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‘Oscar’ is on the road again

Cliff Williams
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It’s been 52 years since the L9000 Detroit Diesel tow truck of Jeff McWaters came off the assembly line. But it's been only about a year since McWaters has had it.

Cliff Williams

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Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from July 5 to July 12

Tallassee Tribune

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from July 5 to July 12

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Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.

Tallassee airport case gets court hearing

Tallassee Tribune

Tallassee airport case gets court hearing

Jul 12, 2026

A decision about the legality of sale of the City of Tallassee airport to MAVHAWK is still pending.

Cunningham returns to chamber temporarily

Tallassee Tribune

Cunningham returns to chamber temporarily

Jul 12, 2026

A familiar face is coming back to the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce — Jerry Cunningham.

Tallassee getting ‘serious’ about trash, noise

Tallassee Tribune

Tallassee getting ‘serious’ about trash, noise

Jul 11, 2026

The complaints of noise and trash and noise are steady in Tallassee and the Tallassee City Council wants to do something about it.

Cliff Williams / TPI The Tallassee City Council is considering purchasing buildings along James Street in downtown Tallassee. The buildings currently are not occupied.

Tallassee Tribune

City looking to buy James Street buildings

Jul 10, 2026

The City of Tallassee could soon be the owner of four buildings on James Street.

CACC looking at Tallassee for additional campus

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CACC looking at Tallassee for additional campus

Updated Jul 10, 2026

Central Alabama Community College is looking at growing in Tallassee.

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Four juveniles allegedly responsible for rock throwing

The Wetumpka Herald

Four juveniles allegedly responsible for rock throwing

Updated Jul 9, 2026

The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office was close to solving the case of more than 15 vehicles being struck by thrown rocks. Then parents saw a video shared by CrimeStoppers. Now four 17-year-olds from the Holtville community have juvenile petitions filed against them.

Submitted TPI Law enforcement are hoping the public can help identifiy this vehicle and its occupants believed to be associated with rocks being thrown at vehicles between Tallassee and Wetumpka.

The Wetumpka Herald

Law enforcement seeking public’s help in rock throwing incident

Updated Jul 8, 2026

Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals connected to a series of dangerous incidents that occurred on the evening of Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Elmore County.

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from June 28 to July 5

Tallassee Tribune

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from June 28 to July 5

Jul 6, 2026

Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.

The Wetumpka Herald

Bear hit by vehicle in Elmore County, later euthanized

Updated Jul 5, 2026

A black bear was hit by an automobile Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Highway 14 and Firetower Road just outside of Wetumpka city limits. It was later euthanized by law enforcement, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin.

Saturday shooting death investigation ‘leaning toward self-defense’

Tallassee Tribune

Saturday shooting death investigation ‘leaning toward self-defense’

Updated Jun 30, 2026

An Elmore County Grand Jury will most likely decide if there will be criminal charges brought in the Saturday shooting death of Frederick Heard, 51, of Tallassee.

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from June 21 to June 28

Tallassee Tribune

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from June 21 to June 28

Jun 29, 2026

Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.

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Moving vehicles damaged by thrown rocks

The Wetumpka Herald

Moving vehicles damaged by thrown rocks

Updated Jun 28, 2026

Multiple vehicles were damaged by thrown rocks along Highway 14 from Wetumpka to Tallassee Saturday night.

Heart of Alabama Food Bank is backbone of area food pantries

The Wetumpka Herald

Heart of Alabama Food Bank is backbone of area food pantries

Jun 28, 2026

The numbers are staggering.

More trails could come to Tallassee

Tallassee Tribune

More trails could come to Tallassee

Jun 28, 2026

Hiking trails along the Tallapoosa River are likely coming to Tallassee.

Cliff Williams / TPI Avery Nolin, left, speaks with Dr. Daniel Free in the ag shop at Tallassee High School. Free was selected as FFA Central District Advisor of the Year.

Tallassee Tribune

‘Pinnacle of my career’. THS’ Free selected as FFA Central District Advisor of the Year

Jun 27, 2026

Dr. Daniel Free was expecting to be on stage at the recent FFA State Convention.

Elmore County to get new jail

The Wetumpka Herald

Elmore County to get new jail

Jun 25, 2026

The Elmore County Commission accepted a nearly $70 million jail next door to the current Elmore County Jail.

1220 Café coming to 17 Springs Marketplace

Tallassee Tribune

1220 Café coming to 17 Springs Marketplace

Jun 25, 2026

A Tallassee staple is opening a second location in western Elmore County.

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Cliff Williams / TPI The City of Tallassee is hoping to begin construction on new water lines for the industrial park and along Gilmer Avenue by the new year. The projects are one of several the city is doing to improve infrastructure.

Tallassee Tribune

Tallassee exploring options to renovate water distribution

Jun 25, 2026

Water is essential. It is essential for residents to cook, drink and wash clothes. It is necessary for businesses and industries to operate.

Tallassee Tribune

Council approves demolition of 2 houses

Updated Jun 24, 2026

Two dilapidated homes will come down soon in Tallassee.

Tallassee City Council approves 13 new homesites

Tallassee Tribune

Tallassee City Council approves 13 new homesites

Jun 23, 2026

Development of a new subdivision along Lake Thurlow can begin after the Tallassee City Council approved a plat for the Lakeview subdivision.

SPLISH, SPLASH Pool open for all

Tallassee Tribune

SPLISH, SPLASH Pool open for all

Updated Jun 23, 2026

The City of Tallassee pool is open for anyone looking to beat the heat.

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from June 14 to June 21

Tallassee Tribune

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from June 14 to June 21

Jun 21, 2026

Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.

Another 94 lots approved in Redland development

The Wetumpka Herald

Another 94 lots approved in Redland development

Jun 19, 2026

A proposed 670-home development is well underway just west of the City of Wetumpka in the Redland community.