Christmas in Dixie Tree Farm continues family traditions
HOLLINS, Ala. - As you drive down Goodwater Hwy. you cannot miss the signs. In every curve and at every turn you get directed as you approach Christmas in Dixie Tree Farm.
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Power outages still affecting Sylacauga residents after Friday snowstorm
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The fun of snow in Sylacauga's winter wonderland lasted around 45 minutes for many throughout East-Central Alabama. Power outages have ravaged the area, leaving many to freeze over the last four days.
Thirteen SHS singers tapped for All-State Honor Choir
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - As the Sylacauga High School Choral Music program continues to grow, student singers are letting their voices be heard around the state. Twenty students recently auditioned and thirteen were accepted for the... Read More.
Gov. Ivey Awards More Than $37 Million in Grants to Help Low-income Families with Energy Bills, Endure State’s Cold Weather Season
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- With the first real surge of winter weather in Alabama last week, Governor Kay Ivey is awarding $37.3 million in grants to ensure that many of Alabama’s neediest families are prepared for the cold weather.
Let us snow you some great Sylacauga area photos!
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - For about three days, marble was seemingly eclipsed as the predominate white stuff in the Sylacauga area.At first, most people were in awe, and the surprise Winter storm was a rare Dec. 8-9 treat until major power outages hit due to... Read More.
Major progress on Sunday, but 285 Sylacauga Utilities Board customers still without power
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - As of 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, the Sylacauga Utilities Board had resolved all but 30 separate problems disrupting power to 285 customers. One of the 30 is affecting more than 40 customers; others are smaller groups.According to officials, most of... Read More.
More than 700 Sylacauga homes still without power following Winter storm
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - As of 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, the Sylacauga Utilities Board reported that 723 homes were still without electricity.In addition to scattered power outages, including areas on Alabama Highway 21 South to U.S. Highway 280, two utility poles affecting more than... Read More.
ALDOT actively responding to winter weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation has crews responding across all areas of the state experiencing winter weather today. Roadway and weather conditions will be monitored as long as necessary, with road and bridge treatment ongoing in affected areas. ALDOT crews will be... Read More.
Report: Talladega-Sylacauga area rated #1 for manufacturing jobs
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Reviewing data for 483 U.S. metro areas, financial technology company SmartAsset has ranked Talladega-Sylacauga as number one in The Best Places to Work in Manufacturing.The financial technology company studied data on employment growth in manufacturing, income growth in manufacturing, density... Read More.
Sylacauga closes all city streets and roads following Lincoln and Talladega
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson told SylacaugaNews.com Friday morning all city streets and roads are closed, effective immediately, due to hazardous driving conditions from winter weather. The cities of Lincoln and Talladega have implemented the same mandate.City crews are sanding and treating... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools closed on Friday, Dec. 8, due to winter weather
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools are closed on Friday, Dec. 8, due to winter weather moving through East Central Alabama. All after-school events have also been cancelled.For up-to-date weather information, check SylacaugaNews.com/weather. You can also text “NEWS” to 59925 to receive breaking news... Read More.
