Rep. Mike Rogers: “The future of warfighting will be fought in space”
WASHINGTON - The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) unanimously approved a new military branch for space.
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Victim’s father offering $5,000 reward for information on 2015 double homicide in Alpine
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - Larry King is offering $5,000 as a reward for information regarding the murders of Stephen King and John Lowe Jr.
Sylacauga recognizes Sept. 25 as Family Day
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Mayor Jim Heigl announced at last Tuesday's City Council meeting that Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, would be recognized as Family Day in Sylacauga, and he encouraged families to recognize this day by spending time together."Family Day celebrates simple, everyday things parents do to... Read More.
Tropical Storm Warning now in effect for East Central Alabama
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for the eastern half of Central Alabama including Barbour, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Etowah, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph, Russell, St. Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties. A
Tropical Storm Watch now in effect for East Central Alabama
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - As Hurricane Irma makes its way towards the United States Saturday night and Sunday morning, East Central Alabama prepares for high wind, rain, and possible flooding Monday and Tuesday.All of RadioAlabama's networks (Yea!106.5, WYEA!1290, 98.3 Fox FM, 105.1 WRFS, 96.3 &... Read More.
SAFE praised by national Parents As Teachers organization
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The national Parents as Teachers (PAT) organization praised Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) in a recent congratulatory letter for the work being done here in the Sylacauga area.SAFE is a community-based, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide meaningful opportunities for... Read More.
National Day of Prayer to be recognized in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A National Day of Prayer has been recognized in the United States constitution for more than 70 years. The day, however, has been called on by lawmakers since the 1770s.If you are looking to join in prayer with many throughout the... Read More.
[EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers visits Sylacauga; talks North Korean nuclear threats & Trump’s first 100 days
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers visited Sylacauga on Saturday for the 36th Annual Third District Congressional Art Competition. During the congressman's visit, SylacaugaNews.com had an exclusive opportunity to talk with him about several issues including North Korea and Saturday's milestone of President... Read More.
Daughter of Jackie Robinson visits NLMS, honors essay competition winner
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – On the morning of April 24, Sharon Robinson, the daughter of famous baseball player Jackie Robinson, visited Nichols-Lawson Middle School. Robinson was present to honor Tank Wright, the winner of the national Scholastic Breaking Barriers Essay Contest on which SylacaugaNews.com previously reported.Nichols-Lawson... Read More.
Sessions sworn in as Attorney General; Senate replacement appointed
WASHINGTON, D.C. and MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following a lengthy confirmation process in the United States Senate, former Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions has been sworn in as Attorney General of the United States. SylacaugaNews.com previously reported on the confirmation process and hearings Sessions underwent in... Read More.
Talladega College President visits White House after band’s performance in Inaugural Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a city wide send-off celebration last Wednesday, the Talladega College Great Tornado Band performed in the Inaugural Parade in the nation's capitol after President Donald J. Trump was sworn into office on Friday.Less than 48 hours after the band's performance,... Read More.
History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
UNITED STATES - “I Have a Dream.” Being one of the most renowned phrases in American history representing the dream of African American men and women, it was once said by a man named Martin Luther King Jr. from Atlanta, Georgia. Largely... Read More.
