In May, Gov. Kay Ivey signed the FOCUS Act, which prohibits students’ use of smart phones, tablets, smart watches and other wireless devices inside public schools in Alabama.
Tragedy struck Central Texas the weekend of July 4, when a life-threatening flash flood resulted in dozens of reported deaths. Twenty-seven of these deaths were young girls and staff members of Camp Mystic.
The Tallapoosa County Board of Education had a special-call board meeting Monday to prepare for the upcoming school year.
Benjamin Russell High School principal Shannon Benefield gave members of Alexander City Kiwanis Club a brief update of high school happenings at the weekly meeting Thursday.
As they say, hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. For his efforts in getting the Anti-DEI or “divisive concepts” bill passed, Alabama State Rep. Ed Oliver recently won the Defender of Freedom Award during the Alabama Republican Party 2025 Winter Dinner.
If the crowd at Alexander City School’s Back-to-School Bash Thursday was any indication that families are preparing for the return of a new school year, then it would be safe to say everyone is ready for the first day of school to begin.
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series. Please see Saturday’s Outlook for the second article.
Patrons of The Local at 41 Main have been enjoying cocktails handmade by Adam and Crayton Walton since August 2024.
At Tuesday night’s Alexander City Schools board meeting, Benjamin Russell High School principal Shannon Benefield asked the board to look at the current coach pay structure to see if it could be simplified.
Two local men were arrested July 14 for organized retail theft.
The Town of New Site has made it easier for water customers to donate to the New Site Volunteer Fire Department.
School is nearly back in session and Tallapoosa and Coosa counties are getting ready just for that.
The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday it was involved in a high speed chase that began in Hanover and concluded on Hwy. 231 south of Rockford when the offender collided with another vehicle.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department
Benjamin Russell High School’s director of bands Christian Reyes-Odum has bided her time for the big payoff.
Laraun Terrell Darby, 34, of Alexander City, was arrested July 17 for a class A felony drug trafficking charge of opium.
“In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other, So that man can find out nothing that will come after him.” - Eccl. 7:14
The Reeltown Marching Band Rebel Pride has been invited to perform at the Make-A-Wish Global Conference in Orlando, Florida, hosted at Walt Disney World on Nov. 6. This honor recognizes the incredible story of Melody Jackson, a Reeltown student who made a lasting impact through her selfless wish.
“You don’t know until you try,” is a common motto heard around the halls of Edward Bell Career Tech Center. Tallapoosa County School’s Director of Career & Technical Education Andy Chamness can attest to that in his own life.
One voice was missing Thursday night at a balloon release in Alexander City — Toiyas Gopher, better known as ‘Mukie’ for his parents and family and ‘Yayyo’ if you were a friend.
A Wadley man was arrested earlier this week for sex crimes in Alexander City.
New Site residents enjoyed good company and good fun while learning about the volunteer fire department.
They say you can’t pour from an empty cup, which is why it’s so important for cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to find space for rest.
The Daviston Historical Museum is a labor of love for Ray and Elaine Dunn.
After almost seven years serving the residents of Alexander City, Chris Brown is not seeking reelection.
With District 1 councilor Bobby Tapley and District 6 councilor Brett Phillips absent at Monday night’s City of Alexander City City Council meeting, all new business and votes were postponed until the next regular meeting.
Officer Alexander Ware is now a sergeant with the Dadeville Police Department.
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