Wetumpka

UPDATE: Parents of Boys Dropped Off in Elmore County Identified

UPDATE: The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office says the parents of the boys dropped off Wednesday morning have been identified. Officials say the boys were dropped off at a home in the Cherokee Estates neighborhood off of Highway 9 in Wetumpka around 11:00AM. Sheriff Bill Franklin said the boys are currently in custody of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, while…

LACEUP – Week Zero Highlights and Scores

Friday Dothan 42, Bob Jones 32 (jamboree game) Thursday Handley 55, Guntersville 21 Other Games CLASS 7A Alma Bryant 22, B.C. Rain 0 Auburn 45, Park Crossing 0 Baker 13, UMS-Wright 0 Brentwood Academy (TN) 35, Florence 18 Central-Phenix City 42, Peach County (GA) 23 Enterprise 57, Bay (FL) 21 Foley 28, Robertsdale 19 Gadsden City 34, Etowah 0 Hewitt-Trussville…

HGTV’s “Hometown Takeover” Makes An Impact On Wetumpka Community

The City of Wetumpka has come to life during HGTV’s “Hometown Takeover” television series. The series featuring Wetumpka may be over, but residents of the community say this isn’t the end. The renovations made will forever have a lasting impact on their city. The series finale aired Sunday night at 7:00 pm. The last episode featured the new farmers market…

Wetumpka Worker Shortage – Chamber of Commerce Hosts Job Fair

The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce hosted a job fair to combat the reported worker shortage in their area. Business is booming in Wetumpka following the exposure they have had on HGTV’s Hometown Takeover. Some business owners saying they are getting the kind of business they normally have on Saturdays on Mondays now. The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce is reporting an…