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Governor Ivey proclaims Nov. 30 Small Business Saturday

Monday, November 25 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation to formally declare November 30, 2019 as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. This special designation by the governor is intended to celebrate and support small businesses and the impact they have...

SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS: It’s football playoff time in Alabama

Wednesday, November 6 by Jeremy Law

This story via Coach Earl LewisFriday night will be a historical moment in local sports history when all three Sylacauga area high school football teams tee it up and kick off in the first round of the 2019 AHSAA football playoffs.Yes, Sylacauga High, Fayetteville...

Runners to complete Pinhoti 100 mile endurance run at Legion Stadium in Sylacauga

Wednesday, October 31 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On November 3, more than 200 runners from 31 states and three different countries will begin their journey in the 11th Annual Pinhoti 100, a 100 mile endurance run through the Talladega National Forest.

CACC to host Girls STEAM Students Friday

Wednesday, November 15 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Talladega County Branch is collaborating with three Talladega County Schools, Childersburg, Fayetteville, and Winterboro, in their combined Girls STEAM Projects this Friday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Central Alabama Community...

12th annual ball drop this Friday after SHS game

Tuesday, September 26 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - When it comes to Friday night football, dropping the ball typically is not a good thing... unless you're a fan of the opposing team. But this Friday night, the Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) is excited to drop the ball!Hundreds of balls, in...

Sylacauga recognizes Sept. 25 as Family Day

Monday, September 25 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Mayor Jim Heigl announced at

“Southside: Eufaula’s Lost Cotton Mill Village” the subject of Comer Library’s adult lecture on Wednesday at noon

Monday, September 18 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This Wednesday's fall lecture series at B.B. Comer Memorial Library will feature noted archival historian Dr. David Alsobrook of Mobile.

Horseshoe Bend’s new coach encouraged by returning seniors

Tuesday, September 5 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Horseshoe Bend Generals are ready to kick off this varsity football season with new coach Josh Averett, who is looking to build on the momentum of last season.The Generals made a playoff appearance in 2016 and hope to do so again in 2017."The kids, the...

Entries due Thursday for Comer Museum’s annual photography contest

Tuesday, August 29 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Comer Museum and Arts Center will host its annual photography competition and exhibition during the month of September, and all entries are due by this Thursday, August 31st.The photography exhibition will be displayed September 1st through September 29th. An artists...

This week in the Sylacauga area (Oct. 31-Nov. 6)

Tuesday, December 6 by Lee Perryman

Tuesday, Nov. 1: American Legion Post 45 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 945 host weekly veterans breakfast at Legion Hall on Hammett Avenue starting at 7:30 a.m.Wednesday, Nov. 2: The B.B. Comer Memorial Library presents the SouthFirst Bank Adult Lecture "History Your Way"...

This week in the Sylacauga area (Nov. 7-13)

Tuesday, December 6 by Lee Perryman

Monday, Nov. 7: Installation of Sylacauga's new mayor Jim Heigl and city council members Donnie Blackmon, Dallas Davenport, Ashton Fowler, Tiffany Nix, and Lee Perryman at City Hall, 10:00 a.m. Open to the public. New administrations also take office in other Alabama municipalities.Tuesday, Nov....

This week in the Sylacauga area (Nov. 14-20)

Tuesday, December 6 by Lee Perryman

Tuesday, Nov. 15: Sylacauga City Council meeting, 6:00 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 17: Comer Museum & Arts Center hosts an artist reception at 6:30 p.m. with live entertainment, food, and beverages. Free admission; donations welcome.Friday, Nov. 18: Sylacauga City Schools hosts an informational meeting on an...