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Pet of the Week, July 3, 2018 – Maurice

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the Week is Maurice. He is a brown pit mix, around 2 years old. His adoption is $100 which includes his neutering and UTD shots. For more information, call the Sylacauga Animal Shelter at (256) 401-2590 or visit the shelter at 41 Shelter... Read More.

Drowning victim’s body recovered on Lay Lake

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - A drowning was confirmed on Lay Lake when the body of a male, reportedly in his 50s, was found early Monday morning. According to search and rescue team members, the man had been boating over the weekend and disappeared when swimming.... Read More.



Former Sylacaugan Steve Phillips loses cancer battle

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Steve Phillips passed away this morning after a 20-month battle with brain cancer. A graduate of Sylacauga High School and the University of Alabama, Phillips started his broadcast career at WMLS-AM (now WYEA-AM) in Sylacauga. While earning a communications degree in Tuscaloosa,... Read More.