Every year, Business Alabama, a monthly magazine, honors some of the top people and organizations throughout the state. And this year, one of Alexander City’s own made the list.
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Every year, Business Alabama, a monthly magazine, honors some of the top people and organizations throughout the state. And this year, one of Alexander City’s own made the list.
Ever since Justin Farr and his family moved to New Site 18 years ago, Farr has been in law enforcement.
5th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Mike Segrest issued a statement Thursday morning via Facebook regarding the April 15, 2023 mass shooting in Dadeville.
In order to create an open dialogue, Alexander City District 6 councilmember Mike Lucas initiated a meeting between residents in his district and a developer.
At the December meeting of the Captain William Bibb Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, member Jacqueline “Jackie” Earnest received the prestigious DAR Community Service Award.
“Out from the gloomy past, ‘Til now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.”
Aaron Mays admitted he shot Joel Whitus. What’s to be determined going forward is, was the shooting in self-defense.
In less than 24 hours, two fires have left three families with 13 children without homes and clothing.
After an extremely successful pancake breakfast, the Alexander City Kiwanis Club made its big annual donation to the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.
Willow oak, red maple, black gum and red buckeye trees can provide great shade and color at homes. On Saturday, hundreds of them were under the water tower in Tallassee, but not growing from t…
A home and property with significant history in Wetumpka, Elmore County and the South was honored by the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century.
Benjamin Russell High School senior Hank Simmons can add another ribbon to his hat.
A community meeting will be held at Dadeville First Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Monday regarding a potential plea deal that could be offered to the suspects in connection with the April 15, 2023,…
After a student-led program where students talked about their favorite or most inspiring Black Americans, former Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Beverly Price gave the keynote addres…
Members of the Tallassee Board of Education have never been given any compensation for their roles.
Amidst an excited crowd of caregivers, administration, family and friends, Brown’s Nursing Home hosted its annual Valentine’s Day Beauty Pageant.
An author native to Dadeville is continuing her mission to teach life lessons at a young age.
Since former Holtville baseball coach Scott Tubbs announced he would step down from the role in December 2025 and assistant Michael Graffman took on the mantle as interim in early January, the…
Entering 2025, the Benjamin Russell baseball team had to replace five seniors — all of whom had played at the varsity level since their freshman season. Which was beneficial when the team reac…
Stop No. 2 on the Bassmaster Elite Series circuit has come to an end at Lake Martin, and the top spot could not have gone to a better name in the sport — Fisher Anaya.
Sometimes your fate is out of your control.
Sports, like life, is a journey of ups and downs — injuries, upsets, successes and long hours spent working.
High school fishing is growing in popularity, especially in Alabama. In the entire country, three of the top fishing programs hail from this state — Montevallo, Auburn and the University of No…
On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Benjamin Russell standout baseball player Jaxson Edwards announced and signed his letter of intent to play in college at Freed-Hardeman University.
It doesn’t matter how many times you practice that clutch last-second play, it will never be the same as the real-life game situation. And that’s the thing about shots; sometimes they fall and…
When the Elmore County Panthers started this boys basketball season, the goal was clearly set: win a first-round playoff game. The Panthers have made it out of the area tournament and even hos…
Even with various injuries hindering the Indians, Wetumpka’s boys and girls wrestlers have shown what it means to be ‘Gold-blooded’ this season.
Stanhope Elmore’s wrestling team started this season with individual wrestlers’ improvement and progress for the program on the brain. Their motto: “Get 1% better.”
Wetumpka’s boys soccer program has been on a steady upwards trajectory for a few years now. Last season was a bit of a dip in that trajectory as the Indians finished 11-9-2, in second place in…
After qualifying six wrestlers for the AHSAA Class 5A state tournament in Huntsville last weekend, the Holtville Bulldogs wrestled hard with the hopes to reach a podium finish. Holtville had o…
A little bit of North Carolina is coming to the stage of the Wetumpka Depot Players with the musical Pump Boys and Dinettes.
Seen on America’s Got Talent, American Idol, the Grand Ole Opry and the halls of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, country music singer-songwriter Marty Brown has now been spotted at the Dadevi…
As the 2026 Legislative Session evolves, do not expect much in the form of substantive legislation. It is an election year and historically, legislators do not address any controversial legislation. The election primaries are right around the corner on May 19, and voters have short memories,…
Over the years, it can be easy to forget why we celebrate holidays such as President’s Day. Furniture stores and car lots love to have sales on the holiday, making it easy to lose perspective.
Mr. Garry Wayne Peloquin, beloved husband of Dorthe Peloquin, entered into rest on Friday, F…
John Patrick Hazel, a beloved, hard-working, and devoted husband and father, passed away on …
Beverly Newman Dietz, age 77, of Niceville, Florida, passed away on January 30, 2026. She wa…
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