Talladega National Forest Burn Notice – March 14, 2018
TALLADEGA, Ala. - The Talladega National Forest – Talladega Ranger District is planning to burn 1,352 acres today, 15 miles south of Talladega and 5 miles east of Sylacauga.
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Fayetteville senior signs football scholarship
FAYETTEVILLE, Ala. - Fayetteville High School offensive lineman Connor Hendrick signed a football scholarship today with Thomas More College.
Rockford SpringFest looking for vendors
ROCKFORD, Ala. - The Town of Rockford is making big plans for their SpringFest 2018 including the "Spring Forward 5K Run" and "Bunny Run," the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Cake Hop, and more.
13 recently arrested on drug charges in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - The past week has been busy for the Shelby County Jail, as many people have suffered the consequences of using or trafficking drugs.
Alabama’s newly adopted digital Literacy/Computer Science Standards sets the state apart
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Board of Education (SBOE) recently approved a set of education standards in the areas of Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) that makes Alabama an early adopter in establishing a statewide digital learning and computer science standards framework.... Read More.
[ICYMI] Sylacauga’s Ansley Brown throws first perfect game in program’s 20 year history
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School senior Ansley Brown is the first Lady Aggie in school history to throw a perfect softball game.
Talladega County Sheriff’s Office offering free firearms safety course
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore is pleased to announce the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office is offering another free Citizens Firearms Course.
SouthFirst Bank Adult Lecture Series: “Our Stories in Music and Song”
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Wednesday, March 14, Buddy Simpkins and Friends will present "Our Stories in Music and Song" at the B.B. Comer Memorial Library's Adult Lecture Series.
Alabama ranks No. 3 for auto exports, with shipments to 88 nations in 2017
Alabama’s auto industry continues to dominate on the international stage, as state-built models were shipped to 88 countries around the globe last year.Motor vehicle exports topped $7.75 billion in 2017, according to the latest trade data reviewed by the Alabama Department of Commerce.That makes... Read More.
Pet of the Week, March 13, 2018 – Charlotte
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Charlotte is the Sylacauganews.com Pet of the Week. She is a beautiful brindle mix, around 2-years-old.
Arrest made for murder of Chelsea resident
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - An arrest has been made in relation to the death of Tracy Ward Austin, who was found dead in his home last week.
Sylacauga High School HOSA fared well in state competition
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Twenty-two Sylacauga High School students participated in the state HOSA (Health and Occupational Science Association) competition in Montgomery at the end of February and twelve placed in the top six of their competitive fields.
