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Sylacauga Utilities Board presents 2017 AMEA Scholarships

Thursday, May 18 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Utilities Board presented scholarships to four students for academic and vocational success on Tuesday. Any student whose parent receives electricity services from the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority is eligible to receive a $2500 scholarship. The 2017 AMEA Academic Scholarships were awarded to two... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, May 2017 – “A month of citizenship lessons for graduates”

Thursday, May 18 by Lee Perryman

May is a busy month, filled with graduation exercises for children of all ages. We also celebrate moms, appreciate the impact of teachers, and memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. These special people teach us the values of selflessness... Read More.

Sylacauga LEO Club holds Charter Night ceremony

Wednesday, May 17 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity. These three qualities make up the acronym for a new service organization at Sylacauga High School, LEO Club. LEO Club is for Sylacauga High School students and is integrated with Sylacauga Lions Club. Members participate in Lions Club community service... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council approves June 1 inflation adjustment to city garbage contract; charge not passed along to customers

Wednesday, May 17 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council held its second meeting for the month on Tuesday night. The council voted on multiples items impacting city business. During its scheduled meeting, the council unanimously voted to approve a consumer price index (CPI)-related inflation adjustment with the city's... Read More.

[VIDEO] Sylacauga house fire damages structure; destroys garage & cars inside

Tuesday, May 16 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Tuesday afternoon, the Sylacauga Fire Department responded to a fire at 911 Magnolia Dr. Chief Adam Gardner said the fire started on the side of the house in or near the garage destroying both cars inside and damaging another on the... Read More.

Pet of the Week, May 16, 2017 – Tori

Tuesday, May 16 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Dog Gone Beautiful pet of the week is a full grown cat named Tori.

SylacaugaNews.com recognizes National Police Week; remembering fallen officers

Monday, May 15 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Monday, flags across the country were lowered to half staff for National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The day, designated by former President John F. Kennedy in 1962, begins National Police Week. The recognition is simple: to remember and honor those that lost their... Read More.

Local University of Alabama Students awarded over $71,000 in scholarships

Monday, May 15 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Graduating from high school can be an extremely exciting and yet scary time for students. One of the most important decisions students are faced with is making the choice of post-secondary education. When making this difficult decision, cost of attendance is... Read More.

Local archery team seeking donations to help fund travel to national championship

Monday, May 15 by Jeremy Law

COOSA, Ala. - The Coosa County Hot Shots 4-H Club Senior Archery team is heading to the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship in Grand Island, Nebraska after winning the state title on April 22. Travel for the trip is expensive, and the team and its... Read More.

Sylacauga Animal Shelter seeking help at Bark in the Park event

Monday, May 15 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Main Street Family Urgent Care will host its annual Bark in the Park event on June 3. Each year, the clinic partners with the Sylacauga Animal Shelter to put shelter animals in homes with loving families. According to Main Street Family Urgent... Read More.

Talladega crash claims life of Pell City man

Sunday, May 14 by Jeremy Law

TALLADEGA, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Pell City man. According to State Troopers, 53-year-old James Walter Green was killed when the 1998 Kawasaki motorcycle he was operating struck a 2003 Mercury Marquis driven by 39-year-old Christopher Lynn Hallmark of... Read More.

WYEA celebrates 69th birthday on May 16

Saturday, May 13 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - At 7:00 a.m. on May 16, 1948, what is now WYEA-AM was born as WMLS-AM on 1290 KHz. A license was granted by the Federal Communications Commission on Dec. 23, 1947, and construction began on Jan. 5, 1948. The original Raytheon RA-1000... Read More.

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