Auburn University’s bald eagle Spirit has flown alongside the school’s official golden eagles—designated War Eagles—since her first stadium flight in 2002. In recognit…
Ashton Taylor from Boy Scout Troop 50 in Wetumpka built three American flag retirement boxes as part of his Eagle Scout project.
There were multiple Veterans Day programs in Wetumpka on Thursday, Nov. 11. The Wetumpka Fire Department flew an American flag that was large enough for motorists to s…
Tallassee High School junior Jake Sharpe was wondering if his timing was right for an Eagle Scout project.
ALEXANDER CITY — A small hurdle between an associate degree and a four-year college degree has become smaller for Central Alabama Community College (CACC) graduates.
Opportunities for hands-on training and experiential learning have long been key strengths of undergraduate engineering programs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
The Dixie Art Colony Foundation, located at 219 Hill St, recently announced the acquisition of an additional painting by DAC artist Arthur Walter Stewart for the DAC Foundation collection. "This large still-life painting helps us round out our collection of works by Stewart," said Harris. In…
Elmore County Commissioners Henry Hines and Desirae Lewis recently joined an elite group of Alabama county officials by completing 50 hours of professional development training. Training on the responsibilities of the county commission from the Alabama Local Government Training Institute (A…
The Red Hill Historical Preservation Association is looking forward to sponsoring a reunion at the old Red Hill School, Sunday, Oct. 17, from 1-4 p.m.
Wetumpka High School held a homecoming parade on Thursday, Oct. 7. The parade began at 1:30 p.m. and went from the high school to Wetumpka Elementary School and ended just past Wetumpka Middle School. The Wetumpka Indians are scheduled to take on Clinton County High School in the homecoming …
Wetumpka High School's Theatre Guild will soon debut 'Willy Wonka.'
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As the 2021-2022 school gets underway, those travelling to and from Elmore County High School via W. College Street may have noticed the addition of panther paws on the asphalt road.
As students throughout Elmore County headed back to the classroom on Aug. 9, they did so with fewer restrictions in comparison to the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
There was a mixture of happiness and tears at Wetumpka Elementary School as students enrolled in the Elmore County Public Schools system headed back to the classroom on Monday, Aug. 9, for the start of the 2021-2022 year.
As the 2021-2022 school year approaches, Elmore County Public Schools is juggling a slew of projects at schools throughout the district.
All of the school buses in the Elmore County Schools fleet are now less than 10 years old. It’s an accomplishment that means the district’s transportation department will receive $1.07 million annually in state funds for the next three years.
University of Alabama Softball center fielder Ellisa Brown spoke to the Wetumpka Lion’s Club on Monday, July 12.
New teachers within Elmore County Public Schools spent Monday and Tuesday, July 19-20, at the central office taking part in the district’s New Teacher Academy.
Jacob Allison was recently a delegate at the 84th American Legion Alabama Boys State, representing his community and Edgewood Academy. His parents are Aimee and Leon. Jacob was involved in the judicial interest group.
On Saturday, July 17, nine rising senior girls from across the county participated in the Distinguished Young Women of Elmore County 2022 Scholarship Program, but it was Millbrook’s A‘Nyia Lynch who walked away with the coveted title of Distinguished Young Woman of Elmore County.
The Tallassee and Wetumpka Verizon stores along with nearly 750 other participating TCC and Wireless Zone stores are inviting local families to their locations on Sunday, Aug. 1, between 1-4 p.m. to pick up a backpack filled with pencils, paper, a pencil box, a ruler, folders and glue. Suppl…
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