Athletes, future engineers and future soldiers joined foster parents as they were recognized with proclamations by the Elmore County Commission Monday night.
Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging all Alabamians to join in honoring America’s 250th anniversary by participating in the national Light to Unite week, July 1-8. During the week, Alabamians are urged to show their patriotism by illuminating governm…
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 year, thousands of Alabamians are victims of violence, and in their despair, they wonder where to turn. Their spouse may have been murdered, a loved one may have been sexually assaulted, or their child may have endured abuse. Possibly, they’ve survived a random shooting or escaped domes…
As National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month kicks off in May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind all road users that safety is a shared responsibility, whether you’re driving a car or riding on two wheels.
A little rain may have held off the crowds from the annual Wetumpka FFA Alumni Rodeo Friday night, but it was all day fun Saturday under dry skies. The bluebird skies painted the sky as participants of the rodeo paraded to downtown Saturday a…
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.
It’s become an annual event for Wendell Saxon and his wife Yvonne to announce winners of the Black History essay and poster contest for Elmore County Schools. Last month they announced the winners of the poster contest. Last week the winners …
It’s hard to figure out who had more fun at the Elmore County Ability Games — the athletes or the volunteers. In the end, everyone came away with something meaningful.
