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Everyone seeking to be on a ballot for the Aug. 26 municipal elections had to qualify by 5 p.m. June 25. Alabama law says those seeking to qualify must have been a res…

The ‘Little Old Ladies Plus Two’ has been recognizing the academic success of students for 22 years now. Saturday, they honored 51 more.

The Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission is inventorying interesting places across Elmore County.

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Autauga County residents have voted down ad valorem increases for school multiple times. It has forced the Autauga County Board of Education to make decisions such as closing Autaugaville schools. Leaders have also had to look at possibilities of other funding including collecting taxes from…

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High school graduations are a time of celebration, not only for the graduate but for the families who supported them for the last 13 years. School staff also celebrate as graduation marks a time when they get to slow a little and also revel in the success of their students.

Skating rinks are known for lights, disco balls and, of course, roller skates. Many children and parents see them as a safe place to have fun.

The stars were bright at Wetumpka Elementary School as students and staff invited parents for Art Under the Stars. For more than 25 years student art work has been collected throughout the school year and then displayed in one show as the halls become galleries. Students created pieces lit b…