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Candidates qualify for May party primaries

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Candidates qualify for May party primaries

Cliff Williams
4 hrs ago

The ballots for the May primaries for the Alabama Democratic and Republican parties are set following the close of qualifying Friday afternoon.

Candidates qualify for May party primaries

Updated 16 hrs ago

The ballots for the May primaries for the Alabama Democratic and Republican parties are set following the close of qualifying Friday afternoon.

Elmore County Commission approves funding for Family Sunshine Center

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Elmore County Commission approves funding for Family Sunshine Center

Updated Feb 2, 2026

The Family Sunshine Center is receiving funding from Elmore County opioid settlement funds.

Warming stations to open in Elmore County

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Warming stations to open in Elmore County

Updated Jan 30, 2026

Due to the forecast for extreme cold from Friday through Sunday, Elmore County has activated the Safer Places program as warming stations.

BB gun fired at Elmore County school bus

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BB gun fired at Elmore County school bus

Updated Jan 30, 2026

A third grader fired a BB gun at an Elmore County school bus Wednesday afternoon as buses were dropping off students at their homes.

Man gets 20 years in Deatsville shooting death

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Man gets 20 years in Deatsville shooting death

Updated Jan 30, 2026

Two families pleaded their case during the sentencing of Jason Gosdin on Wednesday.

Full-time, county school employees to get $500

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Full-time, county school employees to get $500

Jan 28, 2026

Elmore County Board of Education employees will see a one-time increase in their paychecks next month.

Franklin seeking reelection as Elmore County Sheriff

Jan 27, 2026

Law enforcement is all Bill Franklin knows.

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Ten digit dialing has started

Updated Jan 27, 2026

Customers in the 334 area code region will be required to begin 10-digit dialing Jan. 23.

Roads open as cold takes over Elmore County

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Roads open as cold takes over Elmore County

Updated Jan 26, 2026

Elmore County officials said roads in the county are open but advise to use caution during the cold weather.

Alabama launches statewide flood notification system

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Alabama launches statewide flood notification system

Jan 23, 2026

Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off the 2026 Regular Session last week by delivering her ninth state of the state address, and in it, announced she is launching a statewide flood notification system, according to a press release.

AG staffer seeking election to head role

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AG staffer seeking election to head role

Jan 23, 2026

Katherine Robertson is the longest serving chief counsel for the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. It’s a position she has held for 10 years. Now she is campaigning to lead the office.

Real estate developer seeks lieutenant governor’s office

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Real estate developer seeks lieutenant governor’s office

Jan 22, 2026

Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth has spent much of her working life in real estate and commercial development.

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Marshall County native campaigns for ag commissioner

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Marshall County native campaigns for ag commissioner

Jan 22, 2026

A three-generation farmer is on the Alabama Republican ballot for agriculture commissioner.

Millbrook law enforcement warns of potential scams

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Millbrook law enforcement warns of potential scams

Jan 22, 2026

All it takes is a phone call to cause a citizen to lose large amounts of money to scams.

Richardson announces candidacy for Elmore County district judge

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Richardson announces candidacy for Elmore County district judge

Updated Jan 22, 2026

Dwight “Tray” Richardson III, a lifelong Alabamian, husband, father and experienced legal professional, has officially announced his candidacy for Elmore County District Court Judge Place 2.

Elmore County applying for grant to help with roads, bridge

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Elmore County applying for grant to help with roads, bridge

Jan 22, 2026

The Elmore County Commission is hoping to catch the eye of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Barfoot to run in District 26

Jan 17, 2026

Sen. Will Barfoot, who previously announced that he will seek a new term in the Alabama Senate, said on Monday he plans to run for the District 26 legislative seat rather than the District 25 seat he currently holds.

IRS announces first day of filing season

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IRS announces first day of filing season

Jan 17, 2026

The Internal Revenue Service announced Jan. 26 as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season.

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No more online purchases with SNAP benefits

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No more online purchases with SNAP benefits

Jan 16, 2026

The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced a new system enhancement that automatically defaults all EBT cards to block out-of-state and online transactions. This change will take effect Jan. 22, according to a press release.