Alabama - Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day… Continue reading Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is Saturday, May 9th
Category: Sylacauga
News from the Sylacauga community
Enjoy Sunshine Saturday on May 9th in support of the ARC of South Talladega County
Sylacauga - Come out to Sylacauga’s Central Park this weekend to enjoy the annual Sunshine Saturday to benefit the ARC of South Talladega County. Besides being the largest vendor event of the year, there’ll be Mother’s Day plants, plenty of delicious food, all sorts of fun and games for the kids from 9 to 3,… Continue reading Enjoy Sunshine Saturday on May 9th in support of the ARC of South Talladega County
Sylacauga’s new Courtside Park to hold Ribbon Cutting on May 8th
Sylacauga - Sylacauga’s new Courtside Park is almost complete and will be ready for opening on Friday, May 8th. Join Sylacauga Parks and Recreation for their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. Pelican’s Snoballs will be there with sweet treats for everyone who attends. The basketball and pickleball courts will be… Continue reading Sylacauga’s new Courtside Park to hold Ribbon Cutting on May 8th
Sylacauga observes the National Day of Prayer at Noon on Thursday, May 7th
Sylacauga - National Day of Prayer has been recognized in the United States constitution for more than 70 years on the first Thursday in the month of May. The day, however, has been called on by lawmakers since the 1770s. If you are looking to join in prayer with many throughout the community, you will… Continue reading Sylacauga observes the National Day of Prayer at Noon on Thursday, May 7th
New ‘AVAP’ App Enhances Crime Victims’ Access to Vital Services
Montgomery - Each year, thousands of Alabamians are victims of violence, and in their despair, they wonder where to turn. Their spouse may have been murdered, a loved one may have been sexually assaulted, or their child may have endured abuse. Possibly, they’ve survived a random shooting or escaped domestic violence. Victims desperately need assistance… Continue reading New ‘AVAP’ App Enhances Crime Victims’ Access to Vital Services
A beautiful Monday belies a risk of severe storms Wednesday night
Western Alabama - A beautiful Monday is at hand across Central Alabama with highs climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s under mostly sunny skies! However, The National Weather Service is keeping a close eye on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A Slight Risk (Level 2/5) for severe storms has been introduced for the… Continue reading A beautiful Monday belies a risk of severe storms Wednesday night
CVMC presents another “Community Links” program on Monday, May 4th
Sylacauga - The next Community Links from Coosa Valley Medical Center will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the B.B. Comer Memorial Library, starting with lunch at 11:00 a.m., with a presentation at Noon. Are there symptoms you’ve been ignoring? They could be telling you something important. Join CVMC for an engaging presentation,… Continue reading CVMC presents another “Community Links” program on Monday, May 4th
May 15th is the date for the next Food Truck Friday in Sylacauga
Sylacauga - Sylacauga Parks & Recreation hosts another Food Truck Friday on May 15th at Central Park, located across from Blue Bell Creameries. The event will take place from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and promises to be a fun-filled evening for food lovers and families alike. This month’s Food Truck Friday will feature a variety… Continue reading May 15th is the date for the next Food Truck Friday in Sylacauga
The Talladega County Board of Education is asking parents of special needs children to register them with Child Find
Talladega County - In order to find all children in their school system who need unique help, the Talladega County Board of Education is asking parents of special needs children to register them with Child Find, a statewide effort of the Alabama Department of Education and the Department of Rehabilitation Services, to “locate, identify and… Continue reading The Talladega County Board of Education is asking parents of special needs children to register them with Child Find
Local chamber leader used a scholarship for training focused on community growth
Childersburg - Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, John-Mark Freeman, has been selected as a statewide scholarship recipient through the statewide association of chambers of commerce. to attend a participatory leadership and community design workshop, Your Town Alabama. Thanks to that scholarship, Freeman recently completed an intensive leadership and community design workshop focused… Continue reading Local chamber leader used a scholarship for training focused on community growth
