The City of Alexander City literally pulled out all the guns in celebration of the Fourth and the nation’s 250th birthday. Employees were treated to a short program before eating that included presenting the colors and a 21-gun salute.
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The Dadeville Public Library is moving along with its weekly summer reading program, but this week’s program involved a few science experiments.
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Alexander City Police Department recently announced the promotion of four officers.
The Alexander City Fire Department has announced three promotions. The newest lieutenants will lead the three shifts at Station 3. Mason Hallman will lead the A shift; Travis Lahr, the B shift…
While the Alabama Men’s 55+ tennis team came close to qualifying for the United States Tennis Association national championship, they fell short with Kentucky winning the Southern Championship.
A fresh professional title is getting added to Trey Fetner’s list. Serving as the head baseball coach, assistant football coach and previously a science teacher at Reeltown High School, Fetner…
Only Shann Whetstone can claim her special birthday celebration.
Two people from east Alabama were arrested for drug trafficking in May. During a preliminary and bond hearing last week, one is taking the rap for everything.
An Opelika man and Montgomery man pleaded guilty last week to electronic solicitation of a child.
As one of the biggest milestones in American history arrives this weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is expecting a surge of visitors to the Lake Martin area and officials want everyo…
Lake Martin Animal Shelter will be hosting a special fundraising event to help with the purchase of an air conditioner for the cat room.
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A former Red Hill Volunteer Fire Department firefighter is accused of stealing at least $250,000 from the department over the last decade.
Although Alabama Secretary of State candidate Caroleene Dobson took the Republican bid for the office easily, she’s not resting on her laurels. She is still making rounds throughout the state …
There is no shortage of activities in Elmore County for Fourth of July.
Mason Kim, an upcoming senior at Benjamin Russell High School, was recognized with a certificate of accomplishment at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 1-5 in…
An early morning fire on Bence Street in New Site claimed the life of an elderly man.
New avenues to increase tourism and economic growth are providing a better understanding of who is making their way to the Lake Martin area and what benefits that brings to local businesses.
After leading Edgewood Academy to the state championship in his first season as head coach, Justin Chandler was named the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s AISA baseball Coach of the Year.
On a hot and sunny Saturday morning in Tallassee, more than 200 kids from ages 5 to 14 flooded J.E. “Hot” O’Brien Stadium, bringing high energy, enthusiasm and a competitive spirit to the annu…
While the Alabama Men’s 55+ tennis team came close to qualifying for the United States Tennis Association national championship, they fell short with Kentucky winning the Southern Championship.
Debates over whether or not cheerleading should be considered a sport are pervasive, and have been for years. At Edgewood Academy, however, there’s no question. Cheerleaders attend events for …
Football season is full of ups and downs — good weeks, bad weeks, injuries, setbacks and victories. Winning a championship means navigating those ups and downs while continuing the push toward…
Confidence is vitally important to success in any sport, but especially football. When you’ve got 11 guys on the field at any given time, and each of them has to compete with the confidence th…
Wetumpka has had hundreds of incredible athletes pass through its halls over the years. Right now, one of those athletes is seeing his stock rise quickly. Pitcher Jaxon Shineflew, a 2023 gradu…
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a six-part series featuring Players to Watch across Elmore County squads.
On Friday night, Wetumpka hosted its fourth annual Battle for the County 7-on-7 tournament. It was a mid-summer preview of what Friday nights will look like this fall, and the Wetumpka Sports…
When he took the job of football coach and athletic director, Eric Folmar knew he’d have to make some changes to Tallassee’s athletic department and its facilities to show the community he is …
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a six-part series featuring Players to Watch across Elmore County squads.
At this point in the offseason, the only goal is to improve day-in and day-out. As much as Stanhope Elmore’s football team prides itself on winning, 7-on-7 tournaments are far more about build…
In the new age of college football, where NIL and the transfer portal underlie each decision made, high school athletes and coaches are navigating a constantly changing landscape. At Wetumpka,…
If you were to ask me in middle school if I was a reader, my response would have been “Of course not.” In high school I stayed away from Korean pop music like the plague, so when the K-pop band BTS was gaining national attention in the summer of 2017, I was confused about why news outlets we…
Funeral services for Roger Dale Green, age 58, of Alexander City will be held on Monday, Jun…
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of JoAnn C. Speaks, a belo…
(The Center Square) – As a record-breaking heat wave sweeps across the central and eastern U…
Abbreviations like ‘brb’ and ‘plz’ may seem benign. But new research shows they can make sen…
(The Center Square) – The Biden administration called the government's only estimate of annu…
When a potluck sneaks up, this list helps fill the table with dips, pasta salads, casseroles…
Warm-weather desserts need to be easy to share, chill, slice, or scoop. These 15 cookout des…
These 9 strawberry treats cover chocolate-dipped berries, shortcake, sheet cake, fruit leath…
