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Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8

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Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8

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Oct. 8

CASE DISMISSED: Residency challenge of Eclectic mayor-elect thrown out

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CASE DISMISSED: Residency challenge of Eclectic mayor-elect thrown out

Oct 8, 2025

Guy Sanders can assume the role of mayor of Eclectic In November after his qualification for the position surrounding where he lived was challenged by opponent Stephanie Stepney.

Wetumpka High art taken world-wide by Coosa Rive

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Wetumpka High art taken world-wide by Coosa Rive

Updated Oct 6, 2025

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

Phenix City woman arrested for smuggling drugs into state prison

The Wetumpka Herald

Phenix City woman arrested for smuggling drugs into state prison

Oct 5, 2025

A visitor to the Elmore Correctional Facility was arrested on Sunday.

The Wetumpka Herald

County BOE passes budget but cautious about federal funding

Oct 4, 2025

The Elmore County Board of Education has a budget for fiscal year 2026 in the amount of $177,915,437. It is an increase of about $13 million over last year.

The Wetumpka Herald

Wetumpka approves fiscal year 2026 budget

Oct 3, 2025

The City of Wetumpka has a new budget for fiscal year 2026 and the Wetumpka City Council passed it before the start of the new fiscal year on Oct. 1.

Eagle Scout project brings flag pole back to life

The Wetumpka Herald

Eagle Scout project brings flag pole back to life

Oct 2, 2025

There are Eagle Scout projects all around Wetumpka’s Trinity Episcopal Church.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

Juvenile cyclist killed in collision near Millbrook

The Wetumpka Herald

Juvenile cyclist killed in collision near Millbrook

Updated Sep 29, 2025

A single-vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at approximately 8:25 p.m. Saturday, has claimed the life of a 15-year-old juvenile.

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

Sept. 24

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.

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.

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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

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.

Millbrook hosts first 9/11 Observance Day

The Wetumpka Herald

Millbrook hosts first 9/11 Observance Day

Updated Sep 23, 2025

It has been 24 years since the U.S. was shocked by the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Elmore County schools to see slight increase in local funding, but lower state funding

The Wetumpka Herald

Elmore County schools to see slight increase in local funding, but lower state funding

Updated Sep 23, 2025

While Elmore County property owners are paying more in ad valorem taxes, it doesn’t add additional revenue or allow more spending for the Elmore County Board of Education. Last week the board met for the first of its budget hearings and learn…

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.

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.

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Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8

CASE DISMISSED: Residency challenge of Eclectic mayor-elect thrown out

Wetumpka High art taken world-wide by Coosa Rive

Phenix City woman arrested for smuggling drugs into state prison

County BOE passes budget but cautious about federal funding

Wetumpka approves fiscal year 2026 budget

Eagle Scout project brings flag pole back to life

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Wetumpka Herald

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

Elmore County leaders list reasons Enhance Elmore is needed

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

Father sentenced to 20 years for causing death of an infant

Eclectic mayor’s race challenge over residency still ongoing

Second graders hear case of stolen porridge

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Phenix City woman arrested for smuggling drugs into state prison

Elmore County leaders list reasons Enhance Elmore is needed

Panthers fall to Clay Central on the road in a blockbuster clash

Elmore County teams looking toward playoffs

Wetumpka Herald Fans Choice Player of the Week

Child rapist sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years

Juvenile cyclist killed in collision near Millbrook

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

Wetumpka man killed in Wednesday wreck

Robbins reelected to fourth term on Wetumpka council

911 dispatch moved from Elmore County Sheriff’s Office

Local Weather

Federal arrest warrant leads to large drug seizure in Elmore County

Elmore County Sheriff’s Office investigates child sex abuse

Millbrook hosts first 9/11 Observance Day

Elmore County schools to see slight increase in local funding, but lower state funding

Feds to once again handle beaver issues in Millbrook

New faces to lead Eclectic as mayor and council

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