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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.

SAFE praised by national Parents As Teachers organization

Saturday, September 9 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The national Parents as Teachers (PAT) organization praised Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) in a recent congratulatory letter for the work being done here in the Sylacauga area. SAFE is a community-based, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide meaningful opportunities for... Read More.

Healthy tips for school and upcoming flu season

Thursday, September 7 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - With schools now in session, the opportunity has increased for germs to spread in classrooms, buses, and after school activities. Keeping students healthy and out of doctors' offices is important especially this time of year. Courtney Lamberth, community educator for MainStreet Family Urgent Care, said there... Read More.

B.B. Comer Memorial Library’s Adult Brown Bag Series begins next week with the “Jazzy Blues”

Thursday, September 7 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - B.B. Comer Memorial Library’s Adult Brown Bag Series audiences have enjoyed great presenters and interesting topics for more than twenty years. The weekly, Wednesday lunch series will resume starting Sept. 13. This year's theme, "Time Slips Away,” will not disappoint with... Read More.

SHS Track State Champion honored by school and coaches

Wednesday, September 6 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School track star Morgan O’Neal received a surprise honor at last week’s high school pep rally. Principal Chad Murphy and Track Coach Derrick Crawford presented Miss O'Neal with a state championship ring for titles she won last spring for... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools Foundation 5K run set for October 28

Wednesday, August 30 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The second annual 5K run hosted by the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation and SAFE will be held Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will begin and end at Legion Stadium, giving runners and walkers the opportunity to run on the rubber-surfaced track.... Read More.

Entries due Thursday for Comer Museum’s annual photography contest

Tuesday, August 29 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Comer Museum and Arts Center will host its annual photography competition and exhibition during the month of September, and all entries are due by this Thursday, August 31st. The photography exhibition will be displayed September 1st through September 29th. An artists... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools warned after “religious rituals” performed on school property

Thursday, August 24 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Recent activity at Nichols-Lawson Middle School and Sylacauga High High School regarding religious acts has captured the attention of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The group says its goal is to promote the constitutional law of the separation between church... Read More.

Local Students Earn White Coats in Auburn University’s Pharmacy School

Tuesday, August 22 by Jeremy Law

AUBURN, Ala. - Four local students received white coats at the 19th Annual White Coat Ceremony held Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Harrison School of Pharmacy (HSOP) at Auburn University.

Sylacauga City Schools dismissal times and bus schedule changes Monday Aug. 21 due to solar eclipse

Monday, August 21 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Today, students across Sylacauga will experience the first total solar eclipse of their generation, and Sylacauga City Schools has plans to enhance their experience of this incredible natural event. Dismissal/Bus Schedule Changes Today, Monday, Aug. 21 A 92.3% partial eclipse will begin in Sylacauga... Read More.

Technology and children: A parent’s survival guide

Wednesday, August 16 by Jeremy Law

Technology has changed the way children develop and interact with others, and while it seems to change every day, many parents are forced to keep up or get left behind.

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