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The Outlook strives to report the news honestly, fairly and with integrity. In 1884 Alexander City had become a thriving mercantile center. J.D. Fitz. O. J.W. J.C.

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. Dickson and the name was changed to "The Outlook." Later "The Outlook" was sold to Mr. Hooton, who was the s

ole owner, editor and publisher for more than 20 years. Hammer was editor until about 1912, next was William R. Jordan, E.C. Hall from 1925-1941 and Kenneth Bell from 1941-1944. 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 monthly magazines named Lake Magazine and Lake Martin Living. In 2012, Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc purchased PPI, 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. Paper Pick-Up Locations for The Outlook:

CARLISLE DRUGS - 12 MAIN STREET ALEXANDER CITY, AL
GUNTER CIRCLE - GUNTER CIRCLE ALEXANDER CITY, AL
HUDDLE HOUSE - 4727 HWY 280 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
TEXACO - 1652 US HWY 280 KELLYTON, AL
LYNN’S QUICK STOP - 127 JEFFERSON STREET ALEXANDER CITY, AL
MYSTIK MART - 192 BROAD STREET ALEXANDER CITY, AL
PIGGLY WIGGLY - 61 JEFFERSON STREET ALEXANDER CITY, AL
RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER - 3316 HWY 280 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
MAPCO / DELTA EXPRESS - 1590 HWY 22 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
SUBWAY - 875 MARKET PLACE #5 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
DOLLAR GENERAL - 819 K STREET ALEXANDER CITY, AL
DOLLAR GENERAL - 570 MCCLELLAN RD ALEXANDER CITY, AL
DOLLAR GENERAL - 6278 HWY 63 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
DOLLAR GENERAL - 25 CIRCLE DRIVE ALEXANDER CITY, AL
DOLLAR GENERAL - 22108 AL HWY 9 GOODWATER, AL
JACKSON DRUGS - 1974 CHEROKEE RD ALEXANDER CITY, AL
ABC STATE STORE - 3044 HWY 280 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
MOBIL - 3066 HWY 280 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
CIRCLE K - 4761 HWY 280 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
WALGREENS - 3140 HWY 280 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
EAGLE - 1720 HWY 22 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
MAJIK MARKET - 937 HWY 231 ROCKFORD, AL
CONOCO - 1677 MAIN HWY 9 GOODWATER, AL
PIGGLY WIGGLY - 470 S. MAIN STREET GOODWATER, AL
AMOCO - 511 GOODWATER RD GOODWATER, AL
IN & OUT - CO. ROAD 511 GOODWATER, AL
AMOCO - 1652 HWY 280 KELLYTON, AL
KELLYTON EXPRESS - 186 HWY 280 KELLYTON, AL
ALLENS FOOD MART - 4886 HWY 280 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
DOLLAR GENERAL - 10776 HWY 280 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
THE OUTLOOK OFFICE - 548 CHEROKEE RD ALEXANDER CITY, AL
BRADBERRY POINTE - 1060 CORNER STREET ALEXANDER CITY, AL
MARATHON - 947 CHEROKEE RD ALEXANDER CITY, AL
CHEROKEE QUIK STOP - 1212 CHEROKEE RD ALEXANDER CITY, AL
DOLLAR GENERAL - 1235 CHEROKEE RD ALEXANDER CITY, AL
SHONUFF BBQ - 553 ALEX CITY SHOPPING CENTER ALEXANDER CITY, AL
PETRO - 2688 DADEVILLE RD ALEXANDER CITY, AL
WHAT’S CURB MARKET - 1913 DADEVILLE RD ALEXANDER CITY, AL
LAKEHILL CHEVRON - 8188 HWY 280 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
RIVER BRIDGE MARKET - 9120 HWY 280 ALEXANDER CITY, AL
JACKSONS GAP FIRE DEPT. - 1470 MAIN ST JACKSONS GAP, AL
COMMUNITY GROCERY - 2874 HORSESHOE BEND RD JACKSONS GAP, AL
TRUCK STOP - 17223 HWY 280 DADEVILLE, AL
RENFROE’S - 483 N. BROADNAX ST DADEVILLE, AL
EAGLE - 18208 HWY 280 DADEVILLE, AL
MR GATTI’S - 191 E. SOUTH STREET DADEVILLE, AL
TO***CO OUTLET - 18151 HWY 280 DADEVILLE, AL
CITGO - 18363 HWY 280 DADEVILLE, AL
CAMP HILL EXPRESS - 24540 OLD HWY 280 CAMP HILL, AL
FAMILY DOLLAR - 17916 HWY 280 DADEVILLE, AL
LAKE MARTIN ANTIQUES - 18124 HWY 280 DADEVILLE, AL
CHEVRON - 118 E. SOUTH STREET DADEVILLE, AL
HOLIDAY SHORES GROCERY - 10323 CO. RD 34 DADEVILLE, AL
STORE 34 - 8202 CO. RD 34 DADEVILLE, AL
MCDONALDS - 8605 HWY 280 DADEVILLE, AL
WALNUT HILL CHEVRON - 8678 HWY 50 DADEVILLE, AL
TEXACO - 8211 CO. RD 34 DADEVILLE, AL
MAPCO - 13084 HWY 22 E NEW SITE, AL
FOODLAND - 13711 HWY 22 E NEW SITE, AL
DISCOUNT FOOD MART II - 1460 HILLABEE ST, ALEXANDER CITY, AL
MAPCO - 946 HILLABEE ST ALEXANDER CITY, AL
KOON’S 3 - 941 JEFFERSON ST ALEXANDER CITY, AL
KOON’S KORNER - 1460 HILLABEE ST ALEXANDER CITY, AL
LARRY’S GENERAL STORE - 3132 HILLABEE RD ALEXANDER CITY, AL
SUNNYLEVEL CONOCO - 2475 JEFFERSON ST ALEXANDER CITY, AL
GAMBLES GROCERY - 11394 HWY 22 E NEW SITE, AL
DOLLAR GENERAL - 3159 HILLABEE RD ALEXANDER CITY, AL
DOLLAR GENERAL - 13016 HWY 22 E NEW SITE, AL

12/09/2024

Three decades after her disappearance, local law enforcement are still trying to figure out who killed Chanty Shiverdecker.

