Whether a tornado hits a certain area or not, it never hurts to be prepared. This week is the perfect opportunity as Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency director Jason Moran is promoting Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
March 3 all Tallapoosa County voters will be asked to vote on a constitutional amendment that, if passed, will apply to only Willow Point residents inside the gated neighborhood, according to Russell Lands vice president and general counsel Steve Forehand.
The grand jury is a secretive process but it does have legal obligations to report things not criminal.
The Outlook newsroom staff recently welcomed a new face as Sylacauga resident Breanna Hill joined the team as a staff writer last week.
Dexur, a data-driven hospital and healthcare news and research service, recently analyzed Medicare claims and found Russell Medical, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, and Andalusia Health were the top three ranked hospitals with the lowest in-hospital sepsis mortality rate.
All one needs is love on a day like Valentine’s Day, and for one local flower shop, prayer is a key piece of the puzzle.
Town Creek tornado confirmed by NWS
The Tallapoosa County Board of Education took a step further in its capital improvement projects by approving a bid for Dadeville Elementary School’s cafeteria project Thursday.
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park’s Visitor Center will temporarily close for renovations beginning Monday as the closure is scheduled to last about five weeks, according to a release from the park.
Bobby Helms was granted parole for drug crimes Tuesday while Troy David Lee was denied parole for property and drug crimes.
Residents along Town Creek Road were awakened Thursday morning as a storm front passed through the area.
While the ultimate goal of the Third Saturday Cleanup is to keep the city clean, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce has announced an exciting new addition for cleanup dates later this year in the form of a competition.
Daniel Ash was 17 when he murdered 6-year-old Wendy Mancil in 1982 near Carrville.
Faith went a long way for Eagle Creek residents Sherri and Terry Carter. The couple remembers the day they adopted their now 3-year-old son Bryant — all because of a prayer.
Kimberly Police Department officer Nick O’Rear was laid to rest Monday afternoon in Jefferson County after being shot in the line of duty last week.
Back in May 2018, Everything’s Art was just a small program intended to connect artists and bring more art to Dadeville. Since then, the nonprofit has grown to become an essential and valuable part of the thriving community.
State Rep. Steve Hurst (R-Munford) is looking into legislation on starting all state public schools on the same calendar year. While nothing has been filed yet, both Alexander City and Tallapoosa County school boards oppose the legislation.
The sound of musical strings filled Red Ridge United Methodist Church on Friday. Instead of musicians playing harps, guitars or pianos, the sounds were made by a rectangular instrument called the dulcimer.
It was almost like a tiny world was on display at Cooper Head Start Center on Friday as several small-scale structures made by the pre-K students were on display as part of the “Cooper building study.”
Tallapoosa County Republicans and even Democrats were saddened by the Thursday death of Tallapoosa County Republican Party chairman Lee Hamilton.
Tallapoosa County saw its fair share of rain and wind Thursday but escaped the day without any significant damage.
One united sound from Tallapoosa County Schools was played this weekend. Students from Reeltown, Dadeville and Horseshoe Bend schools joined together to make music for the sixth annual Tallapoosa County Honors Band on Saturday.
Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources (DHR) is hoping for some locals to open their hearts to foster or even adopt children. The DHR is hosting a foster adoptive parent recruitment open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14 in hopes of finding local homes for 56 foster children.
Contractors have been renovating the Russell Corp. new No. 1 mill to become the Russell Marine outdoor supercenter. Work has been underway for a year now and Russell Marine president Dave Commander said Tuesday it should open sometime in April. The 150,000 square-foot Russell Marine facility…
The Tallapoosa County Board of Education is trying to figure out how to afford its $29.8 million worth of capital projects after facing a new roadblock. The board was informed at its work session Tuesday its capital improvement projects’ loan financing rate and origination fees with River Ba…
Thirteen-year-old Daviston resident Rebecca Rasbury became fascinated with beekeeping at a young age.
Stacey Jeffcoat was an emotional wreck nearly a year ago when disaster struck the Lee County area.
Montgomery is already a busy place. Starting today, it’s even more so.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin area has been temporarily shut down but officials said they hope it will be up and running again Thursday. The organization was discovered to be uninsured but is in the process of solving the issue, according to Lake Martin Area United Way executi…
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of stories highlighting teachers in the Tallapoosa County and Alexander City school systems.
Disasters can cause stress for any organization.
Many people who go out of their way to serve others don’t usually sing their own praises.
Quitting a bad habit such as smoking can be difficult. The best way to stop is to never start, according to Russell Medical pulmonologist Dr. Adrian Cargill.
Keto, Whole30, intermittent fasting and other trend diets can spark quick weight loss but aren’t final weight loss solutions. According to Russell Medical nurse practitioner Leigh Goodman, lifestyle changes are what keep off weight.
Unexpected pregnancies for low-income women can be shocking but there are resources in Tallapoosa County to help. Sav-A-Life in Alexander City provides free pregnancy tests and educational programs for women and Quality of Life Health Services, a system of federally qualified community healt…
The loss of a loved one hurts.
Charles Howard Baker Jr. was denied parole at an Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles hearing Wednesday.
Pet parents in Dadeville will see a new face or a new location the next time they take their children to the vet.
Flipping through bound volumes of The Outlook I noticed a few things about the area.
Nominations are open for compassionate women who work hard and give back to Tallapoosa County. The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for “Woman of the Year,” which is awarded to a county resident at its Lead Forward Women Conference in March.
A night of nostalgia is in order for those attending Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute at 7 p.m. Thursday at Benjamin Russell’s auditorium.
When the weekend arrives, Ed Collari and his two children know a few hours will be set aside to help keep their community clean. They don’t do it because it’s forced but because they genuinely care and take pride in where they live.
Locals who want to fly domestic without using their passports don’t have to go far to get a star on their driver’s licenses.
Delinquent property tax notices go out
Melissa Mullins may have a daughter on the autism spectrum, but that doesn’t stop her from being a parent first and advocate second.
Law enforcement is investigating a Wednesday night sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Alexander City.
Developers will present their plans for the Russell Main Office at Tuesday’s Alexander City City Council meeting.
The Dadeville City Council officially filled its District 5 seat Tuesday. The council appointed lifelong Dadeville resident Tony Wolfe to take the seat previously held by Dick Harrelson, who died Dec. 12.
Benjamin Russell’s Navy JROTC program added some new faces from Dadeville and Horseshoe Bend schools last week. The program officially added students from Tallapoosa County Schools this January after the county and Alexander City Schools announced a partnership last May.
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