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$2.2 million NIH grant will extend distracted driving research at UAB

Monday, August 21 by Jeremy Law

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Translational Research for Injury Prevention Laboratory at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded $2.2 million by the National Institutes of Health to address a major health issue.

[EXCLUSIVE] Rep. Rogers visits Sylacauga; talks Trump, N. Korea, border wall, jobs, and football

Sunday, August 20 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Rep. Mike Rogers visited Sylacauga last week making a stop at the Chamber of Commerce to speak with business leaders in the community. During his stop to the Marble City, the congressman sat down exclusively with Managing Editor Michael Brannon for a... Read More.

World travelers: Alabama-made vehicles crisscross the globe as exports surge

Sunday, August 20 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - From the deserts of the Middle East to urban centers across Asia and villages dotting the European countryside, vehicles made in Alabama are making a lasting impression.

Developer confirms Chick-fil-A’s plans for Sylacauga’s new Marble City Square

Friday, August 18 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Hutton Team LLC, developer of the new shopping center on U.S. Highway 280 in Sylacauga, has confirmed that Chick-fil-A is building a restaurant on the site. "We are pleased to confirm Chick-fil-A's plans to be part of our new... Read More.

Sylacauga Planning Commission approves annexation requests and new residential uses in business districts

Thursday, August 17 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – In a Thursday evening public hearing held in Faye Hosey Chambers of the Municipal Complex, Sylacauga’s Planning Commission approved recommendations to bring four adjacent properties -- 103 and 333 Indian Valley Dr., 1335 Harper Springs Rd., and 77 Autumn Acres Ln.... Read More.

August Artist Reception Tonight at Comer Museum

Thursday, August 17 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Isabel Anderson Comer Museum and Arts Center is hosting an Artist Reception this evening (Thursday, August 17). Featured artists for the month are Liz Douglas and Elena Crattic. The artist reception will be 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The exhibit showcases paintings... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council authorizes downtown property acquisition, hears from consulting firm about master planning-revitalization, is briefed by schools superintendent

Thursday, August 17 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – On Tuesday evening, the Sylacauga City Council approved the purchase of the long-vacant Food World building and 8.2 acres of property on North Main Ave. Most recently appraised at $614,300, the 47,000 sq. ft. building was constructed in 1989. Absentee owner... Read More.

Gov. Ivey creates Office of Volunteer Services

Thursday, August 17 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey has signed another executive order that will take effect immediately. On Thursday she announced the order, Executive Order 709, will establish the Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services.

Alabama files lawsuit against Birmingham after city covers Confederate monument

Thursday, August 17 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Birmingham and Mayor William Bell for violating the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act.

Quartez Lamar Walker found guilty in Ogle assault

Wednesday, August 16 by Jeremy Law

TALLADEGA, Ala. – A Talladega County jury today found Quartez Lamar Walker guilty of second-degree assault in the September 2016 beating of Brian Ogle. Sentencing was set for Sept. 25. Walker had been charged with first- and second-degree assault, and jury deliberations began late Tuesday.... Read More.

One acquitted, three still await trial in Brian Ogle case

Wednesday, August 16 by Jeremy Law

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Bobby Ronchea Brown, 20, was found not guilty on all charges related to the Brian Ogle beating in 2016 by Talladega County Circuit Judge Bo Hollingsworth.

SPD responded to nearly 2,000 calls in July

Wednesday, August 16 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Each month, Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson turns in an activity report from his department to Mayor Jim Heigl. These reports detail how many calls are made, what type of calls they are, arrests, traffic citations, and more.

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$2.2 million NIH grant will extend distracted driving research at UAB

[EXCLUSIVE] Rep. Rogers visits Sylacauga; talks Trump, N. Korea, border wall, jobs, and football

World travelers: Alabama-made vehicles crisscross the globe as exports surge

Developer confirms Chick-fil-A’s plans for Sylacauga’s new Marble City Square

Sylacauga Planning Commission approves annexation requests and new residential uses in business districts

August Artist Reception Tonight at Comer Museum

Sylacauga City Council authorizes downtown property acquisition, hears from consulting firm about master planning-revitalization, is briefed by schools superintendent

Gov. Ivey creates Office of Volunteer Services

Alabama files lawsuit against Birmingham after city covers Confederate monument

Quartez Lamar Walker found guilty in Ogle assault

One acquitted, three still await trial in Brian Ogle case

SPD responded to nearly 2,000 calls in July

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