SFD responding to alarming number of fire calls due to misuse of heaters
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Fire Department has already responded to five working structure fires in the past five weeks.
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ALDOT limits road construction during Thanksgiving Holiday, issues safety reminders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – To ease Thanksgiving traffic congestion statewide and as an added safety precaution, the Alabama Department of Transportation is announcing there will be no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates from noon, Wednesday, Nov. 21, through midnight, Sunday, Nov. 25.Road improvement and... Read More.
Overturned truck results in two fatalities and lane closures on Hwy. 280
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - According to a Facebook post from the Sylacauga Fire Department earlier today, a wreck has closed all lanes on Hwy. 280.
[TIPS] Prepare Your Car for the cold as winter approaches
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -The weather is turning cold - and quickly. But are you and your car prepared?
President declares Major Disaster for four Alabama counties as a result of Hurricane Michael
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In response to Governor Kay Ivey’s request, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of Alabama, as a result of Hurricane Michael. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program will provide assistance to four affected... Read More.
Man dies in car crash on Hwy. 21
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash at 3:28 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, has claimed the life of a Piedmont man.
Talladega County Sheriff’s Office to hold free firearms safety course
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - The Talladega County Sheriff's Office announced it will be offering another free Citizens Firearms Course next month.
The latest on Hurricane Michael from SylacaugaNews.com and WVTM 13 News
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued an update on Hurricane Michael. The latest advisory is below including update from SylacaugaNews.com Weather partner WVTM 13 News.For real-time breaking news alerts before, during, and after the storm, text the word NEWS... Read More.
Sylacauga Police Department warns of scams
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department has received an increasing number of comments, calls, and visits regarding scams conducted over the phone.
MainStreet Family Urgent Care now offering flu shots
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Flu season has hit with over 100 confirmed positive flu cases throughout the state of Alabama.
Governor Ivey approves deployment of personnel, resources to North Carolina in preparation for Hurricane Florence response
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Alabama is sending state personnel and resources to North Carolina to assist with hurricane response efforts.The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) has received requests for assistance from North Carolina and South Carolina as Hurricane Florence... Read More.
Alabama Power crews deploying to assist states after Hurricane Florence
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - While blue skies and gentle, late-summer breezes are predicted for Alabama this week, Alabama Power line crews are mobilizing to help restore power from what is expected to be a devastating hurricane on the East Coast.Some APC employees left this... Read More.
