Ivey and State Health Officer direct closure of certain businesses in Alabama until April 17
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey and the state are taking more steps to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Alabama.
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ALEA confirms STAR ID deadline extension, further limits in-person driver license services
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Alabama’s version of the federal REAL ID program is STAR... Read More.
Local coaches and teams react, AHSAA Exec. Dir. releases statement after athletics canceled
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With in-class learning coming to an end, high school athletics have been called off for the remainder of the school year.
Schools officially closed for school year; classes now online
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - In a joint press conference alongside state superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year.
Central Alabama Community College will not return to on-campus learning this semester
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Central Alabama Community College students will not return to campus for the spring semester.
ALDOT keeps essential services going for Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services, such as road and bridge maintenance and construction, during the continuation of a national effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Work to repair slides and other roadway failures resulting from... Read More.
[PHOTOS] Indian Valley teachers hold parade to tell students “We Miss You”
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Indian Valley Elementary School teachers and staff made the best of a tough situation today.
[VIEW] Running graph of nation and state unemployment claims
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Associated Press has created a graph charting unemployment claims across the country beginning in the year 2000.
State unemployment claims catapult amid pandemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Unemployment claims are being filed by the thousands in Alabama.
‘Social Distancing Parade’ creatively allowing Indian Valley students to see their teacher today
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Indian Valley Elementary School teachers have not seen their students in over a week.
Women’s History Month: Margaret Morton leads Sylacauga’s SAFE
The nonprofit sector is filled with dedicated people driven by a passion for strengthening their communities. For Margaret Morton, a temporary position became a 20-year calling to support families and workforce development.
[POLL] Could Publix be coming to Sylacauga?
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Sylacauga City Council last week approved a memorandum of understanding relating to financial incentives for acquisition and development of a major new commercial/retail project. Today, we are learning more about what its approval could ultimately... Read More.
