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THEY'RE COMING: Main Street America to visit Wetumpka as part of national conference
Many say imitation is the best form of flattery. If that’s the case, a bus load of Main Street professionals are on the way to learn how local leaders and volunteers led efforts to revitalize downtown Wetumpka. Main Street America is coming to town as part of its national conference in Birmingham next month.
Trio of home runs leads Wetumpka to area championship
Any time a team hits three home runs in one game, it’s going to be tough to beat. That’s exactly what the Wetumpka softball team proved on the softball diamond. The Indians (43-4) defeated Benjamin Russell, 5-1 and 12-2, to claim the AHSAA Class 6A, Area 4 championship.
Two Publix set to open mid-summer in Elmore County
New grocery store options for residents of Millbrook and Wetumpka are scheduled to open soon. Both stores started construction about the same time. Charlie Trotman with The Trotman Company announced Publix coming to U.S. 231 South in Wetumpka around Christmas in 2022. Millbrook officials joined Publix officials for a groundbreaking ceremony in August 2023 in western Elmore County.
Wetumpka faces familiar foe in second round
Wetumpka doesn’t have to travel far for its second-round playoff matchup. The Indians hit the road on Friday to face Benjamin Russell in the second round of the AHSAA Class 6A playoffs. The former area foes both swept their opponents in the first round. Wetumpka shut down Brookwood 6-2,...
Hall of Pride inductee never let obstacles stop her
J-O-A-N It is how you spell determination for anyone who knows Joan O’Daniel. O’Daniel wasn’t given much of a chance but her grit, determination and belief in God was all she needed. O’Daniel wasn’t expected to live long after birth. She beat the odds as she was successful in school and became a librarian, inspiring others as she overcame challenge after challenge. Her biography was all that was needed for her to be selected as one of the Tallassee High School Alumni Association Hall of Pride Class of 2024 Inductees.
FOUR IN A ROW: Holtville drops Headland in playoffs again
The players may change, but the story stays the same. Holtville’s baseball team defeated Headland, 6-4, in the decisive Game 3 to advance to the third round of the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs on Friday night. The Bulldogs (22-13) won the series, 2-1, after taking Game 1 by a...
Wetumpka wins rubber match against Benjamin Russell
The Wetumpka Indians have another week of baseball. After a thrilling 6-5 win over Benjamin Russell in Game 3 of the second round series, the Indians will be advancing to the third round of the 6A playoffs. Wetumpka won Game 1, 7-1, dropped Game 2, 11-4, but won the decisive...
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