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From the quiet streets of small-town Tallassee, the beloved duo of officer Hunter Saint and his goofy sidekick, Blek, are capturing the hearts of millions around the world as the unexpected pair have become social media sensations.

Around here, the holidays aren’t complete until there’s a homemade pie cooling on the counter. If you love the sweet, gooey flavor of a classic pecan pie but want to take it up a notch, this chocolate pecan pie is just the thing. It’s an easy recipe that turns a traditional favorite into a r…

There’s something mystical about Halloween. Maybe it’s the crisp fall air, the flickering jack-o’-lanterns or the thrill of dressing up in a favorite costume. No matter what draws you in, ther…

The cooler and shorter days mean it’s fall and soon to be wintertime. But one cannot help but long for spring again, when flowers throughout the land will blossom with new life.

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As I complete and celebrate a milestone  – my 25th year with Tallapoosa County Extension – I look back and reflect on all the gardening-related questions I have been asked and answered. I was …

From the quiet streets of small-town Tallassee, the beloved duo of officer Hunter Saint and his goofy sidekick, Blek, are capturing the hearts of millions around the world as the unexpected pair have become social media sensations.

A water pump could mean economic growth in southwest Coosa County after the Flagg Mountain Observation Tower was dedicated this month as the terminus of the Pinhoti Trail, which connects hiker…

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For more than two decades, Kimmy Thompson’s focus has been on the meticulous, life-altering work of a mammography technologist at Russell Medical Center. Her days were measured in the quiet, focused precision of medical screening, where attention to detail could save a life.

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At Lake Martin Pizza Company, Brett and Stacey Gelband are serving up hand-tossed pies and hometown connection in a way that’s quickly becoming the talk of the town. What began as weekend geta…