Elmore County Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration for America’s 250th Birthday
The community-wide initiative will highlight different war heroes and significant local events each month through June 2026.
Wetumpka
Cookin’ on the Coosa MacDown: Mac & Cheese Cook-Off returns to Wetumpka
Guests were able to sample melty, gooey, and utterly delicious mac & cheese creations prepared by professionals, amateurs, and young chefs.
City of Wetumpka breaks ground on new shopping center
The River Town Center is said to be a cornerstone of economic development on the west side of Wetumpka.
Former Wetumpka firefighter sentenced to 30 years in prison
A former Wetumpka firefighter has been sentenced to three decades behind bars following his guilty plea to child sex-related charges.
Elmore County Schools releases information in Wetumpka High School assault
Officials say a total of six students were identified as participating in the assaults on six other students.
Second Annual Oktoberfest in Wetumpka
The streets of downtown Wetumpka were filled with more than 45 vendors, delicious food trucks, contests, and a children’s area.
Small plane crashes in Wetumpka
Wetumpka Fire Chief Greg Willis said the single-passenger plane crashed on Hwy 231 near Jasmine Hill Road.
UPDATE: Two Women Convicted after Feeding Stray Cats in Wetumpka
Two women have been convicted of misdemeanor crimes in Wetumpka because of their efforts to feed and trap stray cats.
PEPSI LACEUP High School Football Highlights and Scores: Week Zero
Week Zero High School football highlights and scores from around central Alabama.
Auburn Grad & Former DEA Agent Releases New Novel
Scott Nickerson Joined David Lamb to Discuss "The Informants".
Scott Nickerson is a local author who recently returned to Alabama after spending more than a decade with the DEA in California. Nickerson recently joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss “The Informants”. Categories: East Alabama, News, News Video Tags: Alabama, author, Crime Fiction, DEA, drama, Novel, Wetumpka
