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Montgomery County's white flight continues
A report released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows the nation is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, but Montgomery County reflects a different trend.
Be careful! Fireworks should be used with extreme caution
Fireworks explode over the night sky on last year's Fourth of July. Local residents are urged to take caution when launching their own fireworks.
Elmore flood victims eligible for FEMA assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency reversed its decision recently and now will provide assistance for El more County residents who sus tained damages to their proper ty during the severe floods nearly two months ago.
Elmore focuses on 'forgotten' folks
The number of people who take part in a new program is most often used as a gauge of that program's success.
Man found guilty in Wal-Mart slaying
This photo of Calvin McMillan, 20, of Opelika was pres ented as evidence by the prosecution during his capital murder trial last week.
Sentencing starts for McMillan
Convicted killer Calvin McMillan will learn his fate in an Elmore County courtroom this week.
Elmore VFD adds 2 new tankers to fleet
The quality of fire protection in the town of Elmore was re cently enhanced by the addition of two tanker trucks -- with a combined capacity of 6,500 gal lons of water -- to the Elmore Volunteer Fire Department's fire suppression fleet.
Nakuma Lykes was arrested and charged with first-degree sex abuse of a 12-year-old girl last week, according to a report by the Elmore County Sheriff's Office.
Officials to set up disaster recovery centers
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and state officials are setting up a disaster recovery center to help the victims of flooding in several Alabama counties earlier this spring.
Millbrook burglar caught in Prattville
Six law enforcement agencies were involved in a two-day search for a man wanted in connection with a burglary of a Millbrook residence.
Accused denied killing Millbrook father
Calvin McMillan denied several times to Millbrook investigators that he was at the Millbrook Wal-Mart or was involved in the shooting of James Bryan Martin in August 2007.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Millbrook, Elmore County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Elmore County at noon Sunday to help people affected by the May 6-8 storms and flooding.
Millbrook murder trial under way
Seconds before being gunned down in the Millbrook Wal-Mart parking lot, James Bryan Martin bought a Vault energy drink, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, baby wipes and two packs of Pampers.
Sandtown School declared surplus
From left, District 2 BOE rep Patrycya Tucker listens Monday night as Dr. Jeff Lan gham, superintendent of education for Elmore County's public school system, dis cusses his proposed Sandtown School Property Resolution.
Jurors shown video of Wal-Mart shooting
In an Elmore County courtroom, jurors watched graphic surveillance video from the night a Millbrook man was shot and killed in a Wal-Mart parking lot.
A 64-year-old Montgomery resident died Sunday in a kayaking accident in Elmore County.
Lake brings in big tax revenue
Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of stories highlighting a new economic analysis of Lake Martin.
Incorporation? Residents of Redland are on the right track
There's arguably nothing more powerful in uniting a community than establish ment of a school -- particularly one that carries the area's name on its moniker.
Sinkhole repaired; Hill St. reopened
Last week, Wetumpka officials reopened Hill Street to the public after construction repairs were completed following a 30-foot sinkhole that closed the street in late March.
Missing stop signs in the Emerald Mountain neighborhood of Wetumpka caused a ruckus at this week's Elmore County Commission meeting.