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First Community Bank opens new location

Cliff Williams
Updated 1 hr ago

First Community Bank of Central Alabama is a familiar name across Elmore and Autauga counties. But not just for its physical branches. Its board and employees live in the same communities the bank serves.

Cliff Williams

Staff Writer

Fifth grader struck by vehicle at bus stop

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Fifth grader struck by vehicle at bus stop

Updated 4 hrs ago

A Millbrook area fifth-grade student was taken to the hospital Friday morning with minor injuries.

Democrats looking to reorganize in Elmore County

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Democrats looking to reorganize in Elmore County

8 hrs ago

About three dozen Elmore County residents gathered last week expressing their dissatisfaction with the current state of political affairs in Elmore County, Alabama and the nation.

Altercation in municipal court leads to arrest

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Altercation in municipal court leads to arrest

Feb 23, 2026

A defendant allegedly responded inappropriately while in Millbrook Municipal Court answering a traffic citation.

Details emerge in DUI, manslaughter case

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Details emerge in DUI, manslaughter case

Feb 23, 2026

Mysti Shamblin bonded out of the Elmore County Jail last week after being charged with DUI and manslaughter.

Stanhope Elmore JROTC in high company with patch, crest

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Stanhope Elmore JROTC in high company with patch, crest

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Cadets of the Stanhope Elmore High School JROTC program already stand out. The cadets are commonly recognized in competitions in the state and beyond.

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Stanhope Elmore JROTC in high company with patch, crest

Updated Feb 20, 2026

Cadets of the Stanhope Elmore High School JROTC program already stand out. The cadets are commonly recognized in competitions in the state and beyond.

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Self-defense claimed in Holtville shooting, murder

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Self-defense claimed in Holtville shooting, murder

Updated Feb 18, 2026

Aaron Mays admitted he shot Joel Whitus. What’s to be determined going forward is, was the shooting in self-defense.

Man dies in shooting at Girls Store in Slapout

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Man dies in shooting at Girls Store in Slapout

Updated Feb 14, 2026

An Eclectic man is in the Elmore County Jail in connection to a shooting death at a Holtville Store.

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Mediterranean fare comes to Millbrook

Updated Feb 10, 2026

Another food option is now available in Millbrook as PITA Mediterranean Street Food cut a ribbon last week.

COUNTY’S BRIGHTEST Elmore County students present science fair projects

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COUNTY’S BRIGHTEST Elmore County students present science fair projects

Feb 10, 2026

Fish growth, tips while waiting tables, water treatment, circuits, batteries, seed germination and flight were all topics of discussion at this year’s Elmore County Science Fair.