Today in Alexander City history: August 1

Alexander City police discovered what was then the second largest illegal drug field in the city. 

Here are a list of historical events that have defined Alexander City's history throughout the decades.

1974: Historic Coosa County Jail 

Today in Alexander City history

Old Coosa Jail in 1974. 

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Bailey visited the Russell Karate Association to watch students practice the martial art. 

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The Lukes family. 

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A picture the Lukes took of Centennial Park before the bombing July on 27, 1996. 

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.