COVID Archives - Sylacauga News

SHS theatre production “Always a Bridesmaid” opens next week after COVID delay

Wednesday, March 2 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - After being postponed due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in January, the next play from the Sylacauga High School (SHS) theatre department takes the stage for opening night next Thursday, March 10.

New COVID drive-thru testing center location available on Highway 280

Thursday, January 20 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A new location began offering free COVID testing to the public this week.

Free at-home COVID-19 testing now available

Wednesday, January 19 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The federal government has launched a new website - COVIDTests.gov - where Americans may order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests per household. The White House expects tests to ship, also free, within 7-12 days via first-class mail with up... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools sets E-Learning Day for Tuesday, Jan. 18

Thursday, January 13 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- Citing staffing shortages, all Sylacauga city schools have scheduled an e-Learning Day on Jan. 18. "We are seeing a rise in the number of positive COVID cases among staff members," said Superintendent Dr. Michele Eller, "and there simply are not enough substitutes... Read More.

CVMC January COVID positive test percentage above 50 percent

Tuesday, January 4 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The state's positivity rate for COVID-19 is at a seven day average of 38.5%, but the average at Coosa Valley Medical Center since the start of January has been much higher.

COVID cases cause First Baptist Church Sylacauga to cancel children’s ministry activities this week

Wednesday, September 8 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Children's ministry activities at First Baptist Church of Sylacauga are canceled this week.

COVID concerns forces CVEC annual meeting to go virtual

Monday, August 30 by Jeremy Law

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative announces it will conduct the Annual Meeting of its members in virtual fashion due to the rapidly escalating cases of COVID-19.

Sylacauga vs. Lincoln rematch canceled after LHS COVID outbreak

Tuesday, August 24 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga football was scheduled to host Lincoln in a return trip to Legion Stadium Friday night. That trip for the Golden Bears is now canceled.

Governor Ivey encouraging Alabamians to roll up their sleeve and receive the COVID vaccine during National Immunization Awareness Month

Monday, August 2 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and Governor Ivey continues to encourage Alabamians to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sylacauga City Schools to offer free COVID vaccines for students

Wednesday, July 14 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Fall sports practices are well underway and the start of school is just around the corner. Sylacauga City Schools will be offering free COVID vaccinations to students age 12 and older on July 26, 27, and 28, to help protect them... Read More.