Statewide Archives - Sylacauga News

CACC hosts statewide training session for Alabama Department of Corrections leadership

Friday, November 15 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

PRATTVILLE, Ala. - Central Alabama Community College (CACC) recently welcomed executive leaders and wardens from correctional facilities across the state for an intensive training and development session at its Prattville campus.

Area & statewide high school games moved to Thursday night

Thursday, September 5 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. - With a few games already on the schedule for Thursday night, that list has grown considerably with predictions of inclement weather in Friday’s forecast. All games will kick-off at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Gov. Ivey issues statewide ‘No Burn Order’ amid drought emergency

Wednesday, November 8 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In response to the alarming surge in wildfire incidents across the state, Gov. Kay Ivey has taken decisive action by issuing a 'No Burn Order.'

Gov. Ivey reveals ambitious plan to expand high-speed internet access throughout state

Tuesday, August 8 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

DOTHAN, Ala. - In a significant step towards bridging the digital divide, Gov. Kay Ivey unveiled plans Tuesday morning, Aug. 8, to allocate over $400 million in federal funding and more than $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of Commerce Broadband Equity, Access, and...

ALEA launches statewide anti-litter campaign with PALS

Tuesday, March 14 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is partnering with People Against a Littered State (PALS) to educate citizens, as well as visitors, in an effort to save lives, prevent environment damage, and keep Alabama beautiful.

Gov. Ivey announces over $190 million being made available for statewide broadband expansion

Thursday, February 2 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama’s efforts to extend access to broadband service to unserved areas received a boost last week with the U.S. Treasury Department’s approval of the state’s plan to make $191.8 million available for broadband expansion.

Coosa Valley Medical Center CEO Glenn Sisk receives statewide award

Thursday, July 14 by Michael Giddens

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Glenn Sisk, CEO of Coosa Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Sylacauga, was presented with the 2022 Gold Medal of Excellence by the Alabama Hospital Association at its recent annual meeting.

New statewide driver license system coming in late April

Friday, February 4 by Michael Giddens

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Friday, Feb. 4, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Alabama is adopting a new driver license system that is scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday, April 26.

Sylacauga small businesses up for annual state-wide awards

Wednesday, November 10 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Small business is booming in Sylacauga, and the proof of that is apparent in more than just word of mouth.

Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Updated Statewide Public Health Order

Friday, March 20 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).