The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed a dog near the Kellyton community in Coosa County tested positive for rabies last week. The dog was treated at the Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine before being tested for rabies.
The Alabama Department of Public Health is working on its COVID-19 data and surveillance dashboard as of Sunday at noon, according to its website.
Russell Lands On Lake Martin is searching for artists from around the Southeast to participate in the ninth annual Arti Gras at Russell Crossroads from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 3 and 4.
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced the 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. Isaac Stubbs, a recent graduate of Wetumpka and a dual e…
Alexander City Mayor Tommy Spraggins has announced his decision to campaign for mayor.
The Sure Shot owner Woody Baird is running for mayor.
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department is a family and one of its own needs the community’s help.
Anyone interested in seeking the office of mayor or city councilmember in Alexander City has a little bit of time left to decide, but not much.
The Alexander City Fire Department is training more people to add to its dive team.
The state saw a one-day increase of more than 600 as new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
An Alexander City man’s relationship with a minor led to his arrest.
Gunshots rang out on Old Dark Road on Thursday afternoon leaving one person shot and another injured. One person has now been arrested.
The state once again saw a one-day increase of more than 400 as new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Authorities said an argument may be what led to gunshots along Highway 280 and Old Dark Road on Thursday afternoon.
Two convicted felons who have committed crimes across the state and have lived in Tallapoosa County were denied parole Wednesday by the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Parole.
A total of 35 residents at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City have died since March 1 because of COVID-19, according to the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.
Scott Baker travels the world and experiences international culture with his job as a freelance travel photographer for The New York Times but he still considers Lake Martin home.
The state added more than 400 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Benjamin Russell High School valedictorian Amiya Benson and salutatorian Andrew Caldwell are optimistic about their classmates’ futures.
The Sunday death of 34-year-old Anthony Lee Thornton of Tallassee was ruled an accidental drowning.
Summer is slowly yet safely getting back into some form of normalcy as Russell Lands on Lake Martin kicks off Friday on the Green’s free music series this week with opening act Kurt McKinney and Chuck Lofton.
Stepping through the doors of Red Hill Kitchen over Memorial Day weekend was enough to make anyone’s mouth water with the delectable smell of smoked meat wafting through the air.
Although courthouses were closed to the public in Tallapoosa County due to COVID-19, work never stopped.
The family of Anthony Smith has filed suit in the Fifth Judicial Circuit against Charter Communications alleging actions by the company and one of its employees caused Smith’s death.
Tallapoosa County is third in the state for number of coronavirus-related deaths and has the ninth-most cases in the state, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Lake Martin will receive national attention when an episode of HGTV’s “Lakefront Bargain Hunt” airs June 28 featuring Lake Homes Realty Realtor Angela VanHouten and a Birmingham family on the quest for a lake home.
It was a relatively safe Memorial Day weekend on the waters of East Central Alabama.
It’s no secret school will look different once fall rolls around due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A favored summer tradition is officially kicking off its concert series despite a few setbacks. The Lake Martin Young Professionals will once again host Strand Sessions on the first Thursday of each month starting June 4.
The state added nearly 700 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
The coronavirus didn’t stop people from coming out for the first holiday since Gov. Kay Ivey’s stay-at-home order was lifted.
When Madison Fuller’s parents were both diagnosed with diabetes within six months of one another, she saw an opportunity to combine her love of baking with an experimental way for her family to still enjoy sweets.
With the concerns growing regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which said Sunday to limit gatherings to 50 and under for eight weeks, Alexander City businesses and organizations are following suit.
The state added nearly 500 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
The state added more than 300 cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
It’s a simple gesture but represents so much — placing a flag at the grave of a fallen veteran.
Many take for granted the ability to get online through a handheld device or computer. For some, internet access at home is currently impossible leading to students falling behind at school and parents unable to search and apply for better job opportunities.
It’s no secret families in Tallapoosa County are especially fond of Sunday church services, worship and religious gatherings. The traditional format for these happenings has been altered due to the coronavirus pandemic but Gov. Kay Ivey recently released orders that do not limit the number o…
The state added more than 300 cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Only nine Bill Nichols State Veterans Home residents are currently testing positive for COVID-19.
Many Alabamians have asked the state to report COVID-19 recoveries.
Alexander City orthodontist Dr. Bill Harrell is worried about more than just teeth in his practice. Harrell’s spent years researching the effects of sleep disordered breathing and children’s airways.
As schools and parents prepare for what’s to come in the 2020-21 school year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released some recommended guidelines it feels will help with a gradual scale-up of operations for the safety of students and staff.
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole for two Tallapoosa County drug offenders this week.
Chocolate ice cream and love — the cure for the coronavirus.
Marine patrol officials are encouraging one key thing to stay safe on the water this weekend, and that’s preparation.
The Outlook will broadcast tonight's local high school graduation ceremonies live on its Facebook page.
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