Sylacauga City Schools mourns the loss of longtime band director Buddy Simpkins
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools is mourning the loss of longtime educator and band director Buddy Simpkins, who passed away on Sunday, June 14.
Education
Sylacauga City Schools among Alabama’s most improved districts in third grade reading performance
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools was among the state’s strongest-improving districts in third grade reading performance this year, posting a 6.3 percentage-point gain with 90 percent of students meeting or exceeding the state benchmark.
University of Alabama’s Rural Health Scholars tour Coosa Valley Medical Center
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Nearly 30 Alabama high school students interested in healthcare careers visited Coosa Valley Medical Center on Thursday, June 11 as part of the University of Alabama’s Rural Health Scholars and Rural Dental Health Scholars programs.
Talladega County Extension Office offering educational Summer Day Camp
TALLADEGA, Ala. - The Talladega County Extension Office is inviting area youth to participate in its Summer Day Camp program, offering hands-on educational activities, recreation, and learning opportunities throughout June.
B.B. Comer Memorial Library launches Summer Reading Club, free programs
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The B.B. Comer Memorial Library is inviting children and teens to “Unearth a Story” this summer through its annual Summer Reading Club and a full schedule of free educational and entertainment programs.
Former Sylacauga High School athletes launch campaign for Coach Earl Lewis Foundation Chair
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools Foundation officials are encouraging all graduates of Sylacauga High School to support the creation of the proposed Coach Earl Lewis Foundation Chair.
Talladega County Board of Education approves nearly $1 million in construction projects
TALLADEGA, Ala. - The Talladega County Board of Education has approved three construction projects for district schools, including a new driveway at Lincoln High School, new flooring at Stemley Road Elementary School, and a new batting facility at Munford High School.
B.B. Comer Elementary students learn science and agriculture through chick hatching project
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - In a hands-on project designed to close out the school year, students at B.B. Comer Elementary School learned about science, agriculture, and teamwork through a chicken hatching project conducted in partnership with the Talladega County Extension Office 4-H Program.
Sylacauga graduate Kaylee Beatty earns associate degree before high school diploma
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School graduate Kaylee Beatty achieved a rare academic milestone this month, earning an associate degree from Central Alabama Community College before receiving her high school diploma.
Central Alabama Community College hires Chance Jones as Executive Director of Foundation and Campus Operations
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Central Alabama Community College has hired Chance Jones as its new Executive Director of Foundation and Campus Operations.
Central Alabama Community College celebrates largest commencement class in recent years
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Central Alabama Community College celebrated its 59th annual Commencement Exercises on Wednesday, May 13 at its Alexander City campus, honoring students who completed academic, technical, and workforce programs during the 2025-26 academic year.
Sylacauga High School names Casey Malone valedictorian, Carleigh Mae Rivers salutatorian for Class of 2026
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School has announced the top academic honors for the Class of 2026, naming Casey Malone as valedictorian and Carleigh Mae Rivers as salutatorian.
