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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.

National Pet Week: Tips to becoming a better pet owner

Wednesday, May 10 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Your pet is a member of your family. Whether it barks, purrs, lives under water, or spins on a wheel in a cage, animals provide friendship and in many cases, unconditional love regardless of circumstance. Many animals also provide therapy assistance... Read More.

192,000 fans attended weekend NASCAR races in Talladega

Wednesday, May 10 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

LINCOLN, Ala. - Diehard NASCAR fans flocked to Talladega Superspeedway over the weekend for the first of two events at the biggest track on the schedule and the racing did not disappoint. The weekend did start off on a sour note as mother nature brought... Read More.

Sylacauga Airport hosts regional pilots for preliminary soaring meet

Wednesday, May 10 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Central Alabama Soaring Society (CASA) hosted soaring pilots from across the nation for the GTA (Georgia-Tennessee-Alabama) Preliminary Soaring Meet at the Sylacauga Municipal Airport over the weekend. Participants in the event were from Huntsville, Auburn, Chelsea, Montgomery, Atlanta, Mount Juliet, Tn.,... Read More.

[PHOTOS] Vehicle crashes through building in Broadway shopping center

Tuesday, May 9 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga Police were dispatched to the scene of a car accident Monday at 6:08 p.m.

Prescribed Burn Notice for Talladega National Forest, May 9, 2017

Tuesday, May 9 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Talladega Ranger District is planning to burn 611 acres today, 8 miles east of Sylacauga in the Hollins Wildlife Management Area (WMA).

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WYEA celebrates 69th birthday on May 16

Teacher Appreciation Week: SHS Teacher of the Year Melissa Lewis

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

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

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

Sylacauga Boys Soccer heading to Final Four tournament

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

National Pet Week: Tips to becoming a better pet owner

192,000 fans attended weekend NASCAR races in Talladega

Sylacauga Airport hosts regional pilots for preliminary soaring meet

[PHOTOS] Vehicle crashes through building in Broadway shopping center

Prescribed Burn Notice for Talladega National Forest, May 9, 2017

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