In 1884 Alexander City had become a thriving mercantile center. Adolphus Longshore, who taught school, practiced law and been greatly interested in the upbuilding of his hometown, sensed the need to promote the area and created Alexander City's first newspaper "The Beacon." After changing hands a number of times, the paper was purchased in 1892 by Capt. J.D. Dickson and the name was changed to "The Outlook." Later "The Outlook" was sold to Mr. Fitz. O. Hooton, who was the sole owner, editor and publisher for more than 20 years. J.W. Hammer was editor until about 1912, next was William R. Jordan, E.C. Hall from 1925-1941 and Kenneth Bell from 1941-1944. J.C. Henderson purchased "The Outlook" in 1944 from Tom Russell. Boone Newspapers, Inc purchased "The Outlook" from Henderson in 1974. In 1991, Kenneth Boone purchased "The Outlook" from Boone Newspapers, Inc and currently owns the paper. The Outlook's parent company is Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc., which also publishes a weekly newspaper, The Dadeville Record, and two slick monthly magazines names Lake Magazine and Lake Martin Living. In 2012, Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc purchased PPI, Inc, expanding the portfolio to The Wetumpka Herald, The Eclectic Observer, The Tallassee Tribune, Elmore County Living & Gallery of Homes. The Outlook is updated daily at www.alexcityoutlook.com.
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QUICK RECAP: In addition to delaying a decision on the moratorium, the Alexander City City Council also discussed a few other matters at tonight's meeting.
The Alexander City City Council met Monday night. It was expected to cast a vote on a permanent moratorium of certain types of new businesses in the downtown area Monday
At tonight's meeting, the Alexander City City Council delayed any decision on a permanent moratorium for certain type of businesses for downtown historic business district.
The Alexander City City Council was expected to cast a vote on a permanent moratorium of certain types of new businesses in the downtown area Monday night, but chose to
July 20, 2020 Alexander City City Council meeting
The late Coach Hamp Lyon will be inducted into the Alabama High School Athletic Association - AHSAA Hall of Fame this year during a virtual ceremony. His daughter, friends and coworkers describe him as an all-around good guy and a firm but loving coach and mentor.
When Elizabeth Lyon Burns received a call from Alabama High School Athletic Association director Steve Saverese her late father, Samuel ‘Hamp’ Lyon, was being inducted this year into Alabama Sports
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Tallapoosa and surrounding counties. Tallapoosa, Coosa and Elmore counties are all considered high risk, according to ADPH.
More than 1,800 more new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state in the last day.
If the Alexander City City Council approves an ordinance at tonight's meeting, there will be no new pawn shops, tattoo parlors and certain other types of businesses in the downtown area.
If the Alexander City City Council approves an ordinance at its Monday meeting, there will be no new pawn shops, tattoo parlors and certain other types of businesses in the
See the latest COVID-19 statistics for the state and local counties.
Over 1,600 more new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state in the last day.
OPINION: We posed the question on social media about the mask mandate and received a variety of responses.
We asked our readers on The Outlook page what they think about Gov. Kay Ivey’s latest mandate to require all Alabamians to wear masks in public. Did she make
Investigators arrested Joe Thomas Clinton, 23, of Alexander City on Tuesday on one count of first-degree sexual abuse and placed him in the Tallapoosa County Jail.
The Alexander City Police Department made an arrest this week after allegations of inappropriate touching were reported last week.
Tallapoosa EMS s even better equipped to serve the community now with the purchase of a state-of-the-art ambulance.
Lake Martin Community Hospital is even better equipped to serve the community now with as Tallapoosa EMS recently purchased a state-of-the-art ambulance. Tallapoosa EMS, a division of Ivy Creek Healthcare,
OPINION: "We have officials from the local level all the way to Washington who we have no choice, apparently, but to blindly follow not unlike sheep to slaughter."
Dear Editor,
Check out some photos from Friday's backpack giveaway.
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Congress will get the opportunity to pass a relief measure that protects your access to trustworthy local news, helps grow local businesses through ads placed in local news media — and rewards you for subscribing to a newspaper like this one.
