It’s not just on the court where the Dadeville volleyball team thrives; it’s also in the classroom.
As of Tuesday, July 22, I have officially been with Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. for one year. And immediate reactions are mixed. One side of me feels as though it’s been a lifetime and has aged me 10 years in the process, while the other side it feels as though I’m still in my first month.
Last year, the Benjamin Russell football team faced its fair share of ups and downs. The Wildcats ultimately ended the year with an overall record of 5-6, finishing 4-2 in Class 6A Area Region 3, which earned them a No. 3 seed going into the playoffs.
A name almost synonymous with Dadeville travels down Highway 280 and into a new role in the Alexander City school system.
It is always a good indicator of a program based on how well you foster the love for a sport at a young age, and Dadeville is doing just that.
After compiling the best runners from across the state for North-South All-Star Week, Horseshoe Bend senior David Layfield saw his name on that list.
The media have spoken and they are convinced that Texas and Georgia are the cream of the crop in the SEC in 2025. The Longhorns and Bulldogs were overwhelmingly picked to meet again in Atlanta for the league title with Texas predicted to take home the crown this year.
As a notable senior class leaves, it's time for the underclassmen from last year to step up to the plate. The Tigers are coming off a 3-8 season, which saw them make the playoffs with a late-season push and some key region wins. Now, with a new scheme on the offensive side and notable talent…
In May of last year, Benjamin Russell baseball standout Gabe Benton was weighing his options on what sport he wanted to play at the next level. Ultimately, he chose to play baseball at Snead State in Boaz and now, a year later — Benton is seeing it all pan out.
The year was 2018, and angler Takahiro Omori dominated on Lake Martin to take home the top spot in the opening tournament of the Bassmaster Elite Series. He brought in a total of 59 pounds and 8 ounces, which was seven more pounds than Roy Hawk, who finished second.
Year two for Central Coosa football coach Daniel Flowers is currently underway — and the Cougars have hit the ground running. Now, the team has a full offseason and spring football season under its belt. A bulk of the production from last year’s groups is back in the lineup, with the Cougar…
This Thursday, I ventured back into Wetumpka to help out our new sports reporter Ana Sofia Meyer at arguably the biggest event she’s had this far into her professional career — the Elmore County 7-on-7 Tournament.
Central Alabama Community College, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and National Fitness Campaign hosted a groundbreaking on Friday for an outdoor fitness court and digital wellness program at CACC.
The potential is there for the Dadeville football team; now it’s time to iron out the small things.
As the start of the 2025-2026 athletic season inches closer by the day, teams across the state are ramping up their summer schedules.
The mission from the beginning was to always give back to the youth sports in the Alexander City community. And on Wednesday, the new Benjamin Russell coaching regime accomplished that feat.
Benjamin Russell and Central Coosa reignited their long standing rivalry on the court this past Saturday. Notable alumni from each of the high schools suited up to show who is the best. Take a look at some of the photos from this past Saturday's alumni game.
Those in Alexander City know what former volleyball coach Pam Robinson means to Benjamin Russell High School.
The saying is “skills pay the bills,” and the Reeltown volleyball team is putting that to the test.
SEC Media Days has begun and it appears, at least so far, that everyone is oddly on their best behavior. I haven’t heard anything remotely controversial and that’s a little surprising considering Lane Kiffin took the podium on Monday. Hugh Freeze spoke on Tuesday morning. I’ll have a lot mor…
It’s that time of the year when two high schools with a deep-seated rivalry take to the court to show who's the top dog.
Former Horseshoe Bend star and current Alabama basketball player Klark James knew he was in a position to give back — so that’s exactly what he did.
The Benjamin Russell High School football team hosted a free youth camp for the future Wildcats. Each camper was led by the BRHS coaching staff and players in specialized drills.
The grind does not stop for the Central Coosa football team.
It’s always nice to be in a room full of like-minded individuals, especially those who bleed crimson and white with you. And it’s even better knowing you are helping fund the future University of Alabama students foster that same love.
Many perks come with this job as the sports editor for Tallapoosa Publisher Inc. I don’t have to pay for tickets, I usually get the best parking, and above all else, I get to watch sports as part of my career.
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