AeroStar plans $2 million Alabama expansion, doubling workforce
Mobile-based AeroStar unveiled plans March 1 to more than double its workforce and nearly triple its footprint at Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley by year’s end.
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Governor Kay Ivey Signs Statewide Ridesharing Bill into Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday — alongside state Representative David Faulkner, state Senator Bobby Singleton, Ride for Alabama coalition members and local rideshare drivers — signed Alabama’s rideshare legislation into law during a bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol.
Crawford’s 27 Points Propel Aggies Past Talladega; Will Face Eufaula in State Finals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Aggies continue to tear through the basketball playoffs. On Wednesday night in the BJCC’s Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Sylacauga took down Talladega 59-55 in the Class 5A Semifinals and will advance to the state title game on Saturday morning.
[WHERE TO LISTEN] Sylacauga faces Talladega on Wednesday in the Class 5A Semifinals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Last week the Sylacauga High School boys basketball team (27-6) defeated Calera in the Regional Semifinals to advance to the Final Four in Birmingham at the BJCC.
Governor Ivey Announces New Lumber Manufacturing Facility to Create 110 Jobs in Pike County
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that Rex Lumber Co. plans to build a state-of-the-art lumber manufacturing facility in Pike County, creating more than 110 jobs and providing a significant economic boost to the region’s forest products industry.
Sylacauga City Schools honors Teachers of the Year
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - During the February meeting of the Sylacauga Board of Education, four outstanding teachers were honored as the Teacher of the Year at their respective schools.
Alabama First Class Pre-K alumni outperforming peers according to new study
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Students who voluntarily participated in Alabama’s high-quality First Class Pre-K program are more likely to be proficient in reading and math than their peers, according to a new study of Alabama third graders. This finding was especially true for minority children... Read More.
ALDOT and McCartney Construction Co. win NAPA’s top award for paving quality
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation and McCartney Construction Co. received a top honor from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)-the 2017 Sheldon G. Hayes Award.
Pet of the Week, Feb. 27, 2018 – Sherlock
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the Week is a male cat named Sherlock.
Sylacauga Young Professionals hosting St. Patrick’s Day “Pub Crawl” in downtown Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Lack of festivities for St. Patrick's Day in Sylacauga will be a thing of the past in 2018 as one community based group has decided to ramp up the festivities the holiday.
Aggies soccer teams take home wins at All-County Tournament
LINCOLN, Ala. - The Sylacauga Aggies boys and girls teams won the All-County Tournament this weekend played in Lincoln.
ALEA urges safety as spring break is on the horizon
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Spring break is all about relaxation and recreation, but the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to play it safe.
