Lightning to Blame for Home Destroyed by Fire Wednesday
A house caught fire after it was struck by lightning early Wednesday morning.
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Elmore County Deputy Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting, Suspect Arrested
The incident started around 9 p.m. on Claud Road in Eclectic.
Man Wanted for Rape, Sexual Assault in Eclectic Arrested
Eclectic police announced the arrest of William Charles Dunaway. The charges for Dunaway include: Rape 1st degree and Sexual Abuse 1st degree.
WANTED: Eclectic Police Searching for Rape, Sexual Abuse Suspect
The Ecletic Police Department is currently searching for the location of a man wanted for multiple sexual assault charges. Police identified the sexual assault suspect as William Dunaway III. Police say Dunaway is wanted for Rape 1st but also has an outstanding warrant for sexual abuse 1st. Eclectic police continue to search for Dunaway. If you have any information on…
81-Year-old Eclectic Woman Dies in Three-Vehicle Crash Near Wetumpka
A three-vehicle crash at approximately 3:43 p.m. Saturday, Janaury 30, has claimed the life of an Eclectic woman. Janice J. Randolph, 81, was killed when the 2000 Dodge Caravan she was driving collided with a 2008 Chrysler 300 and a 2019 Toyota Corolla before overturning. Randolph, who was wearing a seat belt, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver…
First Eclectic ‘Trade Days’ of the Year Kicks Off
Saturday, March 14th was the first Trade Days event of 2020, and Coronavirus did not stop vendors from setting up and people coming out. It’s held the second Saturday of every month in the parking lot beside Eclectic Town Hall from 8 am – 1 pm. According to the Eclectic Trade Days Facebook page, due to the recent outbreak of…
Several Injured in Wreck in Eclectic
The Eclectic Fire Department says several were seriously injured in a wreck late Sunday night. They say an 18 wheeler and SUV crashed on Claud Road. One of the victims was stuck inside the SUV and had to be pulled out to safety. Three people were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, one of whom had to be life-flighted. The cause…
List of 4th of July Celebrations Across Alabama
Alabama News Network wants to help you celebrate America’s Independence. Whether you’ll be staying in our local area or traveling somewhere else in Alabama, here is a list of July 4th events courtesy of the Alabama Tourism Department: Alexander City – 4th of July Boat Parade Decorate your boat and join the patriotic crowd at Kowaliga Marina as boats of all…
Safe Place Locations in Elmore County
Elmore County authorities have released a list of safe places in the county that will be open to residents once a tornado watch has been issued. Those locations include: Deatsville Fire Department – 6930 AL Hwy 143, Deatsville Shoal Creek Baptist Church – 13214 Holtville Road, Deatsville St. James Family Worship – 1005 Nobles Road, Wetumpka First Presbyterian of Wetumpka…
