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Tallassee Hosts Food/Supply Drive for Baton Rouge Flood Victims

On Thursday, August 25th from 7 am – 11 am, the city of Tallassee will be collecting items for the Flood Victims in Louisiana. Members of the Tallassee Police Department, city officials, Tallassee City School Employees and more will be accepting donations at the Tallassee Recreation Center from 7 am until 11 am. You can drive through the parking lot with your…

City files lawsuit against mayoral candidates

The Tallassee City Council has filed a lawsuit against mayoral candidates Jeanna Kervin and Trey Taylor contesting their residency in the city. Both candidates though, argue that they are completely qualified to run for mayor. Jeanna Kervin says it’s simple. “I have a residence here inside the city limits, I’m a registered voter…I’m qualified,” she explained. She says the issue…

“Vehicle of Interest” Identified in Connection with Tallassee Mill Fire

The Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office, ATF and the Tallassee Police Department have identified a “vehicle of interest” in connection with the Mount Vernon Textile Mills fire in Tallassee on the night of Wednesday, May 4. Investigators describe a dark colored Tahoe or Yukon Sport Utility Vehicle with a lighter colored, possibly primer grey or white hood. A vehicle fitting…

Tallassee Teen Found Safe, ALEA Cancels Alert

A Tallassee teen who went missing for more than two weeks has been found safe. Wednesday afternoon, the Alabama Law Enforcement cancelled the alert for Kiara Nicole Neal. Authorities say she was found walking near a house in Brewton. Neal was last seen leaving her after school program on March 9th. Her family says she never came home that night. The…

UPDATE: Second Man Wanted for Questioning in the Case of Missing Tallassee Teen

UPDATE: The Tallassee community is still waiting for any new information on the teen who went missing more than two weeks ago. Kiara Nicole Neal was last seen leaving her after school program on March 9th. Her family says she never came home that night, and they have not seen her since. “When you have a child that’s been missing…

Tallassee Police Looking for Suspected Purse Snatcher

Tallassee Police are investigating several thefts involving victims have purses stolen at local businesses. Police are reminding everyone to pay attention to their surroundings and to avoid leaving their belongings unattended while shopping. Investigators are searching for one suspect who was captured on video taking a wallet out of a shopping cart while the victim was only three feet away….