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.
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FBC Sylacauga pastor apologizes after posting comments on social media: “I overreacted…I regret that.”
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A social media firestorm was sparked Tuesday when First Baptist Church of Sylacauga Senior Pastor Rick Patrick made what many deemed inappropriate comments on social media. Patrick, who has been the pulpit minister at FBC Sylacauga since 2011, later publicly apologized... Read More.
Sylacauga native to be posthumously inducted into Alabama boxing Hall of Fame Friday night
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- The late W.G. “Bill” Irby will be inducted into the Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Tuscaloosa’s River Market Friday night. Irby will join the Class of 2018’s headliner, Evander Holyfield, and three other boxing icons on the... Read More.
Governor Ivey signs five bills into law supporting military, veterans, and their families
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey, during a bill signing ceremony Monday, signed four bills supporting veterans and the military. The governor signed House Bills 58, 83, 88 and 92. Earlier this month at Maxwell Air Force Base, the governor also signed into law... Read More.
Pet of the Week, May 22, 2018 – Cindy
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the Week is a female kitten named Cindy.
Sylacauga Country Club in danger of closure; will vote to move from club to private ownership
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Country Club may be changing its current business model, or else it may cease to exist.
[PHOTOS] SHS goalie signs to play at Huntingdon
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Monday afternoon, Brayden Beutler signed to play soccer at Huntingdon College.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office searching for ‘Breaking and Entering’ suspect
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - In a Facebook post on Monday morning, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced needing assistance in locating a suspect from a video for (UBEV) Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle.
Childersburg Softball’s Anslee Vinson signs with Judson College
Anslee Vinson, an 18 year old senior at Childersburg High School, recently signed a scholarship to play softball at Judson College in Marion, Alabama.
Alabama wage and salary employment at ten-year high; Shelby County with lowest unemployment rate for April
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s wage and salary employment measured 2,039,200 in March, the highest since December 2007.
RadioAlabama and SylacaugaNews.com announce four 2018 scholarship recipients
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - In a few short weeks high school seniors will soon be high school graduates. Students from around the area will begin preparing for their next steps in life, and for many, this includes furthering their education at a two-year or four-year... Read More.
Dr. Jon Segars named as next Sylacauga City Schools superintendent
SYLACAUGA, Ala.- On Friday, the Sylacauga Board of Education selected Dr. Jon Segars as the new superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools. Segars has been the Director of Career and Technical Education for Sylacauga City Schools and Assistant Principal at Sylacauga High School since October... Read More.
