Class 3A, 4A, 5A or 6A — if Kirk Johnson is leading the charge, the team he’s leading is semifinals-bound. Now, five years into his coaching career, Kirk Johnson has made the AHSAA semifinals in each year he’s coached, with this being the first time since 2015 Benjamin Russell has made it th…
The 3-mile Sportsplex Hiking Trail, one of the lesser known amenities at the Charles Bailey Sportsplex, originally formed a loop behind the baseball fields, football stadium, softball fields a…
The Reeltown High School band made it to Disney in Florida to perform at the Make-A-Wish global conference and left knowing their late band member made a mark.Â
As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is urging motorists to make safety a priority during this Thanksgiving holiday travel period. File
According to Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency director Jason Moran, a tornado watch has been issued in the area until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Class 3A, 4A, 5A or 6A — if Kirk Johnson is leading the charge, the team he’s leading is semifinals-bound. Now, five years into his coaching career, Kirk Johnson has made the AHSAA semifinals …
Volleyball has been part of Emma Crawley’s life in some form or fashion since she was about 9 years old, although it wasn’t until she was around 15 when she realized it would be something that…
Wetumpka has been a top-producer of softball talent for years now, and they start off young. Softball coach Daryl Otwell and a handful of current and former Wetumpka softball players spent a S…
This season, Stanhope Elmore’s boys and girls wrestlers have gotten off to a solid start. The boys competed in their first dual of the year at Tallassee on Nov. 17, facing the Tigers as well a…
On Nov. 18, the Wetumpka Indians hosted their first tri-match of the season against Elmore County and Holtville. The Indians won both duals handily, defeating Elmore County 69-9 and Holtville 76-6.Â
On Thursday night, the Elmore County Panthers faced a big challenge very early in their season. They took on the Wetumpka Indians in Eclectic, losing 73-50.Â
On Friday night, Stanhope Elmore’s gym saw a bigger crowd than it has since it was built back in 2012. In their first rivalry showdown against crosstown rival Prattville, students and parents …
Alabama’s Black Belt has earned a reputation as one of America’s premiere deer hunting destinations, and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association wants to showcase your best buck again th…
Ever since he transferred to Wetumpka over the summer, Kaleb Ballard has been making waves with his athleticism. It started with football – his second season playing the sport – when he quickl…
The Wetumpka Indians are a group of versatile playmakers. They can score, they can defend, they’ll steal the ball, they’ll block your shot and they’ll dunk the ball right on top of your head i…
The Walter Traumbauer High School Theatre Festival is a measuring stick for high school theater programs in the state to compete against each other in one-act plays.
For the first time since 2015, Benjamin Russell is headed to the semifinals — and the excitement is brewing big. As the team and a caravan of Wildcat fans get ready to roll into Saraland on Friday, Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes is encouraging everyone to grab your frie…
Schoolchildren all over the United States know the story. In September 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers on board. These people were a mixed bunch of religious separatists who sought to freely practice their Protestant faith in what…
For the first time in I don’t even know how many years, I have no plans for Thanksgiving. I doubt there will be a big fancy dinner and I won’t be surrounded by family this year.
