Christmas Parade Winners receive awards
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The winners of the 2017 Sylacauga Christmas Parade gathered at the Chamber of Commerce to receive their awards today, Dec. 22.
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Shooting in Camp Hill leaves one dead
CAMP HILL, Ala. - Early Christmas morning, a shooting took place in Camp Hill resulting in at least one death.
Town Hall Meeting Set to Discuss Council’s Sylacauga Little League Vote
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Tuesday, Dec. 19, the Sylacauga City Council authorized the City Attorney, Edwin B. Livingston, Jr., to prepare a required notification letter informing the Sylacauga Little League Association of the Council’s intention to terminate the contract for use of the playing... Read More.
116 SEC players will play in bowl games as graduates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A total of 116 Southeastern Conference football student-athletes are eligible to wear the SEC Graduation Patch in post-season bowl games, signifying that they have earned their college degrees.
The Camping World NASCAR Report with Matt Coulter – Dec. 26, 2017
The Camping World NASCAR Report with Matt Coulter is presented each week by Camping World.
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Pet of the Week, Dec. 26, 2017 – Stella
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the Week is Stella.
Santa’s “Stamp of Approval” awarded for Sylacauga Christmas decorations
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Three residential awards and three commercial/industrial awards were presented this week for beautiful Christmas decorations in Sylacauga.
Earning “Santa Stamp of Approval” awards were David Martin, 1310 W. 4th St. (First Place); Wayne and Delores Hall, 8 Ashley Oaks Ln.... Read More.
Where’s Santa?
NORTH POLE -- Santa's offices at the North Pole have confirmed to SylacaugaNews.com that sleigh loading and flight preparations will begin just after midnight tonight, with live "Santa Cam" views available starting at 1:01 a.m. on Sunday.
Operated by the North American Aerospace Defense Command... Read More.
Coosa County Sheriff issues BOLO alert for two individuals responsible reported thefts
ROCKFORD, Ala. - The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating two reported burglaries involving two unidentified 25-30 year-old black males and a silver Infinity. A large amount of jewelry and a firearm were stolen.
Security camera photos show the car’s tag number as 3AY2469,... Read More.
WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory in effect in parts of East Central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23. Strong winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts near 35 mph will be possible, contributing to difficult driving... Read More.
State unemployment rate drops to record low in November; Talladega Co. rate just above state average
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate set a new record low of 3.5%, down from October’s previous record setting rate of 3.6%, and well below November 2016’s rate of 6.2%. November’s rate represents 75,807... Read More.
Freeman sought by Vestavia Hills schools, is one of four finalists
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman is one of four finalists for the same leadership position in Vestavia Hills.
Freeman was one of 32 applicants, 14 of whom are in Alabama. He confirmed the news with SylacaugaNews.com but declined further... Read More.
