Alabama Attorney General pleased with passage of Fair Justice Act
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 187, better known as the Fair Justice Act, earlier this week.
Alabama Attorney General pleased with passage of Fair Justice Act
NLMS students place in state competition
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Alabama Council on Economic Education announced two Nichols-Lawson Middle School students have placed in the top 10 in a state-wide economics contest.
SHS announces valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2017
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School has released the names of its top students for the 2016-17 senior class.
Local fire departments receive nearly $90,000 in grant money
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.... Read More.
Sylacauga Utilities Board presents 2017 AMEA Scholarships
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Utilities Board presented scholarships to four students for academic and vocational success on Tuesday. Any student whose parent receives electricity services from the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority is eligible to receive a $2500 scholarship.
The 2017 AMEA Academic Scholarships were awarded to two... Read More.
EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, May 2017 – “A month of citizenship lessons for graduates”
May is a busy month, filled with graduation exercises for children of all ages. We also celebrate moms, appreciate the impact of teachers, and memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. These special people teach us the values of selflessness... Read More.
Sylacauga LEO Club holds Charter Night ceremony
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity. These three qualities make up the acronym for a new service organization at Sylacauga High School, LEO Club.
LEO Club is for Sylacauga High School students and is integrated with Sylacauga Lions Club. Members participate in Lions Club community service... Read More.
Sylacauga City Council approves June 1 inflation adjustment to city garbage contract; charge not passed along to customers
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... Read More.
[VIDEO] Sylacauga house fire damages structure; destroys garage & cars inside
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Tuesday afternoon, the Sylacauga Fire Department responded to a fire at 911 Magnolia Dr. Chief Adam Gardner said the fire started on the side of the house in or near the garage destroying both cars inside and damaging another on the... Read More.
Pet of the Week, May 16, 2017 – Tori
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Dog Gone Beautiful pet of the week is a full grown cat named Tori.
SylacaugaNews.com recognizes National Police Week; remembering fallen officers
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Monday, flags across the country were lowered to half staff for National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The day, designated by former President John F. Kennedy in 1962, begins National Police Week.
The recognition is simple: to remember and honor those that lost their... Read More.
Local archery team seeking donations to help fund travel to national championship
COOSA, Ala. - The Coosa County Hot Shots 4-H Club Senior Archery team is heading to the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship in Grand Island, Nebraska after winning the state title on April 22.
Travel for the trip is expensive, and the team and its... Read More.
