The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas Parade. For 2019 the theme was "12 Days of Christmas." Area residents lined city streets to see children dancing, soldiers marching and even the Grinch getting arrested.
Auburn defeated Alabama in the Iron Bowl 48-45 in a game that saw a missed field goal by Alabama to seal the win for Auburn. Auburn quarterback Bo Nix lead the Tigers just like his father Pat Nix did in Jordan Hare in 1993 to a win over the cross state rival.
Downtown businesses offered Black Friday deals the day after Thanksgiving. Local stores were busy with people browsing deals.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bradley Byrne visited Tallapoosa and Coosa counties visiting with voters and hearing concerns Tuesday. Byrne will be on the Republican primary ballot in March.
The Lake Martin Animal Shelter held its second annual Meow and Mutt Mingle fundraiser Saturday. The event featured silent and live auctions and refreshments. The proceeds benefitted the animal shelter
Dean Pyles is filming anti-bullying movie ‘The Coward’ at locations in Alexander City including Mistletoe Bough and Carlisle’s.
Alex City Area Habitat for Humanity broke ground on its latest home in September and since then volunteers have been hard at work at the Scott Road property. President Larry Bates said the organization’s family selection committee has chosen a homeowner. Bates said he is pleased with the wor…