Elections Kristin Nelson leads GOP primary race for HD38, survey shows commanding advantage Nelson holds strong lead over Dixon and Messer in HD38 special GOP primary, though undecided voters remain a major factor. StaffSeptember 11, 2025
Elections Garrett Dixon enters race for Alabama House District 38 Conservative farmer and businessman Garrett Dixon launches campaign, vowing to represent rural Chambers and Lee counties with small-town values. StaffAugust 21, 2025
State Chewacla State Park dedicates new, state-of-the-art playground Local government and tourism officials joined State Parks personnel to cut a ceremonial ribbon. StaffMay 14, 2025
Local news Lee County sheriff: No evidence of crime on Copeland’s devices The update should put an end to the whisper campaign against Copeland. Jacob HolmesNovember 9, 2023
Local news Death of Smiths Station mayor under investigation, not online posts “We are investigating the specific circumstance surrounding his death,” Jones told AL.com. Jacob HolmesNovember 8, 2023
Elections Jere Colley Jr. announces bid for Lee County probate judge Colley announced he will seek the upcoming vacant judgeship. StaffJuly 17, 2023
Elections Thomas shows strong fundraising start in Lee County district judge race Lee County Chief Assistant District Attorney Clay Thomas, a first-time candidate, raised over $30,000 so far this year. StaffJune 2, 2023
Elections Clay Thomas announces run for district judge Thomas is looking serve as a district judge for Alabama’s 37th Judicial Circuit, which covers Lee County. StaffMay 12, 2023
Legislature Sen. Randy Price, wife arrested for loose cattle Arrest warrants were issued after a neighbor filed complaints. Josh MoonAugust 16, 2022
Elections ALGOP to hear three election challenges related to Etowah, Lee primary results The hearings, scheduled for Saturday, will take up the three contests on Etowah County state House Districts 28 and 29 and Lee County's state... John H. GlennJune 24, 2022