Pet of the Week, Aug. 8, 2017 – Prairie
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the week is Prairie.
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State Dept. of Education excited for 2017-18 school year
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Students from both Sylacauga City Schools and Talladega County Schools will be back in the classroom on Tuesday morning.
Deadly mosquito-borne virus found in Mobile Co.
MOBILE, Ala - A fatal mosquito-borne virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), has been discovered in Mobile County. According to the Mobile County Health Department, chickens used to detect such diseases have tested positive for EEE.
Sylacauga Rocks: engaging encouragement for the people of Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Painted rocks have popped up around the city of Sylacauga for weeks. The downtown area is constantly flooded with children and parents searching for the rocks, and the game is growing, so much so that a Facebook page has been made... Read More.
[PHOTOS] Oak Grove man photographs bear in front yard
OAK GROVE, Ala. - Black Bear sightings are becoming more prevalent across the state of Alabama. Recent reports have come from Coosa County, Lee County, and now Talladega County.
The Camping World NASCAR Report with Matt Coulter – 8-4-17
The Camping World NASCAR Report with Matt Coulter is presented each week by Camping World.
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Upcoming total solar eclipse could cause vision damage if not viewed properly
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - We are under three weeks away from the United States' first complete solar eclipse in nearly 40 years. Thousands across the country will be traveling to get into the eclipse's path.
SCS introduces new hires to current faculty and staff
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -The Sylacauga Board of Education hired many new employees during the summer. These new employees were introduced to the assembly of teachers and staff members at the SCS Institute held on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the recently renovated Sylacauga High School Performing... Read More.
EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, August 2017 – “Redefining Ready”
Recently, the Boston Globe ran an article that described a different approach from several private universities on criteria used for admitting students. The plan is to eliminate grades on transcripts and scores on standardized tests as the primary reason for admissions to their university.... Read More.
Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between Alabama and FSU to Host ESPN’s College GameDay
ATLANTA, Ga. - Alabama's opening game against what is rumored to be one of the nation's best teams heading into the 2017 season, Florida State, just got a little more exciting.
Gov. Ivey excited to have first woman act as state comptroller
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday praised the Alabama Department of Finance and State Finance Director Clinton Carter for selecting Dr. Kathleen D. Baxter as the state comptroller and first woman to hold the position.
Sylacauga prepares to refinance debt, funding $7.4 million in improvements and long-term capital projects
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council has initiated efforts to refinance some of the city's current debt to take advantage of low interest rates while also borrowing additional funds for upgrading roads, infrastructure, and other long-term capital projects.
