It’s been a group effort to revitalize downtown Wetumpka. It’s been the City of Wetumpka. It’s been private businesses. It’s been organizations. And it’s been individuals.
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Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch director Eric Strong has spoken to the Alexander City Kiwanis Club many times and he wanted to relate a success story to them.
With no revisions to the budget that was presented to the Alexander City Schools Board of Education last week by chief schools financial officer Lisa Dickerson, the board easily passed the $46…
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
For 24 years the Coosa River Challenge has been more than an event. What began as a way to showcase the Swayback Bridge trail, the Coosa River and downtown Wetumpka has grown into a legacy. It…
Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch director Eric Strong has spoken to the Alexander City Kiwanis Club many times and he wanted to relate a success story to them.
Walk into any of First Community Bank of Central Alabama’s locations across Elmore and Autauga counties and there will likely be a familiar face. It’s not because a customer has been banking w…
Alexander City District 6 council member Mike Lucas hosted a town hall for his constituency, which had plenty of questions.
With no revisions to the budget that was presented to the Alexander City Schools Board of Education last week by chief schools financial officer Lisa Dickerson, the board easily passed the $46…
The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State did not begin as life changing for its Dadeville High School representative, but that is exactly what it ended up being.Â
It’s been several years since Benjamin Russell High School could claim bragging rights in the National Merit Scholarship.
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Questions, concerns and rumors about data centers were top of mind in District 6.
Inspired by former leaders, a Reeltown High School senior stepped into a role where she could finally become one.Â
A routine traffic stop turned into an arrest Saturday for Toshia Yvonne Wyatt.
The Dadeville Public Library took a chance on a new opportunity and it paid off for many.
Johnny Kimbrough, who was reported missing by his family Friday, was found dead Saturday, according to an Alexander City Police Department statement.
No one knows what the hardships of transition are like for a veteran after service more than a fellow veteran.Â
Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.
At this point in the season, the area games get some added bonus. The area tournament is about a month away, and every team is fighting to improve its seed heading into it.Â
The Millbrook-based rollercoaster that is Stanhope Elmore flag football crested a hilltop Thursday night at 17 Springs, defeating Booker T. Washington (Tuskegee) 32-6.
For 24 years the Coosa River Challenge has been more than an event. What began as a way to showcase the Swayback Bridge trail, the Coosa River and downtown Wetumpka has grown into a legacy. It…
The Horseshoe Bend and Dadeville volleyball teams were both coming into Wednesday with multiple games under their belt. The Generals were coming off two wins, one over Reeltown and another ove…
You know when you wait for something so long, and then when it’s finally there, you are just disappointed?Â
Tallassee’s homecoming hearts were left in tatters Friday night as the hometown Tigers dropped an 11-8 decision to Greenville. The visiting Tigers used a late fourth-quarter field goal and a f…
The Edgewood Academy Wildcats' winning ways continued Friday night, shutting out Sparta Academy, 39-0. After losing their opening-week contest, the Wildcats have been on a roll with wins over …
The losing streak continues as the Mustangs fell to 0-4 Friday night, with Pike Road pulling away for a 50-14 victory. Stanhope Elmore stayed within striking distance early before the Patriots…
In a game of the unknown, Elmore County came up on the short side of the stick against Charles Henderson. The teams had never played each other on the gridiron, but Friday night was a Class 4A…
It was a coronation in Wetumpka Sports Complex football stadium Friday night.
After how last week went, the Central Coosa football team had a fire lit underneath them.
Whatever the price of admission was to the Battle of Highway 49, it was not enough. What was showcased on the field rivals as one of the best iterations of the matchup.
Sometimes a team just has a will to win, and that’s exactly what it looked like for Benjamin Russell’s football squad on Friday night.
Some connections come with opportunities.Â
I’ve never been one to keep up with Miss America pageants, but I did compete in AKA pageants when I was younger. Sponsored by the Rho Chi Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in Huntsville, competing in the Angel pageant each year was something I looked forward to. Putting on…
I witnessed something wild on Saturday afternoon.
Mary Louenna Pearson Taylor passed away on the evening of Friday, August 28, 2026, at the ag…
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Graveside service for Herman Royce McGowan will be Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 11AM at Bi…
(The Center Square) – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has filed hundreds of state-mandated “tra…
There are many barriers to reunification, but Irish American lobbying may move the needle a little.
The crypto industry scored a series of wins in 2025, only to see its top legislative goal fa…
Made in Tahoe Festival this fall brings together local artists, makers, musicians, food and …
Hot honey has spent the past few years turning up on everything from fried chicken and pizza…
Cooler evenings call for dinners that don't keep you in the kitchen all night. These 15 skil…
