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'It’s hurting us': Sylacauga residents voice opposing opinions on Haitian resettlement during contentious city council meeting

Tempers were hot during a Tuesday evening Sylacauga City Council meeting, where residents expressed differing views on the ongoing controversy surrounding Haitian immigrants flooding into the city.

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'Nobody wins in this' — Sylacauga City Councilwoman Laura Barlow Heath searches for answers on migrant influx

On Friday, 1819 News spoke with Sylacauga District 5 Councilwoman Laura Barlow Heath about her search for answers to address constituents' concerns over the increasing influx of Haitian migrants into the town.

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'The problem is much bigger than we are': Sylacauga residents blame 'failed immigration policy' for Haitian migrant influx straining small communities

Two men who were in attendance at the council meeting that was abruptly cut short appeared on FNC's "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Saturday to discuss getting shut down while seeking answers regarding over 50 Haitian migrants getting dumped into the city.

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'This is our city!' Sylacauga citizens shut down for questioning influx of Haitian migrants

The Sylacauga council meeting ended abruptly Thursday night after council president Tiffany Nix shut down public comment due to citizens concerned with a recent influx of Haitian migrants.