Childersburg City Council approves new duty firearms for Police Department
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg City Council approved the purchase of 18 Glock 45 duty firearms and accessories from GT Distributors Inc.
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Councilman adds $1,000 to reward in Talladega homicide investigation
TALLADEGA, Ala. - A Talladega city councilman has increased the reward being offered for information in the homicide investigation of 18-year-old Jy'Kavien Wright.
[WATCH] Hero of the Month (June 2026) – Officer Ashley Frye
June’s Hero of the Month is Officer Ashley Frye of the Sylacauga Police Department.
Alabama voters head to polls Tuesday, June 16 for Primary Runoff elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 16, for the state's 2026 primary runoff elections, with several statewide races still to be decided before November's general election.
Sylacauga City Council set to discuss Community Development Block Grant project, board appointments, veto override
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 16, with board appointments, a public hearing on a proposed grant-funded project, and several board nominations among the items scheduled for consideration.
Talk to My Lender opens downtown Sylacauga location during ribbon-cutting and Chamber Connections event
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A large crowd welcomed Talk to My Lender, powered by Peoples Mortgage, to downtown Sylacauga as the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce combined a ribbon-cutting ceremony with its June Chamber Connections event.
Alabama begins planning for $203 million rural health investment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rural health took center stage in Montgomery this past week as state leaders and community stakeholders gathered for a workshop to discuss how Alabama can utilize its $203 million award through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
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.
[WATCH] Childersburg Area Business of the Month, May 2026 – Dodd Signs & Service LLC
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – The Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, along with KiX 100.3 and SylacaugaNews.com, are recognizing a local Business of the Month in the area throughout 2026.
Failing wells and lack of access to the community water system troubles Sycamore residents
SYCAMORE, Ala. - Residents along Old Cemetery Rd. in Sycamore are dealing with failing wells and a lack of access to the Sycamore Water Authority system.
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.
