Wetumpka Herald May 28 2025

Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members

Tractor Supply coming to Wetumpka’s River Town Center

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

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County CO arrested for promoting prison contraband

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The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday.

The first parcel of River Town Center in Wetumpka is going to Tractor Supply Company.

The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.

The City of Wetumpka made the announcement Friday after the Wetumpka City Council approved an economic development agreement with the company Thursday. The real estate transaction closed on Friday.

“We haven’t been able to do this for the last couple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each

“River Town Center represents our shared vision for Wetumpka’s future,” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said. “We are thrilled to welcome Tractor Supply as the first anchor in this development and look forward to continued progress in the months ahead.”

See CHAMBER, Page A3 Members of the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce attend the chamber’s “A Taste of Our Home Town” luncheon. CLIFF WILLIAMS/ THE HERALD

Tractor Supply is the first development within

earned $6.1 million in scholarships.

“They are talented champions in athletics, robotics, the arts and much more,” principal Kyle Futral said.

Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year

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By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.

Not even two years ago, Judge Bill Lewis was presiding over court rooms in Elmore, Autauga and Chilton counties. On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey appointed him to be the newest associate justice on the Alabama Supreme Court. Lewis comes to the state’s highest court to fill a vacancy as Justice Jay Mitchell resigned to campaign for Alabama Attorney General.

The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.

“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed

The principal said the last two years have been focused on the school’s identity.

“We have latched on to the

the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to

decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in

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Obituaries

JOHN CLACKLER

September 25, 1945 — May 4, 2025

Plattsburgh

John D. Clackler passed away on Sunday May 4, 2025, at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Born on September 25, 1945, to Dovard Earl “D.E.” and Charles Anna Shelton Clackler of Wetumpka, AL., he was known as Johnny to family.

John played the trombone during his school years. He was part of the Elmore County Marching Band that traveled to many band competitions and parades across the country. While attending the College of Pharmacy at Auburn University, he also was a proud member of the Auburn Marching Band. In his final year of college, he married his first wife Mary Hillsman Morriss on June 9, 1967. John and Mary were the parents of two children, Michael Andrew Clackler and Julie Morriss Clackler.

John enlisted in the Air Force in 1970 and spent his military career

Police Reports

WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

MAY 21

• Timothy Burch, 45, of Alexander City, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Elizabeth Moore, 49, of Wetumpka, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• James Kittrell, 41, of Bonifay, Florida, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Tony Crosby, 31, of Millbrook, was arrested for

across the continental U.S. as well as overseas in Turkey. After getting out of the service in January 1984, John settled in Plattsburgh, N.Y., where he and Mary separated in 1985.

John was a staff pharmacist over the years at Fay’s Skyway, CVPH Medical Center, and Myers Drugs. When Walmart came to Plattsburgh in 1994, he was the supervising pharmacist until 2011. On May 1, 1996, he married Ruth Taylor Murphy in Plattsburgh, and they enjoyed ballroom dancing together anywhere they could which included competitions. They were still happily married when she passed away in February 2018. John was known for his quick wit and the mischievous twinkle in his eye. He was pre-deceased by his wife Ruth Clackler, his parents D.E. and

failure to appear.

• Theft was reported on South Main Street.

MAY 20

• Mary Nichols, 48, of Selma, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

• Sean Hancock, 41, of Verbena, was arrested for driving under the influence, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Reginald Shaver, 46, of Prattville, was arrested for domestic violence.

• Victory Cheese, 38, of Orrville, was arrested for

Charles Anna Clackler, and a brotherin-law Robert “Bob” Edward Hollands Jr. Surviving are his children, Mike “Drew” and Julie, a sister Mary Charles Clackler Hollands, and his first wife Mary Morriss Clackler. Also surviving are a niece Dr. Celeste Hollands, nephews Charles and Oliver “Baxter” Hollands and their families, and a sister-in-law Rachel Ann Taylor DeHanas. At John’s request there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June , 2025 at Riverside Cemetery in Plattsburgh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wetumpka High School Band Program.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 (518)561-3980. Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeny.com.

attempting to elude, resisting arrest, obstruction of government operations and attempted assault.

MAY 19

• Konikwa Bell, 33, of Wetumpka, was arrested for forgery and theft.

MAY 17

• Mack Weldon, 44, of Deatsville, was arrested for driving under the influence.

