New store owners and Alexander City natives Sonny and Tara Wilson weren’t sure what to name their new business that sells art and custom metal furnishings. They got it after Sonny asked Tara their address and she said “32 Main.”
It will be an evening of music as the Capitol Sounds Concert Band performs at 7 p.m. Thursday at Benjamin Russell’s auditorium. Alex City Arts is hosting the Montgomery-based band as part of its 2019-20 season.
Six weeks before Christmas, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is giving residents a head start on shopping with its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday.
There were tons of laughs and more than $20,000 was raised for the Russell Medical Foundation at comedian James Gregory’s show Friday at The Mill Two Eighty.
Preserving history and bells themselves is former Alexander City resident Thomas Kaufmann’s mission with his new book “Historic Alabama Bells.” Kaufmann’s book published Monday and he wants readers to understand the importance of the preservation of bells.
People have been known to line up for the annual St. James Episcopal Church holiday bazaar and church members take all year to get ready for it.
Come spring, children will have a new place to cool off thanks to the work of City of Alexander City employees and Tallapoosa County commissioner Steve Robinson.
John Thompson is grinning a bit knowing due to community effort over the last year, more than likely 22 tons of trash will not be picked up again this year for Renew Our Rivers. It’ll be much less, he hopes.
Ghouls, goblins and superheroes will be taking over the sidewalks of Alexander City and Dadeville on Thursday night for trick-or-treating.
Lake Martin Pizza Company’s Alexander City location permanently closed Saturday night. The company posted on its Facebook page Saturday it would be its last day of business.
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Angela Mullins began working for Uncle Henry 26 years ago, or in many ways it seems like she did, according to the Alexander City native who in February published a faith-based suspense novel by that name — “Working for Uncle Henry.”
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Lake Martin scenes depicted by Stephens Elementary School students will be on display Thursday at Alexander City City Hall.
Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions this weekend for the February production of “Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?” which is a comedy in two acts with parts for five women and three men. The play, which was written by Del Shores, is set in a Texas town in 1986 and focuses on four a…
What started as a way to support a faculty member with breast cancer at Horseshoe Bend has continued as an annual fashion show to support those with cancer.
The time of year has come again for Russell Medical’s Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. This year’s theme is “tickled pink.”
Local fall festivities will continue with Wind Creek State Park’s annual fall festival Friday and Saturday.
Alexander City Arts has an upcoming event music lovers and entertainment seekers won’t want to miss as it is hosting a songwriters showcase with John Berry, Mo Pitney and Deborah Allen.
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Some might have thought Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote were having a convention in Alexander City with all the decals and stuffed animals in old MOPAR cars around town. But no, it’s the 50th anniversary of the Dodge Daytona and the Aero Warriors were in town for a reunion.
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The 50th anniversary of both the Aero Warrior and Talledega Superspeedway is bringing 230-plus cars to Broad Street in downtown Alexander City on Saturday. And as if that weren’t enough to get residents excited, Main Street Alexander City is revving things up by providing live entertainment …
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Broad Street will be filled with vintage Aero Warriors on Saturday to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the type of car that forced NASCAR to create a few new rules and the 50th anniversary of the Talladega Superspeedway.
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It was a throwback to the 1940s at Horizons Unlimited when the Birmingham Harmony Belles sang songs by The Andrews Sisters on Monday.
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The inaugural Lake Martin Living Art Walk saw a total of about 200 people on the streets and in and out of downtown Alexander City businesses, some of which were art exhibits while others were People’s Choice voting locations.
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More people were in Dadeville on Saturday for the fall festival and Ducky Ward and Pops Ward Soap Box Derby than the population of the city’s 3,000 residents.
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Fall celebrations continue next weekend with Alexander City’s 39th Oktoberfest. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.
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Racing and festivities will be on the docket Saturday at Dadeville’s annual Ducky Ward and Pops Ward Soap Box Derby and Fall Festival.
Her job wasn’t hard, but it was where she worked in the field in Japan and Korea that was a challenge for Dadeville resident and United States Marine Corps veteran Miranda Heard.
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With 69 entries, the inaugural Lake Martin Living Art Walk is only a week away. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5., downtown Alexander City will come alive with beautiful artwork, live music, merchant specials and tons of fun, followed by an artists’ reception and awards presentation that will i…
A St. James School class ring assumed lost during Friday’s football game at Tiger Stadium in Dadeville is safe at home again.
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Nominations are now being accepted for the spring 2020 Living History Cemetery Tour and Art Show presented by Alexander City Theatre II and Russell Medical Foundation.
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What looked like a wedding outside Dadeville’s Mitchell House on Sunday with seats neatly placed in front of the house and a tent space behind the residence was actually ribbon cutting and open house for the community.
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Alexander City natives Chad and Kyle Wilson have been writing and playing country music together for 16 years and the awards are starting to stack up.
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The Alexander City Farmers Market season is wrapping up soon and had a successful season, according to manager Carly Herrmann.
Auditions for “A Christmas Carol” begin next week. Alexander City Theatre II will stage the play in early December with a cast of 23 to 30 local townspeople including parts for 11 men and several children of all ages.
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Fans of the lake will have another reason to visit when The Annex on Lake Martin opens in October.
There were crowds of people on the streets of downtown Alexander City on Saturday morning as there was much for residents and guests alike to enjoy.
Lake Martin Living magazine has hosted its annual art and photography contest for three decades, and this year the event is growing to incorporate more businesses, more art and more all-day fun.
Cloud Nine was packed with patrons Thursday during its 20th anniversary celebration.
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While it’s legal to shoot fireworks in Alexander City’s city limits, police urge caution because fires and serious injuries can result from carelessness.
Pet owners can have their animals vaccinated against rabies at a discounted rate Saturday as part of Rabies Awareness Day.
A book signing for Chris Hope’s novel based on the Coosa County homicides from the 1970s will be held at Adelia M. Russell Library on Monday.
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The Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department is preparing for its the seventh annual fireworks bash June 29.
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New lane installations and renovations are happening at Idletime Family Center’s bowling alley, and the new look could spark renewed interest in the sport locally.
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Fireworks and Christian music will be heard at the 15th annual Celebrate Freedom event beginning at 6 p.m. July 3 at Benjamin Russell.
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Eight local The Studio Arts & Education dancers are nationals bound.
Alexander City Schools celebrated Alabama’s bicentennial this year as part of its fine arts showcase in April.
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On the Pontoon is still on the schedule for Sun Festival on Saturday as of now.
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The 17th annual Lil’ Calypso Art Fest has been postponed to June 15 due to inclement weather.
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Carlisle’s, a century-long fixture in downtown Alexander City, will reopen soon under new leadership although the exact timeframe is not set due to ongoing work in the building.
