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Iconic Lloyd’s Restaurant closes Sylacauga location, plans Birmingham return

Tuesday, October 31 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Lloyd's Restaurant, a historic dining establishment in Alabama, said goodbye to its Sylacauga location this Sunday, Oct. 29, marking the end of a seven-month trial for patrons who have savored its classic offerings at other locations for generations.

Tragic accident on Old Birmingham Hwy involving motorcycle results in Sylacauga man’s death

Wednesday, July 26 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga community is mourning the loss of one of its residents following a fatal wreck that included a motorcycle at the intersection of Old Birmingham Hwy and James Payton Blvd. on Monday, July 24.

ADOC captain from Childersburg, one other arrested in Birmingham on multiple charges including bribery

Thursday, December 1 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Monday evening, Nov. 28, Alabama's state prison system confirmed that one current employee as well as a former state worker were arrested and charged with a number of crimes including bribery.

Editorial: A yield sign sits at James Payton Blvd. and Old Birmingham Hwy. – and almost no one uses it correctly

Tuesday, June 28 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - As Sylacauga residents, we all use the intersection of James Payton Blvd. and Old Birmingham Hwy. In fact, its one of the busiest intersections in town.

Birmingham TV sports personality headlines Kiwanis Christmas Program

Tuesday, December 10 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Kiwanis Club held its annual Kiwanis Christmas Program Monday night.

Birmingham’s UAB Health System and Mobile’s Infirmary Health announce joint-healthcare affiliation

Monday, March 5 by Michael Brannon

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Officials from Infirmary Health, based in Mobile, and the UAB Health System, based in Birmingham, announced a new strategic and operational affiliation during a news conference in Mobile Monday.“The affiliation links two outstanding health care organizations,” said Will Ferniany,... Read More.

UAB advises how to correctly wash hands, protect yourself from flu

Monday, February 12 by Jeremy Law

Washing hands is one of the most important steps to avoid illnesses like the flu, but if you don’t do it the right way, you may not get rid of harmful bacteria.Caroline Cartledge, MSN, a nurse and instructor with the University of Alabama... Read More.

Plant-based diet converts breast cancer in mice from lethal to treatable form

Monday, October 23 by Jeremy Law

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have found a dietary combination that transforms the most lethal of all breast cancers into a highly treatable breast cancer.Specifically, scientists involved in the Scientific Reports study say a particular plant-based diet may be... Read More.

Topgolf Birmingham to hire 500 employees as grand-opening nears

Tuesday, September 19 by Jeremy Law

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - 500 new jobs will be coming to Birmingham as the much anticipated sports recreation venue, Topgolf, nears completion and its open date.

SPD arrests two suspected of murder in Peach state

Monday, August 28 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department has arrested two individuals suspected of murder in the state of Georgia.

Talladega Co. unemployment rate drops to 5.5% in July

Monday, August 28 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The unemployment rate in the state of Alabama is at a near ten-year low. As recently announced by Governor Kay Ivey, Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate was 4.5%. This is well below July 2016’s rate of 5.8%.

Alabama files lawsuit against Birmingham after city covers Confederate monument

Thursday, August 17 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Birmingham and Mayor William Bell for violating the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act.