Sylacauga - The Sylacauga City Schools Foundation has invited any and all graduates of Sylacauga High School to know about and contribute to a proposed Coach Earl Lewis Chair. Coach Lewis for decades did so much for our school system, athletics, and the Sylacauga community. A growing group of former SHS athletes have started a… Continue reading Sylacauga City Schools Foundation is soliciting SHS graduates to contribute toward a Coach Earl Lewis Chair
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Blue Bell Sylacauga project will create temporary traffic flow changes
Sylacauga - With a planned project at the Sylacauga facility, Blue Bell Creameries has announced temporary traffic changes that will be necessary during the work. Blue Bell Creameries will begin the project on Tuesday, June 16th. The Main Gate off 4th Street will be closed at least until June 21st. This will increase traffic flow… Continue reading Blue Bell Sylacauga project will create temporary traffic flow changes
Visit from the Sylacauga Chapter of the Order of The Eastern Star lifts spirits at Coosa Valley Healthcare Center Nursing Home
Sylacauga - Magnolia Chapter # 59 Order of The Eastern Star of Sylacauga visited Coosa Valley Healthcare Center Nursing Home in Sylacauga, lifting spirits at the 85-bed skilled nursing facility. Among the treats for residents of the 24-hour care facility was the presentation of gift bags to residents, holding a sing-a-long, and engaging in meaningful… Continue reading Visit from the Sylacauga Chapter of the Order of The Eastern Star lifts spirits at Coosa Valley Healthcare Center Nursing Home
Talladega County 4-H brings farm-to-classroom egg-hatching experience to Comer Elementary students
Sylacauga - In a fun and educational project to close the school year, students at B.B. Comer Memorial Elementary School got a hands-on lesson in science, agriculture and teamwork through a chicken hatching project in a partnership with the Talladega County Extension Office 4-H Program. BBCES students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades each… Continue reading Talladega County 4-H brings farm-to-classroom egg-hatching experience to Comer Elementary students
Bogus phones calls prompt Sylacauga Police to issue a “Scam Alert” for callers spoofing an old SPD phone number
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Police Department was recently informed of a scam attempt involving a phone call appearing to come from “The City of Sylacauga” using the old police department phone number of (256) 245-4334. The caller falsely identified himself as Chief of Police Rondell Muse and advised the resident that there was an issue… Continue reading Bogus phones calls prompt Sylacauga Police to issue a “Scam Alert” for callers spoofing an old SPD phone number
The 2026 season opens for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
Sylacauga - Friday, May 29th is the first Friday after Memorial Day, which means it’s time to open the 2026 season for the Sylacauga Farmers Market through the summer months. That means fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms, plus all sorts of Home Cottage industry products like fresh-baked breads and eggs straight from the… Continue reading The 2026 season opens for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is committed to scholarship, sisterhood, service and social action
Childersburg - Members of the Talladega County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority appeared at the May 5th Childersburg City Council meeting to raise support of their missions in local communities. Delta Sigma Theta is a nonprofit public service organization whose primary purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local… Continue reading Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is committed to scholarship, sisterhood, service and social action
Calvin Miller’s 36-year industrial development career in Talladega County celebrated
Sylacauga - A large crowd gathered to celebrate the 36-year career of Calvin Miller as the Director of Industrial Development in Talladega County. City, county, state, Chamber of Commerce, and other entities presented Miller with proclamations, plaques, and other acknowledgements of his long-time success in eforts to expand the county’s employment base, upon his retirement… Continue reading Calvin Miller’s 36-year industrial development career in Talladega County celebrated
A large crowd welcomed Goodwill Thrift, Sylacauga’s newest business with a mission
Sylacauga - Goodwill Alabama celebrated their new Sylacauga location with a large crowd on hand to shop the new business, in support of its mission. President and CEO of Goodwill Alabama, DeWayne Cuffie said, “The Sylacauga community support today has been overwhelming. Everything we do as a retail operation has our focus at heart -… Continue reading A large crowd welcomed Goodwill Thrift, Sylacauga’s newest business with a mission
ALEA Urges Alabamians to Share the Road During National Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Month
Alabama - As National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month kicks off in May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind all road users that safety is a shared responsibility, whether you’re driving a car or riding on two wheels. Bicycles are legally considered vehicles in… Continue reading ALEA Urges Alabamians to Share the Road During National Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Month