American households can now order a set of four rapid COVID-19 antigen tests, which ship free starting in late January through the U.S. Postal Service. An online order form can be found here.
The Elmore County Commission announced Monday that they would be taking bids for a new solid waste removal provider, signaling a severance with the current contractor, Waste Management.
A new U.S. Treasury Department ruling on how COVID-19 relief funds can be spent declares the construction of correctional facilities "generally ineligible," but falls short of issuing a clear verdict on Alabama's prison plan.
A total of 605 Elmore County residents tested positive for COVID-19 in the week after Christmas with the omicron variant "spreading like wildfire," according to state health officer Dr. Scott Harris.
According to a press release distributed Wednesday, the Alexander City Walmart is ready to receive and dispense the recently FDA authorized COVID-19 antiviral medications Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, today as supplies allow.
The omicron variant, a shorter incubation period and families gathering for the holidays have combined to create a perfect storm of new COVID-19 cases nationwide.
An active weather system will bring rain and the chance of strong to severe storms to Alabama Wednesday.
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A brief EF-0 tornado that touched down in Elmore County Friday afternoon is so far the only confirmed tornado to have occurred in Alabama during this past weekend's outbreak.
Tallassee's Willie G Moseley has officially released another new book titled, Bakersfield Guitars: The Illustrated History.
The Montgomery Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that missing person Crystal Collins has been located. Collins was reported missing Friday Nov. 19.
If you are a fan of homemade camp stew, you should go ahead and place your preorders because the Tallassee Community Development Corporation (CDC) will be holding a camp stew sale on Dec 3.
Crystal Collins, a former special Ed teacher at Tallassee Elementary School, has been missing from a medical facility in Montgomery for more than a week and now and her husband says he still has no idea what happened to her after she left the E.R. at Baptist Medical Center South early in the…
Christmas in Tallassee kicks off this weekend
Crystal Collins, a resident of Tallassee, was last seen leaving Baptist Medical Center South after she was released from the hospital around 3 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19. Crystal's husband Jason Collins said there is no place for his wife to go in that area.
The Montgomery Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating Crystal Collins. Collins, who is from Tallassee, has been reported missing. Collins was last seen walking away from a medical facility Friday morning in Montgomery.
As people around the state begin to travel to their Thanksgiving destinations, the Alabama Department of Transportation urges motorists to drive safely and use caution on roads, highways, and interstate.
While the economy may be bouncing back, Thanksgiving travel is not.
Auburn University’s bald eagle Spirit has flown alongside the school’s official golden eagles—designated War Eagles—since her first stadium flight in 2002. In recognition of her service and impending retirement, the university’s Board of Trustees passed a resolution Friday naming Spirit an H…
Brandi Parks, who lives in the Kent community, thought she might have to give up ownership of her beloved pet Chihuahua, Bella after the dog injured its eye and needed surgery that would cost more than $800.
Kaitlin Fleming may be new to the area, but not new to newspapers. Fleming, the new managing editor of the Tallassee Tribune, may only be 25 years old, but she has worked hard to get where she is.
According to a statement by Eclectic police chief Robert Head, an unknown male entered the bank at 15 Kowaliga Road and handed a note to one of its tellers stating he was robbing the place.
Sergeant Keith Mann has retired from the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Law Enforcement after 23 years of service with the department.
One week remains until the annual Renew Our Rivers cleanup on Lake Martin but John Thompson is already at work.
Organizers with Jeep'n on the Coosa, which was held on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Wetumpka Sports Complex, presented The Elmore County Food Pantry with a check for $3,200 on Thursday, Oct. 14. According to the Director of the Elmore County Food Pantry Kathy Hall, monetary donations like this go…
MaePop's BBQ, located at 3010 Notasuga Rd. in Tallassee, is in the final round of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association's Bama's Best Beef competition. It's MaePop's slow-cook wood-fired beef brisket that's in the competition against Farmhouse & Co. cowboy cut ribeye.
A family in the Wallsboro area is inviting the community over to see the impressive Halloween display in their front yard.
The Red Hill Historical Preservation Association is looking forward to sponsoring a reunion at the old Red Hill School, Sunday, Oct. 17, from 1-4 p.m.
A local restaurant has been nominated for the best beef brisket in the state of Alabama. MaePop’s on Highway 14 has become a staple for slow cooked southern BBQ. Now, the entire state knows about this delicatessen treasure in Tallassee.
Are you looking for something fun to do on a Saturday evening? If so, a group of local musicians may have exactly what you are looking for at the Sports Gin Opry. This night of entertainment will be held at the Sports Gin, located at 1851 Indian Trail, just off Burnt Mill Road, on Oct. 2 fro…
The Tallassee Rotary Club held its ball drop following Friday night's football at J.E. Hot O'Brien Stadium. The club sold a total of 439 tickets and raised $3,870. That amount was split 60/40 and Madison Simmons' ball came closest to pin netting her $1,548.
Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill announced the formation of the Voter Fraud Reform Task Force, which will meet on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Alabama State House in Room 123 on 11 South Union Street in Montgomery. The task force wi…
Grove Station in downtown Tallassee is putting the finishing touches on just before opening to the public. This unique venue will offer a bakery and butcher shop on the first floor of the building while upstairs there is an eclectic urban style loft that offers plenty of room for dining in a…
The nation’s average gas price has risen 1.3 cents per gallon from a week ago to $3.18 per gallon today according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 18 cents from a mon…
Around 20 of the fiercest paddlers in the world will converge on Alabama this month for a state-wide race that tests the will of even the most extreme athletes.
The Dam Store, located at 207 Barnett Boulevard, in downtown Tallassee recently opened, and, according to owner Stephen Webster, the store has something for everyone. Webster bought the business from Southern Girls Outlet and reorganized and added a little more inventory to the store.
The Talisi Historical Preservation Society is hosting an Afghan Fundraiser. The custom-made afghan blanket depicts ten local historic sites, including The Clubhouse, which is now the Tallassee Public Library, The Council Tree, the Benjamin Fitzpatrick Bridge, the old west side mill bell towe…
The Tallassee Youth Football League participated in a Jamboree in Reeltown Saturday. The tiny but mighty Tigers took on a host of area opponents. While the league decided to set out last year due to COVID precautions, the TYFL had 94 football players and 101 cheerleaders sign up for the 2021…
The Tallassee Rotary Club ball drop that could net a lucky winner up to $4,000 is quickly approaching. That's right, you could win big if your lucky number drops the closest to the target. If you have not purchased your ticket, there are still a few days left to pick them up.
The Red Hill Historical Preservation Association will resume the annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Historic Red Hill School House on Friday, Sept. 17, from 4-6 p.m.
The Funtastic Fort in the Carrville community of east Tallassee is now closed to the public and will soon be under renovation to replace the current wooden structure that is currently in use at the park.
The 8th annual "Angling for Autism" Bass Fishing Tournament to benefit The Learning Tree in Tallassee and the Little Hapie Tree in Auburn is planned for Saturday, Oct. 9 The tournament will take place at Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City on Lake Martin.
Members of the Tallassee Industrial Development Board addressed the City Council to request $220,000 for a utility that will bring new industry to the area.
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