If you’ve driven through the Charles E. Bailey Sr. Sportplex any time recently, it’s hard not to notice what is going on.
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Jackson’s Gap monthly town council meeting was fairly uneventful Tuesday night due to all the large projects being already completed.
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Band season might sometimes be an afterthought to football season, but an exciting game would not be the same without the melodies that come with it.
A few weeks ago, 23 rising high school seniors attended the seventh Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program on the college’s campus.
The U.S. Department of Justice and the State of Alabama have agreed to terminate the remaining terms of the consent decree that had governed operations at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women since 2015.
After several previous discussions, New Site’s upgrades to two recreational facilities should begin soon.
Stepping into a funeral home usually means there are tears and grief.
American Legion Wetumpka Post 231 is completing its third year.
“Tonight is proof that governing isn’t easy,” Alexander City Mayor Mike Densmore said during his final comments at Monday night’s city council meeting after the council tabled the resolution t…
Busted water toys? Strapless flipflops? A four-leg table with only three legs?
Editor’s Note: This story contains information about sexual assault and may be triggering to some readers.
Sunday afternoon was about giving back.
New students walked the halls of Edgewood Academy for the first time Monday. Many with backpacks of their favorite cartoon character. But the kindergartners weren’t the only ones. So did the s…
Hayden Anderson and Aubrey Newton, of Millbrook, were recently selected as two of 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Anderson, a freshman at Gadsden State Commu…
Leaking roof. Building in disrepair. Mold. Plumbing issues.
Understanding times are hard on a lot of families right now, the Salvation Army of Alexander City is offering to help with utility bills for those who qualify.
The exercise yard at the Elmore County Jail was a little different last Tuesday. A large stock tank was brought and filled with water. It transformed the space into sacred ground as nearly thr…
On Sunday evening, a truck pulling into the Who’s Diner parking lot crashed into the front of the building.
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…
Wetumpka has a statewide reputation for producing top-level softball talent. Each and every year, several Indians advance from high school to the collegiate level, capitalizing on the experien…
I’m just chomping at what is in store for us in the coming weeks — the football season.
If there is one thing Daniel Flowers is trying to do during his tenure as the football coach is to remove the notion that Central Coosa is a basketball school. And after two years, the convers…
Every high school athlete and coach in Alabama understands the gravity of being selected to the AHSAA North-South All-Star game. It’s an honor and an experience most people don’t get to have. …
Alex Golesh made a very good impression at SEC Media Days in front of local, state and national media. His answers were forthright and genuinely thoughtful. I continue to say this, but it cont…
A new year, a new season, a new team and most importantly a new arena.
In the wake of the newly created Gulf State Independent Athletic Association, GSIAA, the questions surrounding the league have found their way to AHSAA director Heath Harmon and AISA director …
For any athletic team, building the program from the ground up is a prerequisite for success. Building a program doesn’t start with the varsity team or even the junior varsity. It doesn’t star…
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.
Sometimes when your second home becomes your first, your skills and talents can bring a fresh perspective.
When most people picture owning property on Lake Martin, they imagine a beautiful waterfront home with a private dock and breathtaking views. While that dream certainly exists, there's another option that deserves serious consideration — condominium living.
Sometimes I just wish people would listen to me. I’ve lost count of the people I've given solid, wise advice only to be ignored. The person might nod their head as I'm talking, even agree with me, but in the end, they don’t follow through.
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(The Center Square) – Ten of the 13 programs meant to keep the B-52 flying into the 2050s ar…
In the wake of 9/11, some called for rounding up whole groups of people viewed as potential …
(The Center Square) – Two donors said they had never before made a political donation. Anoth…
It’s too reductive to simply smear scabs as sellouts. It’s important to understand why some …
Inspired by real events, the films tackle issues of race, gender and class in ways that will…
Back-to-school weeks need food that works beyond one rushed morning. These 15 picks cover pa…
