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Sylacauga resident transforms into Santa Claus

Tuesday, October 25 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — Sylacauga resident Bryan Taunton, Pastor of ChristPoint Community Church, transforms into Sylacauga’s very own Santa Claus each holiday season. It all started in late 2015 at the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation’s “Breakfast With Santa” fundraiser, where Taunton was asked to be... Read More.

98.3 FM coming back to the Sylacauga area

Monday, October 24 by Lee Perryman

For many years, WYEA-AM (1290) was a standalone radio station in Sylacauga. At the beginning of 2014, with great determination and an unwavering local and regional public service commitment, we began to grow, and grow, and grow, adding WYEA-FM (106.5), WRFS-FM (105.1), WLMA-AM (1050),... Read More.

Runners to travel to Sylacauga for Pinhoti 100 mile endurance run

Monday, October 24 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — On November 5, more than 230 runners from 29 states and three different countries will begin their journey in the 9th Annual Pinhoti 100, a 100 mile endurance run through the Talladega National Forest. Beginning in Heflin, AL, runners will embark on... Read More.

Forget Me Not Hat Ministry Event

Saturday, October 22 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The daughters and family of Ms. Helen Thomas hosted a kickoff event for the Forget Me Not Hat Ministry on Friday. The event was held at the Forget-Me-Not Flower Shop and the morning was focused on the official launch of the Forget... Read More.

Coosa Valley Medical Plaza purchased by real estate investment trust

Friday, October 21 by Michael Brannon

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV, Inc., has acquired a medical office building portfolio including a property on the Coosa Valley Medical Center campus in Sylacauga and two medical office buildings in Cullman. CVMC’s lease of the Coosa Valley Medical Plaza on West Spring... Read More.

Talladega Superspeedway puts “burn ban” in effect for race weekend

Friday, October 21 by Michael Brannon

TALLADEGA, Ala. - This weekend, east central Alabama will be filled with fans for the Hellman’s 500 race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Usually, the concern on many minds is the weather as Mother Nature has played havoc on the series throughout 2016. Though there is... Read More.

ALDOT offers tips to avoid vehicle collisions with deer

Friday, October 21 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The fall and winter months present an increased danger in vehicle collisions involving deer, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. ALDOT is cautioning drivers to be aware of deer, especially during nighttime and early morning hours. According to the Alabama Department... Read More.