The Wetumpka Herald

The Wetumpka Herald

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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  • 1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Jeff Lynn

    Each April, we pause to recognize Community College Month, a national celebration highlighting the essential role that community colleges play in providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality education and training. Central Alabama Community College (CACC) proudly joins this celebration, reflecting upon our unique mission and significant impact on the communities we serve. At CACC, our mission extends far beyond the classroom.

  • 1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

    The Elmore County Food Pantry is still operational despite the arrest last week of former board president Jeff Andrews and director Kathy Hall. “We are still serving our clients at the food pantry and the thrift store is open,” current board president Larry Dozier said. “There are some new faces around but it is business as usual.”Dozier left the board of the food pantry in February 2023, but came back last week following Andrews’ and Hall’s arrest. “The board asked me to come back,” Dozier said.

  • 1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

    The courtroom at the historic Elmore County Courthouse in Wetumpka was packed Thursday. There was no judge holding court but more than 600 high school juniors from seven schools across Elmore County served as jurors as the Elmore County Commission hosted the 22nd annual Government Day. “We hope you can see what county government does,” Elmore County Commission chair Bart Mercer told the students.

  • 1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

    Dr. Jim Carlile always knew he wanted to go into medicine. But it took a team of physicians to convince Dr. Jim Carlile he should go into pediatrics. “I wanted to do gastroenterology because I was fascinated with endoscopy procedures where you look down into someone’s stomach and things like that,” Carlile said. “One of the professors of pediatrics called me in and said the pediatric department here feels that you have a gift in pediatrics. Would you consider it?”Carlile’s initial reaction was no.

  • 1 week ago | thewetumpkaherald.com | Cliff Williams

    Mom Prom came to Eclectic once again. This time it was a glow party complete with neon lights and razzle dazzle. “It’s just a night out for moms and their children,” organizer Carissa George said. “They get to dress up and get to enjoy themselves.”Dozens of moms walked into the Eclectic Warehouse Friday escorted by their children. Many dressed up and ate out, but all had smiles on their faces for an accessory. A committee came together two years ago to organize the Mom Prom.

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