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Governor Ivey to hold news conference on Tropical Storm Cindy

CLANTON, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey will hold a news conference on the state’s response to Tropical Storm Cindy Thursday at 12:00 p.m. According to the National Weather Service offices in Alabama, the state is expected to experience heavy flooding over the next couple of...

Mayor Heigl discusses weather, Hwy. 280 development, recycling at Sylacauga City Council meeting

Wednesday, June 21 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga City Council held its second meeting for the month of June on Tuesday night.

Proposed City Council agenda, June 20, 2017

Tuesday, June 20 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council will meet for the second time this month, tonight, June 20.

Gov. Ivey signs new law requiring School Emergency Notification System

Tuesday, June 13 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey recently signed House Bill 89 into law. This bill requires the Alabama Department of Education (DOE) to develop and implement an electronic notification system to facilitate the sharing of school emergency-related information between local schools, local school systems,...

Gov. Ivey; Atty. Gen. Marshall release statements on Robert Melson execution

Friday, June 9 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The execution of Robert Bryant Melson has been a controversial topic in the state of Alabama.

Sylacauga City Council proposed agenda for June 6, 2017

Tuesday, June 6 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council will hold its first meeting for the month of June on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.No old business is expected to be discussed, but many new items will be discussed affecting the city of Sylacauga.Those items are as...

[EXCLUSIVE] U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers talks border protection, East Central Alabama’s biggest threat, and Trump presidency

Wednesday, May 31 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Congress, particularly the House of Representatives, has been busy since President Donald J. Trump took office in January.More bills have passed out of the House in the first 100 days of Trump's presidency than the previous five. This house passed 103 bills in...

Alabama Attorney General pleased with passage of Fair Justice Act

Thursday, May 18 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 187, better known as the Fair Justice Act, earlier this week.

Local fire departments receive nearly $90,000 in grant money

Thursday, May 18 by Jeremy Law

WASHINGTON, DC. - U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers announced Wednesday two local volunteer fire departments received grants combining more than $89,000.Rogers congratulated the Winterboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue and County Line Volunteer Fire Department for receiving the money from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security....

Sylacauga City Council approves June 1 inflation adjustment to city garbage contract; charge not passed along to customers

Wednesday, May 17 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council held its second meeting for the month on Tuesday night. The council voted on multiples items impacting city business.During its scheduled meeting, the council unanimously voted to approve a consumer price index (CPI)-related inflation adjustment with the city's...

Portion of I-65 in Shelby County to expand from four to six lanes

Thursday, May 11 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey has directed the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Director John Cooper to expand a portion of I-65 in north Shelby County from four to six lanes.The announcement came as part of a meeting with the Shelby County Legislative...

[EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers visits Sylacauga; talks North Korean nuclear threats & Trump’s first 100 days

Sunday, April 30 by Michael Brannon

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...