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Alumni of the Benjamin Russell Future Farmers of America (FFA) will host a two-day rodeo to benefit the current BRHS students in the program.
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Fourteen candidates answering three questions each and given equal allotted time for all to state their views resulted in an unbiased, informative event at Monday’s municipal candidate political forum hosted by Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.
Presented by Jackson Refrigeration LLC and Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City municipal candidates participate in a public forum to inform voters of their platforms and answer moderated questions about the issues affecting the city.
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.
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A fresh and fluffy face will greet students at Stephens Elementary School this year and provide an added layer of comfort to improve the children’s daily lives.
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 30th annual two-day free Alexander City Jazz Fest kicks off tonight at Strand Park in Alexander City.
Drivers should use caution near the River Bridge on U.S. Highway 280 in Alexander City as first responders work to clean up an accident.
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 announced Wednesday the Walnut Hill Water Authority received a grant to extend service in the Barron’s Bridge area. The grant was awarded last November, but work will begin soon.
To benefit Russell Medical employees and support local businesses, the hospital gift shop has been revamped to feature items from local stores and artists.
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…
Law enforcement are scratching their heads after a police chase involving nearly a dozen police vehicles ended at Blue Creek on Wednesday afternoon.
Tuesday, Bill Nichols State Veterans Home resident Sara Harris reached a major milestone by celebrating her 100th birthday. The retired Lt. Col. Harris is no stranger to significant life events as she was the first female base commander in a combat zone in Vietnam while serving in the U.S. A…
A project to help curate Alexander City as a visitor destination and to foster connections between downtown and other community assets, wayfinding signage was installed in seven different locations by Main Street Alexander City.
In an effort to ensure Alexander City Schools’ Return to Learn plan is properly followed, the Alex City Board of Education has approved to push the start of the 2020-21 school year for traditional students to Sept. 8.
The Alexander City Board of Education this morning approved a change to the start of the 2020-21 school year to Sept. 8 for traditional classes.
Less than 1,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported to the state over the last 24 hours. It was the state's lowest single day increase since July 8.
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.
Election season is underway and it’s every citizen’s right and duty to vote. Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. wants to help Alexander City residents make informed decisions when casting their votes on Aug. 25 and therefore is hosting a political municipal candidate forum at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 10.
Alexander City Police Department is investigating assault in the first degree of a 66-year-old male, which occurred Sunday morning at what investigators defined as ”a location off Highway 22.“
Central Alabama Community College acting president Jeff Lynn held a virtual meeting Thursday with the ASPIRE 2030 steering committee to discuss CACC’s capital campaign. The committee will create a vision for all CACC locations over a 10-year improvement plan.
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.
Cast from the movie “The Coward” being filmed in Tallapoosa County will be at Route 63 on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.
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.
In light of Gov. Kay Ivey’s expansion of the mask order and the extension of the safer-at-home order, Russell Medical Foundation has canceled the Aug. 8 Lake Martin Digital Scavenger Hunt.
With such positive feedback for Phase 1 of Main Street Alexander City’s lighting project, director Stacey Jeffcoat is now pursuing Phase 2 to increase the ambiance and safety of downtown.
Today, Wickles Pickles, headquartered in Dadeville, in collaboration with United Public Affairs launched the Stack Against Hunger challenge, a fundraising campaign to support No Kid Hungry, an organization working to end childhood hunger in the United States.
The Dadeville City Council is discussing allowing Tier 1 retirement benefits to Tier 2 employees to enhance recruitment and retention of jobs.
More than 1,200 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported statewide to the Alabama Department of Public Health over the last 24 hours.
The first moments following an accident or heart attack are critical.
As sharply noted by Central Alabama Community College public relations director Brett Pritchard, education does not stop simply because the coronavirus pandemic is still present. Therefore, the Alabama Community College System, including CACC’s Alexander City location, has released a plan fo…
Alexander City native Timothy Rogers grew up surrounded by creativity. His mother is an artist fashioning up jewelry and producing drawings; his sister is known for her nail designs; and his brother is a tattoo artist who inspired his talent.
Alabamians will have to wear masks in public for at least another month.
It felt like 100 degrees outside but the Benjamin Russell marching band was ecstatic for some cloud covering Tuesday morning as members took the field for a full day of music, marching and instruction.
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.
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.
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