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The Wetumpka Herald is a bi-weekly publication released on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and it is operated by Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.

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Board of Education approves new custodial contract

5 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.
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

1 week 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.
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.
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.
Principal retires with Stanhope Elmore’s Class of 2025

1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

Foshee Henderson Field went out with a bang. In its last major event before Stanhope Elmore High School moves football and other activities to 17 Springs, it held the graduation ceremony for the 60th class of the school. It also saw SE principal Ewell announce his retirement. “Tonight’s a little more personal for me,” Fuller said. “This is my final graduation. I’m retiring and that means we’re going out together.
Community, teachers inspired Stanhope Elmore valedictorian

1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

If you hear the name of Colby James Allen in the future, just know he got his start in Millbrook and his first diploma was from Stanhope Elmore High School. The Class of 2025 valedictorian has big plans for his future. Allen heads next to Auburn University to major in chemical engineering with a biomedical specialty. “I'm not going to med school,” Allen said. “I'm going to be a research specialist or a tissue engineer.
Penguin Project celebrates differences and strengths

1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

The theater stage gives everyone a chance to come out of their shell. The script and lights provide a chance to share a vision or take on another persona. The Penguin Project is set on and around the stage to provide a supportive environment for children with disabilities to explore their creative talents. It allows the children to interact with other children and volunteers to work on communication skills, self-confidence and self esteem.
Elmore County High School valedictorian using life to guide career

1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

It’s been just over two years since Elmore County High School Class of 2025 valedictorian Robbie Grace Bolton was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. But the journey has opened the doors to a career. “I hope to be a pediatric nurse practitioner and specialize in rheumatology,” Bolton said. “It means a lot to me.”Bolton’s journey with rheumatoid arthritis started in 2023 with what was supposed to be an ankle sprain. But after weeks of rehab, rest and treatment, there was no improvement.