Hurricane Sally continues to push through central Alabama and impacts are already being seen locally.

The Elmore County community is invited to participate in a free Zumba class that’s also serving as a food drive for the Elmore County Food Pantry.

With September dubbed National Preparedness Month, the Elmore County Commission is sharing tips with the public to help everyone prepare before a disaster strikes.

Elmore County Schools is making major progress when it comes to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education.

Hurricane Sally made landfall this morning and local counties will begin to see impacts from the storm.

The Town of Eclectic is set to host its monthly Trade Days event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday with social distancing precautions in place for vendors and those attending.

It's not too late to register a child for kindergarten, according to Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis.

Olympus is a nine-month old, male Lab mix, about 45 pounds. He is a wonderful boy who loves toys and treats, is great with dogs and cats. He is shy at first but very loving and fun; has been with us since he was a young pup so would love to learn about life with a family to call his own.

Elmore County's unemployment rate saw a very slight increase from June to July, according to data released by the Alabama Department of Labor.

Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis said thousands of dollars recently allocated to the school system by state representatives will go toward funding more programs in schools.

In addition to raising money for programs offered by the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce, the Great Balls of Fire golf tournament serves as a way for the community to fellowship and network in a safe way.

It was announced last Thursday by Gov. Kay Ivey one of three future men’s prisons in the Alabama Department of Corrections’ facility plan will be located in Elmore County.

Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and other fun-filled destinations.

Over the next few years, several roads in Eclectic will be repaved thanks to the new gas tax allocations municipalities receive from the state.

The Town of Eclectic is now accepting vendor and entry forms for those wanting to participate in the 28th Alabama Cotton Festival on Oct. 10. 

Elmore County Commission received the 2020 “Award for Efficiency and Innovation in County Government – Urban Category” from the Association of County Commissions of Alabama during the 92nd Annual Convention for its Broadband Expansion Partnership project.

Gary Davenport walked away from Eclectic's municipal election today with a victory, besting two other candidates.

To serve on the Town Council, Place 3 candidate Lindsay Mothershed said a person should be one who believes in serving others and has experience that will assist in making decisions for the betterment of Eclectic.

Councilmember David D. Goodwin has qualified for re-election to Place 5 of the Eclectic Town Council.

The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents to beware of phone scams where the offenders are claiming to be from the Social Security Administration Office.

Four local college students were among a group of 100 who earned a $1,000 scholarship through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.

The Elmore County Commission approved the 2021 Rebuild Alabama County Transportation Plan at a meeting last Monday.

The Wetumpka police and fire departments and Elmore County deputies were on hand Friday to welcome home 10-year-old TJ Esco after completing the final step in his 4.5-year fight against cancer.

Positive COVID-19 cases have made their way into the Elmore County Schools system after school began this week. 

Several local and state leaders and elected officials gathered at the Elmore County Technical Center on Friday for a groundbreaking ceremony kicking off the start of construction for an additional ECTC facility.

The Elmore County Commission adopted a $31 million fiscal year 2021 budget at a meeting on Monday.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is partnering with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to assist in collecting unsolicited seed packages being sent to Alabama residents from China.

For the third month in a row, Eclectic Town Hall’s parking lot has been filled with vendors participating in Trade Days.

Eclectic native Nathan Collins is seeking a seat on the Eclectic Town Council in Place 1.

Tyler and Lauren Gray are the recipients of the Eclectic Twilight Garden Club’s Yard of the Month award for the month of August.

Voters in Elmore County will take to the polls Aug. 25 to make their voices heard as to who they think should hold various elected positions. 

The Elmore County Economic Development Authority Board of Directors has hired Ansley Emfinger as the authority’s new executive assistant. 

The Alabama Securities Commission is inviting women of all ages to participate in one of its newest initiatives called She Can, a free financial empowerment program.

As a part of National Health Center Week, the Eclectic Family Health Center was recognized for the role it has played in the community for the past 15 years. 

The Town of Eclectic is set to host its monthly Trade Days event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday with social distancing precautions in place for vendors and those attending.

More people are getting back to work in Elmore County, according to the June unemployment rates recently released by the Alabama Department of Labor.

Elmore County residents who have not completed the 2020 Census have a little bit more time to do so thanks to the U.S. Census Bureau extending the deadline for self-responses.