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Alabama’s rural healthcare to receive more than $200 million

Alexander City Outlook

Alabama’s rural healthcare to receive more than $200 million

TPI Staff
Jan 11, 2026

Alabama will be receiving $203 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program.

TPI Staff

Alabama EBT cardholders to receive chips cards

Alexander City Outlook

Alabama EBT cardholders to receive chips cards

Jan 9, 2026

The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced recently the first round of Alabama EBT cardholders are now receiving new, chip-enabled EBT cards. The new cards will greatly increase card security, adding more protection against the theft…

Alleged murderer granted bond, remains in jail

Alexander City Outlook

Alleged murderer granted bond, remains in jail

Jan 9, 2026

An alleged murderer could soon be back on the streets after being granted bond in the New Year’s Day shooting case.

Eclectic man arrested for New Year’s Day murder

Alexander City Outlook

Eclectic man arrested for New Year’s Day murder

Jan 5, 2026

Marcus Harden, 19, of Eclectic, was arrested Monday for the murder of Jarryl Slaughter, 29, of Wadley, after evidence was found by the Alexander City Police Department.

The Wetumpka Herald

Eclectic council tables decision on Flock cameras

Dec 29, 2025

The Eclectic Town Council is pondering the installation of Flock cameras to aid law enforcement in solving crimes.

The Wetumpka Herald

Elmore County Board of Education looking at scheduling software for facilities

Dec 28, 2025

With nearly 20 campuses and far more buildings, the Elmore County Board of Education is studying ways to best use its facilities.

Elmore County High School drama club turns the Grinch around

The Wetumpka Herald

Elmore County High School drama club turns the Grinch around

Dec 24, 2025

For years the Grinch has tried to steal Christmas in Eclectic. He has made appearances in parades and all around town.

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The legend of Santa Laws grows

The Wetumpka Herald

The legend of Santa Laws grows

Updated Dec 24, 2025

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Eclectic.

Alexander City Outlook

12 days of safe driving

Updated Dec 22, 2025

As families across Alabama prepare for holiday travel, celebrations and ringing in the New Year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is preparing to kick off its annual “12 Days of Safety” campaign — a festive, interactive public-safety initiative designed to keep everyone safe from the first…

Farmers federation marks banner year at 104th annual meeting

Alexander City Outlook

Farmers federation marks banner year at 104th annual meeting

Dec 19, 2025

After a banner year fraught with battles on Capitol Hill and in weather-worn fields, Alabama farmers celebrated resiliency, resolve and their reliance on a higher power Dec. 7 and 8 in Montgomery.

New CPR equipment to aid in emergency treatment

The Wetumpka Herald

New CPR equipment to aid in emergency treatment

Dec 17, 2025

The Burt family continues the legacy of giving to the Eclectic community through a donation to the Eclectic Fire Department.

Man sentenced to 15 years for death of Eclectic woman

The Wetumpka Herald

Man sentenced to 15 years for death of Eclectic woman

Dec 17, 2025

A Montgomery man will spend Christmas in prison after he was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for the death of an Eclectic woman.

Elmore County High School student seeks career as firefighter after being named homecoming queen

The Wetumpka Herald

Elmore County High School student seeks career as firefighter after being named homecoming queen

Updated Dec 16, 2025

Elmore County High School senior Kristina Elmore doesn’t mind trying new things.

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‘Outstanding juveniles’ sentenced to life in Character in Action

The Wetumpka Herald

‘Outstanding juveniles’ sentenced to life in Character in Action

Updated Dec 16, 2025

Watch your thoughts, they become words;

Eclectic man killed in Saturday crash

The Wetumpka Herald

Eclectic man killed in Saturday crash

Updated Dec 14, 2025

A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:25 p.m. Saturday has claimed the life of an Eclectic man.

Elmore County gets new juvenile probation officer

The Wetumpka Herald

Elmore County gets new juvenile probation officer

Dec 9, 2025

Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley has sworn in Carter Scales Taunton as a juvenile probation officer.

Elmore County Commission approves keeping pistol permit fee the same

The Wetumpka Herald

Elmore County Commission approves keeping pistol permit fee the same

Dec 8, 2025

The fee for an annual pistol permit in Elmore County has been $20, and the Elmore County Commission intends to keep it that way.

Knight stepping down from Family Sunshine Center

The Wetumpka Herald

Knight stepping down from Family Sunshine Center

Dec 8, 2025

A familiar face is departing the Family Sunshine Center.

Big Bear Christmas is bigger than ever

Tallassee Tribune

Big Bear Christmas is bigger than ever

Updated Dec 4, 2025

“It’s all about the kids.”

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Pablo the cat gets another life

The Wetumpka Herald

Pablo the cat gets another life

Updated Dec 4, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of donors, an Eclectic family found out a cat can have more than one life.

17 Springs to support new jobs, revenue across county

The Wetumpka Herald

17 Springs to support new jobs, revenue across county

Nov 26, 2025

Officials have been working to put numbers on quality of life projects in Elmore County, especially 17 Springs.

The Wetumpka Herald

Eclectic council hears about water meter service

Nov 25, 2025

The Eclectic Town Council learned the advantages of new water meters at its meeting last week.

Water, cleaning up are first up in Eclectic

The Wetumpka Herald

Water, cleaning up are first up in Eclectic

Nov 23, 2025

New Eclectic Mayor Guy Sanders has had a chance to dig deeper into issues of the small town since being sworn into office earlier this month.

‘Bridge to Nowhere’ to allow development by Russell Lands

The Wetumpka Herald

‘Bridge to Nowhere’ to allow development by Russell Lands

Updated Nov 23, 2025

Russell Lands can now begin to develop portions of Chimney Rock Island after the Elmore County Commission approved a plat for the Ridge Phase IX.

3 arrested during Tallassee traffic stop

Tallassee Tribune

3 arrested during Tallassee traffic stop

Updated Nov 13, 2025

The Tallassee Police Department is still investigating a late Wednesday night traffic stop where three local individuals were arrested.