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Wetumpka places runner-up in Class 5A/6A state wrestling duals

Wetumpka places runner-up in Class 5A/6A state wrestling duals

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The season isn’t over by a long shot but the AHSAA state duals always provide excitement on the mat ahead of the individual championships. Read more

BRHS' Foster drops 25 points in redemption win over Wetumpka

BRHS' Foster drops 25 points in redemption win over Wetumpka

Redemption for the Benjamin Russell Wildcats came with an assured victory Thursday night over the Wetumpka Indians. Read more

PHOTOS: Benjamin Russell boys basketball picks up redemption win over Wetumpka

PHOTOS: Benjamin Russell boys basketball picks up redemption win over Wetumpka

A redemption win for the Wildcats found the program notch a big area win over Wetumpka Thurs… Read more

Benjamin Russell girls drop to Wetumpka, showed ability to compete

Benjamin Russell girls drop to Wetumpka, showed ability to compete

The Benjamin Russell Lady Cats aren’t a team that does well when they start out slow; neither is Wetumpka. Read more

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Wetumpka places runner-up in Class 5A/6A state wrestling duals

Wetumpka places runner-up in Class 5A/6A state wrestling duals

  • Updated 2 hrs ago

The season isn’t over by a long shot but the AHSAA state duals always provide excitement on the mat ahead of the individual championships.

BRHS' Foster drops 25 points in redemption win over Wetumpka

BRHS' Foster drops 25 points in redemption win over Wetumpka

  • Jan 21, 2021

Redemption for the Benjamin Russell Wildcats came with an assured victory Thursday night over the Wetumpka Indians.

PHOTOS: Benjamin Russell boys basketball picks up redemption win over Wetumpka

PHOTOS: Benjamin Russell boys basketball picks up redemption win over Wetumpka

  • Jan 21, 2021

A redemption win for the Wildcats found the program notch a big area win over Wetumpka Thursday night.

Benjamin Russell girls drop to Wetumpka, showed ability to compete

Benjamin Russell girls drop to Wetumpka, showed ability to compete

  • Jan 21, 2021

The Benjamin Russell Lady Cats aren’t a team that does well when they start out slow; neither is Wetumpka.

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Millbrook nurse practitioner, Andrew Atkins, leaves a legacy of helping his community

Millbrook nurse practitioner, Andrew Atkins, leaves a legacy of helping his community

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As the Millbrook community continues to mourn the death of Andrew Atkins, who worked in the community as a nurse practitioner, his wife Shelly…

Lights, camera, action: Holtville High wins broadcast competition

Lights, camera, action: Holtville High wins broadcast competition

  • Updated Jan 21, 2021

Students in Holtville High's Internet Marketing class were recently named the winners of an entertainment broadcast contest and a $1,000 educa…

School principal, wife accused of fabricating child’s cancer diagnosis

School principal, wife accused of fabricating child’s cancer diagnosis

  • Updated Jan 15, 2021

The assistant principal of Coosada Elementary and his wife were recently indicted by an Elmore County Grand Jury for aggravated child abuse of…

Pre-K pre-registration begins for Elmore County

Pre-K pre-registration begins for Elmore County

  • Jan 14, 2021

Alabama’s nationally recognized First Class Pre-K is preparing for another school year in Elmore County.

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Local teams drop as ASWA releases latest basketball rankings

Local teams drop as ASWA releases latest basketball rankings

  • Updated Jan 14, 2021
Benjamin Russell High basketball notches first area win over Stanhope Elmore

Benjamin Russell High basketball notches first area win over Stanhope Elmore

  • Jan 12, 2021
Mustangs fend off rivals to claim county championship

Mustangs fend off rivals to claim county championship

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Wetumpka shakes off slow start to advance to tourney final

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