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Two people from east Alabama were arrested for drug trafficking in May. During a preliminary and bond hearing last week, one is taking the rap for everything.
An Opelika man and Montgomery man pleaded guilty last week to electronic solicitation of a child.
Lake Martin Animal Shelter will be hosting a special fundraising event to help with the purchase of an air conditioner for the cat room.
Lake Martin Animal Shelter will be hosting a special fundraising event to help with the purchase of an air conditioner for the cat room.
As one of the biggest milestones in American history arrives this weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is expecting a surge of visitors to the Lake Martin area and officials want everyo…
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A former Red Hill Volunteer Fire Department firefighter is accused of stealing at least $250,000 from the department over the last decade.
Although Alabama Secretary of State candidate Caroleene Dobson took the Republican bid for the office easily, she’s not resting on her laurels. She is still making rounds throughout the state …
There is no shortage of activities in Elmore County for Fourth of July.
Mason Kim, an upcoming senior at Benjamin Russell High School, was recognized with a certificate of accomplishment at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 1-5 in…
An early morning fire on Bence Street in New Site claimed the life of an elderly man.
New avenues to increase tourism and economic growth are providing a better understanding of who is making their way to the Lake Martin area and what benefits that brings to local businesses.
Bright orange shirts could be seen all around the county last week.
The Elmore County Civic Improvement League came together for the fifth year to celebrate Juneteenth in Gold Star Park in Wetumpka.
Erasmo Gil Gutierrez, 64, of Dadeville, was arrested June 22 on charges of first-degree sodomy and second-degree sexual abuse of a 14-year-old.
The sign outside of Coosada Town Hall read “Tuesday 06/17/26 Council Meeting 11 a.m.”
Contractors are working to finish a section of a sewer project on Airport Road that a judge has ordered is under the jurisdiction of Elmore County while Coosada officials have requested a stay…
Jacey Leanna Ratliff, 21, of Goodwater, was arrested for chemical endangerment of a child after the birth of her baby.
Debates over whether or not cheerleading should be considered a sport are pervasive, and have been for years. At Edgewood Academy, however, there’s no question. Cheerleaders attend events for …
Football season is full of ups and downs — good weeks, bad weeks, injuries, setbacks and victories. Winning a championship means navigating those ups and downs while continuing the push toward…
Confidence is vitally important to success in any sport, but especially football. When you’ve got 11 guys on the field at any given time, and each of them has to compete with the confidence th…
Wetumpka has had hundreds of incredible athletes pass through its halls over the years. Right now, one of those athletes is seeing his stock rise quickly. Pitcher Jaxon Shineflew, a 2023 gradu…
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a six-part series featuring Players to Watch across Elmore County squads.
On Friday night, Wetumpka hosted its fourth annual Battle for the County 7-on-7 tournament. It was a mid-summer preview of what Friday nights will look like this fall, and the Wetumpka Sports…
When he took the job of football coach and athletic director, Eric Folmar knew he’d have to make some changes to Tallassee’s athletic department and its facilities to show the community he is …
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a six-part series featuring Players to Watch across Elmore County squads.
At this point in the offseason, the only goal is to improve day-in and day-out. As much as Stanhope Elmore’s football team prides itself on winning, 7-on-7 tournaments are far more about build…
In the new age of college football, where NIL and the transfer portal underlie each decision made, high school athletes and coaches are navigating a constantly changing landscape. At Wetumpka,…
Year after year, John Mask and the Tallassee Tigers prove a winning culture is built — and maintained — by athletes who remember and strive for what was previously accomplished. Mask hosted a …
If you have ever seen proper discourse on social media between us, freedom-loving Americans and those scoundrels across the pond, it’s a lot of bickering between the two. Brits go for the low …
If you were to ask me in middle school if I was a reader, my response would have been “Of course not.” In high school I stayed away from Korean pop music like the plague, so when the K-pop band BTS was gaining national attention in the summer of 2017, I was confused about why news outlets we…
Funeral services for Roger Dale Green, age 58, of Alexander City will be held on Monday, Jun…
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of JoAnn C. Speaks, a belo…
Some of America’s quieter national parks are having a moment this July, and the travelers he…
Something remarkable is happening with American chocolate, and most people eating a bar righ…
(The Center Square) – Drivers will get some relief at the pump this Independence Day weekend…
These 9 appetizers bring crispy chicken, stuffed mushrooms, taco cups, baked pickles, bacon …
These 15 4th of July cookout recipes cover grilled chicken, wings, corn sides, dips, pizza, …
Fried chicken has become the most competitive food category in America, and the chains that …
