Dadeville

Russell case bound over to grand jury

Cliff Williams
Updated 13 hrs ago

More details related to charges against former Dadeville High School track coach Mardracus Russell came out in a preliminary hearing Tuesday afternoon.

DPD and TCSO police reports Feb. 23-March 2

Mar 10, 2026

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

Risk 2 severe weather issued for Tallapoosa County

Alexander City Outlook

Risk 2 severe weather issued for Tallapoosa County

Updated Mar 10, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a risk 2 severe weather risk from 3 to 11 p.m. today for Tallapoosa County.

From sirens to spare tires: Tallapoosa County EMS director responds to more than emergencies

Alexander City Outlook

From sirens to spare tires: Tallapoosa County EMS director responds to more than emergencies

Mar 9, 2026

As the Tallapoosa County Emergency Services director, there is never a second thought about lending a helping hand.

Testing, testing: New extension podcast providing educational gardening, farming conversations

The Dadeville Record

Testing, testing: New extension podcast providing educational gardening, farming conversations

Mar 9, 2026

Finding new ways to educate, the Tallapoosa County Extension Office has launched a new podcast.

Growing good readers: Ferst Readers volunteer for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record

The Dadeville Record

Growing good readers: Ferst Readers volunteer for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record

Mar 8, 2026

Ferst Readers of Tallapoosa County took part in a nationwide effort.

Tallapoosa County Extension Office plants seeds for success with agribusiness bootcamp

The Dadeville Record

Tallapoosa County Extension Office plants seeds for success with agribusiness bootcamp

Mar 7, 2026

The Tallapoosa County Extension Office equipped aspiring farmers with must-know knowledge about agribusiness.

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Vehicle pursuit leads to trafficking arrest

Alexander City Outlook

Vehicle pursuit leads to trafficking arrest

Updated Mar 9, 2026

A vehicle search that followed a vehicle pursuit ended in a trafficking arrest in Dadeville Thursday.

Dadeville High School students place at state junior beta convention

The Dadeville Record

Dadeville High School students place at state junior beta convention

Mar 6, 2026

The Dadeville High School junior high beta club did not just show up to the Alabama Junior Beta Convention; but a few members left with some awards.

The Dadeville Record

TCBOE discusses financials to approve at upcoming board meeting

Mar 6, 2026

There will be a few financials for the Tallapoosa County Board of Education to approve at Monday’s board meeting.

The Dadeville Record

Camp Hill council hears from commission candidate, mayor on town improvement efforts

Mar 5, 2026

The Camp Hill Council had a short agenda for Monday’s council meeting.

County GOP holds meet and greet for local candidates

Alexander City Outlook

County GOP holds meet and greet for local candidates

Mar 4, 2026

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell spoke to the Tallapoosa County Republican Party during a meet and greet the group held Thursday night.

Former 911 director honored at state level

Alexander City Outlook

Former 911 director honored at state level

Mar 2, 2026

When is a birthday celebration not just a birthday celebration?

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Lake Watch awards members at annual meeting

The Dadeville Record

Lake Watch awards members at annual meeting

Mar 1, 2026

With 100 years of Lake Martin approaching, Lake Watch of Lake Martin held its annual meeting celebrating each other and learning.

The Dadeville Record

New Adka celebrates Black History Month

Feb 28, 2026

New Adka Community Development Center’s senior citizens hosted a Black History Month program featuring keynote speaker Gregory Wright, owner of Wright’s Funeral Home, but the event was stolen by Evelyn Johnson.

United Way makes strides toward annual campaign goal with wedding, event expo

Alexander City Outlook

United Way makes strides toward annual campaign goal with wedding, event expo

Feb 27, 2026

Dedicated to meeting its $520,000 annual goal, the Lake Martin Area United Way held its seventh annual wedding and event expo at The Mitchell House in Dadeville on Sunday.

The Dadeville Record

DPD and TCSO police reports: Feb. 16-23

Feb 27, 2026

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

Couple creates organization to help combat homelessness

Alexander City Outlook

Couple creates organization to help combat homelessness

Updated Feb 27, 2026

James and Jennifer Burkhalter have served their community for decades.

The Dadeville Record

Dadeville council sheds light on completed, upcoming paving projects

Updated Feb 27, 2026

The Dadeville City Council gave updates on road pavements and grant applications during Tuesday’s council meeting.

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Gov. Ivey appoints Luke Farmer to the 5th Judicial Circuit

Alexander City Outlook

Gov. Ivey appoints Luke Farmer to the 5th Judicial Circuit

Updated Feb 26, 2026

Last week Gov. Kay Ivey announced 31 appointments to vacancies across the state, including a judgeship in the 5th Judicial Circuit.

Crowd gathers, demands justice in Dadeville shooting case

The Dadeville Record

Crowd gathers, demands justice in Dadeville shooting case

Updated Feb 27, 2026

Nearly three years later, Keke Smith’s room remains exactly the way she left it the night of April 15, 2023.

100-plus gathered in Dadeville for meeting on mass shooting

Alexander City Outlook

100-plus gathered in Dadeville for meeting on mass shooting

Updated Feb 23, 2026

The April 2023 shooting in Dadeville left four dead, 28 others injured and hundreds upon hundreds affected by the tragedy. And now, nearly three years later, the case is still on the minds of many. More than a hundred people gathered at First…

Pet cremation services to be offered in area

The Dadeville Record

Pet cremation services to be offered in area

Updated Feb 24, 2026

As the demand for pet cremation is increasing, a local funeral home owner is responding.

The Dadeville Record

DPD and TCSO police reports: Feb. 10-17

Feb 23, 2026

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

Alexander City Outlook

Ivey signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law

Feb 22, 2026

On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act. One of the governor’s top priorities this legislative session, the new law provides the strongest legal protection for Alabama’s children from child predators.

Dadeville

Russell case bound over to grand jury

Cliff Williams

DPD and TCSO police reports Feb. 23-March 2

Risk 2 severe weather issued for Tallapoosa County

From sirens to spare tires: Tallapoosa County EMS director responds to more than emergencies

Testing, testing: New extension podcast providing educational gardening, farming conversations

Growing good readers: Ferst Readers volunteer for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record

Tallapoosa County Extension Office plants seeds for success with agribusiness bootcamp

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Vehicle pursuit leads to trafficking arrest

Dadeville High School students place at state junior beta convention

TCBOE discusses financials to approve at upcoming board meeting

Camp Hill council hears from commission candidate, mayor on town improvement efforts

County GOP holds meet and greet for local candidates

Former 911 director honored at state level

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Dadeville High School students place at state junior beta convention

DPD and TCSO police reports Feb. 23-March 2

Growing good readers: Ferst Readers volunteer for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record

Camp Hill council hears from commission candidate, mayor on town improvement efforts

TCBOE discusses financials to approve at upcoming board meeting

Lake Watch awards members at annual meeting

New Adka celebrates Black History Month

United Way makes strides toward annual campaign goal with wedding, event expo

DPD and TCSO police reports: Feb. 16-23

Couple creates organization to help combat homelessness

Dadeville council sheds light on completed, upcoming paving projects

Local Weather

Gov. Ivey appoints Luke Farmer to the 5th Judicial Circuit

Crowd gathers, demands justice in Dadeville shooting case

100-plus gathered in Dadeville for meeting on mass shooting

Pet cremation services to be offered in area

DPD and TCSO police reports: Feb. 10-17

Ivey signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law

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