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Sycamore residents taking litter patrol into their own hands

Friday, February 3 by Michael Brannon

SYCAMORE, Ala. - Picking up roadside litter has long been a passion for Sycamore residents Leon Carpenter and Ellen Turner. “It's time to take a stand,” said Carpenter. “And that's why we're making our rounds to every community in South Talladega County enlisting the help... Read More.

The fox has seen its shadow

Thursday, February 2 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The fox recently spotted in downtown Sylacauga has seen its shadow. What does that mean? We're glad you asked. It means six more weeks (and then some) of "the Greatest Hits of All Time" on the all new 98.3 Fox FM. If you see... Read More.

Winterboro sends three to Division I football programs

Thursday, February 2 by Jeremy Law

WINTERBORO, Ala. - If you drive too fast down Hwy. 21 between Sylacauga and Talladega, Winterboro High School probably goes unnoticed. It peacefully and quietly sits off to the side as cars buzz busily up and down the state road. Wednesday morning that narrative changed... Read More.

A brief history of Black History Month

Wednesday, February 1 by Michael Brannon

UNITED STATES - Booker T. Washington was a man with a vision. Martin Luther King was a human with a dream. Rosa Parks was a women with courage. Today, Feb. 1, represents the beginning of a month of celebration of the African-American... Read More.

Sylacauga Show Choir previews upcoming competition show

Wednesday, February 1 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA - Powerful voices and dazzling outfits consumed the Sylacauga High School auditorium stage as the Sylacauga High School 'Signature' Show Choir as it presented a preview of its competition show titled “Rise” last week The thirty-five student show choir directed by... Read More.

Talladega College President visits White House after band’s performance in Inaugural Parade

Wednesday, February 1 by Jeremy Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a city wide send-off celebration last Wednesday, the Talladega College Great Tornado Band performed in the Inaugural Parade in the nation's capitol after President Donald J. Trump was sworn into office on Friday. Less than 48 hours after the band's performance,... Read More.

Members of SylacaugaNews.com staff speak to local students

Tuesday, January 31 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Nichols-Lawson Middle School career tech teacher Brett Fleaman regularly welcomes professionals from many fields of expertise into her classes in hopes of giving her students a glimpse of possible future career choices. According to Fleaman, presentations from professionals are essential to her... Read More.

Fox sighting reported in downtown Sylacauga

Monday, January 30 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A large fox was reported roaming the streets of downtown Sylacauga just after noon on Monday. Bystanders said the fox walked the sidewalks of Broadway Ave. for approximately 30 minutes without engaging in any human contact. They say it simply paced back... Read More.

Sylacauga’s Lou Belle’s temporarily closing for renovations

Monday, January 30 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Lou Belle's Clothing and Accessories has closed its doors in downtown Sylacauga, but only for a few weeks. Owner of the boutique Linda Chandler told SylacaugaNews.com she has planned on remodeling the store for the last two months after spending seven years... Read More.

Two-vehicle crash in Sylacauga sends one to hospital

Friday, January 27 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash at Motes Rd. and Hwy. 21 on Friday afternoon. The accident involved four individuals, two in a white Toyota Camry and two in a red Volkswagen Passat. Sylacauga Police said the accident occurred after the Passat... Read More.

[VIDEO] Local students display accomplishments at Lunch and Learn Expo

Thursday, January 26 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Many in the community came out to support the Lunch and Learn Expo sponsored by the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at the Sylacauga Board of Education Building. Chamber Marketing Director Laura Strickland told SylacaugaNews.com the chamber tries to host one... Read More.

SPD: Missing Sylacauga teen found

Wednesday, January 25 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Seventeen year-old Destiny Cooper was safely found Wednesday night by officers of the Sylacauga Police Department. She was last seen on Jan. 4 by her family. On a Facebook post from Wednesday morning, the Sylacauga Police Department asked for the public's... Read More.

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