Sylacauga Police Department purchases 40 assault rifles Thursday, February 9 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department recently purchased 40 Windham Weaponry .223 caliber rifles for a new rifle program.The arms were purchased at Gulf States Distributors in Montgomery. Local businesses were given the opportunity to bid on the weapons with the specifications SPD... Read More.
Sessions sworn in as Attorney General; Senate replacement appointed Thursday, February 9 by Michael BrannonWASHINGTON, 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.
Sylacauga City Council approves 5% pay increase for interim fire chief; hears from EARPDC Tuesday, February 7 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, 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.
Talladega College President visits White House after band’s performance in Inaugural Parade Wednesday, February 1 by Jeremy LawWASHINGTON, 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.
Heigl’s plans for Sylacauga: paving roads, new business, litter patrol Friday, January 20 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Mayor Jim Heigl is a Sylacaugan through and through. He has lived in the city his whole life, excluding his four years of active duty in the armed forces."This city has been good to me," said Heigl. "Now, I just want... Read More.
Sen. Jeff Sessions awaiting hearings for Attorney General confirmation Monday, January 9 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, 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... Read More.
Childersburg City Council approves improvement application for Liberty Trail Project Thursday, January 5 by Michael BrannonCHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg City Council Tuesday evening with a short agenda of action items.The Council gave approval for the Childersburg Historic Preservation Commission to file a pre-application for a grant through ADECA for funding of continuing improvements of the Liberty Trail Project... Read More.
Talladega College band to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration Thursday, January 5 by Jeremy LawTALLADEGA, Ala. - A decision has been made regarding whether or not the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes will perform at the 58th Presidential Inauguration.Thursday morning Talladega College President Billy C. Hawkins confirmed in press release that his school will perform in the parade following... Read More.
Sylacauga City Council approves SCS funding; moves work sessions and council meetings Wednesday, December 7 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. - At Wednesday's council meeting, the second in the last month, Sylacauga's newest elected officials approved several items including Sylacauga Board of Education funding and changed the schedule of meetings and work sessions.At Monday night's work session, Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman... Read More.
State Senators meet with constituents in Talladega Tuesday, December 6 by Lee PerrymanTALLADEGA, Ala. - State Senators Slade Blackwell and Jim McClendon hosted a standing-room-only meeting with constituents this morning in Talladega. Blackwell represents Senate District 15 (Jefferson, Shelby, and Talladega Counties), and McClendon represents Senate District 11 (Shelby, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties).The Senators discussed... Read More.
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers concerned about resources for service members Tuesday, December 6 by Michael BrannonWASHINGTON, 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... Read More.
Sylacauga runoff forum set for tonight Tuesday, December 6 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Less than a week before the runoff election, candidates for multiple city seats will be participating in a political forum tonight at the J. Craig Smith Community Center.The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and is free and open to the... Read More.