Board of Education welcomes new members, Superintendent gains raise Tuesday, December 6 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, 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 BrannonSYLACAUGA, 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 BrannonSYLACAUGA, 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 PerrymanThe 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.
Sylacauga City Schools seek substitute nurses Tuesday, December 6 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City School System is currently taking applications for LPN’s to join its team as substitute school nurses.School nurses treat everything from abrasions and bruises to chronic conditions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to caring for students who get... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools Press Release Tuesday, December 6 by Lee PerrymanSylacauga City Schools released the following message at 12:52 p.m. today. "Friday night following the Sylacauga High School Homecoming game, an SHS senior was assaulted at a downtown location,” said Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools. “Our immediate concern is for the... Read More.
Alabama Municipal Electric Authority offering college scholarships for local students Tuesday, December 6 by Michael BrannonMONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority has announced its 2017 scholarship program for students in member cities, including those served by the Sylacauga Utilities Board.This year, AMEA and its members will make forty-four, $2,500 scholarships available equating to four scholarships per member... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools superintendent comments on new incident at SHS Tuesday, December 6 by Michael BrannonThe following press release was issued at 5:15 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2016:Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools, released the following message today: “This afternoon I was made aware of an incident on the campus of Sylacauga High School. I am investigating... Read More.
Updated statement from Sylacauga Police Chief regarding Friday student assault Tuesday, December 6 by Lee PerrymanSylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson released the following statement just before 11:00 p.m. this evening.Many of you are asking for an update on the case where Brian Ogle was assaulted. SPD investigators have met with the Talladega County District Attorney in attempt to obtain... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools superintendent issues update on status of SHS Tuesday, December 6 by Michael BrannonThe following press release was issued at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016:Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools, released the following message this afternoon: “Sylacauga High School held classes on a normal schedule today. The school day went without disruption. As I... Read More.
EXCLUSIVE: Sylacauga City Schools superintendent: “a lot of positive things at the school” Tuesday, December 6 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. - After tensions related to an off-site incident involving a high school student and then a scuffle days later, Sylacauga City Schools superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman sat down with SyalcaugaNews.com Friday for an exclusive interview about the past week, how... Read More.
Sylacauga High School begins “#WeAreFamily” Campaign Tuesday, December 6 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. — After a tense two weeks, Sylacauga High School appears to be at a turning point in student relations. Early Friday morning, school administration revealed a campaign for students to get involved in: #WeAreFamily. Students, faculty, and administrators were encouraged to post... Read More.