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History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Friday, January 13 by Michael Brannon

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...

Sen. Jeff Sessions awaiting hearings for Attorney General confirmation

Monday, January 9 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - President-elect Donald Trump has nominated United States Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) for the cabinet position of Attorney General of the United States. Sessions is set to have a two day hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 10-11, 2017.Sessions has been serving the State...

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers concerned about resources for service members

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers released a statement Thursday afternoon addressing troublesome times in the country. “These days you cannot turn on your television without hearing about the very dangerous world we live in today,” said Congressman Rogers. The congressman touched on...

Sylacauga voters headed to polls on Tuesday

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — Tomorrow, Sylacauga voters, along with more than 100 million Americans, are expected to visit the polls to elect the 45th President and the 155th Congress as well as vote on local elections and ballot initiatives.Just a week ago, Democratic Presidential nominee...

Winners declared from elections in Alabama

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — Polls have now closed across the state of Alabama, and Sylacauga voters among other Alabamians have chosen their winners. From exit polling and historical trends, all major media news outlets project Donald Trump as the winner of Alabama’s...

USS ALABAMA stars as USS INDIANAPOLIS in Nicolas Cage feature film (VIDEO)

Friday, October 14 by Michael Brannon

MOBILE, Ala. - Aside from serving as one of the nation's premier battleships during World War II and being a top tourist attraction for the State of Alabama, the

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....

Sylacauga students gather in prayer at annual See You at The Pole

Thursday, September 29 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School Students gathered around the schools flag pole in prayer at 7:00 a.m. before school Wednesday.The event was supported by one of SHS’s Christian clubs, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Community members, pastors, teachers, staff, and students fellowshipped and prayed...