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Wetumpka Schools to Delay Start on Tuesday because of Tornado

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Elmore County School Superintendent Richard Dennis has announced that some school start times will be delayed on Tuesday because of the ongoing cleanup after Saturday’s EF-2 tornado. He says Wetumpka Elementary, Wetumpka Middle and Wetumpka High Schools will delay the start of school until 9:30AM. Breakfast will be served.  He says faculty and staff should report to school at 8:00AM….

Calm Start to Week

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High pressure is firmly in control of Alabama’s weather for the Dr. King Holiday. It will be chilly, with highs in the lower 50s in most spots, despite generous sunshine. Lows tonight will be around the 30° mark. Tomorrow will feature increasing clouds, windy conditions, and moderating temperatures. Highs will be in the mid to upper 50s. WEDNESDAY WET, REST…

ON THE SCENE: Elmore County Commissioner Describes Tornado Damage

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As part of our extensive Live coverage of the Wetumpka tornado, Elmore County Commissioner Troy Stubbs joined news anchor Darryl Hood at the scene of the destruction. That part of Wetumpka is in Stubbs’ district. Meanwhile, Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis, who was also part of our Live coverage throughout the day and night on Saturday, said, “I appreciate everyone’s prayers….

ON THE SCENE: Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis Describes Tornado Damage

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Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis was Live on Alabama News Network this afternoon to describe his first-hand account of seeing the tornado damage in his city. As of that time, he says there were no reports of major injuries from the storm.  That’s despite the destruction of several homes. In addition, First Baptist Church received extensive damage while the First Presbyterian…

ON THE SCENE: More Tornado Damage from Wetumpka

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Alabama News Network anchor Jeff Sanders has more damage to show from the apparent tornado that hit near downtown Wetumpka this afternoon. While much of the downtown area was spared significant damage, the situation is far worse across the Coosa River from downtown. Autauga County Sheriff Bill Franklin has told us that a curfew will be in effect at 6…

ON THE SCENE: Tornado Destruction in Wetumpka

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Alabama News Network anchor Jeff Sanders is on the scene of the tornado destruction in downtown Wetumpka. He says the worst of the damage is concentrated across the Coosa River from downtown.  First Baptist Church has sustained considerable damage, while the Presbyterian Church across the street was destroyed. Here is his Live report from just before 4:30 p.m. CST. Categories:…

Photos: Storm Damage Reported in Wetumpka

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Alabama News Network has photos of storm damage in Wetumpka. The damage came from a possible tornado that our Weather Authority team tracked Live as it crossed over downtown. We have reports of significant damage to First Baptist Church in Wetumpka. The hardest-hit area, according to our Jeff Sanders on the scene, is across the Coosa River from downtown. He…

MLK Community Celebration

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The 5th annual MLK Community Celebration took place at the Davis Theater Friday. The theme for this year is “because of them, I am.” Dr. Tommie Stewart is the director and founder of the celebration. She says that in staying true to the theme of this years event,  they  want those persons to know that we have not forgotten what debt…

State May Lease Prisons, Instead of Building Them

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s options for replacing state prisons could include leasing facilities built by a private firm. Ivey in her inaugural address Monday said that she would be announcing a prison plan in the coming days. Alabama Department of Corrections spokesman Bob Horton wrote in a Friday email that the department is evaluating the possible construction of three new…

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