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Fatal motorcycle crash in Shelby County claims life of Sylacauga man
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. – A Sylacauga man died Thursday afternoon, April 25, in a two-vehicle crash, authorities said. 30-year old Tyler A. Herrod was fatally injured when the 2022 Harley-Davidson FXST motorcycle he was operating collided with a 2015 Chevrolet Express 2500 van driven by John D. Jackson, 53, of Pell City.
Alabama coal mine keeps digging after hundreds of fines and a fatal explosion
OAK GROVE, Ala.—Clara Riley and her family had a lot of questions. But on Monday, as they gathered around the 90-year-old’s small kitchen table, they weren’t getting many answers. Kristie Baggett, a representative of Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC, a mining company, had come to the home...
Sylacauga Board of Education implements administrative changes for 2024-25 school year
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga Board of Education has greenlit a series of administrative changes aimed at enhancing support for educators and students, effective July 1 as the new 2024-25 school year begins. During an April board meeting, job descriptions were ratified for two new positions: a secondary program...
Saturday baseball roundup: Tallassee, Valley, Oak Grove among Game 3 winners
Valley scored three runs each in the second and third innings and eliminated No. 3-ranked St. Paul’s 8-3 on Saturday in Game 3 of their Class 5A second-rounds series. Bryson Monteith drove in two runs for the Rams (24-5). C.J. Chambley was 3-for-3 with an RBI and run scored. Jackson Sanders, Seth Hammock and Braylon Carter each had two hits.
Coosa Pines FCU celebrates tenth year in Vincent, a milestone for members
VINCENT, Ala. – The adage goes, ‘Time flies when you’re having fun.’ This rang especially true for Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union as they celebrated a ten-year journey, the anniversary of the Vincent Branch. Under the exceptional leadership of Branch Manager Kendra Ricks and Assistant Manager...
Job opportunities abound as Sylacauga City Schools hosts Employee Recruitment Fair this Thursday, April 25
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga City School (SCS) system is hosting an Employee Recruitment Fair on Thursday afternoon, April 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fair will take place downtown at the Sylacauga Board of Education. Various opportunities are available, including positions for teachers, substitutes, instructional assistants,...
[LISTEN] Midweek Minute with the Superintendent – April 25, 2024
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools. This week, Dr. Eller and Michael Brannon talk about the Employee Recruitment Fair going on today at the SCS Board of Education as well as next week’s community meeting regarding the system’s strategic plan moving forward and the Spring band concert.
Calera police chief disturbed by suicide numbers rising in Shelby County
CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - Calera’s police chief said he’s shocked and saddened by the growing mental health crisis in Shelby County. Chief David Hyche said the number of deaths by suicide increases each year. Chief Hyche posted on Facebook numbers he calls disturbing - 47 people died by...
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