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Pet of the Week, July 3, 2018 – Maurice

Tuesday, July 3 by Michael Brannon

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

Monday, July 2 by Lee Perryman

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.

GUEST COLUMN: As Supreme Court drama unfolds, Alabama plays its part.

Monday, July 2 by Lee Perryman

By Todd Stacy The biggest story in the political world right now is President Donald Trump’s impending appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. And, like most big political stories, Alabama is right in the middle of it. Justice Anthony Kennedy’s announcement last week that he will... Read More.

ALEA announces 273 traffic related deaths in 2018 before Fourth of July travel

Monday, July 2 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) released an alarming stat ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

Sylacauga City Council proposed agenda – July 3, 2018

Monday, July 2 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council will hold its first July meeting on Tuesday, July 3.

Former Sylacaugan Steve Phillips loses cancer battle

Sunday, July 1 by Lee Perryman

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.

Governor Ivey Announces GE Appliances to create 255 jobs with expansion in Decatur

Friday, June 29 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

DECATUR, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that GE Appliances plans to invest $115 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Decatur that will add 255 full-time jobs, bringing the plant’s total employment to nearly 1,300.

Accident leaves one dead in front of Shell Station at Hwy. 280 and Old Birmingham Hwy. intersection

Friday, June 29 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash at 12:30 p.m. Friday has claimed the life of a Trussville women.

[PHOTOS] Multiple trees down as storms sweep through the Marble City Thursday afternoon

Thursday, June 28 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The City of Sylacauga has suffered severe storm damage as storms began to come through the area just before 3:00 in the afternoon.

Cal Ripken 8U state all-star tournament starts today in Sylacauga

Thursday, June 28 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The City of Sylacauga is hosting the 8U Cal Ripken all-star state baseball tournament beginning Thursday at the Donald Comer Jr. Sports Complex.

Are you Uber excited about catching a Lyft in Sylacauga? Ridesharing companies can operate statewide starting Sunday

Wednesday, June 27 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft will legally be available everywhere in Alabama beginning Sunday.

Local students earn scholarships from the National Pawnbrokers Association