Cliff Williams

Alexander City

Staff Writer at Alexander City Outlook

Staff Writer at The Wetumpka Herald

Articles

Board of Education approves new custodial contract

4 days ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

A new contractor will handle the heavy cleaning in Elmore County Schools. At its Tuesday meeting, the Elmore County Board of Education approved the bid from HES Facilities Management in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the amount of $1,841,966.59 for the next school year. The privately held company handles custodial services for only educational facilities from kindergarten to college across the country.
Brown seeks council again

6 days ago | tallasseetribune.com | Cliff Williams

Terrel “Coach” Brown has officially announced his candidacy for reelection to the Tallassee City Council in the Ward Five seat. He is pledging to build on a record of collaboration, community engagement and progress. “I’m currently serving my third term,” Brown said in a press release. “I bring over a decade of leadership, deep community roots and a proven track record of getting things done for the people of Tallassee.”Brown is a lifelong resident of Tallassee and a 25-year resident of Ward Five.
Juvenile probation officer celebrates three decades of service

6 days ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

Tim Wheeler joins two other Elmore County juvenile probation officers with more than 30 years of experience. It was a milestone celebrated earlier this month with presiding juvenile court Judge Ben Baxley and chief juvenile probation officer Delane Goggans. Wheeler moved to the juvenile probation office in 1998 after state law forced the closure of the Elmore County Youth Detention wing in the Elmore County Jail. And he’s been at it ever since.
Elmore County Extension Office welcomes new 4-H agent

6 days ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

Growing Courtney Heritage didn’t know much if anything about 4-H. After graduating from Marbury High School, she quickly learned about the program. After stints in the classroom, volunteering and living in an orphanage and working in a non-profit, Heritage wants to make sure everyone knows about 4-H. “I grew up in Marbury on the family farm and didn’t know about 4-H,” Heritage said.
‘One Tribe’ Class of 2025 graduates 248

1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

Wetumpka High School has developed a culture around the motto “One TRIBE.”The Class of 2025 had 248 graduates, 19 of whom enlisted in the military. The class earned $6.1 million in scholarships. “They are talented champions in athletics, robotics, the arts and much more,” principal Kyle Futral said. The principal said the last two years have been focused on the school’s identity. “We have latched on to the idea that we are ‘One TRIBE,’” Futral told the class.
Valedictorian wants to be plant geneticist

1 week ago | tallasseetribune.com | Cliff Williams

It wasn’t hard to find Alina Tran at Tallassee High School. The Class of 2025 valedictorian was always in one of her favorite places, the band room or the greenhouse. It just so happened both were managed by Tran’s favorite teachers at THS, Dr. Robby Glasscock and Dr. Daniel Free, respectively. “Dr. Glasscock always made sure I had everything I needed,” Tran said. “He cares about his students and is really passionate about band.
Wetumpka valedictorian wants to be pharmacist, lawyer

1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

Cancer impacts more than just the person with it — from survivors, to caregivers to family members of those diagnosed, cancer can influence anyone. Almost everyone touched by cancer seeks a way to help others. It’s the case for Wetumpka High School valedictorian Sydney Skipper. “My best friend's mom, which is, like, my mom's best friend, was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Skipper said. “I saw how others stepped in to help.
Details emerge in shooting that left 2 juveniles injuried

1 week ago | tallasseetribune.com | Cliff Williams

A vehicle carrying two juvenile shooting victims was riddled with evidence of gunfire. Court documents reveal the May 19 shooting was over a long distance on Highway 229 in Tallassee as two vehicles traveled south. One vehicle saw Devonte Tyus, 20, of Tallassee at the wheel and Jartavious Jackson, 25, as the passenger. The other vehicle contained two adults and two juveniles.
Arrest made in Jordanville shooting

1 week ago | tallasseetribune.com | Cliff Williams

A Tallassee man is charged with shooting a man outside a Jordan Avenue business. The Tallassee Police Department arrested Donte’ Harris, 28, of Tallassee, Sunday after a shooting was reported on May 15. According to court records, the Tallassee Police Department responded to the Marathon on Jordan Avenue about gunshots. “On arrival contact was made with (a witness) who advised a male had yelled he had been shot after he witnessed a verbal altercation and saw a firearm,” the incident report states.
Missing City of Wetumpka check reported

1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

The Wetumpka Police Department is investigating how a check went missing for months from the City of Wetumpka and then cashed for $1,940. Wetumpka police chief Ed Reeves said his department was called to the city administration building Wednesday to take the report. “Somebody forged a check,” Reeves said. “It was not a city employee. We don’t know how the check got out.”The incident report said the potential timeframe being part of a forgery is between Nov. 14, 2024, and May 21.