In the past five months, Congress has responded to the coronavirus public health crisis with several emergency relief measures, including the stimulus checks sent to individuals and households, payroll protections
Dr. Oliver Gordon Robinson Jr. is no longer in this world but the memories of Robinson’s dedication to medicine, his generosity and love of humankind will live on as he made quite a mark on the world.
Dr. Oliver Gordon Robinson Jr. is no longer in this world but the memories of Robinson’s dedication to medicine, his generosity and love of humankind live on.
As we shift our print cycle to two days per week, readers should not expect any change in the amount of information shared. Our commitment to telling the news, as it happens, remains our top priority as we'll continue to have news online every day.
Despite dramatic upheaval, our mission remains unwavering.
OPINION: "There may be a lot of bad going on in the world, but we have to admit there’s a whole lot of good right here at home."
Although there is certainly a lot of unrest in the nation and unimaginable things going on in the world, there is a lot of good happening right here in the
The community picnic is aimed to promote peace and unity within the community and is open to all. There will be free food, games and more.
A community event to unite all residents is set for Saturday.
Family members of Arlinda “Laine” Marbury Goodman watched in awe from the hillside of the late Alexander City woman’s home as about 50 cars drove by donned with signs, balloons and more for a “Parade of Love" organized by the Benjamin Russell High School Class of 1986.
Love was the only tool organizers needed to pull off a car parade in memory of a local woman who recently lost her fight to liver cancer.
LATEST NUMBERS: Here are the latest local and statewide COVID-19 case statistics.
Nearly 2,000 more new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state in the last day.
A lost baby doll was found in Lake Martin near @Wind Creek State Park and returned to its rightful owner, 3-year-old Paislee Mullis.
A mother can usually discern the most unique details or scars of her child’s body but Ashlee Nicole Mullis took this keen sense a step further when she spotted what
The CARES Act is helping protect the most vulnerable in area nursing homes.
The coronavirus has affected many in the area especially those in nursing homes.
Is amateur golf the perfect sport for social distancing? Lakewinds Golf Course is seeing more players and more new to golf players on the course.
Par for the course? Not so much.
OPINION: "Work hard and make good decisions for you and your family. Never stop trying to improve. Never stop trying to be better, trying to do better. Live your best life with what you have. In other words, yeah, go with what you got."
A couple of nights ago, we had delicious chicken thighs straight from six hours in the slow cooker. I searched online for a recipe and found one requiring ingredients I
OPINION: "Scott Charles may have said it best about why we all should wear a mask. 'I wear a mask because if the experts are correct, I could potentially prevent someone from getting sick and dying,” Charles said on Twitter. “If the experts are wrong, the most I’m out is the inconvenience of wearing a piece of fabric on my face.'"
Masks might not be perfect, but wearing them in public is needed.
Horseshoe Bend High School is eager to get its second season underway with coach Jeremy Phillips at the helm.
Horseshoe Bend is eager to get the second season under coach Jeremy Phillips started and put last year behind it. The first season under Phillips wasn’t an easy one, but
Local and state governments in Alabama and the country have seen revenues fall as a result of COVID-19. But Alexander City has seen record sales collections and Wind Creek State Park-Alabama is part of the reason.
Travel and hospitality are far from the mind when ideas of social distancing are mentioned but Wind Creek State Park is top of the list to escape the worries of
OPINION: Amy Passaretti shares her humorous tale of what it's like to take action and try to get in shape.
I don’t like to work out. I mean, I got into it a little bit in college but it was mostly an obsession with being too skinny rather than the
The Dadeville City Council took measures to protect the city employees and the public at its Tuesday meeting.
City of Dadeville employees now have a new employee policy to follow due to the coronavirus.
In full transparency, Oskar's Cafe temporarily shut down when an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant is undergoing sanitation, cleaning and testing all employees before reopening.
Oskar’s Café has been customer-focused for nearly 30 years and that hasn’t changed now. When an employee tested positive for COVID-19, Oskar’s owners quickly and efficiently posted to social media
There is not much time left for those seeking municipal office.
There is not much time left to decide if a resident of Alabama wants to seek a municipal office in 2020.
