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Sylacauga City Schools to Celebrate National School Lunch Week

Tuesday, September 26 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - To recognize the National School Lunch Program and the 30 million children it serves every day, Sylacauga City Schools will recognize National School Lunch Week from Oct. 9-13, 2017.

12th annual ball drop this Friday after SHS game

Tuesday, September 26 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - When it comes to Friday night football, dropping the ball typically is not a good thing... unless you're a fan of the opposing team. But this Friday night, the Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) is excited to drop the ball!Hundreds of balls, in... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools survey available through Friday, Sept. 22

Tuesday, September 19 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUAGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools is conducting a survey as part of the AdvancED school system accreditation.The purpose of the survey is to gather the feedback of students, teachers, and families. Parents are invited to complete the survey this week and let the school... Read More.

Nichols-Lawson open house tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 19

Tuesday, September 19 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Nichols-Lawson Middle School will hold an Open House/Meet the Teams Parent Night tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Families of sixth through eighth grade students are invited to attend and meet the new counselors and teachers.A free SnoBiz will... Read More.

Talladega County Band Exhibition to be held on Tuesday

Monday, September 18 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Local high school bands are set to perform and compete in front of the public on Tuesday night as the Talladega County Band Directors Association will hold its annual Talladega County Band Exhibition.

“Southside: Eufaula’s Lost Cotton Mill Village” the subject of Comer Library’s adult lecture on Wednesday at noon

Monday, September 18 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This Wednesday's fall lecture series at B.B. Comer Memorial Library will feature noted archival historian Dr. David Alsobrook of Mobile.

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.