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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

Chambliss named to rural health advisory group

The Wetumpka Herald

Chambliss named to rural health advisory group

Jan 11, 2026

On Dec. 18, Gov. Kay Ivey signed an executive order establishing the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group.

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Wetumpka boater missing since Saturday

Updated Jan 11, 2026

Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division along with ALEA’s Aviation Unit are currently assisting with the search and rescue effort concerning a missing boater, according to a press release.

Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Dec. 31 to Jan. 8

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Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Dec. 31 to Jan. 8

Updated Jan 9, 2026

Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.

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…

Birmingham woman arrested in Wetumpka after pursuit, crash

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Birmingham woman arrested in Wetumpka after pursuit, crash

Jan 7, 2026

A Birmingham woman is facing multiple charges in Elmore County after a pursuit ended in a crash in Wetumpka.

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Wetumpka chase ends in crash

Updated Jan 2, 2026

A suspect is now in custody after fleeing Wetumpka Police Department patrol vehicles.

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Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Dec. 17 to Dec. 31

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Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Dec. 17 to Dec. 31

Updated Jan 2, 2026

Editor’s Note: Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. reports these police incidents exactly as they are reported to us.

Alexander City Outlook

Marine event permitted has not changed

Jan 1, 2026

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is sharing the following information to provide clarification concerning fishing tournaments and the long-standing process for obtaining marine event permits in Alabama.

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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.

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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.

Doctor retires after nearly 48 years in Wetumpka

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Doctor retires after nearly 48 years in Wetumpka

Dec 27, 2025

Generations of families have seen Dr. Bipin Kumar and all in Wetumpka.

IN ELITE COMPANY Saxon named state all-star school board member

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IN ELITE COMPANY Saxon named state all-star school board member

Dec 26, 2025

If there is an Elmore County Board of Education event, Wendell Saxon is likely there.

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Alexander City Outlook

No interstate lane closures during holidays

Dec 25, 2025

With peak holiday travel season underway, there will be no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from noon Dec. 23 until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 26 and from noon Dec. 30 until 11:59 p.m. Jan. 2, 2026, according to a press release from the Ala…

Elmore County High School drama club turns the Grinch around

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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.

The Wetumpka Herald

The legend of Santa Laws grows

Updated Dec 24, 2025

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Eclectic.

Crosby served school, community beyond the janitor’s closet

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Crosby served school, community beyond the janitor’s closet

Updated Dec 24, 2025

We miss you. We promise to keep the school clean every day.

Wetumpka receives grant to formalize crater trail

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Wetumpka receives grant to formalize crater trail

Dec 24, 2025

An Alabama Power Foundation grant will aid in the development of a formalized trail access plan for the Wetumpka Impact Crater.

Elmore County Schools developing IB program

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Elmore County Schools developing IB program

Dec 23, 2025

Enrollment is the name of the game for state funding.

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17 Springs recognized for design

Dec 23, 2025

Architects from Seay, Seay & Litchfield delivered news that 17 Springs is on the national radar.

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 initia…