Sylacauga - A portion of West Park Street will remain closed for about two weeks after heavy rainfall caused a partial roadway washout. The Sylacauga Police Department announced over the weekend that West Park Street was closed to traffic at Pinecrest and Craddock due to unsafe road conditions. Work to make repairs includes replacement of… Continue reading West Park Street in Sylacauga will remain closed for about two weeks for repairs

Sylacauga - At the request of Bryan Taunton of the Sylacauga Commercial Development Authority, the Sylacauga approved a six-month moratorium on the issuance of new business licenses for tobacco, vape and liquor stores in the city limits. The measure would put a temporary ban on business licenses for new establishments who derive more than 50… Continue reading Sylacauga Council passes a moratorium on tobacco, vape and liquor stores

Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Parks and Recreation has announced a new Athletic Coordinator, Kishawn McKinney. McKinney is a native of Goodwater, Alabama. He graduated from Childersburg High School where he played football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. After graduation, he furthered his education at Southern Union State Community College where he served as the Head Manager… Continue reading Sylacauga Parks and Recreation welcomes a new Athletic Coordinator

The Maxye Veazey Senior Center gathered 20 important resource providers for the region’s senior community this past Thursday, combining important one-on-one interaction with providers with fun activities and door prizes. The range of vendor information ranged from Medicare and Medicaid, to home health care, to health and fitness,to financial services, to food and healthcare resources,… Continue reading Senior Resources Expo highlighted areas of common needs for seniors

A light drizzle didn’t keep the crowds away and community support of the event was great. Every year, a panel of judges select the winners of the float awards. The winners are: 1st Place: Sylacauga Housing Authority2nd Place: Sylacauga Veterinary Hospital3rd Place: Engle Services LLC4th Place: Eastaboga Manor, Haunted Attraction5th Place: Pathway Pediatrics Inc When… Continue reading Sylacauga Christmas Parade winners announced

On a 3-1-1 vote, the Sylacauga City Council has approved a $2 million loan to Coosa Valley Medical Center to establish an in-patient mental health facility for adults under the age of 55. With both said they support the mental health facility specifically and the hospital generally, Council president Tiffany Nix voted against, and Councilman… Continue reading Sylacauga Council approves $2M loan to CVMC