Ollie’s Bargain Outlet grand opening set for Wednesday, June 14
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Shelves are stocked and employees have been hired, and now the much-anticipated grand opening of the Sylacauga Ollie's Bargain Outlet is upon us.
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Lincoln man killed in Tuesday crash
TALLADEGA, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, claimed the life of a Lincoln man.
Federal red snapper season extended; Gov. Ivey reacts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The United States Department of Commerce announced an extension of the federal red snapper season.
Fayetteville teen killed in crash late Tuesday night
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Local law enforcement was dispatched to fatal motor vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler late Tuesday night.
Alabama foreign investment tops $1.5 billion in 2016, creating 3,250 jobs
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Businesses based in countries around the globe continue to find a welcoming home in Alabama, as the state’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $1.57 billion last year, driving job growth in several industries.
Expansions accounted for the vast majority of the 79... Read More.
Day in the Life: City Councilman Ashton Fowler
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - From serving as the Distribution Supervisor for Blue Bell Creameries to interacting with constituents, a day in the life of Sylacauga City Councilman Ashton Fowler is always filled with excitement. Being a Sylacauga native, Fowler is no stranger to the Marble City.
SylacaugaNews.com talked to Fowler about... Read More.
Fire ants could cause health hazards after rain forces mounds above ground
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Torrential rainfall has caused more problems than flooding and storm damage throughout Alabama in the last few weeks.
Pet of the Week, June 13, 2017 – Clementine
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The SylacaugaNews.com Pet of the Week is a beautiful calico cat named Clementine.
Even though she's full-grown and normally laid back, Clementine still loves to play from time to time.
If you are looking for a fun and friendly pet, she will be the... Read More.
Sylacauga Police Department makes arrest in child abuse case
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department today arrested 31-year-old Melissa Carol Chewning for two counts of Aggravated Child Abuse.
The charges stemmed from incidents in April involving a child under 18 years of age. An investigation began this month based on witness reports... Read More.
Gov. Ivey signs new law requiring School Emergency Notification System
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey recently signed House Bill 89 into law. This bill requires the Alabama Department of Education (DOE) to develop and implement an electronic notification system to facilitate the sharing of school emergency-related information between local schools, local school systems,... Read More.
Demographic shifts could lead to household construction boom in the South
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Southeast is positioned to see tremendous growth in both population and housing over the next 10 years.
How Alabama catfish is helping to keep the world’s fish stocks from floundering
Farmed or wild? Local or imported? Organic? Or some certification you’ve never heard of?
Anyone who has tried to be an eco-conscious seafood consumer – or seen headlines about plummeting wild fish stocks or antibiotic-laden seafood from farms in China – has faced these questions.
There... Read More.