She would have been 45 this year, but Chanty Shiverdecker is forever 15.

12/09/2024

Now we have had our first frost, and it is after Thanksgiving, so I am craving the Hallmark-inspired Christmas magic.

It is time for Hallmark to rise.

12/08/2024

“I’m excited to serve with each of you,” superintendent Casey Davis said, welcoming the new board members.

After the recent election, the newly elected Tallapoosa County School board members will be sworn in next week.

12/08/2024

: We have received word from the father Aiden Weathers has been found. 🙏🏻

An Alexander City family is searching for their son, Aiden Weathers, a 15-year-old Benjamin Russell student.

A local family is desperately searching for their 15-year-old son.

12/07/2024

Check out the photos from Reeltown's win over Tuscaloosa Academy in the AHSAA Class 2A Championship.

Click here to view this item from alexcityoutlook.com.

12/07/2024

Obituary for Mark Allen Treadwell III.

1958 - 2024

12/07/2024

MURDER ON TRIAL: The prosecution has entered into evidence testimony of previous alleged crimes prior to the Tidwell murders in Dadeville in April 2020.

Derrick Hightower, 37, of Columbus, Georgia, has been in the Tallapoosa County Courthouse all week as a jury is hearing his trial for the alleged capital murders of a Dadeville

12/07/2024

I had some hope the dramatic win over Texas A&M would give the Tigers a boost going into the Iron Bowl.

The 2024 Auburn football season has mercifully come to an end and it’s not a moment too soon for me. There’s still a slight possibility they could get an invite

12/07/2024

Reeltown wins state!!!

The day could not have started any better for Reeltown in the AHSAA Class 2A championship.

12/06/2024

REELTOWN WINS STATE!!!

12/06/2024

End of the first: Reeltown leads 21-0.

12/06/2024

Reeltown strikes first! Rebels lead 7-0 in the state championship just 2.5 minutes in.

12/06/2024

For the last 20 years, Bob Mathis has created and painted his own Christmas decorations – and it shows. More than 90% of his yard, and his neighbors', are decorated with his handmade creations.

For many, decorating a home for Christmas is an annual routine. For Bob Mathis, Christmas decorations are a year-long hobby he’s been active in for the last two decades. With

12/06/2024

Benjamin Russell's Iasia Anderson was a walking bucket last week during the holiday break.

While most people were gearing up for Thanksgiving, Benjamin Russell’s Iasia Anderson was getting buckets.

12/06/2024

Obituary for Charles Richard Owens II.

Charles Richard Owens II, born on May 4th 1950, better known as Rick, Coach O, and Dad, peacefully passed away December 4th, 2024. The son of Dick Owens and Doris

12/06/2024

“The community members are the real heroes,” Knox said. “I am beyond thankful for the support from each and every person that helped in any way, monetarily or even just sharing on social media.”

It’s never too early to spread Christmas cheer.

12/06/2024

💼✨ Office Space for Lease! ✂️💇

Looking for the perfect spot for your business? This space is ready for you!

📞 Call Ed Fleming today to schedule a tour and see it for yourself!

Address

548 Cherokee Road
Alexander City, AL
35010

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12562344281

Website

http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/

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Make sure to drop off your letters to Santa so our elves can get them to the man in charge. Located at 548 Cherokee Road, Alexander City #theoutlook #christmas #santa #letterstosanta #alexandercity #northpole

Reeltown send off the to AHSAA Class 2A State championship game against Tuscaloosa Academy. The Rebels are gunning for their fourth state title tomorrow!

A little behind the scenes of building our White Christmas parade float. #tpidigital #newspaper #Christmas #christmasparade #AlexanderCity #whitechristmas #bingcrosby #snow #alabama #christmaslights #theoutlook

Ja’Von Peterson called game for Central Coosa against Dadeville! Central Coosa: 49 Dadeville: 48 Be sure to subscribe to read more about this basketball season!

The play that sealed it for the Rebels! Reeltown is going back to the State Championship! Reeltown: 6 Highland Home: 0

REBELS WIN!! Reeltown: 42 Cottonwood: 20

Alijah Woods makes a huge catch with less than 30 seconds left to give the Rebels a 20-14 halftime lead.

BEHIND THE SCENES: We got an inside look at the future Benjamin Russell High School and here's the progress so far. Don't forget to pick up Saturday's Outlook for multiple stories on the new BRHS. #Wildcats #newschool #AlexanderCity #BenjaminRussell

Game ball delivery

NO INJURIES for this helicopter — just a crazy cool way to deliver the game balls to Horseshoe Bend vs. Providence Christian! 🏈 One of the coolest things we’ve ever seen!

The Imagination Station is open and ready for play! 🎉🛝✨ Head over to the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex to see the new playground.

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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.