State

Council approves hemp products license for local business

Cliff Williams
15 hrs ago

Stores wanting to sell hemp products have a process to go through in order to do so in the state of Alabama.

Russell Lands remembers Ben Russell

Updated 15 hrs ago

Russell Lands and the entire Lake Martin community suffered a tragedy as Ben “Mr. Ben” Russell has died.

Encampment brings history to life at fort

The Wetumpka Herald

Encampment brings history to life at fort

17 hrs ago

Canons and muskets fired at Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson this past weekend. And no, the French were not trying to hold off the British and Gen. Andrew Jackson had not come back to life.

Hundreds of tires removed in Tallassee cleanup

Tallassee Tribune

Hundreds of tires removed in Tallassee cleanup

Apr 24, 2026

The planned cleanup in Tallassee was a success.

Growing the next generation of pilots at the Wetumpka airport

The Wetumpka Herald

Growing the next generation of pilots at the Wetumpka airport

Apr 24, 2026

A quick look around a meeting of pilots at EAA Chapter 822, one thing is easily noticeable. Almost everyone is close to retirement or already retired.

PASSION PROJECT Wetumpka High School students visit Alabama Supreme Court

The Wetumpka Herald

PASSION PROJECT Wetumpka High School students visit Alabama Supreme Court

Apr 23, 2026

Wetumpka High School ninth graders visited two courtrooms last week that few have seen the inside of.

Alexander City Outlook

Russell Lands legend Ben Russell dies

Updated Apr 24, 2026

Russell Lands and the entire Lake Martin community suffered a tragedy overnight as Ben “Mr. Ben” Russell has died.

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Data center looking at downtown, riverfront site

Tallassee Tribune

Data center looking at downtown, riverfront site

Apr 22, 2026

It was one of the first industrial buildings in Tallassee. It was started as a textile mill taking advantage of the fall in the water of the Tallapoosa River.

Dadeville, families mourn shooting deaths 3 years later

The Dadeville Record

Dadeville, families mourn shooting deaths 3 years later

Updated Apr 21, 2026

There’s just something about a mother’s intuition.

Holtville sisters to attend Marion on music scholarships

The Wetumpka Herald

Holtville sisters to attend Marion on music scholarships

Apr 21, 2026

The Marion Military Institute Marching Band will have a little more Holtville to it next year.

1 injured, 1 wanted in Tallassee shooting

Tallassee Tribune

1 injured, 1 wanted in Tallassee shooting

Updated Apr 21, 2026

The Tallassee Police Department is looking for an alleged shooter.

The Wetumpka Herald

2 more arrested in prison drone smuggling operation

Apr 18, 2026

Two others have been charged in conspiracy investigation using drones to smuggle illegal drugs and other contraband into Elmore Correctional Facility between July and December 2025.

Ricks name officer of the year in Wetumpka

The Wetumpka Herald

Ricks name officer of the year in Wetumpka

Apr 18, 2026

A four-year veteran of the Wetumpka Police Department has been named a CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year.

National News

County commission declares child abuse prevention month

The Wetumpka Herald

County commission declares child abuse prevention month

Apr 17, 2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Elmore County after the Elmore County Commission approved a proclamation at its Thursday meeting.

Conversations led by defendants in sex sting operation revealed in court

The Wetumpka Herald

Conversations led by defendants in sex sting operation revealed in court

Apr 16, 2026

Details of a child sex sting operation came out in preliminary hearings last week in Elmore County District Court.

‘Remarkable alumni’ Trio inducted into Tallassee’s Hall of Pride

Tallassee Tribune

‘Remarkable alumni’ Trio inducted into Tallassee’s Hall of Pride

Apr 16, 2026

Three people forever connected to Tallassee High School are now in the THS Alumni Association’s Hall of Pride.

Wetumpka man facing murder and assault charges

The Wetumpka Herald

Wetumpka man facing murder and assault charges

Updated Apr 16, 2026

Criminal charges have been filed against a Wetumpka man following the boat crash death of a Nashville man on the Alabama River in Montgomery County.

The Wetumpka Herald

State celebrates extension week

Apr 15, 2026

This spring, the Elmore County Extension Office is inviting the public to engage with its employees during Alabama Extension Week, which runs April 12 to 18.

The Kelly and the Depot receive $100,000 grants from state council

The Wetumpka Herald

The Kelly and the Depot receive $100,000 grants from state council

Apr 15, 2026

Planned renovations at The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts and the Wetumpka Depot Players got a little funding from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

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Family holding out hope for relative missing 2 years

Tallassee Tribune

Family holding out hope for relative missing 2 years

Updated Apr 16, 2026

The Thompson family gathered Sunday like it so often does. Children were running around. Good food was plentiful. But one person was missing — Michael Randall Thompson.

Pinwheels for Preventation: Elmore County marks Child Abuse Preventation month

The Wetumpka Herald

Pinwheels for Preventation: Elmore County marks Child Abuse Preventation month

Apr 14, 2026

It was a playful ceremony on the lawn of the historic Elmore County Courthouse Friday. There was popcorn, bracelets and pinwheels.

RES’ Baker a national board certified teacher

The Wetumpka Herald

RES’ Baker a national board certified teacher

Apr 13, 2026

Redland Elementary School kindergarten teacher Melanie Baker doesn’t see herself doing anything other than teaching young children.

Not Always Your Grandma’s China: Beautiful Table Settings still celebrating setting tables and friendships

The Wetumpka Herald

Not Always Your Grandma’s China: Beautiful Table Settings still celebrating setting tables and friendships

Apr 12, 2026

Many think a grandmother’s china collection is for display only. With its stories of coming out only for special occasions and how it has been passed down for a generation or two, fear of breaking it keeps most from using it.

Finalists announced for Joe Sewell Memorial Award

The Wetumpka Herald

Finalists announced for Joe Sewell Memorial Award

Apr 10, 2026

Everything surrounding the Joe Sewell Memorial Award keeps growing.

ALDOT construction on U.S. Highway 231 has begun

The Wetumpka Herald

ALDOT construction on U.S. Highway 231 has begun

Apr 10, 2026

An Alabama Department of Transportation access management project along U.S. Highway 231 in Wetumpka, will begin Monday, April 6, weather permitting.

State

Council approves hemp products license for local business

Cliff Williams

Russell Lands remembers Ben Russell

Encampment brings history to life at fort

Hundreds of tires removed in Tallassee cleanup

Growing the next generation of pilots at the Wetumpka airport