There’s an eventful work week ahead for local Chambers of Commerce
CHILDERSBURG & SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Chambers of Commerce in the Sylacauga and Childersburg areas have a busy work week planned, full of community events and networking.
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FB Financial announces closing of merger with Southern States Bancshares, Inc.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - FB Financial Corporation, the parent company of FirstBank, announced last Tuesday, July 1 that it has completed its merger with Southern States Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Southern States Bank, with a local branch in Sylacauga.
Talladega business comes through for Sylacauga apartment fire victims
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Ten minutes is all it took. Technically, it was less than that, because the last customer was already waiting in line when Shane Denney at Buddy’s BBQ in Talladega sold over 200 slabs of ribs to benefit Sylacauga families who lost... Read More.
Christian Gardner named 2025 Nemak Achiever at Sylacauga High School
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Christian Gardner was named the 2025 Nemak Achiever Scholarship recipient at Sylacauga High School’s senior banquet during May.
Winterboro to play 2025 home football games in Childersburg
ALPINE, Ala. - Winterboro High School will play its 2025 home football games at Childersburg’s John Cox Stadium following tornado damage to its own facilities.
The Back-to-School sales tax holiday weekend is coming July 18-20
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - Mark your calendars, and don't forget to shop local as Alabama's annual Back-to-School sales tax holiday runs from Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20.
This Week Only: The Sylacauga Farmers Market will be held on Thursday, July 3
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga Farmers Market Manager Will Brooks allowed vendors to make the decision of when to hold the market with the regular day falling on the Fourth of July holiday, and the market will now move to Thursday – this week only.
Gerald Wallace has been certified as the new Ward C Councilman in Childersburg for the coming term of office
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - With only one candidate for the Ward C seat on the Childersburg Council, Resolution 2025-12 issued a Certificate of Election for Gerald Wallace during the Tuesday, July 1 regular meeting.
Community assistance requested by Sylacauga Police Department
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating Thomas Jefferson Evans.
Tickets on sale for 2025 Ignite Business Summit, set for Sept. 12 in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Ignite Business Summit on Friday, Sept. 12, at the J. Craig Smith Community Center.
Gov. Ivey announces CHOOSE Act education accounts fully funded for 2025-26
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday, July 1, announced that Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts are fully funded and ready for the 2025-26 school year.
Sylacauga Police Department bids farewell to veteran officer Sgt. Donnie Landers
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department honored the retirement of Sgt. Donnie Landers on Sunday, June 29, after a distinguished career lasting nearly five decades in law enforcement.
