Although summer is in full-swing, school will be back in session before we know it. Back-to-school season is often full of mixed emotions for kids and parents. As children return to school, they may long for summer to return and be filled with dread at the prospect of homework and tests. However, school often also brings great experiences such as seeing friends again after a long break. School is when there is so much discovery, in both learning and ourselves. It is when young people beg…
The Lake Martin Resource Association is a cornerstone for the community when it comes to lake advocacy, environmental work and safety. Let’s not only appreciate this organization but also find ways to get involved.
This past weekend, a protest took place outside the Tallapoosa County Courthouse that drew participation from both supporters and opponents. Whether you stood in favor of the “No Kings” protest or stood in opposition, we view the event as a success for both sides. Why? Because both groups exercised their constitutional rights, made their voices heard, and kept the demonstration peaceful and respectful. In today’s climate, that’s something to recognize and appreciate.
Summer time is full of outdoor fun — from taking vacations to the beach to soak up the warm weather, to visiting with friends and neighbors outside everyday, the warm summer weather gets us out of the house.
Father’sDay is this weekend, and it’ll more than likely be filled with the quick-witted dad jokes we all know and love.
It’s that time of year again and we are just as excited as you are.
It’s the start of the summer, which means local libraries are beginning their summer reading programs. This year’s theme for all the libraries is “Color Our World.”
Everyone knows when it’s a presidential election cycle. There’s commercials and billboard ads and endless endorsements. There’s advertisements spouting issues and curtailing opponents, and everywhere you look on the news, there’s some new update about a presidential candidate.
Most Alabamians know weather can be the difference between life and death. Some people are either storm chasers who don’t mind being outside in a turbulent weather event, while others stay in their safe place for hours on end — either way, it is important to use your judgment when it comes t…
Today the country observes Memorial Day — a federal holiday recognizing those who died while serving in the military.
If there’s one thing we know about Tallapoosa County, it responds well in a crisis situation.
It was a great year for sports in Tallapoosa County, with some teams making history while others are right on the verge. Either way, we can all collectively agree that this year in sports was magical.
This week, nurses and teachers are celebrated all around the country. Even though these professions are admired all week long, shouldn’t they be admired all the time?
School will be out soon — which means there will be many days of having fun in the sun. But don’t forget to wear your sunscreen or hats.
When discussing health and wellness, there’s one thing that always comes up — physical wellness. From eating a balanced diet, to exercising daily, there is always a conversation about maintaining physical health. But overall health includes everything in addition to physical health — one fac…
As many readers are already aware, Tallapoosa County is gearing up for its local elections, scheduled to take place this coming August. These elections are a critical part of our democratic process and deserve just as much attention as state and national elections. At The Outlook, we’ve been…
Spring is here, and you can certainly feel it.
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