[LISTEN] Midweek Minute with the Superintendent – Aug. 6, 2025
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools.
Education
Sylacauga City Schools leadership team reflects, grows at annual retreat in Opelika
OPELIKA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools leadership gathered Monday, July 28, for its annual Administrative Leadership Retreat, a day marked by motivation, reflection and team-building.
Tiger Fest 2025 set for Friday, Aug. 1 at John Cox Stadium
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg schools will host Tiger Fest 2025 on Friday, Aug. 1, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the new John Cox Stadium.
Three Talladega County students complete economic development program at Huntingdon College
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Three rising seniors from Talladega County – Ethan Butler of Fayetteville High School, Olivia Sullivan of B.B. Comer High School, and K-La’ Tinsley of Sylacauga High School – were among 35 students selected statewide to attend the Huntingdon College Economic and... Read More.
Summer’s final Blue Bell Story Time to celebrate “Purple” at B.B. Comer Memorial Library
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The final Blue Bell Story Time of the summer will be held on Tuesday, July 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the B.B. Comer Memorial Library.
Sylacauga City Schools to enforce ‘Bell to Bell, No Cell’ policy in line with FOCUS Act
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Sylacauga City Schools will enforce a district-wide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy as part of its compliance with Alabama’s newly passed FOCUS Act.
Central Alabama Community College celebrates 116 adult learners earning GEDs, diplomas
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Central Alabama Community College is celebrating the achievements of 116 adult learners who earned their GED or high school diploma through the college’s Adult Education program during the 2024–2025 academic year.
Auburn Raptor Center to present live bird show in Childersburg on Tuesday, July 15
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Auburn University Raptor Center will bring its popular bird of prey program to the R.S. Limbaugh Community Center gymnasium in Childersburg on Tuesday, July 15, at 1:00 p.m.
Christian Gardner named 2025 Nemak Achiever at Sylacauga High School
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Christian Gardner was named the 2025 Nemak Achiever Scholarship recipient at Sylacauga High School’s senior banquet during May.
The Back-to-School sales tax holiday weekend is coming July 18-20
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - Mark your calendars, and don't forget to shop local as Alabama's annual Back-to-School sales tax holiday runs from Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20.
Gov. Ivey announces CHOOSE Act education accounts fully funded for 2025-26
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday, July 1, announced that Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts are fully funded and ready for the 2025-26 school year.
Smithsonian’s Spark! exhibit showcases Sylacauga’s legacy and future of innovation
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Isabel Anderson Comer Museum and Arts Center is now home to a Smithsonian traveling exhibit celebrating Sylacauga’s industrial heritage and innovative future.
