Divers from the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery Fire and Rescue were still at Chimney Rock on Lake Martin at 6:30 p.m. after a person was reported missing.
In April, Alabama Department of Transportation stated Alabama Highway 63 would be open by the end of summer. On Monday, ALDOT announced in a press release they are hoping the long-closed road …
Each year, thousands of Alabamians are victims of violence, and in their despair, they wonder where to turn. Their spouse may have been murdered, a loved one may have been sexually assaulted, …
While Project 4:12 serves many purposes, a story Jimmy Yates related to the Alexander City Kiwanis Club Thursday afternoon, is one that keeps Yates motivated to push the organization forward.
Preachers, singers, community leaders and many members of the community gathered at First Baptist Church Thursday to join other Christians around the United States to celebrate the 75th annual…
As National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month kicks off in May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind all road users that…
On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced more than $7.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 26 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to…
Two new Alexander City ordinances were passed by the Alex City City Council Monday night to alleviate some of the financial burden caused by water and sewage rates.
When it comes to preserving history, historians are not afraid to ask for in-kind help, volunteers, donations and grants. All have come into play for the last two events for the Elmore County …
Earlier this year, things were shaken up in the world of Tallassee athletics as news broke that football coach Lawrence “L.A.” O’Neal would be departing for Park Crossing. Shortly after, the T…
It came down to the wire for Tallassee softball last week, as the Tigers fought to clinch a spot in the regional tournament. In the Class 4A Area 5 tournament, Tallassee faced a difficult path…
Holtville’s baseball team faced a tall task last week in its Class 5A Round 2 playoff series versus the Demopolis Tigers. The Tigers were ranked No. 7 in the final poll from the Alabama Sports…
If you were to ask Dadeville track and field coach Michael Taylor, who’s the best all-around athlete, male or female, at Dadeville High School? He knows his answer immediately would go to Arie…
I’ll be taking an opportunity this week to continue my annual tradition of making some college football prognostications shortly after the end of spring practice. Springtime happens to be the …
The Horseshoe Bend softball team has been removed from the playoffs after a self-reported violation of the Contest Limitation Rule, according to an AHSAA press release. A spokesperson for Hors…
The first three times the Benjamin Russell softball team matched up against Chilton County, all resulted in a win for the Tigers. Even with a spot in the regional locked up with two wins over …
Softball is, of course, a team sport. Although, when a softball player steps into the batter’s box or steps up to the rubber in the pitcher’s circle, she is all alone.
One-time state champ had a good ring to it for Elijah Smith after his sophomore year. So much so he had to add some stakes to it, changing his title to a two-time state champ as a junior.
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 theatre building so ACT II can continue serving the community with safe, sustainable and growing arts programs.
