In a second-grade classroom, the air is usually filled with a buzz of restless energy, but when Kim Ly Patten stands at the front of the room, the atmosphere shifts to one of wide-eyed wonder. Patten isn’t just a guest speaker – she’s a storyteller, a journeyman in the Alabama Master Beekeep…
While firemen, paramedics and law enforcement are the face of first responders, there are people behind the scenes that don’t get the same recognition — the dispatchers.
While most residents are familiar with Alabama Power Company, many may not know about Alabama Power Foundation, the company’s nonprofit that gives back to the areas it serves.
While most residents are familiar with Alabama Power Company, many may not know about Alabama Power Foundation, the company’s nonprofit that gives back to the areas it serves.
Of the two current plans to move Alexander City forward, housing is mentioned in both as the issue falls in the top five of the city’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
The jury has all but been set for deliberations in a murder case against Latavian Brownfield, who is charged with the 2024 fatal shooting of Jay’Z’ion Strong and first-degree assault of Justin…
As Lake Martin Community Hospital continues its focus on providing care that would otherwise be hard to access, a new surgeon has joined its ranks to revitalize the surgery department and services.Â
A man who was out on bond for a domestic violence arrest and had pleaded guilty to another domestic violence charge was arrested for domestic violence again last Monday.
Serving Dadeville, Reeltown and Tallassee, Aero Engine Solutions aviation chief Ty Ashe has proved his dedication to aviation becoming the recipient of the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Associatio…
A judge continued the case where Bill Patterson wants to stop the City of Tallassee from selling the airport property despite it being sold by the city last year.
During his visit to the Lake Martin-Dadeville Area Kiwanis Club, Dadeville building inspector Peter Golden updated club members on what is happening in the city.Â
The Tallapoosa County Extension Office in partnership with Auburn University held a community violence prevention program for local law enforcement, school administrators, community organizati…
Everybody knows you can’t win a baseball game with one player. It takes a whole team; all nine batters in the lineup, all four infielders, all three outfielders, not to mention a pitcher and a…
It doesn’t matter which sport or what circumstances, when Wetumpka and Stanhope Elmore face off it is guaranteed to be an absolute showdown. That was the case again last week, as the Mustangs’…
The AHSAA announced on Thursday its North-South All-Star squads for the upcoming 30th annual North-South All-Star basketball games. Four 15-member teams comprised of 2025 rising seniors were a…
The Elmore County Panthers hosted Class 5A Area 6 opponent Beauregard on Tuesday night, beating the Hornets for their first win of area play, 4-3. ECHS followed up Tuesday’s win by sweeping Be…
Sixty of Alabama’s top high school basketball prospects are headed to the North-South All-Star games this summer, for which dates are yet to be announced. The AHSAA released four 15-member squ…
After a two-game losing skid, the Holtville Bulldogs returned to Slapout for the fourth annual Wood Bat Classic. Eight teams participated in the three-day tournament, with the best six returni…
On Monday night, Wetumpka’s softball team — now ranked No. 15 in the country after defeating Thompson last week — pulled out of a close call against county foe, the Holtville Bulldogs, to win …
It’s hard to simulate the playoffs when going through the regular-season slate. Hence why coaches across the state pick a matchup to compare to what they might face when the postseason arrives.
I’ll be honest, I’ve never been a big Facebook person. Even when the age of social media dawned for me as someone in Gen Z, it was just at the bottom of the totem pole. I prefer Instagram and …
"It Might as Well Be Spring," by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song eighty years ago this week, in 1946. It was featured in the film musica…
