News New jury term brings movement in court system Cliff Williams Updated Aug 8, 2025 It happens twice a year in Alexander City and twice a year in Dadeville — criminal jury trial terms.
News Featured No defendants show for first day of trial term in Alexander City Cliff Williams / The Outlook Cliff Williams Apr 28, 2021 Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Steve Perryman will go it again Thursday for a second first day of the trial term.
News Featured Potential jurors include someone celebrating a birthday and a husband and wife Cliff Williams Updated Jul 31, 2025 Tallapoosa County Circuit Clerk Patrick Craddock has seen a lot of interesting things with residents appearing in court after getting jury sum…
News Judge warns jurors about publicity By Cliff Williams Apr 1, 2019 A jury is used to settle cases in court when a resolution cannot be reached before trial but are juries your neighbors and peers?
Archives Updyke trial coming to Wetumpka By The Herald Staff Mar 20, 2013 The man accused of poisoning the beloved Toomer’s Corner oak trees in Auburn will be tried in Wetumpka after Circuit Judge Jacob Walker III gr…
Archives Jurors shirking their duty By Staff Reports Jul 12, 2006 For Circuit Judge Tom F. Young Jr., showing up for jury duty is not just a civic responsibility; it is a way to show respect to those who foug…
Archives Local woman celebrates her 100th birthday and reports for jury duty By Staff Reports Jul 24, 2005 Velma Mallory spent her 100th birthday in a courtroom. Mallory was summoned for grand jury duty for the first time in her life, she said Monday.
