It wasn't just a decision between sports or arts for Weston Lucas. He’s always wanted to be the mascot.
No issues were found in an audit of the financial records for fiscal year 2024 of the Elmore County Board of Education.
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 Community Foundation awarded more than $130,000 in Wellness & Education Grants to nonprofit organizations serving students and educators throug…
Central Alabama Community College is building for the future.
American history will come to life for the next year as part of the Elmore County Museum’s celebration for America’s 250th birthday.
The Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission is inventorying interesting places across Elmore County.
The lunchroom had a fresh coat of paint and was air conditioned. But the steps to the auditorium were much the same for the Wetumpka High School Class of 1975 as it returned to the old Wetumpka High School for its 50th reunion.
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Wetumpka, AL
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- Humidity: 98%
- Feels Like: 74°
- Heat Index: 74°
- Wind: 0 mph
- Wind Chill: 74°
- UV Index: 9 Very High
- Sunrise: 05:45:23 AM
- Sunset: 07:54:56 PM
- Dew Point: 73°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Some sunshine with a thunderstorm or two possible this afternoon. High 89F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Partly cloudy skies after midnight. Low 73F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
Tomorrow
Cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 88F. Winds light and variable.
If you hear the name of Colby James Allen in the future, just know he got his start in Millbrook and his first diploma was from Stanhope Elmore High School.
It’s been just over two years since Elmore County High School Class of 2025 valedictorian Robbie Grace Bolton was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. But the journey has opened the doors to a career.
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.
Like many children, Johnna Beth Sims played with paints and other art materials when she was young. She liked the freedom of expression.
Simply being at school leads to better student performance and education.
It’s hard to tell the difference between Michelle and Sydney Burleson.
After months in the making, the artificial turf at Boyd-Chapman Field has finally seen some activity.
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…
Pet parents will soon have a chance for a low cost rabies vaccination for their pet children.
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