Sylacauga Police again ask for the public’s help in locating Shannon Lee Morris
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department has renewed the call for help in locating a Sylacauga man last seen on Sunday, May 25.
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Municipal Elections on Aug. 26: What You Need To Know
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- Voters in most Alabama cities, including Sylacauga and Childersburg, will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for
municipal elections. Oak Grove will not hold an election this year, as no races were contested.
Key Deadlines:
Aug. 11: Last day to register... Read More.
BBQ Bailout raises nearly $12,000 for The Arc of South Talladega County
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Arc of South Talladega County enjoyed a tremendous success at its recent BBQ Bailout fundraiser, which collected nearly $12,000 to support individuals with developmental, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities in South Talladega County.
Sylacauga City Schools leadership team reflects, grows at annual retreat in Opelika
OPELIKA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools leadership gathered Monday, July 28, for its annual Administrative Leadership Retreat, a day marked by motivation, reflection and team-building.
Popular “melon artist” is a featured attraction during this weekend’s Watermelon Festival in Clay County
ASHLAND, Ala. - Perfect timing! Watermelons reach their flavor peak when the calendar turns to August. That means it’s time for the largest watermelon-themed festival of the year, which attracts the 2021 “Favorite Booth” winner, Carl “Fruit Carver” Jones, back to central Alabama.
Southern Dance and Performing Arts Company to hold auditions for Jane Austen’s Emma on Aug. 4-5
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Southern Dance and Performing Arts Company, a program of the Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement, will hold auditions for its upcoming production of Emma on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 4-5.
Food Truck Friday at Central Park is coming Aug. 15
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Food lovers can mark their calendars for another round of Food Truck Friday, set for Aug. 15 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Central Park, across from Blue Bell Creameries.
Clay County’s big event, “Yellow-Meated Watermelon Festival,” on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1-2
ASHLAND, Ala. - It’s an amazing scene – the wooded city park loaded with all sorts of fun things and people from all over the region. Ashland comes alive with the annual two-day “Yellow-Meated Watermelon Festival,” starting Friday night, Aug. 1, with a concert... Read More.
Seniors, saddle up for the National Senior Citizen Day Extravaganza 2025 on Thursday, Aug. 21
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Seniors in Sylacauga are invited to saddle up for a "rootin’-tootin’ good time" at the National Senior Citizen Day Extravaganza 2025, hosted by the Maxye Veazey Senior Center.
Three arrested in Coosa County drug bust
ROCKFORD, Ala. - A multi-agency drug investigation led to three arrests on Monday, July 28, following the execution of a search warrant in the Rockford area.
The BBQ Bailout to benefit The Arc of South Talladega County is coming up this Friday, Aug. 1
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Arc of South Talladega County is hosting its first-ever BBQ Bailout this Friday, Aug. 1, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Corner Spot in downtown Sylacauga.
[WATCH] Rebroadcast of the 2025 Talladega County Football Media Day
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Nine Talladega County football teams were represented at the 2025 Football Media Day at First Bank of Alabama in downtown Talladega on Tuesday, July 29.
