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Phillips’ time ran out before he fulfilled his goals

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Phillips’ time ran out before he fulfilled his goals

Gwen Bishop
12 hrs ago

With only a year on the Alexander City Council, District 6 councilor Brett Phillips said he didn’t have enough time to see his goals fulfilled.

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Colvin to remain involved in community

16 hrs ago

After serving nine years on the City of Alexander City City Council and a losing bid for mayor, current council president Buffy Colvin is proud of her time in service.

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No injuries reported from truck fire

Updated 12 hrs ago

With all around quick reaction times, no injuries were reported after a truck caught fire near Hatchett Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 280 on Wednesday afternoon.

Alexander City police reports - Sept. 23-30

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Alexander City police reports - Sept. 23-30

Oct 6, 2025

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Withers’ son recovering after swallowing small object

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Withers’ son recovering after swallowing small object

Updated 20 hrs ago

When Orlando Withers wrote the viral Facebook post about his son earlier this week, he was angry.

Fire chief requests residents to not burn

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Fire chief requests residents to not burn

Oct 6, 2025

A fire danger advisory was placed into effect Tuesday and is still in effect as of Monday morning..

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Alexander City man denied parole

Oct 6, 2025

Rodney Tillis Banks was denied parole by the state parole board last week.

Jaybird Landing gets a good cleaning

Oct 5, 2025

A little over a week ago, more than 30 volunteers gathered to clean up a popular, but hidden, area of the Tallapoosa River.

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New Site to pass by bus purchase for seniors

Oct 5, 2025

An opportunity to upgrade the New Site Senior Center’s bus will have to wait.

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Pemberton wins Realtor of the Year

Oct 4, 2025

Awards are just sweeter when they come from your peers.

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Coosa Commission passes budget

Oct 4, 2025

Following a short public meeting, the Coosa County Commission approved its fiscal year 2025-26 annual budget.

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City council passes budget

Oct 4, 2025

After provisional ballots were counted, the final outcome remained the same in the city election.

Jazz Fest founder, committee members, will miss festival

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Jazz Fest founder, committee members, will miss festival

Oct 3, 2025

For 15 years Robert Gunn helped coordinate the Alexander City Jazz Fest.

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Police Reports: Sept. 16-25

Oct 3, 2025

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Animal control working to catch pack of dogs

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Animal control working to catch pack of dogs

Oct 3, 2025

Stray and loose dogs have been an issue in Alexander City for a while.

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Alex City students adjusting to wireless law

Oct 2, 2025

The Alabama state law prohibiting students’ use of smart phones, tablets, smart watches and other wireless devices inside public schools has gone smoother than expected, according to Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes.

City of Alexander City awarded $800,000 for sidewalks

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City of Alexander City awarded $800,000 for sidewalks

Updated Oct 3, 2025

Sidewalks near the Alexander City Municipal Complex will be extended soon.

Boat ramp restrooms closed following vandalism

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Boat ramp restrooms closed following vandalism

Updated Oct 3, 2025

Alexander City Boat Ramp restrooms are closed indefinitely as of Monday morning.

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Commission passes annual budget

Updated Oct 2, 2025

After a brief discussion, the Tallapoosa County Commission passed its annual budget Thursday morning.

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Coosa County Training School honored with historical marker

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Coosa County Training School honored with historical marker

Oct 1, 2025

The Cottage Grove community in Coosa County is the newest recipient of a historical marker.

Two city schools placed under secure perimeter

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Two city schools placed under secure perimeter

Updated Sep 30, 2025

Jim Pearson and Stephens Elementary schools were placed on secure perimeter this morning due to a potential domestic situation between custodial guardians and a non-custodial parent the school system was made aware of earlier this morning, ac…