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Wetumpka High art taken world-wide by Coosa Rive

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Wetumpka High art taken world-wide by Coosa Rive

Cliff Williams
Updated 7 hrs ago

Art work created by Wetumpka High School students is distributed around the world thanks to a partnership with Great Alabama 650.

Cliff Williams

Staff Writer

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5

Tallassee Tribune

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5

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Oct. 5

Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2

The Wetumpka Herald

Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2

Updated Oct 2, 2025

Oct. 2

Elmore County leaders list reasons Enhance Elmore is needed

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Elmore County leaders list reasons Enhance Elmore is needed

Updated Oct 1, 2025

Elmore County has been growing in population forcing needed infrastructure improvements and upgrades and more funding for public safety.

Vivian O’Nay giving back while still recovering after a fire

The Wetumpka Herald

Vivian O’Nay giving back while still recovering after a fire

Updated Oct 1, 2025

One might think serving others would be the last thing on the mind after losing a business to a fire less than two weeks earlier.

Father sentenced to 20 years for causing death of an infant

The Wetumpka Herald

Father sentenced to 20 years for causing death of an infant

Sep 30, 2025

Both parents of Karson Matthews are serving 20 years in prison after they were convicted of aggravated child abuse related to the 2-month-old’s death in 2018.

Eclectic mayor’s race challenge over residency still ongoing

Eclectic

Eclectic mayor’s race challenge over residency still ongoing

Updated Sep 30, 2025

A hearing for arguments on a motion to dismiss Stephanie Stepney’s challenge that Guy Sanders didn’t meet the residency requirements for mayor in time was continued.

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Second graders hear case of stolen porridge

The Wetumpka Herald

Second graders hear case of stolen porridge

Updated Sep 30, 2025

The jury had made up its mind even before the close of the trial of Gold E. Locks.

Child rapist sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years

The Wetumpka Herald

Child rapist sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years

Updated Sep 30, 2025

An unremorseful James Brunson stood quietly but defiantly before Judge Patrick Pinkston in Wetumpka Tuesday morning. Sentencing was the final step after two trials surrounding the rape and sex abuse of a 13-year-old.

Pickup football game leads to teenager death in Tallassee

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Pickup football game leads to teenager death in Tallassee

Updated Oct 1, 2025

The Sunday death of a Tallassee teenager is being investigated.

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28

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Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28

Updated Sep 29, 2025

Sept. 28

BARBERITOS CLOSED: Employees host protest to get final paychecks

Alexander City Outlook

BARBERITOS CLOSED: Employees host protest to get final paychecks

Sep 26, 2025

When 74-year-old Donald Pearson woke up Tuesday morning, he planned on having a regular day.

Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Sept. 18 to Sept. 24

The Wetumpka Herald

Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Sept. 18 to Sept. 24

Updated Sep 25, 2025

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Wetumpka man killed in Wednesday wreck

The Wetumpka Herald

Wetumpka man killed in Wednesday wreck

Updated Sep 25, 2025

A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:48 p.m. Wednesday, has claimed the life of a Wetumpka man.

Cliff Williams / TPI Voters wait for the ballot tally to be posted on the window for the City of Wetumpka Municipal Election Runoff for City Council District 1.

The Wetumpka Herald

Robbins reelected to fourth term on Wetumpka council

Updated Sep 24, 2025

The polls were open for 12 hours for the Wetumpka City Council District 1 runoff.

911 dispatch moved from Elmore County Sheriff’s Office

Elmore County

911 dispatch moved from Elmore County Sheriff’s Office

Updated Sep 24, 2025

In an effort to improve efficiency and cost sharing, 911 dispatch in Elmore County is fully under the county’s 911 board.

Federal arrest warrant leads to large drug seizure in Elmore County

The Wetumpka Herald

Federal arrest warrant leads to large drug seizure in Elmore County

Updated Sep 24, 2025

An operation by the Elmore County Drug Task Force with federal authorities led to multiple arrests and drugs being taken off the street.

Elmore County Sheriff’s Office investigates child sex abuse

Elmore County

Elmore County Sheriff’s Office investigates child sex abuse

Updated Sep 25, 2025

A Montgomery man is in the Elmore County Jail accused of sex abuse of a child less than 12.

Feds to once again handle beaver issues in Millbrook

Millbrook

Feds to once again handle beaver issues in Millbrook

Updated Sep 24, 2025

The Millbrook City Council authorized renewing an agreement with a federal agency to aid with its beaver issues at its Tuesday meeting.

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New faces to lead Eclectic as mayor and council

Eclectic

New faces to lead Eclectic as mayor and council

Updated Sep 24, 2025

Voters have put fresh blood on the council and in the mayor’s office in Eclectic.

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from Sept. 15 to Sept. 21

Tallassee Tribune

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from Sept. 15 to Sept. 21

Updated Sep 24, 2025

Sept. 21

Millbrook’s Kids and Cops builds lifetime relationships

Millbrook

Millbrook’s Kids and Cops builds lifetime relationships

Updated Sep 24, 2025

Relationships help protect people. It’s no different for law enforcement.

Elmore County High School quilt to be displayed at central office

Eclectic

Elmore County High School quilt to be displayed at central office

Updated Sep 24, 2025

Making a quilt from scratch with students has always been something Natasha McMillan has wanted to do with her students at Elmore County High School.

Nine arrested in Wetumpka undercover child sex sting operation

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Nine arrested in Wetumpka undercover child sex sting operation

Updated Sep 20, 2025

Nine men from across the Southeast are in the Elmore County Jail following an undercover child exploitation operation in Wetumpka.

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Local American Legion seeking members

Updated Sep 22, 2025

American Legion Post 231 is trying to grow.