The 3-mile Sportsplex Hiking Trail, one of the lesser known amenities at the Charles Bailey Sportsplex, originally formed a loop behind the baseball fields, football stadium, softball fields and gym, has since fallen into disrepair.Â
On Friday, Nov. 21, Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation naming Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, as Small Business Saturday in Alabama, according to a press release.
As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is urging motorists to make safety a priority during this Thanksgiving holiday travel period. File
According to Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency director Jason Moran, a tornado watch has been issued in the area until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Local county commissions have called special meetings this week concerning an Alabama lawsuit over the distribution of Simplified Sellers Use Tax revenue.
After two tough interviews with two qualified Alexander City Police Department officers, the Alexander City City Council appointed Lt. Chris Spivey as police chief.
Although three schools in the system scored a ‘C’ on last week’s Alabama state report cards, there was an overall improvement for the Alexander City Schools system, which went from an 82 in 2024 to an 83 this year.
Kentavious Miles, 32, of Valley, was arrested after a traffic stop and it was discovered he was allegedly responsible for a string of thefts Friday morning, according to a press release from the Alexander City Police Department.Â
Tallapoosa County Schools can celebrate after maintaining an average of 87 on the district’s state report card with Reeltown High School obtaining a 91, or an A.Â
