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From the Editor: Why I’m here & what we are doing (EDITORIAL)

Monday, October 10 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - If you find yourself reading this, you probably didn't come across it by accident. A Facebook friend might have shared it. Another might have tweeted it. You could have stumbled across it on SylacaugaNews.com. Or perhaps you were specifically looking... Read More.

Parks and Recreation prepares for Miss Sylacauga and Miss Marble Valley pageant

Monday, October 10 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Parks and Recreation Department has begun preparation for the 80th annual Miss Sylacauga and Fourth annual Miss Marble Valley pageant. Miss Sylacauga is known for its long history as the longest running preliminary to Miss Alabama. The Department is extremely... Read More.

Sylacauga High School Aggie Marching Band excels in weekend competition

Monday, October 10 by Michael Brannon

TROY, Ala. - The Sylacauga High School Aggie Marching Band concluded its competition season over the weekend bringing home all superior ratings at the Southeastern States Troy Marching Festival. "With this being the last competition of the season, the kids of Sylacauga Marching Aggie Band... Read More.

Facts and figures about Columbus Day

Monday, October 10 by Michael Brannon

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 Business Associates provides networking opportunity

Sunday, October 9 by Michael Brannon

SLYACAUGA, Ala. - There is now a new way to find customers for Sylacauga area businesses. The Sylacauga Business Associates, a business networking organization, will meet on Wednesday, October 12th, at the Coosa Valley Medical Center' Hickory Street Cafe, in the Marble City Room at... Read More.

Sylacauga airport soars onto national gliding scene

Saturday, October 8 by Michael Brannon

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.

“Your Health Matters” series aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles

Friday, October 7 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Childersburg Chamber of Commerce will host the “Your Health Matters” series of health-related events aimed at the area's senior community. The first event, “Cold & Flu Season” will take place at the Rainwater Library (124 9th Street... Read More.

EXCLUSIVE: Sylacauga City Schools superintendent: “a lot of positive things at the school”

Friday, October 7 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - After tensions related to an off-site incident involving a high school student and then a scuffle days later, Sylacauga City Schools superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman sat down with SyalcaugaNews.com Friday for an exclusive interview about the past week, how... Read More.

Sylacauga High School begins “#WeAreFamily” Campaign

Friday, October 7 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — After a tense two weeks, Sylacauga High School appears to be at a turning point in student relations. Early Friday morning, school administration revealed a campaign for students to get involved in: #WeAreFamily. Students, faculty, and administrators were encouraged to post... Read More.

Sylacauga police chief says social media rumors not credible

Friday, October 7 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Despite social media messages suggesting a planned protest "shutting down" parts of U.S. Hwy 280 near Walmart Friday afternoon, Sylacauga police chief Kelley Johnson told SylacaugaNews.com "nothing credible." The messages also suggested business were being notified by the SPD. "We did not... Read More.

CAWGA peer group supports local authors

Friday, October 7 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Central Alabama Writer’s Guild and Alliance, a group of writers from various genres, will invites you to join the group's next meeting. CAWGA will meet Monday, October 10 at the Comer Museum and Art Center @ 711 North Broadway in Sylacauga... Read More.

Rabid fox in Coosa County prompts heightened rabies warning

Thursday, October 6 by Michael Brannon

COOSA COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recently confirmed a case of animal rabies tested from a fox near the Goodwater community in Coosa County. Rabies targets the central nervous system of all mammals, including humans, and is fatal. The virus... Read More.

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From the Editor: Why I’m here & what we are doing (EDITORIAL)

Parks and Recreation prepares for Miss Sylacauga and Miss Marble Valley pageant

Sylacauga High School Aggie Marching Band excels in weekend competition

Facts and figures about Columbus Day

Sylacauga Business Associates provides networking opportunity

Sylacauga airport soars onto national gliding scene

“Your Health Matters” series aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles

EXCLUSIVE: Sylacauga City Schools superintendent: “a lot of positive things at the school”

Sylacauga High School begins “#WeAreFamily” Campaign

Sylacauga police chief says social media rumors not credible

CAWGA peer group supports local authors

Rabid fox in Coosa County prompts heightened rabies warning

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