September is Backpack Safety Month. How does your kid’s carrier stack up?
Walk the halls of any school and you will find students overloaded with cumbersome backpacks, many at risk of injury.
Education
“Behind Nazi Lines: The Unbelievable True Story of a World War II Alabama Hero”
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This Wednesday’s fall lecture series continues at B.B. Comer Memorial Library with author Denise George as she presents “Behind Nazi Lines: The Unbelievable True Story of a World War II Alabama Hero.”
Sylacauga City Schools to Celebrate National School Lunch Week
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
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
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
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
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
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This Wednesday's fall lecture series at B.B. Comer Memorial Library will feature noted archival historian Dr. David Alsobrook of Mobile.
Electric authority plans to award scholarships to four Sylacauga students in 2018
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, Dothan, Fairhope,... Read More.
Indian Valley Elementary School receives $7,190 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield
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.
What you need to know about Flu season
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
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.
