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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 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.

Teacher Appreciation Week: SHS Teacher of the Year Melissa Lewis

Friday, May 12 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week and to celebrate, SylacaugaNews.com recognizes Sylacauga High School Teacher of the Year Mrs. Melissa Lewis. Lewis is a native of Sylacauga and a 1988 graduate of Sylacauga High School. She graduated with her bachelors... Read More.

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

Thursday, May 11 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.

Portion of I-65 in Shelby County to expand from four to six lanes

Thursday, May 11 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey has directed the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Director John Cooper to expand a portion of I-65 in north Shelby County from four to six lanes. The announcement came as part of a meeting with the Shelby County Legislative... Read More.

Local Hematology and Oncology office features technology; state-of-the-art treatment

Thursday, May 11 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Coosa Valley Medical Center celebrated expansion and growth Wednesday afternoon as Coosa Valley Hematology and Oncology (CVHO) hosted its open house. Refreshments were provided to those who attended and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held with the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce. CVHO... Read More.

Sylacauga Boys Soccer heading to Final Four tournament

Thursday, May 11 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga High School Boys Soccer team will compete in the Final Four tournament for class 4A-5A in Huntsville, Ala. The Aggies are set to face Randolph in the semifinals Thursday. In the event of a win, will play for the 4A-5A... Read More.

Prescribed burn notice for Talladega National Forest, May 10, 2017

Wednesday, May 10 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Talladega National District is planning to burn 300 acres today, 8 miles east of Sylacauga in the Hollins Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Forest service roads 684, 689, and 689A form portions of this burns boundary and should be traveled with caution.... Read More.

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