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Local Sylacauga students work with NASA

Thursday, February 9 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - What do most young teenagers like to do? Playing sports and video games, shopping, and hanging out with friends all come to mind, right? However, on Wednesday, that was not the case at all. Approximately 40 local students spent their spare time... Read More.

Lake Martin Innovation Center Launches in Alexander City

Wednesday, February 8 by Jeremy Law

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Entrepreneurs, startups, remote workers and business professionals have a new place to call home with the recent launch of the Lake Martin Innovation Center in Alexander City. Located off Hwy 280, the 17,000 square foot facility will function as a business... Read More.

Sylacauga Mayor: Save your money by spending it in Sylacauga

Wednesday, February 8 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The price tag says $10 dollars. But when you get to the cash register, the items you have picked out never cost exactly what the tag says. Sales tax is often what many forget to budget for when shopping, especially when... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council approves 5% pay increase for interim fire chief; hears from EARPDC

Tuesday, February 7 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Tuesday night, the Sylacauga City Council approved a 5% pay increase for interim fire chief Lt. Adam Gardner. Gardner takes the place of Jon Williams who retired last month. Mayor Jim Heigl said the Civil Service Board has approved two applicants of... Read More.

Sylacauga’s Lou Belle’s reopens after renovations

Tuesday, February 7 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Lou Belle's owner Linda Chandler smiled ear to ear on Tuesday as she re-opened her doors to the public after two long weeks of remodeling and renovations. At noon, Lou Belle's held its reopening celebration and despite the rain that pushed... Read More.

How you can prepare for Severe Weather Tax Free Weekend

Tuesday, February 7 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The South normally has to wait for Winter to turn to Spring for the normal waves of severe weather to hit. But warmer temperatures earlier in the year seem to have jump-started that process. Being prepared for severe weather is very important.... Read More.

Two women arrested for credit card fraud

Monday, February 6 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Out of all the possessions that can be stolen from you, one of the last items that comes to mind is your identity. Identity theft is the fastest growing white-collar crime in the United States according to the FBI and that... Read More.

A Day in the life of Veterinarian Dr. Mike Ivey

Monday, February 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Dogs, cats, and all types of creatures bring humans joy on a daily basis. Unfortunately, man's best friend cannot always be energetic and cheerful. Our animals can suffer from illnesses and health issues that can result in a visit to the... Read More.

Feature: B.B. Comer High School

Monday, February 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Across the railroad tracks from Avondale Mills, lies a local county school B.B. Comer. From the looks of the building, one could assume that school was relatively new. However, the history that represents the school goes much deeper than the modern... Read More.

Historical Marker Series: DeSoto Caverns

Monday, February 6 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Stalactites and stalagmites fill the cave of one of Alabama’s hidden treasures DeSoto Caverns located in Childersburg, Alabama. The caves' history dates back to the early 16th century when the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto famously arrived to the cave in... Read More.

Sycamore residents taking litter patrol into their own hands

Friday, February 3 by Michael Brannon

SYCAMORE, Ala. - Picking up roadside litter has long been a passion for Sycamore residents Leon Carpenter and Ellen Turner. “It's time to take a stand,” said Carpenter. “And that's why we're making our rounds to every community in South Talladega County enlisting the help... Read More.

The fox has seen its shadow

Thursday, February 2 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The fox recently spotted in downtown Sylacauga has seen its shadow. What does that mean? We're glad you asked. It means six more weeks (and then some) of "the Greatest Hits of All Time" on the all new 98.3 Fox FM. If you see... Read More.

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Local Sylacauga students work with NASA

Lake Martin Innovation Center Launches in Alexander City

Sylacauga Mayor: Save your money by spending it in Sylacauga

Sylacauga City Council approves 5% pay increase for interim fire chief; hears from EARPDC

Sylacauga’s Lou Belle’s reopens after renovations

How you can prepare for Severe Weather Tax Free Weekend

Two women arrested for credit card fraud

A Day in the life of Veterinarian Dr. Mike Ivey

Feature: B.B. Comer High School

Historical Marker Series: DeSoto Caverns

Sycamore residents taking litter patrol into their own hands

The fox has seen its shadow

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