Former Pinecrest Principal, Danny Deese, passes away at 70
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Danny Bryan Deese, former beloved Pinecrest Elementary School teacher and principal, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, at age 70.
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Sylacauga City Schools closed on Friday, Dec. 8, due to winter weather
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools are closed on Friday, Dec. 8, due to winter weather moving through East Central Alabama. All after-school events have also been cancelled.
For up-to-date weather information, check SylacaugaNews.com/weather. You can also text “NEWS” to 59925 to receive breaking news... Read More.
Face to Face to host HIV/AIDS session with Tom Robertson
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Schools program called Face to Face will have its second session on Thursday, December 7. The event is geared for parents and adults in the community and will take place at the J. Craig Smith Community Center at 5:30 p.m.... Read More.
EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, November 2017 — “Thankful in all things”
Watching the news each day usually evokes emotions like shock, anger, or anxiety. Crime never ends but only gets a little closer to our doorstep. Sickness seems to be lurking around every corner and among our family and friends. Natural disasters are more common... Read More.
EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, October 2017 — “Lowering the barriers, not the bar”
I was blessed to have recovered from fracturing my skull playing baseball during the summer before my 2nd grade year. The experience ignited my curiosity and convinced me that I wanted to be a neurosurgeon. While I did not choose that as a career,... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools Foundation honors Williams Family with Chair Presentation
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Schools Foundation presented the 49th Chair honoring Anne Williams Taylor, her twin brother, the late William E. Williams, Jr., and their parents, the late William E. and Mary Land Williams. The chair was a generous gift presented by... Read More.
Nichols-Lawson CHAMPIONS Advisory Program
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Nichols-Lawson Middle School (NLMS) has extended the span of their Advisory program by reaching out to community partners as CHAMPIONS mentors. More than 20 adults in the Sylacauga community have volunteered to serve as mentors.
Sylacauga City Schools to Celebrate National School Lunch Week
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - To recognize the National School Lunch Program and the 30 million children it serves every day, Sylacauga City Schools will recognize National School Lunch Week from Oct. 9-13, 2017.
EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, September 2017 – “What is the hurry?”
If you travel through Sylacauga frequently, sooner or later you have the opportunity to wait for a train to cross through town. I consider it a timeout because I try to use it as a time to read, reflect, sing, or catch up on... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools survey available through Friday, Sept. 22
SYLACAUAGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools is conducting a survey as part of the AdvancED school system accreditation.
The purpose of the survey is to gather the feedback of students, teachers, and families. Parents are invited to complete the survey this week and let the school... Read More.
Sylacauga City Schools Foundation 5K run set for October 28
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The second annual 5K run hosted by the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation and SAFE will be held Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will begin and end at Legion Stadium, giving runners and walkers the opportunity to run on the rubber-surfaced track.... Read More.
EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, August 2017 – “I Believe in work, hard work”
On a recent afternoon visit to historic Legion Stadium, I watched our band and football teams practicing. I was impressed at what they were doing to fine-tune their talents and relieved that it wasn’t me. Those long, hot days of practice are distant in... Read More.
