Local Archives - Page 594 of 626

Award-winning author Cassandra King to speak at B.B. Comer Memorial Library

Monday, April 17 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala - Since Dr. Shirley Spears retired last month, the B.B. Comer Memorial Library has not missed a beat educating the community -- a lasting tradition instilled by the former director. On Wednesday, it continues as the B.B. Comer Memorial Library Foundation presents award-winning... Read More.

Prescribed Burn Notice for Talladega National Forest

Monday, April 17 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Talladega Ranger District is planning to burn 370 acres today, eight miles south of Talladega in the Sherman Hunter Camp area. Forest Service Roads 615 and Co. Rd. 234 will form portions of the burn boundary and should be traveled with... Read More.

Pet of the Week, April 18, 2017 – Pippi

Monday, April 17 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Dog Gone Beautiful Pet of the Week is Pippi! Pippi, a beautiful, fluffy, orange tabby cat looking for her forever family. She is very loving and just goes with the flow. Her adoption fee is $25 which includes spaying and... Read More.

Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Pearce – K – Indian Valley Elementary School

Monday, April 17 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. [su_youtube_advanced url="https://youtu.be/QsgWzb1ibm4" autoplay="yes" loop="yes" rel="no" modestbranding="yes" theme="light"] © 2017, SylacaugaNews.com/Marble City Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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.

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.

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.

City of Sylacauga releases updated waste collection schedules

Friday, April 14 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The City of Sylacauga has released updated garbage collection schedules, with regular pickups moving to once per week effective Monday, May 1, and bi-weekly recycling schedules unaffected. The City Council authorized the changes in March as a cost saving measure under... 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.

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

Thursday, April 13 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.

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

Thursday, April 13 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.

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.

Current Weather

Local

Award-winning author Cassandra King to speak at B.B. Comer Memorial Library

Prescribed Burn Notice for Talladega National Forest

Pet of the Week, April 18, 2017 – Pippi

Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Pearce – K – Indian Valley Elementary School

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

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

Sylacauga educator finalist for state Teacher of the Year

City of Sylacauga releases updated waste collection schedules

Sylacauga High School FBLA excels at state conference

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

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

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

Current Weather