Benjamin Russell High School senior and seven-year band veteran, Hank Simmons, signed his letter of intent for Jacksonville State University Friday morning.
A parent addressed the Tallapoosa County Board of Education during Tuesday night’s board meeting.Â
Josh Williams is a big believer in exposing students early to the many different job opportunities out there.
The month of May marks two important national observances — National Trauma Awareness Month
The much talked about cleaning up of condemned buildings in Alexander City is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Josh Williams is a big believer in exposing students early to the many different job opportunities out there.
The month of May marks two important national observances — National Trauma Awareness Month
When Coosa County Commission president Lamar Daugherty needed a project as a requirement of the Alabama County Commission Association, he chose child advocacy.
Early Tuesday evening the body of Jeremiah Gamble, 25, of Tallassee, was recovered from Lake Guntersville.
Voters will be back at the polls on June 16 for a series of runoff elections, most notable for the District 4 seat of the Tallapoosa County Commission.
Tray Richardson will be the next Elmore County District Court Judge.
After several hours of conducting interviews last month, the Coosa County Commission has hired an administrator.
Gov. Kay Ivey formally announced the state will be kicking off this historic summer with an America 250 Alabama Celebration at the State Capitol 11 a.m., Thursday, May 21. During the event, Go…
The question of ownership of Nathaniel H. Stephens Elementary School is still unanswered.
A search is underway on Lake Guntersville in north Alabama after a 25-year-old entered the water and did not reappear Sunday afternoon.
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
In October 2025 the restrooms at Alexander City Boat Ramp were closed due to vandalism.
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
On Monday, May 4, the Central Coosa softball team saw its season come to an end after falling to Isabella twice in the Class 2A Area Tournament. And to much expectation, that’s the last softba…
A decathlon is a two-day track and field event in which an athlete competes in 10 events, ranging from sprints and distance to jumps and throws. Finding someone who specializes in so many even…
Adversity, high stakes and impossible odds are as much a part of life as they are a part of high school sports. That’s why it hurts so much when things don’t go your way.
In and around Alabama high school baseball, there are few honors higher than being named to the North-South All Star game, hosted to showcase rising seniors each summer. This year Wetumpka wil…
Lynley Forbus acknowledges she’s not perfect.
A handful of anglers from four Elmore County high schools attended the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association’s Lake Pickwick Classic in Florence last Friday and Saturday. Pickwick is…
If you were to ask Benjamin Russell soccer coach Lee Wagoner who the staples of the girls soccer team for the last few years were, it'd take him no time at all to choose his deadly combination…
Following the AHSAA's decision to remove Class 2A Area 7 champions Horseshoe Bend and runner-up Isabella, the Generals quickly turned around to appeal the ruling. Â
I know there are plenty of folks who would fight me on this, but the NBA playoffs are by far the best postseason of all the professional sports. Don’t get me wrong, I know there’s nothing like…
Wetumpka’s girls soccer program is a program that’s been on the rise for the last few years. Under coach Deron Fagan, the Indians have improved in virtually every aspect of the game. In 2025 W…
Last week, six Tallassee anglers competed in the 2026 Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association Lake Pickwick Classic. Pickwick is located in northwest Alabama on the Tennessee River, ru…
Butch Thompson has now been the head baseball coach at Auburn University for over a decade. He and the No. 5 Tigers will play their final regular-season series of the year this weekend at Plai…
The crowds began gathering early Saturday morning for the 10th annual Blues in the Park.
Alexander City Theatre II has received a $65,000 matching grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to fund its roof project. It will replace the failing structure and secure the theatr…
What started a type of therapy, has led Sandy Fomby Bishop down an artistic path that continues to lengthen and grow in ways she didn’t imagine.
It’s been a while since I’ve been able to make it back to Lake Martin Animal Shelter, but Otis was definitely worth the wait.Â
While most humans are highly curious, one of the situations it’s not good to be curious is during an emergency.
If you hang around Alexander City and Dadeville long enough, you’ll probably get word of The Fab Five.
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Staff will not be able to tell if the owls are male or female until they reach around 6 weeks old.
Other props in the auction were featured in films such as "Jurassic Park," Wonder Woman" and…
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a case on Thursday regarding whether …
Ground beef does not have to feel repetitive. These family-friendly ideas keep things useful…
The screens that once came along to every road trip, every hotel room and every long weekend…
Pool snacks do not have to feel like the same packaged choices every time. These ideas keep …
