmas spirit, many talented local students might be able to fill you with Christmas cheer.On Thursday, Dec. 15, around... Read More.

CAWGA Young Writers’ announce short story winners

Tuesday, December 13 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Central Alabama Writers Guild and Alliance (CAWGA) has announced the winners of its Young Writers' Short Story competition.More than 40 students from seven different schools in Central Alabama entered into the competition. In the last month, 17 different judges, including... Read More.

Businessman visits Sylacauga High School, donates to SCS Foundation

Monday, December 12 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Last week, businessman Mike T. Deason visited Sylacauga High School. However, his visit to campus was not a normal one.Deason is a 1961 graduate of Sylacauga High School and never completed any level of higher education. Today, Deason is the owner of... Read More.

Christmas in Sylacauga 2016

Thursday, December 8 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This year’s Christmas in Sylacauga is slated for this Saturday Dec. 10. This year's schedule features Breakfast with Santa, downtown performances from choral groups, and the grand finale of the Sylacauga Christmas Parade.The family-oriented day will begin in... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council approves SCS funding; moves work sessions and council meetings

Wednesday, December 7 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - At Wednesday's council meeting, the second in the last month, Sylacauga's newest elected officials approved several items including Sylacauga Board of Education funding and changed the schedule of meetings and work sessions.At Monday night's work session, Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman... Read More.

Former B.B. Comer Tiger strikes gold

Wednesday, December 7 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Carson Grier, Jr. has been a B.B. Comer Tiger all his life.As a graduate of Comer, he gained valuable experience in the sports world during his time as a student participating in three sports. The black and gold has always been... Read More.

Board of Education welcomes new members, Superintendent gains raise

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Board of Education met Tuesday evening with the full agenda of action items. The meeting opened with a number of special recognition items:The Board welcomed new member, Dr. Rekha Chadalawada, Tyler Laye was recognized for earning the Carl Perkins... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools’ Dr. Jon Segars inducted into ROTC National Hall of Fame

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Dr. Jon Segars, Director of Career and Technical Education at Sylacauga City Schools, has been inducted into the inaugural class of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) National Hall of Fame. Segars is a retired lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Army... Read More.

Sylacauga High School placed on lockdown

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - After reports of threats at Sylacauga High School on Tuesday, the school was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning. Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools, and Kelley Johnson, Sylacauga Chief of Police, addressed the situation in a press release Wednesday... Read More.

Sylacauga Police Department investigates assault on high school student (UPDATED)

Tuesday, December 6 by Lee Perryman

The Sylacauga Police Department has provided an update:I know that many of you are aware of the horrible incident that occurred last night in our city. I want the people of Sylacauga to know that the Sylacauga Police Department is going to do everything... Read More.