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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.


Facts and figures about Columbus Day

UNITED STATES - On October 12, 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus found land in what he thought to be eastern Asia. Months earlier, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain sent Columbus on a voyage to find a quicker route to China and India.... 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.