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New Site and its water customers saw no water Tuesday morning but the problem was rectified by Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday awarded $100 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to support two grant programs of up to $50 million each for nursing homes and hospitals for the purpose of responding to and mitigating the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Ryne Gallacher was hired as a sports writer for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. last week.
For years, people across the country have reported sightings of hairy, upright-walking creatures dwelling in the wilderness and credited the experience as finding Bigfoot, also referred to as Sasquatch.
The Alabama Department of Public Health said a memo issued Thursday by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) says spectators will be allowed to attend football games and other athletic events, but attendance likely will be significantly reduced, according to a news release. Un…
Gov. Kay Ivey is calling on all Alabamians.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts — in partnership with the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the National Federation of Independent Business, Alabama Chapter (NFIB) — announced Aug. 12 w…
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a $50 million grant program to support nonprofit and faith-based organizations that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Nonprofit Grant Program and the Alabama Faith-Based Grant Program will be awarded to eligible applicant…
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Tallapoosa County Schools will start later than originally planned.
Over 4,500 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported to the state over the weekend.
The State of Alabama continues to experience increases in the number of COVID-19 cases. While there has been a recent decline in the percentage of persons who test positive, the state is currently facing a surge that has overwhelmed Alabama’s ability to provide test results within the two- t…
Gov. Kay Ivey has allocated $100 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding for a public-private partnership to increase access to internet for K-12 students attending school in the fall who may need internet service for distance learning.
How much harm could a package of mystery seeds do? Scientists with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System agree unsolicited seed packets being delivered in Alabama and across the country could pose a real threat to native ecosystems and possibly to people.
COVID-19 doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon, according to daily reports from the state health department.
More than 1,200 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported statewide to the Alabama Department of Public Health over the last 24 hours.
Alabamians will have to wear masks in public for at least another month.
Just over 1,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported statewide to the Alabama Department of Public Health over the last 24 hours.
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has received multiple reports of “unsolicited” China origin seeds being delivered to residents across the state through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The packing is often mislabeled as jewelry. This practice is known as a…
The Special Education Advisory Panel and the Alabama State Department of Education encourage the public to attend the upcoming virtual WebEx One meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to review current issues pertaining to services for students with disabilities.
A brief pause on construction of the health clinic and pharmacy in New Site should not stop the fall completion.
The Alabama Department of Insurance has some tips to help patients minimize the chance of seeing a surprise charge after receiving a COVID-19 test.
Nearly 5,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported statewide to the Alabama Department of Public Health over the weekend.
Out of concern for the health and safety of the general public and licensees, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board today approved an emergency order that limits the hours of operations for restaurants, bar and entities that sell alcohol. Effective immediately but not enforced until S…
More than 500 people came through Pennington Park on Sunday afternoon where about 20 vendors were on site selling fresh produce, homemade crafts and baked goods. There was live music at the pavilion and vendors had great success. The next Pennington Park Farmers Market is from 1 to 5 p.m. on…
Tallapoosa County has experienced some rain, thunder and dark clouds today.
People tend to cling to certain charities or philanthropic opportunities, but Alexander City native Betty Chambers prefers to give back to the community through trash pickup. She and her late husband began doing Willow Point cleanups when they moved there in the 1990s and it’s an interest t…
“If you don’t get better, we’ll be out here for days,” Bob O’Daniel hears his wife jokingly yell from their home in Eclectic. Scouring the O’Daniel’s property — all 36 acres of it — has become Bob’s favorite pastime, and one numerous Lake Martin area citizens benefit from daily.
The Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance will soon be led by a new executive director.
As plans for returning to school are finalized and tweaked, parents and students may still have some unanswered questions or concerns about protocol and safety measures. The following most frequently asked questions should provide some additional insight into Alexander City Schools’ current …
Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, the 8th Annual Alexander City Sun Festival has been postponed until a later date. Originally scheduled for early June, the eight-day festival was rescheduled for July 31-Aug. 8 out of concerns regarding the pandemic. A makeup date for Sun Festival will b…
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System 4-H program is hosting virtual events to keep children entertained this summer. The latest in a line of programs includes 4-H Virtual Ventures Art Class. The deadline to register is Monday. Space is limited so sign up by calling the Tallapoosa County …
Russell Lands On Lake Martin has canceled its Labor Day concert at the Lake Martin Amphitheater originally scheduled for Sept. 6.
More than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours.
Sports may not be so far away after all.
The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama has surpassed 70,000 and about one-third of those cases have been reported in the last two weeks.
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, Secretary of State John H. Merrill announced Monday the deadline to officially apply for and cast an absentee ballot for the upcoming municipal elections has been extended.
Amanda Thomas hopes to be able to breathe a little easier soon.
Tallapoosa County Schools superintendent Joe Windle is following the recommendation of 103 physicians from Birmingham and will make masks mandatory for all faculty and all students over the age of 7.
The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama is nearing 70,000 and about one-third of those cases have been reported in the last two weeks.
More than 1,800 more new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state in the last day.
Over 1,600 more new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state in the last day.
Despite dramatic upheaval, our mission remains unwavering.
Nearly 2,000 more new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state in the last day.
There is not much time left to decide if a resident of Alabama wants to seek a municipal office in 2020.
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statewide mask mandate.
Was it fear of COVID-19 or nothing local on the ballot that kept voters away from the polls?
Over 1,600 more new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state in the last day.
Some concern was raised at Monday’s Tallapoosa County Board of Education meeting about accountability with virtual learning options but acting superintendent Ray Porter assured board members plenty of planning and guidelines will be in place to best serve those students.
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