Sylacauga - With Tuesday’s Grand Opening of Earth Helps on the Old Birmingham Highway provides a return of local accewss to health foods, natural supplements, and more healthful product lines. “It’s been 22 years since we had Nature’s Aid on Highway 280,” explained owner Haley Dailey, “And besides my own health issues, that’s why we… Continue reading Earth Helps opening returns local access to health foods, natural supplements and more
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News from the Sylacauga community
Alabama’s “Taylor’s law” determines drivers license eligibility age
Montgomery - Thanks to “Taylor’s Law” in Alabama, there is a new disciplinary point system that determines the age of student eligibility for a drivers license. And with a new schhool year about to start, students over the age of 12 need to be aware that disciplinary issues at school will delay their ability to… Continue reading Alabama’s “Taylor’s law” determines drivers license eligibility age
The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present a variety show extravaganza this weekend
Sylacauga - The Sylacauga Community Playhouse has scheduled two variety show performances for this coming weekend to showcase the incredible local talent. It’s set for Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th, with showtime at 6:30 p.m. both nights. First Baptist Church in Sylacauga will come alive with music, dancing, laughter, and plenty of other… Continue reading The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present a variety show extravaganza this weekend
Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Auburn - It was both puzzling and upsetting when it was announced that Auburn’s scheduled home game against Baylor woth instead by played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but the deal has taken on a new perspective that greatly benefits players via a lucrative NIL deal that could lead to more such neutral site game… Continue reading Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
BOLO issued by TCSO relating to Friday incident at Walco Handi-Mart
Sylacauga - The Talladega County Sheriff’s Department has issued a “Be On the Lookout Order” (B.O.L.O.) to identify someone who may have information concerning a felony incident under investigation from Friday, July 17th at Walco Handi-Mart in Sylacauga. The department is looking to the public to identify the person in the accompanying photograph, in relation… Continue reading BOLO issued by TCSO relating to Friday incident at Walco Handi-Mart
Three Sylacauga area high school seniors complete economic and community development training at Huntingdon College
Montgomery - Rising high school seniors, Abba Crumpton of Fayetteville High School, Allaster Hay of B.B. Comer High School, and Hayden Hubbard of Sylacauga High School, were three of twenty-three high school students representing seventeen Alabama Chambers of Commerce to attend the seventh Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. Abba, Allaster, and Hayden… Continue reading Three Sylacauga area high school seniors complete economic and community development training at Huntingdon College
Don’t miss the Community Block Party at Childersburg First Methodist
Childersburg - You’re all invited to join Childersburg First Methodist for a fun-filled day with the community on Saturday, July 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 603 4th St SW, Childersburg, AL 35044. There will be Food trucks, vendors, a waterslide, a car show, fun games & more for a FREE event that’s… Continue reading Don’t miss the Community Block Party at Childersburg First Methodist
Newly renovated Beth Yates Park reopens with a Ribbon Cutting
Sylacauga - Sylacauga Parks and Recreation reopened Beth Yates Park on Thursday with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony, following months of renovation that included handicap accessible new playground equipment, shaded landscaping, and interactive signage. “As part of a continuing project to update and upgrade our entire park system, we are here today to open Beth Yates… Continue reading Newly renovated Beth Yates Park reopens with a Ribbon Cutting
Gymnastics, cheerleading legend Lenette Calvin has died at 97
Sylacauga & Decatur - Lenette Calvin was a teaching - coaching legend in Sylacauga and Decatur, teaching gymnastics, cheerleading, and lessons of life to thousands of girls. Lenette Calvin died Sunday at 97 and has rejoined her husband, Coach Tom Calvin. Mrs. Calvin fell just short of her 98th birthday. She was born August 4,… Continue reading Gymnastics, cheerleading legend Lenette Calvin has died at 97
