Sports, like life, is a journey of ups and downs — injuries, upsets, successes and long hours spent working.
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Aaron Mays admitted he shot Joel Whitus. What’s to be determined going forward is, was the shooting in self-defense.
In less than 24 hours, two fires have left three families with 13 children without homes and clothing.
After an extremely successful pancake breakfast, the Alexander City Kiwanis Club made its big annual donation to the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.
Willow oak, red maple, black gum and red buckeye trees can provide great shade and color at homes. On Saturday, hundreds of them were under the water tower in Tallassee, but not growing from t…
A home and property with significant history in Wetumpka, Elmore County and the South was honored by the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century.
Benjamin Russell High School senior Hank Simmons can add another ribbon to his hat.
A community meeting will be held at Dadeville First Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Monday regarding a potential plea deal that could be offered to the suspects in connection with the April 15, 2023,…
After a student-led program where students talked about their favorite or most inspiring Black Americans, former Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Beverly Price gave the keynote addres…
Members of the Tallassee Board of Education have never been given any compensation for their roles.
Amidst an excited crowd of caregivers, administration, family and friends, Brown’s Nursing Home hosted its annual Valentine’s Day Beauty Pageant.
An author native to Dadeville is continuing her mission to teach life lessons at a young age.
One thing is for sure in the mind of Wetumpka High School senior Alexxandrya Parrott. She will be a commissioned officer in a branch of the U.S. military.
Words such as pinnacle, tectonic, valiant and catalyst got Prattville Christian Academy eighth grader Victoria Hampton and Tallassee Southside Middle School student Cooper Baxley to the final …
Preparing to take on the world after college graduation is tricky, but Horseshoe Bend School made sure its students did not leave Tallapoosa County Schools unequipped with the knowledge to succeed.
The Wetumpka Police Department is investigating a theft incident where $19,182.99 was taken.
The Tallassee City Council amended a 2020 ordinance prohibiting any additional new or used manufactured or mobile homes to be moved or installed with the city limits of Tallassee at its Monday…
Calling all Dadeville High School students. Now is the time to put the best and most creative ideas on the table for the DHS promposal contest.
New to working in the Gap, but not new to the job, the Jackson’s Gap Police Department has two added seasoned officers to its force.
Sports, like life, is a journey of ups and downs — injuries, upsets, successes and long hours spent working.
High school fishing is growing in popularity, especially in Alabama. In the entire country, three of the top fishing programs hail from this state — Montevallo, Auburn and the University of No…
On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Benjamin Russell standout baseball player Jaxson Edwards announced and signed his letter of intent to play in college at Freed-Hardeman University.
It doesn’t matter how many times you practice that clutch last-second play, it will never be the same as the real-life game situation. And that’s the thing about shots; sometimes they fall and…
When the Elmore County Panthers started this boys basketball season, the goal was clearly set: win a first-round playoff game. The Panthers have made it out of the area tournament and even hos…
Even with various injuries hindering the Indians, Wetumpka’s boys and girls wrestlers have shown what it means to be ‘Gold-blooded’ this season.
Stanhope Elmore’s wrestling team started this season with individual wrestlers’ improvement and progress for the program on the brain. Their motto: “Get 1% better.”
Wetumpka’s boys soccer program has been on a steady upwards trajectory for a few years now. Last season was a bit of a dip in that trajectory as the Indians finished 11-9-2, in second place in…
After qualifying six wrestlers for the AHSAA Class 5A state tournament in Huntsville last weekend, the Holtville Bulldogs wrestled hard with the hopes to reach a podium finish. Holtville had o…
No matter who it has on the mats, Tallassee’s wrestlers will compete to win.
When the Elmore County Panthers began this wrestling season, they knew it would be a long road to victory but also that they were completely capable of achieving their goals which was recreati…
After a great season, Edgewood Academy’s girls basketball team finished in second place in AISA Class A Region 1 and was set to fight for a spot in the playoffs. Things ultimately did not go t…
And with that, the 2025-2026 NFL football season has come to a close with the Seattle Seahawks crowned the Super Bowl 60 Champions.
A little bit of North Carolina is coming to the stage of the Wetumpka Depot Players with the musical Pump Boys and Dinettes.
Seen on America’s Got Talent, American Idol, the Grand Ole Opry and the halls of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, country music singer-songwriter Marty Brown has now been spotted at the Dadevi…
As the 2026 Legislative Session evolves, do not expect much in the form of substantive legislation. It is an election year and historically, legislators do not address any controversial legislation. The election primaries are right around the corner on May 19, and voters have short memories,…
Over the years, it can be easy to forget why we celebrate holidays such as President’s Day. Furniture stores and car lots love to have sales on the holiday, making it easy to lose perspective.
A couple of weeks ago, the Grammy Awards aired on CBS for the final time.
Mr. Garry Wayne Peloquin, beloved husband of Dorthe Peloquin, entered into rest on Friday, F…
John Patrick Hazel, a beloved, hard-working, and devoted husband and father, passed away on …
Beverly Newman Dietz, age 77, of Niceville, Florida, passed away on January 30, 2026. She wa…
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