Cadets of the Stanhope Elmore High School JROTC program already stand out. The cadets are commonly recognized in comp…
Cliff Williams
Staff Writer
Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic images and details about alleged sexual abuse of a child and may be triggering to some readers.
Long before Joey Wiginton was mayor of Tallassee, he figured out who Linda Benson was.
A Goodwater man finds himself in the Tallapoosa County Jail with charges of knowingly possessing child pornography against him.
Last week, the Weogufka Volunteer Fire Department suffered a huge loss.
Opening in 1984, Gary Ingram Grading and Paving was the recipient of the Lake Martin-Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Business of the Year award this year.
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nine grants totaling $2.26 million to nonprofit centers that provide professional care to children who have suffered various forms of abuse, and two local organizatio…
from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Lake Martin Innovation Center
When God blesses you, sometimes your calling is to give back.
Freddie Brooks is one of the three local Black icons mentioned this week on Orlando Withers’ Facebook page, Black Icons of Alexander City.
The Alabama Department of Transportation hosted a public involvement meeting regarding constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Alabama Highways 49 and 50.
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
Every year, Business Alabama, a monthly magazine, honors some of the top people and organizations throughout the state. And this year, one of Alexander City’s own made the list.
Ever since Justin Farr and his family moved to New Site 18 years ago, Farr has been in law enforcement.
5th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Mike Segrest issued a statement Thursday morning via Facebook regarding the April 15, 2023 mass shooting in Dadeville.
In order to create an open dialogue, Alexander City District 6 councilmember Mike Lucas initiated a meeting between residents in his district and a developer.
At the December meeting of the Captain William Bibb Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, member Jacqueline “Jackie” Earnest received the prestigious DAR Community Service Award.
“Out from the gloomy past, ‘Til now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.”
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Three seniors depart, while a whole new batch of players step up to the plate — literally and figuratively.
If you know anything about me, you know basketball is my favorite sport.
Yet again, another SEC program set its sights on Benjamin Russell quarterback Kingston Preyear.
When it comes to the playoffs, even the best teams can find themselves on the ropes in must-win moments.
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Stop No. 2 on the Bassmaster Elite Series circuit has come to an end at Lake Martin, and the top spot could not have gone to a better name in the sport — Fisher Anaya.
Sometimes your fate is out of your control.
Sports, like life, is a journey of ups and downs — injuries, upsets, successes and long hours spent working.
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A little bit of North Carolina is coming to the stage of the Wetumpka Depot Players with the musical Pump Boys and Dinettes.
Seen on America’s Got Talent, American Idol, the Grand Ole Opry and the halls of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, country music singer-songwriter Marty Brown has now been spotted at the Dadevi…
As the 2026 Legislative Session evolves, do not expect much in the form of substantive legislation. It is an election year and historically, legislators do not address any controversial legislation. The election primaries are right around the corner on May 19, and voters have short memories,…
Over the years, it can be easy to forget why we celebrate holidays such as President’s Day. Furniture stores and car lots love to have sales on the holiday, making it easy to lose perspective.
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