Bill Nichols State Veterans Home earned a silver medal from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living this week for its quality in home care.
Every newspaper is criticized for something. Unfortunately, the media is trusted less today than it was many years ago. It’s something The Outlook strives to overcome.
Could the recent spate of deaths on local waters in boating crashes have been avoided with more marine patrols?
It’s time to support our local libraries.
The Dadeville Police Department recently issued nine citations for failure to vaccinate animals against rabies and the five animal owners were in court this week.
While we hope it never has to go into action, the Alexander City and Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad should make the area proud for the part its members played in retrieving the bodies of two men killed in a boating crash in Elmore County on July 4.
It’s always good to know people are willing to help even in small ways.
While people may disagree on taxes, everyone wants their tax dollars to be spent well.
There have been some tragic headlines in our newspaper this week, and it’s never easy to digest tragedies so big where lives are lost and ones that happened so unexpectedly.
On Independence Day, we urge Americans to take time not only to celebrate, but also to recognize the responsibilities of citizenship. There’s no free ride here.
Lake Martin is arguably one of the best places to spend July 4, although we may be a bit biased. But when you’ve seen how our area can put on a show for the holiday, it’s hard to disagree with that sentiment.
Rabies is a dangerous virus. There is no cure for it and it’s almost always fatal, according to americanhumane.org.
Hard work pays off.
With a holiday coming up in the middle of the week, many of us will take the entire week off of work.
The City of Alexander City is making a tremendous effort to make sure its finances are not only accountable to the penny but transparent and another big step is being taken by providing monthly status reports to the city council.
We have some great residents in Tallapoosa County. Where help is needed charitable people come running for the cause. Whether it’s sharing a “lost dog” post on Facebook, volunteering for monthly cleanups with the Clean Community Partnership or whatever the mission may be, our community has b…
Area officials were disappointed by the news Publix has decided not to build a new location in Alexander City, which ends a second attempt to land the coveted grocery store chain.
Welding, nursing, auto mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and masonry are just a few of the trades out there but look around Tallapoosa County. How many jobs are currently available in those ranks that pay well for the area? Ask around and those already working in those fields make g…
It is sad we have to take safety into our own hands due to others trying to harm someone.
Tonight kicks off the 29th annual Alexander City Jazz Fest at 6 p.m. in Strand Park. The Bank Walkers will start out the night followed by Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels at 7:30 and finally Willie Sugarcapps at 9.
It was called an “unthinkable tragedy” but unfortunately many men and women must think about it every day and hope they are never called on to take action.
If you’ve been in downtown Alexander City lately, you may notice people going in and out of the empty Carlisle’s building along with pallets left outside the building.
It shouldn’t take more teeth in a law to try to persuade people to stop littering, but hopefully it will work as new provisions were recently added to Alabama’s littering law.
Some people may think scavenger hunts are for children. It’s almost like hide and go seek — a child’s game. But we here at The Outlook are young at heart.
There won’t be much sun the first few days of the annual Sun Festival in Alexander City but don’t let that deter you — the rain is expected to move out by Monday and the majority of the nine-day series of events should enjoy favorable weather.
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On Monday, Mamie’s Place Children’s Library hosted its summer reading program kickoff with entertainers Gutsy the Flying Fox and clown duo Skin & Bones. While the program just started for the year, registration is open through Friday.
We send our children to school to better themselves but now that school is out what are we going to do to make sure they are constantly improving and growing?
The first farmers market of the season kicked off at 7 a.m. this morning in Alexander City and is going through 11 a.m. today at Broad Street Plaza downtown.
Law enforcement officers can only be effective when they get good information.
Summer weather started early here in Alabama and we’re sure you can feel it as soon as you walk outdoors. With the temperature staying in the 90s this week with no chance of rain, it’s best to learn some summer heat safety tips for everyone wanting to be outside.
A bell chimed 65 times Monday, one time for each veteran who died in the last year at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City.
Dramatic change for the better is in the works for Alexander City Schools with superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford’s call for a new $40 million high school, the crown jewel of the system’s capital plan.
Monday marks Memorial Day, the day to remember our veterans who have fallen in battle throughout history. For most, it’s a day off from work and the start of the summer, but we should remember it as more.
Dadeville Mayor Wayne Smith has to like the idea of major expansions and new jobs in his community being announced so much recently.
There are some things we should never forget.
The Alabama Legislature has taken on some heavy issues this year — raising the gas tax and approving a stern abortion ban.
Teamwork makes everything better.
With the end of the school year and Memorial Day approaching, family vacations are not far behind.
Suspects are passing counterfeit bills in Alexander City, so customers and merchants should be vigilant about funny money.
National Nurses Week is celebrated May 6-12 each year while National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, but nurses and teachers both deserve much more than a week of recognition.
In the wake of Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors’ death one would think change is inevitable.
Children were focused on Friday making either a robot follow in a straight line or making Kinex parts move at Edward Bell Career Technical Center. A showcase for the Tallapoosa County robotics gifted program was held where students got to show their parents what they have been working on sin…
Alexander City officials and residents reeled Monday after Mayor Jim Nabors suddenly died after emergency surgery to remove an intestinal blockage.
The weather is warming up and although there is the potential of storms Saturday, don’t let that stop you from enjoying all our area has to offer.
Thursday was National Day of Prayer and in Alexander City residents celebrated it in a big way by spreading love and praying together.
We see them everywhere.
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Trees and brush around Alexander City’s new municipal complex have been cleared and hauled away in recent weeks and work will continue for several more weeks, according to public works department director Gerard Brewer.
Voters are halfway to having their say about an Alabama lottery.
In the April 20 edition of The Outlook, we wrote about Dr. Beverly Price recently getting appointed as deputy superintendent of the Alexander City School System.
It’s important to look back to see where you came from to understand where you’re going.
