The Tallassee Police Department is looking for an alleged shooter.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division is enhancing its service to the public with the launch of a new, streamlined online submission form for marine event permits.
Before you start any spring projects - planting, fencing or digging - remember to call 811 first to protect yourself, your property and your community.
The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act was signed into law this week by Gov. Kay Ivey. The act establishes a pilot program to authorize the procurement, installation and operation of a photographic …
A defendant accused of breaking and entering several vehicles and robbery will remain in the Elmore County Jail after a bond and preliminary hearing.
The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act was signed into law this week by Gov. Kay Ivey. The act establishes a pilot program to authorize the procurement, installation and operation of a photographic …
The Elmore County Food Pantry distributed about 600,000 pounds in the past year and that amount is anticipated to grow. In the last year the nonprofit organization served about 545 families an…
The Wetumpka Police Department is still investigating a Sunday shooting.
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
Paradise Bed and Breakfast on Lake Martin co-owner Kathy Loftus calls herself an “Encore Entrepreneur.”
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
On Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Senate Bill 99 related to the display of the Ten Commandments in schools. The bill requires the display of the Ten Commandments, along with their hist…
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
Coosa County administrator Amy Gilliland formally announced Tuesday’s commission meeting would be her last.
Wetumpka is now the eighth location of Marion Community Bank in the state.
The Wetumpka Police Department is investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting.
The Tallapoosa County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments received a Coosa Valley Rural Community and Development grant, giving each department in the association a lot of new equipment.
The Dadeville Performing Arts Center kids theater program is gearing up for a weekend of laughter.
Last week, Gov. Kay Ivey signed Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act into law, but neither Camp ASCCA or Children’s Harbor will have to make any changes to their safety protocol.
The Dadeville softball team continues down the winding path of the regular season in anticipation for the Class 3A Area 6 tournament.
There were some ups, there were some downs; overall, it was an interesting week for the Dadeville baseball team.
A new year, a similar region and a plethora of new opponents on the horizon — that's the recipe for the Reeltown football team with the unveiling of its schedule heading into 2026.
Spring practice for college football teams is in full swing across the country, and typically it's capped off with an annual spring game event. That was the case in Tuscaloosa with Alabama com…
Given the way Luke Knight prepares, it’s not surprising he’s been dubbed Benjamin Russell’s ace on the mound.
When Holtville softball coach Reese Claybrook scheduled his alma mater for the upcoming softball season, he knew what he was getting himself into.
Everything good comes to an end at some point – at times for the best, at times for the worst. Edgewood Academy baseball coach Justin Chandler chooses to look on the bright side, as his senior…
Every team has a specific game marked on its calendar at the start of the season, whether it be a rivalry game, a tough loss from the previous season that needs to be avenged or an area game t…
There are no style points in sports; all that matters is whether you win or lose.
For the first time since 2024, Holtville’s baseball team has returned the Class 5A Area 5 championship to Slapout. It was an arduous and grueling effort that included as much heartbreak, tumul…
You know it’s just another mid-April evening when the Wetumpka Indians are showcasing what it means to play all-around baseball. The Indians (19-7) have done it all season long, stacking up ag…
For the second season in a row, the Elmore County baseball team is the Class 5A Area 6 champion. After sweeping the Beauregard Hornets, ECHS took on the Valley Rams in an area series. The Pant…
This spring, Standard Deluxe proudly marks a major milestone: the 25th anniversary of the Old 280 Boogie, taking place Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19 on its artistic grounds in Waverly.
Planned renovations at The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts and the Wetumpka Depot Players got a little funding from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Anybody who ever worked with Ralph Frohsin organizing the Alex City Jazz Fest, knows how passionate he was about bringing the event to residents of the area.
This will be a great political year, with some fantastic, interesting, and close contests. However, there will be only one hotly contested open congressional seat this year in the Heart of Dixie. The other six incumbent congressmen will coast to reelection, either unopposed or with token opp…
After a very promising start to the season, the Auburn softball team has run headlong into the proverbial brick wall. They opened the year with a record of 17-6 in out of conference games and won the first series in conference play against Kentucky taking two games out of three against the W…
Writer’s Note: This appeared in the Tallassee Tribune in 2019. Lo and behold, the vultures are back in my neighborhood, and Alabama Power is in the process of running them off! It seems that we are now experiencing the attack of the bridge buzzards … the sequel!
1942 - 2026
Mr. John Lester Starling, 66 years old, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2025.
1934 - 2026
Faye Redding Holliday, 94, died peacefully on March 20, 2026, in Alexander City, AL., surrou…
Hollywood was clad in black and glittering sequins on Monday to host the Los Angeles premier…
The latest developments in the Middle East war:
One hundred and ten Turkish coal miners who had marched 200 kilometres (125 miles) to stage …
Associated British Foods announced Tuesday that it would spin off its budget fashion chain P…
Pope Leo XIV begins the final leg of his African tour on Tuesday with a visit to Equatorial …
Seeking new fans for Hello Kitty, the company behind the enigmatic character on Tuesday laun…
