Lunch and Learn Expo to be held Thursday at Sylacauga Board of Education Wednesday, January 25 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent Todd Freeman and Talladega County Superintendent Suzanne Lacey are set to give their State of the Schools Address on Thursday at the Lunch and Learn Expo presented by the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce.This will not be a normal... Read More.
SHS senior Levi Parker receives national scholarship Thursday, January 19 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School Senior, Levi Parker, has been selected as a 2017 Horatio Alger National Scholar. Out of more than 40,000 applicants, he is one of only 106 chosen across the United States and only one out of two... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools piloting Digital by Design initiative Saturday, January 14 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. – With a new year comes a new learning style. The start of 2017 signals that Sylacauga City Schools students in Grades 4 and 7 will begin piloting an entirely new learning initiative, called Digital by Design. In the Digital by Design initiative,... Read More.
Talladega College band to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration Thursday, January 5 by Jeremy LawTALLADEGA, Ala. - A decision has been made regarding whether or not the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes will perform at the 58th Presidential Inauguration.Thursday morning Talladega College President Billy C. Hawkins confirmed in press release that his school will perform in the parade following... Read More.
Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Lunch and Learn’ expo Thursday, January 5 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, 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 BrannonSYLACAUGA, 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 LawSYLACAUGA, 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 LawSYLACAUGA, 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 BrannonSYLACAUGA, 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 BrannonSYLACAUGA, 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 BrannonSYLACAUGA, 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 BrannonMONTGOMERY, 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.