We all love a deal but at what cost?
Are you cold when you step outside during this weather? When you have to put gas in your car and stand at the pump with the harsh, cold wind blowing on you, isn’t it miserable? Aren’t you thrilled the moment you step back into your heated home? These are questions you need to keep in mind th…
With the weather change comes changes in health.
We have so many incredible people in our community. People who go above and beyond for their friends and family and people who volunteer out of the goodness of their hearts — they’re everywhere around here.
Last week,Stephens Elementary School teacher Abby Alexander was honored for being the first to complete the school bus challenge, where she rode all of the city school bus routes.
The splash pad project at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex has been a pipe dream for a long time.
Things are looking a lot brighter for downtown Alexander City. Lights were recently installed by Main Street Alexander City on trees throughout the downtown area.
If you’ve been reading The Outlook recently, then you probably know the annual Renew Our Rivers will be held Friday and Saturday.
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for children. From dressing up in the best costume ever, to going door to door for enough candy to last through the new year, there are few things more fun than Halloween night.
A Birmingham-area family is hurting after losing their little girl.
State report cards were released Friday and both Alexander City and Tallapoosa County schools showed growth. Alexander City Schools’ grade increased from an 80 to 85 and Tallapoosa County Schools’ grade increased from 78 to 86.
Alexander City was the place to be Saturday with Oktoberfest and the Aero Warrior car show. Both events brought out locals and out-of-towners with live music, food and entertainment.
Knowing what to do when a fire starts can prevent a disaster.
Take a look at your paycheck. Chances are you have a deduction for health insurance.
We’re fortunate to have the local businesses we have in Alexander City and Tallapoosa County. Many of them are family-owned and operated and run by local folks. It’s so important for community members to support these businesses because without us they can’t continue to open their doors. Thi…
There are some people who live on long after they die — people who made such a difference during their lifetimes it’s impossible to ever forget them.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s visit to Radney Elementary School on Monday was brief but still impactful for students.
We are all guilty of it — blaming someone else.
If you glance through our calendar page or scroll through our online calendar, you’ll notice there are a ton of things happening in October.
We all get caught up in the thrill of big things such as, a new car, big vacation or big promotion.
It’s nice to see accountability in the city.
Everyone knows we need rain.
For some the internet has created a forum to complain.
The Outlook newsroom listens to a police scanner all day every day. It is an important component to gathering and reporting the news.
We are all in a rush.
For those people who complain that there isn’t much to do here in little ol’ Alexander City, they simply aren’t looking very hard.
Everyone is in a rush in today’s world.
Eighteen years ago today a terroristic attack occurred that shook the United States of America. Hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers took action against terrorists.
As our staff goes about its job of gathering news, we often encounter people who go above and beyond the call of duty to help others.
The internet has a lot of power and incredible uses. It makes a lot of things easier.
September is nationally recognized as Self-Improvement Month.
Drug addiction and the issues associated with the use of illegal drugs is not breaking news.
There’s always different ways to improve education and there are a few good ideas for Alexander City Schools.
Alexander City’s location means we benefit in many ways because of where we are in relation to other big attractions and what we have right here in our own backyard.
World Suicide Prevention Day is approaching Sept. 10 but we should spend every day trying to prevent suicide in all forms.
Sometimes our area law enforcement officers don’t get the proper appreciation they deserve. We have officers constantly running to scenes around the county on a daily basis to serve residents in one way or another, whether it be someone threatening another, a wreck that has occurred in the a…
Both the Lake Martin Innovation Center and the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance are trying to help develop business and industry in the area.
The Lake Martin Area United Way helps fund several nonprofit agencies who assist those in need in our community.
At The Outlook we often see complaints not much is going on Alexander City but we beg to differ.
According to a recent study, more than 262,000 children in Alabama are affected by the devastating effects of poverty every single day. Alabama Possible reports Alabama’s children poverty level is 6% higher than the national average.
It seems everywhere we look a hand is stuck out asking for funding for this or that.
Just like the Beach Boys sang back in 1963, it’s important to “Be True to Your School.”
All of us have something we are passionate about, but have you taken action?
They’re not parents but they’re similar. They do their best to mold and shape children to be the best they can be. They start out teaching the littlest of students their shapes, colors, numbers and letters and go through each step of learning until they are prepared for life outside of scho…
After Saturday, residents and those traveling through Alexander City will notice cleaner roadsides thanks to a dedicated local group and volunteers.
The Lake Martin Area United Way will soon kick off its 2019-20 fundraising campaign and we encourage all citizens in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties to give whatever they can for this worthy cause.
Be responsible with animals.
The Tallapoosa County Commission did the right thing, maybe even a courageous thing given the area’s anti-tax sentiment, by deciding unanimously Monday to keep a 1-cent sales tax dedicated to education so our two school systems can raise money for badly needed new facilities.
Shoplifting is a common plague on businesses large and small not only in Alexander City but nationally.
Schools are already back in session across Tallapoosa County and in Alexander City.
