With the proliferation of fitness trackers such as Fitbit, people looking to lead a healthy lifestyle tend to think of a successful day of exercise in steps.
Every year citizens around the nation come together to celebrate and honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the impact he had on the Civil Rights Movement.
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of stories highlighting teachers at Elmore County.
Jacqueline Lacey and her group of friends have been quilting together since 1997.
The Wetumpka City Council had a first reading and discussed the ordinance to increase the salary of the city’s mayor and councilmember positions at its meeting Tuesday.
New reading standards will be applied to students after statewide changes, according to an announcement made at the Elmore County Board of Education meeting Tuesday.
The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce installed its 2020 board of directors Thursday evening during its annual dinner and awards ceremony.
Elmore County senior and Beta Club president Pierson Lett never expected the community of Eclectic to come together the way it did in support of the club’s annual service project.
There were numerous structures that were permanently damaged, some completely flattened, by the tornado that tore through Wetumpka on Jan. 19, 2019.
According to Eclectic Elementary School kindergarten teacher Jeannie Kelly, her path to teaching began in college.
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With the proliferation of fitness trackers such as Fitbit, people looking to lead a healthy lifestyle tend to think of a successful day of exe…
Lake Martin Community Hospital food service director and clinical dietician Julie Hudson prefers her patients, friends and family take the tra…
Elmore County EMA director Keith Barnett is a proponent of Elmore County’s Safer Place Program and looking to expand the number of locations t…
New reading standards will be applied to students after statewide changes, according to an announcement made at the Elmore County Board of Education meeting Tuesday.
The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce installed its 2020 board of directors Thursday evening during its annual dinner and awards ceremony.
Elmore County senior and Beta Club president Pierson Lett never expected the community of Eclectic to come together the way it did in support of the club’s annual service project.
A 61-year-old Wetumpka man was struck and killed by a car while riding a bicycle on Alabama State Route 143 approximately 2 miles south of Deatsville, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The Elmore County Food Pantry’s biggest event of the year is slated for Jan. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is quickly approaching and one group of local residents has planned an event that will bring to Wetumpka some big names in the world of gospel music and speaking.
National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 and recognizes the importance of giving blood and platelets while honoring those who roll up a sleeve to help patients in need. The community is invited to help save lives by donating blood from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at…
There were numerous structures that were permanently damaged, some completely flattened, by the tornado that tore through Wetumpka on Jan. 19, 2019.
According to Eclectic Elementary School kindergarten teacher Jeannie Kelly, her path to teaching began in college.
Edwin Sanford said he would not be alive if he remained at home for four more minutes on Jan. 19, 2019.
The Observer was able to talk to Eclectic Mayor Gary Davenport about some successes and challenges of 2019 and also look ahead to the future of this year. See our questions and Davenport’s answers below:
The Elmore County African-American Heritage Association is planning its annual memorial service and a fellowship event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20.
The Elmore County Extension Office hosted its first-ever open house and lunch Thursday to introduce the public to the variety of programs it offers.
Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis introduced Mark McGhee as the new principal of Eclectic Middle School at the Elmore County Board of Education meeting Jan. 9.
Elmore County commissioner Mack Daugherty announced the county was recently awarded a High Risk Rural Road grant in the amount of $264,000 for use on Burt Mill Road.
Elmore County commissioner Mack Daugherty announced the county was recently awarded a High Risk Rural Road grant in the amount of $264,000 for use on Burt Mill Road.
Elmore County Schools senior coordinator for secondary education Tremeca Jackson believes the school system may receive Federal Impact Aid funding.
Editor’s Note: This is a Q&A session with The Herald and Elmore County Commission chairman Troy Stubbs.
Despite 2019 starting out on a bad note with the Jan. 19 tornado that destroyed a swath Wetumpka, Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis believes a lot was accomplished over the last year. The Herald sat down with Willis for a Q&A session; the following are Willis’ answers to our questions:
Wetumpka High School senior Amber Delreal credits the medical science teachers at Elmore County Technical Center as the reason she enjoys nursing.
A World War II veteran and Elmore County resident celebrated a major birthday milestone by becoming a centenarian.
Kindergarten teacher Tara Holley considers Eclectic Elementary School her perfect home.
Wetumpka’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration went off without a hitch.
Residents of Elmore County came together Sunday at the Eclectic Warehouse to raise funds to cover a $27,000 medical expense for 7-year-old Bentley Lovejoy.
The oldest known continuous church congregation in the River Region is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.
Four individuals were arrested on drug possession charges while visiting Elmore County Correctional Facility on Saturday, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections (DOC).Canines alerted on three vehicles while conducting a routine vehicle search. Agents found narcotics in the three …
At the end of the Wetumpka City Council meeting Monday, councilmember Lewis E. Washington Sr. asked Mayor Jerry Willis for an update to the conclusion of City of Wetumpka v. Alabama Power Company.
Steve Lee, who feels his calling in life is to ‘wow’ people, considers himself part of a last generation of “old-school” artists. Lee said he does not rely on computer graphics to aid in creating signage and oversized images such as murals painted on the side of businesses.
The City of Wetumpka is asking drivers to avoid through traffic downtown from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Contractors will begin milling the streets and the area will be heavily congested.
Issues could be arising for Ultimate Student-Athlete Academy founder Dustin DeVaughn, who had no qualms about admitting the fact he had lofty dreams at Thursday’s press conference in Prattville.
Alabama state troopers report that three people were killed in a one-car crash this morning in Elmore County. One additional person was injured.
News from Wetumpka has been full of extremes in 2019. From a tragic tornado that ripped through Wetumpka on Jan. 19 to the city’s Dickens Christmas event held in December in downtown, which is experiencing a revival of businesses and a facelift to its streets and sidewalks, there was no shor…
The Town of Eclectic, a place known for its small-town atmosphere but one that constantly works on growing, had its share of headlines in 2019. Take a look at five of the most noteworthy news items from the year.
Wetumpka is gearing up for tonight’s annual New Year’s festivities complete with live entertainment, fireworks and a flaming meteorite. According to event organizer Gardner Perdue, now in his 11th year at the helm of the event, the celebration was started about three decades ago by Wetumpka …
Wetumpka fire marshal Ashley Payton is requesting residents participate in a free smoke alarm program called Get Alarmed Alabama.
Wetumpka and Millbrook Mardi Gras parade krewes recently announced parade and festival details for 2020.
Prior to becoming a middle school science teacher, Eclectic Middle School science teacher Jay Harrell considered two additional careers — police officer or geologist.
Damion Bruno, 41, of Clanton pleaded guilty on information to two counts of murder Dec. 19.
At a special-called meeting, the Elmore County Board of Education voted to accept land donated by Tallassee resident and land developer Rodney Griffith.
The Wetumpka Chapter of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) recently spread Christmas joy to area children.
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