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EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, April 2017 – “Community (grass) roots”

Tuesday, April 25 by Lee Perryman

“It takes a village to raise a child,” says an African proverb. The town where I was raised always beckons fond memories of the village that impacted my life. Teachers, coaches, ministers, bosses, town leaders are a few that come to mind. They were... Read More.

Daughter of Jackie Robinson visits NLMS, honors essay competition winner

Monday, April 24 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – On the morning of April 24, Sharon Robinson, the daughter of famous baseball player Jackie Robinson, visited Nichols-Lawson Middle School. Robinson was present to honor Tank Wright, the winner of the national Scholastic Breaking Barriers Essay Contest on which SylacaugaNews.com previously reported. Nichols-Lawson... Read More.

Roads closing for railroad, utilities work

Sunday, April 23 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - If you have been in the Sylacauga community for a while, or even a day, there is a chance you have been stopped by the folding arms at the railroad tracks on Broadway. But have you ever asked yourself why the exact... Read More.

Six-year-old with life-threatening brain tumor goes to prom

Friday, April 21 by Jeremy Law

FAYETTEVILLE, Ala. -What adversity did you face as an elementary-aged child? For most of us, a spanking or getting put in “timeout” by our parents was as bad as it ever was. Even if it was worse than timeout, chances are you probably never... Read More.

Childersburg gears up for birthday celebration

Friday, April 21 by Jeremy Law

CHILDERSBURG, Ala.- Happy birthday Childersburg! For 20-plus years America's longest occupied city has celebrated its birthday with Coosa Fest, and this year the celebration is set to impress everyone who visits according to the man who planned it all, Tom Roberts.

Three-year-old killed in early morning crash

Friday, April 21 by Jeremy Law

LINCOLN, Ala. - A three-year-old was killed in a single-vehicle accident early Friday morning.

One-year-old baby missing; police asking for help

Thursday, April 20 by Jeremy Law

The Lineville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing baby. One-year-old Zy'koby Landan Clark is a black male last seen at the post office in Lineville at 10:20 a.m. on April 20. He was wearing green-checkered shorts, a white t-shirt... Read More.

Girl Scout Troop 202 to honor Jamie Cochran Brown at reunion

Thursday, April 20 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Families and alumnae of Girl Scout Troop 202 will host a Girl Scout reunion honoring Jamie Cochran Brown for her years of service in the community.

Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Epperson 5th Grade – Pinecrest Elementary School

Wednesday, April 19 by Michael Brannon

Today’s Pledge of Allegiance is sponsored by Heritage South Credit Union. Visit myhscu.com. [su_youtube_advanced url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGVoKqVarUs" autoplay="yes" loop="yes" rel="no" modestbranding="yes" theme="light"]

Senate allows concealed weapons without permit; SPD chief sees many dangers

Wednesday, April 19 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Tuesday, The Alabama Senate voted to allow citizens to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. The bill passed through the Senate by a vote of 26-8.

Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Johnson – 5th Grade – Pinecrest Elementary School

Wednesday, April 19 by Michael Brannon

Today’s Pledge of Allegiance is sponsored by Heritage South Credit Union. Visit myhscu.com. You can listen to the Pledge each weekday morning during the 7 o’clock hour on Yea!106.5 and WYEA!1290.

NLMS student awarded World Series tickets after winning national essay competition

Tuesday, April 18 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala.- In mid-February, thousands of students from across the nation, and all NLMS seventh grade students submitted essays in the Scholastic Breaking Barriers Contest. Students were required to write the essay following a short unit covering Major League Baseball's first African-American baseball player,... Read More.

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EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, April 2017 – “Community (grass) roots”

Daughter of Jackie Robinson visits NLMS, honors essay competition winner

Roads closing for railroad, utilities work

Six-year-old with life-threatening brain tumor goes to prom

Childersburg gears up for birthday celebration

Three-year-old killed in early morning crash

One-year-old baby missing; police asking for help

Girl Scout Troop 202 to honor Jamie Cochran Brown at reunion

Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Epperson 5th Grade – Pinecrest Elementary School

Senate allows concealed weapons without permit; SPD chief sees many dangers

Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Johnson – 5th Grade – Pinecrest Elementary School

NLMS student awarded World Series tickets after winning national essay competition

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