B.B. Comer High School student athlete Dmarcus Riggins shot and killed
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A Friday night, Aug. 8 shooting in Sylacauga took the life of a local student athelete.
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The threat of rain did not dampen the spirit of Tiger Fest 2025
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - There was rain throughout the area and gray, threatening skies above Tiger Fest 2025 at John Cox Stadium in Childersburg, but that didn’t scare off visitors for the big annual event.
Sylacauga City Council meeting – Aug. 5, 2025
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council met on Tuesday night, Aug. 5 after a work session which began at 5:00 p.m.
Growing downtown business sparks a new parking lot for Childersburg
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - With new businesses opening on 8th Ave. SW and more on the way, the Childersburg City Council approved a new parking lot at the end of the busy street. The council approved Johnny Swain to install the new parking lot at... Read More.
Sylacauga Police again ask for the public’s help in locating Shannon Lee Morris
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department has renewed the call for help in locating a Sylacauga man last seen on Sunday, May 25.
Sylacauga Municipal Elections: A Look Back At 2020
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- Municipal elections for most cities in Alabama will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 26.How does the upcoming election In Sylacauga compare to 2020?This year, 20 candidates are on the ballot — four running for mayor and 16 seeking seats in the... Read More.
[UPDATE] Sylacauga Police report that a missing Sylacauga woman has been found safe
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Yesterday, the Sylacauga Police Department asked for the public’s help in locating Nicole O’Neal, a woman reported missing after last speaking with her daughter on Tuesday, July 29. Just after 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, the department released the following... Read More.
Proline Uniforms closing soon with final flash sale on Saturday, Aug. 23
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Proline Uniforms, a locally owned retailer specializing in medical scrubs and accessories, will officially close its doors later this month, owner Chelmense Buckner announced last week on social media.
BBQ Bailout raises nearly $12,000 for The Arc of South Talladega County
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Arc of South Talladega County enjoyed a tremendous success at its recent BBQ Bailout fundraiser, which collected nearly $12,000 to support individuals with developmental, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities in South Talladega County.
Municipal Elections on Aug. 26: What You Need To Know
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- Voters in most Alabama cities, including Sylacauga and Childersburg, will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for
municipal elections. Oak Grove will not hold an election this year, as no races were contested.Key Deadlines:Aug. 11: Last day to register... Read More.
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.
Popular “melon artist” is a featured attraction during this weekend’s Watermelon Festival in Clay County
ASHLAND, Ala. - Perfect timing! Watermelons reach their flavor peak when the calendar turns to August. That means it’s time for the largest watermelon-themed festival of the year, which attracts the 2021 “Favorite Booth” winner, Carl “Fruit Carver” Jones, back to central Alabama.
