Talladega County Commission proposed agenda – May 30, 2018
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - The Talladega County Commission will meet tonight, May 30, at 6:00 p.m.
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“Alexa, play RadioAlabama!”
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- A new Alexa "skill" now allow users of Amazon Echo devices and Alexa-enabled speakers in their homes and offices to engage with RadioAlabama's live radio station streams.
Smart speakers, controlled by voice commands, have invaded bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and offices, and... Read More.
Hyundai to invest $388 million to construct new manufacturing plant in Montgomery; 50 new jobs will be created
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Hyundai is investing $388 million to construct a plant dedicated to manufacturing engine heads and enhance existing operations to support production of new models of Sonata and Elantra sedans. The investment will create 50 new jobs.
‘Armed and dangerous’ escaped inmate from Childersburg Work Release Center still on the run
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Inmate Anthony Marler escaped from the Childersburg Work Release Center Friday, May 25 at approximately 1:00 a.m. He is still on the run according to the Childersburg Work Release Center.
Two Ashland men killed in Sunday night car crash
ASHLAND, Ala. -Two men from Clay County were pronounced dead in a car accident over the weekend.
Pet of the Week, May 29, 2018 – Sandy
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the Week is a female cat named Sandy.
Sylacauga High School’s Ibby Dickson elected state secretary for FBLA
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School’s Elizabeth “Ibby” Dickson was elected state secretary for the Alabama Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at the state conference held in April. She will be a senior next year at Sylacauga High School.
Sylacauga students win first place in national math tournament
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Pinecrest third grade Mathletes continue to excel in math competitions. The Mathletes won first place in the Virtual Perennial Math National Tournament. The group qualified for nationals by also winning first place in the Dothan Perennial Math competition earlier this... Read More.
[PHOTOS] Memorial Day Ceremonies in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- At 7:00 a.m., American Legion post 45 along with the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 945 honored those who sacrificed their lives for our country, and a ceremony followed at the War Memorial at the Chamber of Commerce.
Flags at Legion Hall... Read More.
State of Emergency issued by Gov. Ivey in advance of ‘Alberto’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A State of Emergency has been in effect for several counties since early Sunday morning.
Subtropical Storm Alberto, soon to become a tropical storm, is expected to make landfall late on Monday or early Tuesday. The counties affected are Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour,... Read More.
Coosa County inmate fight sends man to hospital; injury status unknown
ROCKFORD, Ala. - A fight between inmates Wednesday afternoon in the Coosa County Jail in Rockford sent one man to the hospital.
ALDOT limiting lane closures for Memorial Day weekend travel; offers safe driving tips
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Just like heavy holiday travel weekends in the recent past, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will limit temporary lane closures.
