A murder suspect is no longer on the run.
It’s not in AmTech receptionist Mary Ann Traylor’s job description to organize fundraisers. The money she and her colleagues raised for breast cancer was entirely her own initiative.
The Great Pumpkin Patch at Strand Park may be delayed but it’s still set to happen next week. After a setback due to a shortage of trucks and drivers needed to transport the pumpkins from a farm in New Mexico to Alexander City, the pumpkins are loaded up and headed this way.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged many students to go virtual and learn new online platforms, one local accredited school wants to remind the public it has always been virtual and not skipped a beat during the unknown changes in education.
After years of intensive planning and behind-the-scenes work, the Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) is proud to announce a new digital public resource — Historic Preservation Map Initiative.
Economic development is about speed and efficiency.
Alexander City Mayor Tommy Spraggins and city council president Tim Funderburk sat through their last council meeting as city officials Monday but not without remembering the progress the city has made in four years.
The goal of a business is to make a profit.
Lake Martin Lake Realtor Angela VanHouten was honored with the Big Wave Award for her outstanding sales performance at the seventh annual Lake Homes Realty National Agent Virtual Summit held Oct. 14-15.
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After a short time of plateauing in terms of COVID-19 case numbers, Alabama has recently seen a spike in numbers.
Alexander City Mayor Tommy Spraggins and city council president Tim Funderburk sat through their last council meeting as city officials Monday but not without remembering the progress the city has made in four years.
When Trey Sims received an invitation to showcase his grandmother’s pickles at the White House, he didn’t even know he had been shortlisted.
Those finding themselves awake in the wee hours of Wednesday morning may be seeing signs.
Central Alabama Community College (CACC) is encouraging high school seniors to apply for admissions and scholarships as a part of Alabama College Application Week, which runs from Oct. 19 to 23.
Motorists are asked to use caution and avoid certain areas as Alexander City crews work to pave streets.
It’s October, the new fiscal year has just started and Alexander City only has an operating budget.
Next week, thousands of Alabama students will be taking the next step to ensuring their promising futures. These students will be applying to top colleges and universities nationwide, during the 2020 Alabama College Application Week celebration, on Oct. 19-23.
Alexander City mayor-elect Woody Baird has rarely slowed down in his life.
The Outlook newsroom staff recently welcomed a new face as multimedia reporter Siri Hedreen joined the team on Thursday.
Gov. Kay Ivey — alongside the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! — today announced final participation results of Census 2020 for the state of Alabama. The census officially came to a close nationwide on Thursday.
Alexander City is no longer accepting debris behind its public works shop.
Lake Martin Area United Way is hosting a new fundraising event Thursday in place of its annual fashion show to support its 27 agencies as well as downtown businesses.
Tallapoosa County voters are already active with just more than two weeks to go before the November General Election.
The United Martial Arts Academy in downtown Alexander City is offering self-defense classes for men and women in the Tallapoosa County area the next two weekends.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Wind Creek State Park to change a favorite fall event.
In response to a need for increased funding in North Alabama, the Joy to Life Foundation has offered to expand its efforts and provide funds statewide for breast cancer screenings for women through the Alabama Department of Public Health’s Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection P…
Halloween during a pandemic can be difficult to enjoy the many festivities but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are steps to still partake in the fun.
Main Street Alexander City director Stacey Jeffcoat received notice today from Pumpkin Patch Fundraisers the truck scheduled for Saturday delivery to Strand Park will be delayed.
The Trump Bus will be located in front of Walmart in between Arby’s and Wendy’s through Saturday selling Trump merchandise.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) — in alignment with Alabama Counts — announced Wednesday the U.S. Census Bureau has now appointed the final deadline for the 2020 census as Thursday, Oct. 15. This new date was set after the bureau announced a previous Oct. 31 …
The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force arrested an Alexander City man Tuesday for possession of illegal drugs.
New Style Church volunteers, along with help from the Housing Authority and Bridge Builders, distribute food weekly at 694 Ann St. for those in need. This week's boxes of food contain meat, dairy, produce and more. Cars were lined up for miles to drive by and pick up packages. Volunteers wer…
Fall is in full swing and Halloween is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate than picking out pumpkins for decoration, to carve or simply with which to enjoy fall festivities?
The Alexander City City Council on Tuesday declared Curtis “Woody” Baird the next mayor of Alexander City.
New Style Church has been feeding thousands of residents across Tallapoosa County and surrounding areas since July and is in desperate need of volunteers to continue this much-needed service.
Alexander City Schools on Monday released new guidelines in terms of contact tracing for students exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.
When Alexander City resident Ashley Gaddis got the call more than a week ago her husband, Jarman, had gotten into a bad car accident, she was overwhelmed with emotion not even knowing if he was alive.
Each year, students at Stephens Elementary have the opportunity to design the annual Renew our Rivers T-shirt.
Gov. Kay Ivey last Tuesday announced Alabama has been awarded $17.8 million to provide opportunities for Alabama workers that have been displaced by COVID-19 to develop new skills in high demand industries.
Tallapoosa County will have four new mayors take office the first week of November.
Weather kept some vendors and guests away from the 40th Annual Oktoberfest at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex but many more came out and took part in the annual tradition under light rain.
Without help from a state program, the Hackneyville Community Center might still be without new tables and chairs.
Today, Gov. Kay Ivey called on Alabamians to pay tribute to healthcare heroes for their continued efforts in fighting COVID-19. In her proclamation, Ivey asked Alabamians to thank these heroes by leaving their porch lights on every Friday in October and showing their appreciation at school s…
The Alabama National Guard 214th Military Police Company of Alexander City deployed last month to Kenosha, Wisconsin and could deploy again to help provide support to law enforcement during and after protests if needed.
Hundreds of defendants waited outside the Alexander City Police Department to have their day in court Thursday.
More than three million dogs are awaiting homes at animal shelters and rescue groups across the United States and a push is being made in October to find these dogs a home.
One lucky resident of Tallapoosa County can win the opportunity to partake in his or her very own “Supermarket Sweep.”
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