Sylacauga - Sylacauga Aviation Day, hosted by AERO Missions, drew a big crowd to Lee Merkel Field on Saturday, June 27. There were airplanes, gliders, and helicopters on display with several dozen pilots on hand to answer questions, along with numerous new exhibitors. AERO Missions founders, John and Katie Stanczak, along with Public Relations Director… Continue reading AERO Missions hosted their annual Aviation Day at Lee Merkel Field in Sylacauga
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News from the Sylacauga community
The 2026 Star Spangled Sylacauga was full of Fireworks & Family Fun
Sylacauga – Food trucks lined Norton, fun activities for the kids, live music, lots of freebees from vendor and exhibitors. And, of course, a fabulous fireworks show to cap the 2026 Stare Spangled Sylacauga. And Saturday, June 27th provides more of the same within easy driving distance in Childersburg, Lincoln, and Chelsea.
Comer Museum will hold a 250th Anniversary of America celebration on July 4th
Sylacauga - This year’s Independence Day celebration at the Comer Museum on July 4th will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America. You’re invited to join the Comer Museum board and staff as they host a holiday cookout with free hot dogs, chips, and drinks provided by The Lions Club, Imerys, and Radney-Smith Funeral Home. Also,… Continue reading Comer Museum will hold a 250th Anniversary of America celebration on July 4th
East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
East Central Alabama - Events to observe the 4th of July &/or the America 250 anniversary are plentiful across East Central Alabama, so we thought it would be neat to highlight those with fireworks shows (at or just after dark), to help the public enjoy them with friends and family. The holiday festivities kick off… Continue reading East Central Alabama guide to holiday celebrations with fireworks shows
More vendors, greater variety marks growth this season for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
Sylacauga - The new season of the Sylacauga Farmers Market has shown remarkable growth in both the number of vendors and the variety of things they offer shoppers every Friday from 7:00 to Noon. We’ll details what’s available and what’s coming soon from the produce vendors, but there’s even more from what’s known as the… Continue reading More vendors, greater variety marks growth this season for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
Statewide - Alabama’s 2026 primary runoff elections are scheduled for on Tuesday, June 16thto mselect party candidates for the November 3rd general election. Democrat voters will decide one one runoff race, selecting between Dakarai Larriett and Everett Wess for the party's U.S. Senate nomination. In the Republican Primary Runoff, voters will choose nominees in five… Continue reading Primary Runoff Elections are Tuesday, June 16th
Failing wells and lack of access to the community water system troubles Sycamore residents
Sycamore - Sycamore residents along on Old Cemetery Road are facing failing wells and a lack of access to the Sycamore Water Authority system. Many of the homes in the neighborhood have depended on individual personal well systems for years, but as many of those wells are failing due to wells collapsing, they are struggling… Continue reading Failing wells and lack of access to the community water system troubles Sycamore residents
Carnival attractions are ready for a fun Childersburg Rescue Squad fundraiser starting Wednesday
Childersburg - Carnival attractions are set for a Childersburg Rescue Squad fund-raiser, along Highway 280 in the Childersburg Tractor Supply parking lot. The carnival will operate from Wednesday, June 10th through Tuesday, June 16th. On weekdays, the carnival will operate from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. On weekends they will operate from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m.… Continue reading Carnival attractions are ready for a fun Childersburg Rescue Squad fundraiser starting Wednesday
Sylacauga City Schools Foundation is soliciting SHS graduates to contribute toward a Coach Earl Lewis Chair
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
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
