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Mother, daughter author book together

Cliff Williams
Feb 5, 2026

Charisa Hagel grew up reading and writing under the tutelage of her mother Julie. Charisa would get her writings back from her mother marked up with corrections.

More planning for west side parks coming in Wetumpka

Feb 5, 2026

Wetumpka leaders hope a master plan will help create trails and more parks just west of the Coosa River.

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4

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Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4

Updated Feb 5, 2026

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

Main Street facade grant program coming to life

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Main Street facade grant program coming to life

Feb 5, 2026

Some store fronts in downtown Wetumpka are getting a freshen up thanks to a grant from Main Street Alabama.

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Robotics teaching more than technology

Feb 5, 2026

Robotics and other STEM activities in elementary and middle schools makes adults question if they are smarter than a fifth grader.

Candidates qualify for May party primaries

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Candidates qualify for May party primaries

Feb 3, 2026

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

Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Jan. 22 to Jan. 29

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Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Jan. 22 to Jan. 29

Updated Feb 2, 2026

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

Candidates qualify for May party primaries

Updated Feb 3, 2026

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.

Deatsville woman charged with manslaughter following crash

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Deatsville woman charged with manslaughter following crash

Updated Jan 28, 2026

There has been an arrest following the early morning Jan.18 wreck on Highway 14 near McCain Road that killed Victoria Purdy.

Art summit connects artists and organizations from across the River Region

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Art summit connects artists and organizations from across the River Region

Jan 28, 2026

Artists are connecting in ways like never before.

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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.

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A familiar Southern brand opens in Wetumpka

Updated Jan 28, 2026

Wetumpka is now home to Piggly Wiggly.

Franklin seeking reelection as Elmore County Sheriff

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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.

Alabama to participate in Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program

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Alabama to participate in Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program

Jan 26, 2026

Last week, Gove. Kay Ivey signed Executive Order No. 742, expanding school choice in Alabama even further by participating in the newly-created Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, also known as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.

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.

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Wetumpka resident thanks James Spann

Jan 25, 2026

When Wetumpka resident Stormy Day Forrester found out weatherman James Spann would be in Alexander City, she knew she had to meet him.

Plungers braved frigid Lake Martin water

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Plungers braved frigid Lake Martin water

Jan 24, 2026

With the weather Saturday at a balmy 54 degrees, nearly 100 people thought it was a good idea to take a swim.

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.

Ribbon cut for new addiction recovery option in Elmore County

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Ribbon cut for new addiction recovery option in Elmore County

Jan 23, 2026

There is now an out-patient option for drug addiction in Elmore County.

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.