The Eclectic Town Council voted to reopen Eclectic Town Hall and all city departments now that Gov. Kay Ivey has loosened state mandates regarding COVID-19.
Although the Eclectic Public Library has been open since June 2020, library director Betty Coker said residents have been slow to return to the library.
Elmore County students racked up awards at the 2021 Greater East Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair that was held at Auburn University at the end of March.
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced on Friday, April 16, that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March 2021 unemployment rate is 3.8%, down from February’s rate of 4%, yet above March 2020’s rate of 2.6%.
Twenty-five students throughout Elmore County have been named finalists in the 2021 Joe Sewell Memorial Award and John Sewell Memorial Scholarship program.
Elmore County High School’s Maroon Machine band hosted its fourth mattress sale fundraiser on Sunday, April 11, and band director Anthony Vittore said the event was a success.
The Community Yard Sale and Vendor Market that was set for this Saturday has been rescheduled due to the threat of inclement weather on Saturday, April 10.
The Elmore County High School Alumni Association is hosting a Kentucky Derby pre-party to help raise money for the organization’s scholarship program.
For Eclectic resident Jasmine Williams, owning a restaurant was a dream born out of days spent in the kitchen cooking with her grandmother.
The Wetumpka Police Department is gearing up to host a blood drive on Monday, April 5.
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie, announced Tuesday, March 30, that it would be expanding the number of Alabama pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccinations to the public.
The town of Eclectic's third Community Yard Sale and Vendor Market is quickly approaching and time is running out to become a vendor.
About 150 families in the Eclectic community received fresh fruit and produce during the Mobile Food Pantry event held on Monday, March 29, in the parking lot of Eclectic United Methodist Church.
The Elmore County Commission approved a proclamation at its meeting on Monday, March 22, recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout the county.
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The National Weather Service in Birmingham is predicting that a significant severe weather event is likely for Wednesday afternoon and could last through early Thursday morning.
The town of Eclectic held its first of at least two public hearings at the Town Hall Municipal Courtroom on Tuesday, March 9, in regard to expanding the town's sewer system.
Stanhope Elmore ninth grader Olivia Stephens said she was shocked to learn that she'd won first place in the high school essay division of a districtwide Black History Month contest, spearheaded by District 2 Board of Education member Wendell Saxon.
Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health announced Friday, March 12, that starting March 22, the ADPH will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people age 55 and older, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the population defined as A…
The Eclectic Fire Department was called at 1:16 p.m. on Tuesday in reference to a brush fire on Mullins Road.
GasBuddy is warning motorists that the national average may breach $3 per gallon by Memorial Day after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ meeting on March 4 closed with no meaningful increase in oil production.
With no significant precipitation in the weather forecast for the remainder of the week, the Alabama Forestry Commission is advising people to use extreme caution with all debris burning and outdoor fires.
With spring just around the corner and warmer days on the horizon, it’s a great time to make a few small changes that can improve your home’s energy efficiency. With these easy tips provided by Alabama Power, expect savings and a more comfortable home.
Those hoping to get a glimpse of the black history projects completed by Elmore County Schools students will have a chance to do so on Saturday.
Elmore County High School’s Maroon Machine marching band needs the community’s help to win USA Today’s Best Band Fan Favorite Award for high school bands in the state of Alabama.
The Eclectic Volunteer Fire Department will soon put a new fire engine in service on the streets of Eclectic.
Downtown Eclectic is no longer the same Eclectic Abby Traylor, owner of The Leopard Fox boutique, was dying to leave in high school.
Eclectic Mayor Gary Davenport is asking for the community’s input about the town’s cable, internet and phone services through Spectrum/Charter Communications as the town’s contract with the provider will soon be up for renewal.
The town of Eclectic is gearing up to host its third Community Yard Sale and Vendor Market.
Elmore County's Claud community is mourning the death of business owner Charles LaVoyde Bush who died at 84-years-old after a yearlong battle with lung cancer and advanced COPD.
With no significant precipitation in the weather forecast for the remainder of the week, the Alabama Forestry Commission is advising people to use extreme caution with all debris burning and outdoor fires.
With spring just around the corner and warmer days on the horizon, it’s a great time to make a few small changes that can improve your home’s energy efficiency. With these easy tips provided by Alabama Power, expect savings and a more comfortable home.
Those hoping to get a glimpse of the black history projects completed by Elmore County Schools students will have a chance to do so on Saturday.
Elmore County High School’s Maroon Machine marching band needs the community’s help to win USA Today’s Best Band Fan Favorite Award for high school bands in the state of Alabama.
The Eclectic Volunteer Fire Department will soon put a new fire engine in service on the streets of Eclectic.
Downtown Eclectic is no longer the same Eclectic Abby Traylor, owner of The Leopard Fox boutique, was dying to leave in high school.
Eclectic Mayor Gary Davenport is asking for the community’s input about the town’s cable, internet and phone services through Spectrum/Charter Communications as the town’s contract with the provider will soon be up for renewal.
The town of Eclectic is gearing up to host its third Community Yard Sale and Vendor Market.
Elmore County's Claud community is mourning the death of business owner Charles LaVoyde Bush who died at 84-years-old after a yearlong battle with lung cancer and advanced COPD.
Multiple students in Elmore County High School’s Maroon Machine marching band received top honors during the Alabama Bandmasters Association’s All-State competition.
Americans have always cared about gas prices given the nature of its volatility; it suddenly goes up, it suddenly goes down, all without an obvious explanation.
Ingram State Technical College and Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin are partnering to bring adult education/GED preparation and testing services to Elmore County Jail inmates.
The Elmore County Commission recognized two county residents – Eric Cagle and Jade Eldridge – for their outstanding achievements at its meeting on Monday.
Elmore County schools will be closed and students and all staff will remain at home for the day, according to Superintendent Richard Dennis.
The Elmore County Technical Center is now one of only three career tech centers in Alabama to receive the Cognia STEM Certification.
Alabama’s 10th severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday is coming up on the weekend of Feb. 26.
The Elmore County Board of Education approved the purchase of a new piece of property at a special called meeting on Thursday.
Students in the Elmore County Public Schools district have an opportunity to learn more about American history through the lens of African Americans thanks to a Black History Month project spearheaded by District 2 Board of Education member Wendell Saxon.
Elmore County Public Schools Superintendent Richard Dennis said the district has been busy preparing for today, the day that teachers are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
After searching for more than six years, the Dixie Art Colony Foundation recently announced the acquisition of a 1948 oil painting by Dixie Art Colony artist Lucille Whitten Sharp.
Elmore County Public Schools’ Chief School Financial Officer Jason Mann is now one of only 23 school finance professionals in Alabama to earn the title of Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations through the Association of School Business International.
When third grade Eclectic Elementary teacher Emily Wells got an email about the Alabama Governor’s App Challenge, one of her students came to mind – Dillan Quinn.
There will not be a Mardi Gras parade in the city of Wetumpka this year.
Montgomery Ballet returns to the stage in 2021 with a three piece line up that’s part of an evening with food, dancing and revelry.
Mark your calendars because the first Cotton Festival committee meeting has been set.
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