Athletes, future engineers and future soldiers joined foster parents as they were recognized with proclamations by the Elmore County Commission Monday night.
Christy Fletcher was constantly driving through downtown Eclectic going between her lake home and Amy’s Antiques and Thrift store in Montgomery, which she opened years ago.
The body of a 24-year-old man was recovered Wednesday evening from the waters of Lake Martin at Chimney Rock, and his identity has been confirmed as Jayden Baretta, 24, of Georgia, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin.
Outside of state offices, there are no opposed Elmore County races on either the Democrat or Republican primary ballots to be cast Tuesday. But two state offices greatly affect Elmore County, when it comes to the courts, are up for a decision by voters. Both are on the Republican primary bal…
Divers from the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery Fire and Rescue were still at Chimney Rock on Lake Martin at 6:30 p.m. after a person was reported missing.
Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health joins organizations throughout the state and country in observing Mental Health Awareness Month, a national commemoration spotlighting the need for increased understanding and acceptance of mental illness.
Tyler Logan Hackett of Holtville High School and Ashlynn Grace Turner of Wetumpka High School were selected as the 2026 Overall Joe Sewell Memorial Award winners.
It’s been almost a full school year since cell phone pouches have been implemented for every student at Eclectic Middle School. And for principal La’Tresia Robinson, it’s been a success despite her concerns initially.
The Elmore County Commission called up students who finished CERT training, won FCCLA state championships and earned wrestling state championships to the dais at its Monday meeting.
Gov. Kay Ivey recently awarded 15 grants totaling about $673,000 to nonprofit organizations and county governments in central Alabama to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes.
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation passed this session to expand benefits for Alabama Guard personnel, veterans and their families. These new laws will improve education and workforce training assistance for Guardsmen, offer tempor…
A May 4 candidate forum will be the only chance for voters to hear from all candidates of the 19th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Place 5 and Elmore County District Court Judge Place 2 races in Elmore County.
On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey House Bill 527 into law. The legislation provides an income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation, up to $1,000. HB527 also suspends the state’s portion of the grocery tax for two months beginning in May.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division is enhancing its service to the public with the launch of a new, streamlined online submission form for marine event permits.
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