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William D. Hatcher, 29, Alexander City, died after his vehicle left the road and hit a tree.
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William D. Hatcher, 29, Alexander City, died after his vehicle left the road and hit a tree.
There was not a farm animal lost in sight during Horseshoe Bend Schools farm day. The school’s Future Farmers of America and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America organizations hoste…
As the school year draws to a close, Alexander City Schools students have been enjoying a variety of events that gets them out of the classroom while offering different types of educational op…
The big takeaway from the 2026 Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Lake is that lake visitors help improve Alexander City and Tallapoosa County through revenue.
The body of a 24-year-old man was recovered Wednesday evening from the waters of Lake Martin at Chimney Rock, and his identity has been confirmed as Jayden Baretta, 24, of Georgia, according t…
While there are no zoning laws in the unincorporated areas of Tallapoosa County, several farmers from the New Site area visited the Tallapoosa County Commission on Monday morning to voice thei…
The body of a 24-year-old man was recovered this evening from the waters of Lake Martin at Chimney Rock.
New state laws have caused a bit of confusion for municipalities.
The Horseshoe Bend softball team has been removed from the playoffs after a self-reported violation of the Contest Limitation Rule, according to an AHSAA press release. A spokesperson for Hors…
The first three times the Benjamin Russell softball team matched up against Chilton County, all resulted in a win for the Tigers. Even with a spot in the regional locked up with two wins over …
One-time state champ had a good ring to it for Elijah Smith after his sophomore year. So much so he had to add some stakes to it, changing his title to a two-time state champ as a junior.
They say a photo is worth 1,000 words.
When the Class 6A Substate golf tournament kicks off on Monday, the Benjamin Russell golf teams are going to be well represented.
Alexander City Theatre II has received a $65,000 matching grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to fund its roof project. It will replace the failing structure and secure the theatre building so ACT II can continue serving the community with safe, sustainable and growing arts programs.
What started a type of therapy, has led Sandy Fomby Bishop down an artistic path that continues to lengthen and grow in ways she didn’t imagine.
As Al Pacino’s mob boss Michael Corleone famously says in THE GODFATHER PART III, “just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!”
It’s been a while since I’ve been able to make it back to Lake Martin Animal Shelter, but Otis was definitely worth the wait.
While most humans are highly curious, one of the situations it’s not good to be curious is during an emergency.
If you hang around Alexander City and Dadeville long enough, you’ll probably get word of The Fab Five.
1965 - 2026
1938 - 2026
Mr. John Lester Starling, 66 years old, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2025.
1934 - 2026
