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Bill that would fund $19 million in local road and bridge repair projects pulled from State House

Friday, April 14 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - House Bill 487 has been pulled from consideration at the State House in Montgomery.The bill proposed a statewide increase in gasoline and diesel fuel tax by three-cents per-gallon. Alabamians already pay an 18-cent gas tax for every gallon of fuel... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, March 2017 – “March Madness”

Friday, April 14 by Lee Perryman

I love watching basketball this time of year. The game-winning shots as time expires, the miraculous comebacks, and the raw emotion of players make this month exciting for even the most passive observer. In Sylacauga, we had our own version of March Madness with... Read More.

Local Walmart donates to ACFS and ‘Stuff the Bus’ Food and Toy Drive

Friday, April 14 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala.- The First Annual 'Stuff the Bus' Food and Toy Drive presented by SylacaugaNews.com and Yea!106.5 benefiting Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (ACFS) and the Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) was considered a huge success by all parties involved.Preparations for the second... Read More.

Moderate population growth forecast for Alabama by 2040, many counties declining

Friday, April 14 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The University of Alabama's Center for Business and Economic Research has released a report estimating the state's population changes by county through 2040.Although overall population is expected to grow by 11.3%, Talladega County's may drop by 5.6% or 6,849 people, yet... Read More.

Sylacauga educator finalist for state Teacher of the Year

Friday, April 14 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The last few months have been filled with many accomplishments and awards for the Sylacauga City Schools System.Many student-athletes have signed scholarships in their respective areas of expertise, Sylacauga High School's Future Business Leaders of America chapter brought home many awards... Read More.

Sylacauga High School FBLA excels at state conference

Friday, April 14 by Michael Brannon

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Sylacauga High School's Future Business Leaders of America chapter brought fifty-four students, more than any other school in its district, to the 66th Annual State Leadership Conference in Birmingham.Bringing more members than any other school in the region would be just the first of... Read More.

Sylacauga Choral Department to hold first area-wide show choir summer camp for students

Thursday, April 13 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga High School Choral Department is preparing for a summer camp for students in East Central Alabama.However, it's no ordinary summer camp.The Spotlight Show Choir Camp 2017 is geared for students to experience the performing arts this summer."We are excited to... Read More.

Success of Magic of Marble Festival celebrated

Wednesday, April 12 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - As the ninth annual Magic of Marble Festival neared its end, members of the community gathered to celebrate in a Wednesday evening reception at the Sylacauga Municipal Complex.Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl, Arts Council President Renee Riggins, Marble Festival Committee Chairman Ted... Read More.

Sylacauga’s newest retail store now accepting job applications for June opening

Wednesday, April 12 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala.- The new Ollie's Bargain Outlet on W. Fort Williams Street at the old Coast-to-Coast shopping building seems to be coming along nicely. The store front looks to be completely finished, and features a beige coat of paint with the Ollie's logo... Read More.

Armed and dangerous escaped inmate possibly on the loose in Talladega County

Wednesday, April 12 by Jeremy Law

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Local authorities are still on the lookout for an escaped Lauderdale County inmate that could be in Talladega County.Officials say Christopher Wayne Kilpatrick escaped from the Lauderdale County Detention Center on Saturday, April 8. Kilpatrick was taken into custody last August... Read More.

Prescribed burn notice for Talladega National Forest- 04/12/17

Wednesday, April 12 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Talladega Ranger District is planning to burn 200 acres today, 10 miles east of Sylacauga.Forest service roads 689 and 689A form a portion of this burn boundary and should be traveled with caution. During today's burn, the public will notice... Read More.

Awareness raised for child abuse at Sylacauga City Hall

Tuesday, April 11 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Tuesday morning Sylacauga City Hall hosted an event to raise awareness for the issue on its front lawn.Many from the community attended the event presented by the Children's Trust Fund of... Read More.

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Bill that would fund $19 million in local road and bridge repair projects pulled from State House

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, March 2017 – “March Madness”

Local Walmart donates to ACFS and ‘Stuff the Bus’ Food and Toy Drive

Moderate population growth forecast for Alabama by 2040, many counties declining

Sylacauga educator finalist for state Teacher of the Year

Sylacauga High School FBLA excels at state conference

Sylacauga Choral Department to hold first area-wide show choir summer camp for students

Success of Magic of Marble Festival celebrated

Sylacauga’s newest retail store now accepting job applications for June opening

Armed and dangerous escaped inmate possibly on the loose in Talladega County

Prescribed burn notice for Talladega National Forest- 04/12/17

Awareness raised for child abuse at Sylacauga City Hall

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