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[PHOTOS] Sylacauga inventions: which could you live without?

Tuesday, January 18 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Do you take clothespins, your toothbrush, your mom's ironing board, your morning syrup pitcher, fire hydrants, boat rowing and steering systems, a fishing lure, your car's tire pressure monitor, automatic train switches, and even your neighbor's cool fallout shelter for granted?Seriously.Think... Read More.

[PHOTOS] Flashback to 1951: “Industry on Parade: Sylacauga Saga!”

Tuesday, January 18 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Episodes of the television series Industry on Parade, first broadcast in 1950, highlighted American manufacturing and business, and the first seven minutes of the third show in July 1951 focused on Sylacauga and Avondale Mills.

[PHOTOS] Postcards tell part of Sylacauga’s History

Monday, December 20 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - From the late 19th century through the mid-20th century, people shared their travel adventures with friends, family, and relatives by mail and often by postcard. In the simpler days of no instant electronic connections, other than perhaps expensive metered telephone calls,... Read More.

[PHOTOS] Flashback to Sylacauga in 1943: “When Work is Done”

Tuesday, August 31 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- The Office of War Information was created during World War II as part of the U.S. government's Victory Program. Its mission: to enhance public understanding of the war at home and abroad; coordinate government information activities; and handle liaison with the... Read More.

[PHOTOS] Passing time with a 1962 Sylacauga-Childersburg phonebook and its yellowing pages

Monday, August 23 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A copy of the 1962 Sylacauga-Childersburg phonebook illustrates how different life was 59 years ago.The small format was much like a Reader’s Digest magazine. Its introduction and telephone number listings spanned 58 pages, with another 83 devoted to a Yellow Pages... Read More.

[PHOTOS] Cross town rivals showcase talents at Marble City spring game

Tuesday, May 25 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala.- The Marble City Spring Showcase was one for the books.

[PHOTOS] Indian Valley teachers hold parade to tell students “We Miss You”

Thursday, March 26 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Indian Valley Elementary School teachers and staff made the best of a tough situation today.

CVMC hosts 10th annual Heart and Sole 5K; offers free heart screenings

Sunday, February 23 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A frigid Friday night transformed into a beautiful Saturday morning perfect for running for a great cause.

[PHOTOS] New Winterboro school opens for students Wednesday

Wednesday, January 8 by Jeremy Law

WINTERBORO, Ala. - The roughly $19 million Winterboro opened its doors for Winterboro High School and Sycamore Elementary School students this morning.

[PHOTOS] CVMC Tree of Love celebration

Tuesday, December 3 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Coosa Valley Medical Center Auxiliary held its annual Tree of Love lighting Monday night in the front lobby of the hospital.

Comer Museum photography winners announced, exhibition to run through Sept. 28

Friday, September 22 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Isabel Anderson Comer Museum & Arts Center announced the 2017 winners of its Annual Photography Competition at a reception Thursday night, Sept. 21.The photography contest and exhibition includes 64 photographs by 22 artists. Cash awards were given to the first,... Read More.