COMMENT BELOW: We want to hear what you think about Gov. Kay Ivey's latest statewide mask mandate that goes into effect this afternoon. Did she make the right move? Comment your thoughts below and your comments may be featured in The Outlook.
LATEST NUMBERS: Nearly 2,000 new cases have been confirmed in the last day. See statewide and local statistics here.
Nearly 2,000 more new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state in the last day and the cumulative number of cases has now topped 60,000.
Everyone will debate the effectiveness of wearing masks and the rights Gov. Kay Ivey's may step on, but the reality is the order will be in place Thursday afternoon and area businesses and governments are putting measures in place to comply.
Some may debate how effective a mask is at preventing the spread of COVID-19, but medical professionals say it’s better than no protection.
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July 20, 2020 Alexander City City Council meeting
July 7, 2020 Alexander City City Council meeting
Celebrate Freedom 2020 fireworks 🎆
Tallapoosa’s County Thunderstorm Warning
We’re talking striper! Liz Holland and Capitan David Hare of Alex City Guide Service Lake Martin discuss fishing on Lake Martin. Sponsored by: Will Tampling- Realtor at Keller Williams Auburn/Opelka & Lakeside at Bay Pines #TPITalkTuesday PS: He reveals his #1 fishing spot! alexcityguideservice.com | (256) 401-3089 Acknowledgments: Thank you to the Nix family, J. Larry Lohr, Robert Folk and Guide Alex Ray.
Thank you to our sponsors and all the parents and families that helped make 2020 special for BRHS graduates. #tpidigital
June 15, 2020 Alexander City City Council meeting
Alexander City City Council meeting June 1,2020
In lieu of traditional Senior Nights this year, Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. wanted to do something special to honor spring sport athletes. We asked locals across the tri-county area to send videos for tonight's Virtual Senior Night. Thank you to the support of our sponsors, Central Alabama Community College and Greg Jones for Mayor of Wetumpka. Congratulations to all Class of 2020 senior student-athletes!
To the BRHS Class of 2020, we commend you for your hard work in achieving this milestone through unprecedented circumstances. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what your future holds... Sponsored by Karen Channell - State Farm Agent
To the Class of 2020, we commend you for your hard work in achieving this milestone through unprecedented circumstances. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what your future holds... Sponsored by Central Alabama Community College
Although the last few months have been full of uncertainty, a few very special groups of people have stood at the frontline of our healthcare. In honor of nurse's, hospital, EMS and nursing home week, all celebrated during the month of May, Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc and partners Valley Bank, Liberty National - Angela Hanson Agencies, Singleton Marine at Lake Martin and Alabama Funeral Homes & Cremation Centers, would like to honor your commitment to our community and say, once again, thank you for all you do!
May 18, 2020 Alexander City City Council
WATCH: Coosa County School System honored multi-sport athlete Donta Daniel with a makeshift graduation ceremony Friday night. Daniel is entering the Army and reports Tuesday, so he’ll miss the traditional ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
In 1884 Alexander City had become a thriving mercantile center. Adolphus Longshore, who taught school, practiced law and been greatly interested in the upbuilding of his hometown, sensed the need to promote the area and created Alexander City's first newspaper "The Beacon." After changing hands a number of times, the paper was purchased in 1892 by Capt. J.D. Dickson and the name was changed to "The Outlook." Later "The Outlook" was sold to Mr. Fitz. O. Hooton, who was the sole owner, editor and publisher for more than 20 years. J.W. Hammer was editor until about 1912, next was William R. Jordan, E.C. Hall from 1925-1941 and Kenneth Bell from 1941-1944. J.C. Henderson purchased "The Outlook" in 1944 from Tom Russell. Boone Newspapers, Inc purchased "The Outlook" from Henderson in 1974. In 1991, Kenneth Boone purchased "The Outlook" from Boone Newspapers, Inc and currently owns the paper. The Outlook's parent company is Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc., which also publishes a weekly newspaper, The Dadeville Record, and two slick monthly magazines names Lake Magazine and Lake Martin Living. In 2012, Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc purchased PPI, Inc, expanding the portfolio to The Wetumpka Herald, The Eclectic Observer, The Tallassee Tribune, & Elmore County Living. The Outlook is updated daily at www.alexcityoutlook.com.
