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Annual Ultimate Ball Drop takes place Friday

SYLACAUGA, Ala. -We have all heard the expression "mic drop" after something triumphant or successful. On Friday night, after the Sylacauga-Clay Central football game, something triumphant will occur. Instead of a microphone dropping, hundreds of golf balls will drop from a massive crane towering over the... Read More.

Sylacauga Police Department makes four arrests in recent assault case

[su_youtube_advanced url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rEgIRJb3pY&feature=youtu.be" autoplay="yes" loop="yes" rel="no" modestbranding="yes" theme="light"] TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department has made four arrests in connection with a recent assault on a Sylacauga High School student, 17-year-old Brian Ogle. In a press release Tuesday evening, SPD explained the charges in detail. Quartez... Read More.


Childersburg Chamber of Commerce re-brands as Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce

[su_youtube_advanced url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgxGUJz9xrc" autoplay="yes" loop="yes" rel="no" modestbranding="yes" theme="light"]CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - After months of discussion, the Childersburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to operate as the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. While there will not be sudden changes in the day to... Read More.

SylacaugaNews.com addresses social media respect (EDITORIAL)

[su_youtube_advanced url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5T5ckeZVYI" autoplay="yes" loop="yes" rel="no" modestbranding="yes" theme="light"] SYLACAUGA, Ala. - In response to unprofessional, ill-informed, disrespectful comments this week, we want to take a moment and remind everyone of our social media policies. While we welcome and want your thoughts, comments, questions and concerns, we... Read More.


Fire Alert issued for Talladega County

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the Fire Danger Warning, issuing a Fire Alert for Talladega County was issued today by the AFC. While under a Fire Alert, burn permits will be issued at the discretion of the State... Read More.


Sylacauga airport soars onto national gliding scene

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Central Alabama Soaring Association, which combines the Birmingham & Sylacauga Soaring Societies, will help Lee Merkel Field in Sylacauga gain national attention for its record-setting glider program. The group of nearly 40 glider enthusiasts and its collection of expensive, high-performance... Read More.