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
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News from the Sylacauga community
Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
Statewide – Alabama’s Back-to-Schol sales tax holiday weekend has been scheduled fbegins 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17, and ends midnight on Sunday, July 19. During many back to school purchases will be exempt from state sales taxes, as well as county and municipal sales taxes in jurisdictions that choose to participate. Included items include:Clothing… Continue reading Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
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 FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
Sylacauga Council struck another hopeful stray dog solution from the meeting agenda
Sylacauga - A possible solution to a stray dog problem was removed from this week’s City Council agenda in Sylacauga. The latest proposal - a partnership with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society - was discussed during the pre-meeting work session but ultimately removed from the meeting agenda. The City has been working with the GBHS… Continue reading Sylacauga Council struck another hopeful stray dog solution from the meeting agenda
Sylacauga Parks & Recreation to host Ribbon Cutting for New Playground at Beth Yates Park
Sylacauga - Sylacauga Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Beth Yates Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 16 at 9:30 a.m. at 50 W. Spring St., Sylacauga, AL 35150. Beth Yates Park now consists of brand new playground structures including a larger structure… Continue reading Sylacauga Parks & Recreation to host Ribbon Cutting for New Playground at Beth Yates Park
Childersburg Area Chamber brings back the Childersburg Farmers Market
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The return of the Childersburg Farmers Market is set for Saturday, July 11th from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for a morning full of fresh, local goodness! Located in the First Baptist Church Parking Lotin downtown Childersburg, the event will allow you to shop a variety of farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods,… Continue reading Childersburg Area Chamber brings back the Childersburg Farmers Market
Comer Museum celebrates 250 Years of American Freedom
Sylacauga - Local communities commemorated a combination of the traditional Independence Day and th 250-year anniversary of America over the weekend with unique events. Mid-day on Independence Day itself, Sylacauga’s Comer Museum expanded its usual holiday gathering to include period costumed characters for a true 250th anniversary celebration, complete with Thomas Jefferson’s recap of the… Continue reading Comer Museum celebrates 250 Years of American Freedom
Donahoo Physical Therapy celebrates a new location in Vincent with a 7/8 ribbon-cutting
Vincent - Donahoo Physical Therapy has recently opened a new location in Vincent, and as they near the one month mark, they have scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wednesday, July 8th at 9:00 a.m. Whether it’s about injury recovery, or improved strength and mobility, Donhoo Physical Therapy brings personalized care with one-on-one attention, and real… Continue reading Donahoo Physical Therapy celebrates a new location in Vincent with a 7/8 ribbon-cutting
Eight scholarships awarded by the Coosa Valley Lodge #929
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Coosa Valley Lodge #929 awarded eight scholarships this year to worthy students. The recipients this year are as listed below: Jeffrey Gage Havens - Auburn UniversityChristopher Tyler Bryant - Childersburg HighHenlie Claire Guy - Sylacauga High SchoolMaggie Anna Watkins - Sylacauga High SchoolCayleah Kristine Vick - Sylacauga High SchoolAdrianna Zyliah McElrath -… Continue reading Eight scholarships awarded by the Coosa Valley Lodge #929
This Week Only – the Sylacauga Farmers Market moves to Thursday
Sylacauga – As you make plans for your 4th of July weekend, keep in mind that this week only, the Sylacauga Farmers Market will be held on Thursday, instead of Friday. For locally grown produce, honey, freshbread and baked goods, cut flowers, potted plants, fresh squeezed lemonade, jellies and jams, pork skins, farm fresh eggs… Continue reading This Week Only – the Sylacauga Farmers Market moves to Thursday
