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The Central Avenue home of Leon and Vickie Bowen was given the July yard of the month by the Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce because of a well kept lawn, trimmed shrubbery and its gardens. The award is intended to promote community pride through and getting residents to clean up where the…

Just two years ago the Tallassee City School system nearly 30% of Tallassee students were considered chronically absentee. That improved to 11% last year. The school system released it improved again this past school year to 9%. It is a remarkable improvement of nearly 70% in two years.

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A Tallassee police officer sustained minor injuries in a single vehicle crash as storms passed through the area Thursday evening.

Everyone seeking to be on a ballot for the Aug. 26 municipal elections had to qualify by 5 p.m. June 25. Alabama law says those seeking to qualify must have been a resident of the district they wish to run in by May 28. These are the names that will appear on the municipal ballots in Elmore County.

Although the Fourth of July is filled with summer fun, it marks a significant event in the history of the United States. The holiday is marked by fireworks, patriotic gear and the symbol of the United States — the American flag. 

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Free meals are benefiting more than just the recipient in Tallassee. They are also benefiting the volunteers who are making them happen in Tallassee.

Rain forced the cancellation of many musical events across the Southeast over the weekend. Bonnaroo was canceled midway through. Two nights of Jazz Fest on Lake Martin and in Alexander City were canceled. 

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Tallassee has plenty of stages for acting — there’s the new performing arts center at the high school, and the Mt. Vernon Performing Arts Center has been revived as well.

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Terrel “Coach” Brown has officially announced his candidacy for reelection to the Tallassee City Council in the Ward Five seat. He is pledging to build on a record of collaboration, community engagement and progress.