When Tony Harris knew it was finally time to open his own restaurant, the biggest issue he had was coming up with a name.
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A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:39 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, has claimed the life of an Elmore man.
I usually make a strong effort to not make my column all about horses, but in reality, riding is the biggest part of my week beyond work. I began riding English almost 10 years ago and current…
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
The first Dadeville City Council meeting of the month means hearing updates from all departments.
At a recent Alabama Republican Party convention, District 81 Alabama State Rep. Ed Oliver received the Defender of Freedom Award.
Five months ago, the Rico family was looking forward to August.
A Tallassee man is in the Elmore County Jail after his May arrest and preliminary hearing last week.
In an unorthodox move, Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes Jr. pointed out several issues in Alexander City that lead to poor overall grades.
Elmore County is growing and so is the number of crimes committed in the county.
Downtown Wetumpka is special during the holidays.
The trend of lowering the back end of trucks and loud exhausts is over in Tallassee.
Sabrina Slaughter has only been on the custodial staff of the Alexander City Schools system for six years, and only an actual employee for three, but that didn’t keep her from winning the 2025…
A Titus woman is in the Elmore County Jail after being arrested for drug trafficking and attempting to smuggle drugs into the county jail.
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
The Tallapoosa County Democratic Party is focusing on extending its reach in communities not often reached for.
Important information was shared during Monday’s Camp Hill town council meeting.
A law that had its beginnings in 2009 is finally in effect for Alabama students.
The roundabout in downtown is in need of repair after an 18 wheeler left the scene.
It’s safe to say John Mask, Tallassee’s longtime wrestling coach, is a legend in Tallassee and the broader community. Mask has led the Tigers to several state championships in the sport, produ…
The summer is long and hot and sometimes frustrating, as it drags on before finally culminating in the football season’s opener at the end of August. Football players and coaches spend Decembe…
Just like the start of every new season, the 2026 football season promises new opportunities to right wrongs from previous seasons. That’s especially true for the Holtville Bulldogs, as they l…
Most people tend to believe a school like Tallassee will have its work cut out for itself this football season. As the school with the lowest enrollment in the new Class 4A, with a brand new h…
Apple TV’s Ted Lasso is a stupid sports show with a stupid sports premise: an American football coach travels across the pond to England to coach a Premier League football team despite zero kn…
Weirdly, with how many new forces insert themselves into the mix for the Dadeville Tigers, there is some real excitement surrounding the team. As it has been said throughout the offseason, the…
Before you know it, more Tallassee natives might be making their mark on the national stage. Tallassee’s former soccer coach Matt Tarpley took on the job of starting up Tuskegee University’s m…
Wetumpka’s softball program is a breeding ground for stellar athletes who have the option to advance to the next level. Senior second baseman Lexie Smith is joining the ranks of those stellar …
If you’ve driven through the Charles E. Bailey Sr. Sportplex any time recently, it’s hard not to notice what is going on.
Where has this year gone? Where has this decade gone? 2026 is almost over.
In Kirk Johnson's first year leading the Benjamin Russell football team, he reached the semifinals. He helped change the trajectory of the Wildcats, who, a year before his arrival, finished 5-…
The summer has been nothing short of busy for the Dadeville football team, all of which is going to pay dividends on the upcoming Friday nights.
Last year was rough for the Horseshoe Bend football team, to say the least. After reaching the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the Generals fell back down and finished the season 0…
How much do you know about the Statue of Liberty?
If you’re looking for an excuse to make the drive to Montgomery, a local artist’s work is on display there.
Many famous successful lawyers in our state have served a stint in politics. Jere Beasley, the legendary Montgomery trial lawyer, served eight years as lieutenant governor. Having been born and raised in Barbour County, he has a good many great political stories. He shared a few with me over…
David Franklin Hill, 66, of New Site, Alabama, Passed away at home on July 31, 2026. He was …
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A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:39 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, has claimed…
A registered dietitian says she wants to cut through the noise of diet culture and misinform…
The ingredients were grown in a climate-controlled center at the University of Reading befor…
Were you able to see the celestial event as the moon passed in front of the sun?
A fifth heatwave is underway in the UK, risking crops, wildlife and the supply chain.
(The Center Square) – More international buyers – and those in the U.S. on visas, purchased …
