Will it snow? Will it snow? Will it snow? Sunday, January 2 by Lee PerrymanSYLACAUGA, Ala. - The National Weather Service forecast office in Birmingham has issued a winter weather advisory effective from 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, through 3:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3.Cold air will move into the region this afternoon, with rain mainly after... Read More.
Power outages still affecting Sylacauga residents after Friday snowstorm Monday, December 11 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - The fun of snow in Sylacauga's winter wonderland lasted around 45 minutes for many throughout East-Central Alabama. Power outages have ravaged the area, leaving many to freeze over the last four days.
Let us snow you some great Sylacauga area photos! Sunday, December 10 by Lee PerrymanSYLACAUGA, Ala. - For about three days, marble was seemingly eclipsed as the predominate white stuff in the Sylacauga area.At first, most people were in awe, and the surprise Winter storm was a rare Dec. 8-9 treat until major power outages hit due to... Read More.
Major progress on Sunday, but 285 Sylacauga Utilities Board customers still without power Sunday, December 10 by Lee PerrymanSYLACAUGA, Ala. - As of 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, the Sylacauga Utilities Board had resolved all but 30 separate problems disrupting power to 285 customers. One of the 30 is affecting more than 40 customers; others are smaller groups.According to officials, most of... Read More.
More than 700 Sylacauga homes still without power following Winter storm Sunday, December 10 by Lee PerrymanSYLACAUGA, Ala. - As of 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, the Sylacauga Utilities Board reported that 723 homes were still without electricity.In addition to scattered power outages, including areas on Alabama Highway 21 South to U.S. Highway 280, two utility poles affecting more than... Read More.
Winter Storm Warning in effect for East Central Alabama Friday, December 8 by Michael BrannonBIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Winter Storm Warning now in effect until 7:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. NWS also warns drivers to use extreme caution on roadways.The official advisories are below:
Gov. Bentley issues State of Emergency; City of Sylacauga braces for winter weather Thursday, January 5 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Governor Robert Bentley issued a State of Emergency on Thursday effective at 7:00 Friday morning for all of Alabama in preparation for potential severe winter weather.“In Alabama, winter weather is hard to predict, three or four degrees can be the difference... Read More.
Sylacauga City Council approves $10,000 for Marble Festival Tuesday, January 3 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. - For the first time in 2017, the Sylacauga City Council met Tuesday night.The 7-minute meeting was opened by SPD Chaplain Mark Ledbetter who led the invocation. Mayor Jim Heigl followed and addressed the public in his opening statement about the threat... Read More.
New Year’s rainfall helps drought but does not put an end to it all Tuesday, January 3 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Many New Year's parades were literally filled with rain across the southeast. Severe storms left little damage but left behind a significant amount of rainfall.How much rain did Sylacauga and the surrounding areas actually receive?WFXO 98.3 FOX FM meteorologist Dan Holiday... Read More.