Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce director Shellie Whitfield had no idea how many people would attend the first Dickens Christmas event held this past weekend in downtown Wetumpka.
Wetumpka’s downtown redevelopment plan is close to becoming a tangible reality but is a little behind schedule. The $1.3 million four-phase streetscape project that began in July and was supposed to be completed by Christmas is still in Phase 3.
The digital video industry is growing across the country and it’s even found its way to the streets of downtown Wetumpka.
Wetumpka native and comedian Taylor Dunn has taken his talent to the West Coast. Dunn is scheduled to perform Dec. 9 at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles.
According to Elmore County Schools career tech director Jimmy Hull, the school system decided to add an aviation program last school year after recognizing the high demand for young workers in the field.
Wetumpka has long been known as the city “Where the stars fell,” thanks to its history with an 85 million-year-old impact crater.
Wetumpka has long been known as the city “where the stars fell,” thanks to its history with an 85 million-year-old impact crater.
Former Edgewood football coach and current Autauga football coach Bobby Carr was arrested early Sunday morning.
Forensic testing has confirmed the human remains found on Macon County Road 2 in Shorter are that of Aniah Blanchard, according to a release from Auburn Police.
Tina and Wynn Sanford’s River Oaks Court home has become an annual holiday attraction for locals and residents in the River Region.
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Wetumpka has long been known as the city “where the stars fell,” thanks to its history with an 85 million-year-old impact crater.
Former Edgewood football coach and current Autauga football coach Bobby Carr was arrested early Sunday morning.
Forensic testing has confirmed the human remains found on Macon County Road 2 in Shorter are that of Aniah Blanchard, according to a release from Auburn Police.
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Tina and Wynn Sanford’s River Oaks Court home has become an annual holiday attraction for locals and residents in the River Region.
Minnesota native Paul Wolbeck really enjoyed history as a kid.
An Alabama district attorney said Monday authorities have "good reason'' to believe human remains that were found belong to the missing stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight fighter Walt Harris.
The Lowndes County sheriff was fatally shot Saturday evening, authorities announced, and an 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody after an hours-long manhunt.
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Wetumpka Elementary School fourth-grader Marcellus Davis recently won the Elmore County African-American Heritage Association (ECAAHA) MLK Essay Contest.
Bell Family Chiropractic donated $1,500 to the Wetumpka Police Department’s annual toy drive.
The Wetumpka City Council proposed a dog tethering ordinance during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday.
A Wetumpka Police Department officer was terminated and arrested after an investigation revealed evidence theft.
Cpl. Sean Blackburn of the Wetumpka Police Department was arrested and transported to the Elmore County Detention Facility on a $5,000 bond as of Tuesday afternoon, according to a release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Thousands of people came to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson to get a close-up view of how people lived before Alabama became a state.
Thousands of people came to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson to get a close-up view of how people lived before Alabama became a state.
In honor of those who served in the United States military, Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka held its annual Tribute to Veterans event on Nov. 11.
The popular Charis Crafters’ Home for the Holidays Craft Show offered shoppers a wide variety of one-of-a-kind handmade holiday gifts at its annual event last week at the Wetumpka Civic Center.
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Self-confessed biker Paul Henderson looks like one who rides to live and lives to ride than one who is the leader of a church ministry based at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Wetumpka.
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Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka will host Elmore County’s Annual Musical Tribute to Veterans beginning at 4 p.m. Monday.
Restaurateur Richard Rogers had no idea how well a sandwich shop in downtown Wetumpka would be received.
The Wetumpka City Council discussed a variety of new business — 11 new items in all — during its regular scheduled meeting Nov. 4.
Kay Simmons, property manager of Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka, was recognized by Main Street Wetumpka with its Main Street Alabama Community Hero Award.
Wetumpka’s Boy Scout Troop 13 recently pledged to not pass along an increase of national dues following an announcement by the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) annual fees are increasing in 2020.
Scores of people waited in line to participate in Wetumpka’s annual Candy Walk which draws between 2,000-2,500 children each year. The line stretched from the park behind the city administrative building almost to South Main Street.
Nicole Jacobs, an Elmore County native, was recently designated as the United Kingdom’s first domestic abuse commissioner.
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Longtime Wetumpka resident Frazine Taylor was presented with the Marvin Yeomans Whiting Award by the Society of Alabama Archivists at its annual meeting held earlier this month in Decatur.
The Wetumpka City Council approved a $11 million project Monday night for Wetumpka High School to build a new football stadium and do renovations.
Holtville area resident Mason Burdette, 20, was charged with first-degree assault after he allegedly fired two rounds from a 30-06 rifle Saturday, according to law enforcement.
The City of Wetumpka is gearing up to host the annual Color the Town Pink Walk to raise awareness about breast cancer and honor survivors at 2 p.m. Oct. 24.
Main Street Wetumpka hosted its first event at The Alleyway, located between Company and Hill streets in downtown Wetumpka Saturday.
Wetumpka’s Southern hospitality and many of the area’s numerous landmarks were on full display this weekend for members of the Alabama Historic Association (AHA) who participated in the organization’s annual pilgrimage.
Two Montgomery residents are in police custody Wednesday night after a police pursuit that began near the intersection of Airport Road and state Route 14 and ended in the shadows of the Elmore County Courthouse in Wetumpka.
A uniquely Alabama exhibit that celebrates 200 years of state history opened to visitors Monday at the Elmore County Museum.
Boy Scouts are known for being helpful. It is one of the 12 principles taught in the program that is nearing its 110th year in existence.
City is also planning economic development project
Elmore County law enforcement officials said a 3-year-old girl was found dead in a neighbor's pond off Mitchell Creek Road in Elmore County on Monday.
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