It’s been nearly eight months since Megan Giles, 19, of Jackson’s Gap, was killed as she was crossing the street in Tuscaloosa, but Giles’ family isn’t giving up on getting her justice.
A handful of residents in Jackson’s Gap are on their third day without running water, according to Gerald Haggerty, a resident of the Peckerwood Road area. According to Haggerty and other residents who wished to remain anonymous, water at the…
Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging all Alabamians to join in honoring America’s 250th anniversary by participating in the national Light to Unite week, July 1-8. During the week, Alabamians are urged to show their patriotism by illuminating government buildings, businesses and homes in red, white …
When Coosa County Commission president Lamar Daugherty needed a project as a requirement of the Alabama County Commission Association, he chose child advocacy.
Voters will be back at the polls on June 16 for a series of runoff elections, most notable for the District 4 seat of the Tallapoosa County Commission.
Gov. Kay Ivey formally announced the state will be kicking off this historic summer with an America 250 Alabama Celebration at the State Capitol 11 a.m., Thursday, May 21. During the event, Gov. Ivey will officially unveil a massive, 250th ed…
The big takeaway from the 2026 Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Lake is that lake visitors help improve Alexander City and Tallapoosa County through revenue.
The body of a 24-year-old man was recovered Wednesday evening from the waters of Lake Martin at Chimney Rock, and his identity has been confirmed as Jayden Baretta, 24, of Georgia, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin.
While there are no zoning laws in the unincorporated areas of Tallapoosa County, several farmers from the New Site area visited the Tallapoosa County Commission on Monday morning to voice their concerns over zoning after seeing issues in othe…
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.
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, or their child may have endured abuse. Possibly, t…
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 National Day of Prayer.
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 improving the state’s infrastructure.
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 comm…
On Thursday, April 30, the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a residence in the New Site area regarding an individual who had been attacked by some dogs, according to a press release.
