On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey House Bill 527 into law. The legislation provides an income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation, up to $1,000. HB527 also suspends the state’s portion of the grocery tax for two months beginning in May.
The Alabama legislative session for 2026 has come to an end. As bills became laws and headlines, Deborah Miller from Miller Jones Lobbying Firm outlined a productive session at the Alabama State House to the Dadeville Kiwanis Club last Thursday.
Area organizations paddled their way to fun at the Lake Martin Dragon Boat Races Saturday at Wind Creek State Park. Teams from the city of Alexander City and Dadeville, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, Lake Martin Dadeville Chamber of …
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division is enhancing its service to the public with the launch of a new, streamlined online submission form for marine event permits.
Before you start any spring projects - planting, fencing or digging - remember to call 811 first to protect yourself, your property and your community.
The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act was signed into law this week by Gov. Kay Ivey. The act establishes a pilot program to authorize the procurement, installation and operation of a photographic speed enforcement system within an interstate highway work zone.
On Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Senate Bill 99 related to the display of the Ten Commandments in schools. The bill requires the display of the Ten Commandments, along with their historical significance, in certain public schools, subject to the availability of donations.
The Tallapoosa County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments received a Coosa Valley Rural Community and Development grant, giving each department in the association a lot of new equipment.
Last week, Gov. Kay Ivey signed Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act into law, but neither Camp ASCCA or Children’s Harbor will have to make any changes to their safety protocol.
State Rep. Ed Oliver addressed the Tallapoosa County Commission Monday morning concerning funds coming to Tallapoosa County through the Rural Health Transformation Act and the passing of Senate Bill 269, which helps rural ambulance services.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is once again partnering with Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) and organizations across the state to support the annual Don’t Drop It on Alabama spring cleanup campaign.
Four county commission candidates — all newcomers to the political field — gathered Monday night for a forum and debate hosted by the Eagle Forum of Alabama-Dadeville Group.
This spring, Standard Deluxe proudly marks a major milestone: the 25th anniversary of the Old 280 Boogie, taking place Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19 on its artistic grounds in Waverly.Â
With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, Alabama Forestry Commission forester Rick Oates has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately.
When Ferst Readers of Tallapoosa County president Elaine Toney heard OGS Tournaments had not started signing up fishermen for its annual tournament months in advance, she was worried.
