[WATCH] Bull Gap Journal – Hank and Ben
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Watch this Bull Gap Journal entry with host Robert Holmes as he honors Hank Williams Sr. and his late friend Ben – two men bound by heartache, honesty, and the kind of truth you don’t fake.
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Sylacauga Police Department honors officers, chaplain at city council meeting
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department recently recognized several members of its team for outstanding service and achievements during a city council meeting.
Sylacauga City Council meeting – June 17, 2025
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council met on Tuesday, June 17, following a work session which began at 5:00 p.m.
It’s about that time again – another Third Thursday Block Party hosted by downtown Childersburg businesses
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - This week features the third Thursday in June, which means that downtown Childersburg will be hosting another in a series of Third Thursday Block Parties with special sidewalk sales, music, and more from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Pilot error, medications cited in fatal 2023 Shelby County Lifesaver 4 crash
CHELSEA, Ala. - The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the April 2, 2023, crash of a medical helicopter in Shelby County that killed two crew members and seriously injured a third.
The Alabama Humanities Alliance to bring the “Spark! Places of Innovation” exhibit to Sylacauga later this month
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Alabama Humanities Alliance will bring the Smithsonian traveling exhibit to Sylacauga as the first of six stops in Alabama. It will appear at the Isabel Anderson Comer Museum and Arts Center from June 20 to July 21.
Alabama’s new REACH Act opens the door for high school students who have withdrawn to earn their diploma
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey signed the REACH Act into law during a signing ceremony this week in Montgomery, expanding educational opportunities for those who truly need it.
City of Sylacauga’s 2025 Municipal Elections opened application process on Tuesday, June 10
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Starting on Tuesday, June 10, residents of Sylacauga became eligible to apply for mayoral or city council candidacy until June 24.
Sylacauga’s American Legion Post 45 will celebrate Flag Day 2025 with plenty of activities this Saturday
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - There’s a day full of activities coming to Sylacauga’s American Legion Post 45 to celebrate Flag Day 2025 on Saturday, June 14 at 8 S Hammett Ave.
Four arrested in Talladega County on drug, gun charges
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - Four individuals were arrested across Talladega County throughout seven days between late May and early June in separate investigations tied to drugs and firearms, officials said.
Pelican’s SnoBalls celebrated its new Fort Williams location in Sylacauga with a ribbon-cutting ceremony
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A great crowd gathered for cool treats on a hot day as Pelican’s SnoBalls held a Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new location on W Fort Williams St.
New Food Truck Friday lineup set for June 13 in Central Park
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - After being postponed due to severe weather, Food Truck Friday returns to Central Park this Friday, June 13, with a new lineup and live entertainment.
