Eclectic Middle School counselor Cynthia Collier’s journey from Elmore County High School to earning a master’s in counseling at Auburn University Montgomery is a story of encouragement she uses to paint a picture of the future for her students.
Eclectic Senior Center director Minnie Johnson believes in keeping seniors active, social and entertained.
Long-time Eclectic resident Betty Coker’s career has enough highlights it could easily read as two or three individual careers.
Forensic testing has confirmed the human remains found on Macon County Road 2 in Shorter are that of Aniah Blanchard, according to a release from Auburn Police.
For Eclectic Middle School teacher Lori Keel, the family atmosphere is what has kept the Alexander City resident working in Eclectic schools for 29 years.
An Alabama district attorney said Monday authorities have "good reason'' to believe human remains that were found belong to the missing stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight fighter Walt Harris.
The Lowndes County sheriff was fatally shot Saturday evening, authorities announced, and an 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody after an hours-long manhunt.
Editor's note: This is part of a series of stories highlighting Elmore County teachers.
Business owners and residents of Eclectic interested in the town’s newly established Business Relations Committee (BRC) heard from BRC chairman Justin Pack during an informational meeting held Nov. 5.
Elmore County High School counselor Jerie Lewis’ office is a hive of activity most days. This time of year seniors depend on her to help them navigate life after high school.
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According to Ka’Laun Hambrite, east central HIV prevention program manager for Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), preliminary data co…
In an attempt to collect child support for the 7,341 custodial parents in Autauga, Chilton and Elmore counties, the office of the district att…
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The Lowndes County sheriff was fatally shot Saturday evening, authorities announced, and an 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody after an hours-long manhunt.
Editor's note: This is part of a series of stories highlighting Elmore County teachers.
The Eclectic Town Council unanimously approved a $4.2 million operational budget for 2020 at its Monday night meeting.
Business owners and residents of Eclectic interested in the town’s newly established Business Relations Committee (BRC) heard from BRC chairman Justin Pack during an informational meeting held Nov. 5.
Elmore County High School counselor Jerie Lewis’ office is a hive of activity most days. This time of year seniors depend on her to help them navigate life after high school.
Editor's Note: This is part of a series of stories featuring Elmore County teachers.
The Oaks expected to be built on Highway 63
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of stories featuring Elmore County teachers.
Council reports Cotton Festival was a huge success with estimate of 10,000 people
Editor's Note: This is part of a series of stories featuring Elmore County teachers.
Editor's Note This is part of a series highlighting Elmore County teachers.
For Eclectic Elementary School teacher Tish Hill teaching goes to the core of who she is as a person.
Eclectic is calling on the community to participate in its fourth annual Whimsical Scarecrow Exhibit which is going on now and will end right before Thanksgiving.
Elmore County law enforcement officials said a 3-year-old girl was found dead in a neighbor's pond off Mitchell Creek Road in Elmore County on Monday.
Elmore County law enforcement officials said a 3-year-old girl was found dead in a neighbor's pond off Mitchell Creek Road in Elmore County on Monday.
Titus will be the epicenter for area bluegrass music fans to listen to some great tunes performed by three well-known bands from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the 19th Annual Titus Bluegrass Festival at the Titus Community Center.
History repeats itself for Eclectic Middle School math teacher Christine Rowe. She is not only teaching the next generation of students but also the children of former pupils.
The Alabama Nature Center (ANC) in collaboration with the Elmore County School System recently held the Elmore County Water Festival at the ANC in Millbrook.
Brian Norris of Greenville, Florida will be singing and sharing in worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday for Round-Up Sunday service at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, located at 1327 Pleasant Hill Rd. in Eclectic.
The Elmore County Commission unanimously approved its largest budget in county history at Monday night’s meeting. The exact dollar amount is $33,947, 885 and it begins Oct. 1.
The Elmore County High School Class of 1960 recently celebrated its 59th reunion at Cotton’s Alabama Barbecue in Eclectic. Those attending were, front row, James Ray Paige, James Barney Wall, Peggy Johnson Robinson, Peggy Jo Sanders Teel, Linda Forehand Mulder, Glenda Kennedy Sanders, Alice …
Eclectic Elementary School students of the month for August are, kindergarten: Sadie Fayth Peadon, Nora Cosby, Elijah Brown, Oneal Farrow, Gianna Sifuentes; first grade: Lyla Moore, Abbigail Morse, Georgia Blakely, Kylie Deriso, Jaycee Lucas; second grade: Maddie Tyson (not pictured) Emma Sa…
Even his U.S. Army experience comes in handy when teaching world history for Elmore County High School teacher Joseph Snelick.
The Eclectic Town Council is adding a business relations committee to its departments to act as a chamber of commerce.
A Kellyton man is facing 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges he committed following his escape from the Coosa County Jail in November 2017.
Lately the news is filled with reports illnesses related to e-cigarettes and vaping.
Santana Wood was named managing editor for TPI’s newspapers Monday.
According to information presented to Elmore County Board of Education members by Rashawn Blassingame, Elmore County Schools special education supervisor/mental health lead, there were 27 instances of suicide threats and five attempted suicides in Elmore County for the month of August 2019.
Daniel Dye, a resident of Montgomery, has joined Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. as a senior reporter. His primary responsibility will be to serve the readers of The Wetumpka Herald.
The Elmore County Commission has been presented with a 2019 Safety Award by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama’s (ACCA) Self-Insurance Liability Fund Inc. for the commission’s outstanding efforts to improve safety and reduce liability exposures from 2016 to 2018. Presented annu…
The Alabama Family Rights Association encourages the entire state of Alabama to participate in this year’s “Family Day/Week.” On the last Monday of September (Sept. 30), Family Day brings together communities across the state and nation to celebrate the positive influence parents have on the…
An Eclectic man is being held in the Elmore County Jail on $150,000 cash bond after being charged with sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12.
The Elmore County Commission is looking to approve its largest budget just shy of $34 million in two weeks.
All 300 tickets were sold at the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual drawdown and auction event at the Wetumpka Civic Center on Tuesday night. Coosa Cleaver catered the event and Coaches Corner donated beer. At least 250 people turned out to the event which is in its third annual year…
Wetumpka native Chris Erwin has taken his love for nature and people all over North America.
Marla Ruskin, a communications specialist and managing editor with the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF), was recently awarded Communicator of the Year by the AWF.
Tallassee native Haleigh Worthington spends most of her time tending to the massive German shepherds she raises. Some of the shepherds are pets she has cared for many years, but some are rescues that were left without a home for various circumstances.
Only a few tickets were left for the 29th annual Taste of Eclectic on Sept. 9 as of last week.
The Elmore County Department of Human Resources is trying to help parents learn all the aspects of the foster care system.
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