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2020 Census data now being released; Sylacauga fares better than many other municipalities

Wednesday, August 18 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - According to recently released 2020 Census data, Alabama's population grew by 2.8% from 2010-2020. The population of only 25 counties grew, three were unchanged, and 39 declined. Although most changes were relatively small, the largest population increases were in Limestone, Baldwin, Madison,... Read More.

Paterson to make debut as Aggie volleyball coach Thursday night

Wednesday, August 18 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sports are officially back tomorrow night as volleyball season begins at Sylacauga High School.

Cong. Mike Rogers announces $11,714 Grant to Lay Lake Volunteer Fire Department

Wednesday, August 18 by Lee Perryman

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security has awarded an $11,714.29 grant to the Lay Lake Volunteer Fire Department to help purchase new operations and safety equipment. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL-03) said the grant is being funded under the 2020 Assistance to Firefighters... Read More.

[WATCH] Timeline on city sidewalks and parking; update on pool & splash pad announced at Tuesday council sessions

Wednesday, August 18 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The topics of city infrastructure and recreation consumed a majority of the Sylacauga City Council work session Tuesday.

[WATCH] Behind the Headlines – Episode 42: Pat Hogg and Jeff Wargo from Resolute Forest Products

Tuesday, August 17 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Go beyond the news and get the real story. Join Michael Brannon, for Behind the Headlines, the weekly SylacaugaNews.com podcast bringing you conversations behind the stories we tell and report. Watch the video podcast weekly on SylacaugaNews.com, MIX 106.5, and KiX 100.3 Facebook pages Saturday mornings... Read More.

Resolute’s Coosa Pines Mill donates to Lakeshore Foundation’s Celebration of Champions

Tuesday, August 17 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - While the main mission of Resolute Forest Products’ Coosa Pines pulp mill is to churn out fluff pulp, it is also making donations along the way.

CVMC to provide “booster” doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, August 16 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Coosa Valley Medical Center will be hosting a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic in the main lobby on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. A total of 500 shots will be available on a first come, first served basis.... Read More.

[WATCH] Sylacauga prepares for the season opener vs. Leeds

Monday, August 16 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga football is back in action this Friday night to open its 2021 campaign against the Leeds Green Wave.

Central Alabama Community College to provide Debt Forgiveness and additional Stimulus Payments to Studentsrough The American Rescue Plan

Monday, August 16 by Lee Perryman

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Central Alabama Community College has announced that it will use special institutional funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Education’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) and The American Rescue Plan (ARP) to forgive the loan balances of 102 students totaling... Read More.

Gov. Ivey issues limited State of Emergency as more Alabamians get COVID-19 vaccinations

Friday, August 13 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In an effort to support Alabama’s frontline heroes and cut red tape relating to the surge in COVID-19 cases, Governor Kay Ivey today issued a limited, narrowly-focused state of emergency. The goal is to give health care providers greater flexibility... Read More.

CVMC awaits guidance on COVID-19 booster vaccines after CDC, FDA authorization

Friday, August 13 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel unanimously recommended Pfizer and Moderna vaccine booster shots for immunocompromised Americans.

Sylacauga City Schools Start and Dismissal Times

Wednesday, August 11 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - With the 2021-2022 school year now underway, schedules are as follows. Indian Valley Elementary School: Morning car rider drop-off begins at 7:20 a.m. Students should go directly to their teacher’s classroom. Staff will be stationed throughout the school to assist. All students in Kindergarten... Read More.

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