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What’s your food safety plan for hurricane season?

Monday, May 10 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - We have seen the power a hurricane can carry, and the devastation it leaves behind. Prolonged power outages and flood damage are two of the biggest risks to your food according to the USDA. Fortunately, a plan can help keep you... Read More.

AltaPointe Health hosts “Stepping Up for Mental Health” event for children and families

Monday, May 3 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – AltaPointe Health is hosting a “Stepping Up for Mental Health” event on Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blue Bell Park in Sylacauga.

Vaccines available first-come first-serve on May 5 at CVMC

Thursday, April 29 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Anyone 16 years or older is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

LifeSouth continues to need blood

Tuesday, April 6 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - LifeSouth would like to thank donors who have helped the community’s blood supply, by donating blood in recent weeks, however, the need for all blood types continues, as local and national blood shortages remain.

Most of Alabama seeing low amount of COVID-19 activity

Monday, April 5 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – COVID-19 numbers continue to decrease across the state of Alabama.According to the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 risk indicator, there is a low amount of COVID-19 activity in Talladega County placing it in the ‘green’ category.Talladega County is currently reporting 8,030... Read More.

State of Alabama COVID-19 update; positive case numbers continue to decrease

Monday, March 29 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – COVID-19 numbers continue to decrease across the state of Alabama .

LifeSouth needs blood donors to help as blood supply decreases

Thursday, March 25 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The community blood supply has reached a critical point, and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has declared they are now in emergency need.

TCBOE suggest that students and faculty continue to wear masks after lifted mandate

Monday, March 22 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Talladega County Schools are suggesting that students and faculty continue wearing masks and facial coverings in the classroom after the statewide mask mandate is lifted on April 9.

CVMC to receive 500 additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Monday, March 15 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Coosa Valley Medical Center has announced they will receive additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

CVMC receiving 500 additional COVID-19 vaccines

Monday, March 15 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Coosa Valley Medical Center has announced they will receive additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Governor Ivey extends Safer at Home Order despite Alabamians wanting order lifted

Thursday, March 4 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued her twenty-third supplemental emergency proclamation extending the Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement.

UAB: The nation could reach herd immunity by late spring