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[EXCLUSIVE] U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers updates on “Farm Bill,” rural broadband, and border wall

Wednesday, April 18 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Farming is a declining industry across the country. In fact, the farm economy has seen a 52 percent decline over the last five years. A new bi-partisan bill is on the table to reverse the effects of the last 5 years.

Childersburg one step closer to Sunday alcohol sales special election

Wednesday, April 18 by Jeremy Law

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Childersburg City Council took another step toward a June 26 Special Election, a referendum on Sunday alcohol sales. Approval was given to Resolution 2018-5, which is a working agreement with Talladega County for the special vote.

City confirms paving to start on April 30; approves purchase of van for public transportation

Tuesday, April 17 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - It's official. The City of Sylacauga will begin paving roads on April 30. Mayor Jim Heigl made the announcement during the Tuesday work session and again at the council meeting. On April 23, the city will meet with contractors and engineers to... Read More.

City issues notice to residents to be affected by street paving

Tuesday, April 17 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Tuesday, residents living nearby selected roads to be paved in Sylacauga were officially notified. Mayor Jim Heigl addressed the page-long letter to citizens indicating the city's infrastructure will be changing over the next several months beginning in May. The letter requests... Read More.

Childersburg City Council approves poll workers for Sunday alcohol sales special election

Tuesday, April 3 by Jeremy Law

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The latest meeting of the Childersburg City Council opened Tuesday evening with the Council's approval of Resolution 2018-06, which gives approval to appoint poll workers for a special election on June 26, 2018 to consider public opinion on Sunday Alcohol Sales... Read More.

Governor Ivey Signs Legislation Creating Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering and Historic Education Budget

Monday, April 2 by Jeremy Law

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed into law SB212 which creates the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering in Huntsville. She also signed HB175, the state’s Education Budget.

Governor Ivey Signs Bills Providing Pay Raises for Educators and State Employees, Bonus for Retired State Employees

Thursday, March 22 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed into law bills providing pay raises for state employees, education employees and a one-time bonus for retired state employees; joining her for the signing were the sponsors of the bills.

Sylacauga City Council approves $3 million street paving contract

Tuesday, March 20 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - After months of planning, and a short window of accepting bids, the Sylacauga City Council voted Tuesday night to award a street paving contract and move forward on fixing roads in the city. The $3,021,253.60 contract is for the City of Sylacauga... Read More.

State unemployment rate sets record low; Talladega County’s January unemployment rate rises to 4.6%

Monday, March 12 by Jeremy Law

MONTGMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 3.7%, down from December 2017’s revised rate of 3.8%, and well below January 2017’s rate of 5.5%. January’s rate represents 80,841 unemployed persons, compared to 82,378 in... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council preps for Tuesday meeting

Monday, March 5 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m. for its first council meeting of the month. Below is the proposed agenda: New Business: Resolution 10-2018 setting public hearing date for adoption of the Subdivision Regulations as adopted by the... Read More.

Alabama Attorney General and Interim Superintendent of Education announce Cyber Safety Training Program for School Faculty and Parents

Thursday, February 22 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Interim Superintendent of Education Dr. Ed Richardson on Thursday announced a Cyber Safety Training Program partnership to assist parents and school faculty in safe online practices for the state's students. Opening the press conference, Marshall recognized and welcomed Dr.... Read More.

Sylacauga Board of Education accepts Dr. Todd Freeman’s resignation; names interim superintendent

Wednesday, February 21 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - During Wednesday morning's Sylacauga Board of Education meeting, the board accepted Dr. Todd Freeman's resignation as superintendent effective March 12.

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