MAY 16

• Dewitt Howard III, 52, of Prattville, was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug

paraphernalia, resisting arrest, person forbidden to possess a firearm, failure to obey, obstructing government operations and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

• Harassment was reported on Wilson Street. MAY 15

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

• Possession of marijuana was reported on Coosa River Parkway.

Husband charged with murder of wife

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

The Elmore Sheriff’s Office found a husband and wife shot early Saturday morning.

Zachary Lee, 34, of Tallassee, called 911 and spoke with operators.

“He tells dispatch that he shot his wife, she shot first,” Elmore County Sheriff’s Office investigator Sgt. William Coffel said. “They ask him to render aid. He tells them he is on the back porch. ‘I’m not going back in,’ (he told dispatchers.)”

When deputies arrived to the 80000 block of Tallassee Highway, they found Lee laying on his back on the back porch with a gunshot wound to one leg and his wife, Bethany Lee, deceased inside.

“He was unresponsive initially,” Coffel said. “They get him up and talking and realize one leg has a gunshot wound that appears to be from a .22 caliber ratshot.”

Inside the backdoor near the bed,

Coffel said deputies found Bethany Lee face down with multiple gunshot wounds and a gun in her left hand.

Law enforcement had been to the home multiple times in the past few years for domestic violence calls. According to court records, in that same timeframe, she filed for divorce in 2018 but ultimately asked for it to be dismissed.

Saturday morning Coffel and other deputies processed the scene and interviewed Zachary Lee, who told investigators the couple had been planning a date night for a couple of weeks and left their children with family.

“It is just them and they get into it,” Coffel said. “They are on the back porch.”

From there, Coffel said Lee presented a story that Coffel alleged didn’t match the scene.

“They had basically agreed to shoot each other,” Coffel said Lee told him. “He said he will go first.” Coffel said a single action revolver was used meaning each time the shooter has to pull the hammer back.

“She shoots him in one leg, pulls the hammer back and shoots him in the other leg,” Coffel said Lee said in his interview. “But there was only one gunshot wound to one of his legs.”

Lee allegedly told Coffel he took the gun from his wife as she was retreating into the house. Coffel said Lee shot his wife as she was crossing the threshold into the house.

“She (fell) down,” Coffel said. “He said he didn’t go back into the house and called us.” Lee was arrested and placed in the Elmore County Jail on the charge of murder-family-gun domestic violence. He currently has no bond available to him. There will be an Aniah’s Law hearing in the next few days to determine if Lee gets a bond.

Missing City of Wetumpka check reported

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

The Wetumpka Police Depart-

ment 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.

“I believe the issue was discovered when they went to looking at bank statements,” Reeves said. Reeves said there have been no arrests and an investigation is ongoing. The Wetumpka Police Department is also investigating a stolen skid steer and trailer valued at $48,000 from a local rental company. It was reported stolen on May

15.

“They rented to someone using a false ID,” Reeves said. “The trailer was located in a ditch in somebody’s front yard in Houston, Texas.”

The property owner reported the trailer to Texas law enforcement.

The skid steer’s GPS tracking device is not on the vehicle.

“We are still investigating to see where the Bob Cat might be,” Reeves said.

Reeves said there have been no arrests made and the investigation is ongoing.

Deatsville woman among those found guilty in cocaine smuggling operating

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Ten people have pleaded guilty or found guilty of drug charges from a smuggling operation in federal court. The defendants include an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Trooper, a Deatsville woman and

eight others from Mexico to Montgomery.

“This case is a clear reminder of the serious threat that drug trafficking poses to our communities,” acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson said in a release. “Cocaine and other illegal narcotics fuel violence, addiction and instability in neigh-

borhoods across Alabama and the nation. Our office remains committed to working with our federal, state and local partners to dismantle these networks and hold traffickers accountable, no matter where the drugs originate or how they move.”

On May 19, 2025, a federal jury found Jim Carter, Jr., 58, of Montgomery, Alabama; Francisco Lopez, 39, of Texas; Michael Evans, 53, of Montgomery, Alabama; and Bryce Johnson, 38, of Union Springs, Alabama, guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. The jury convicted Carter and

County BOE approves new custodial contract

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

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. The company will hire approximately two county wide managers, about 11 campus managers and about 44 custodians who will clean Elmore County School mostly after students leave for the day.

“It’s hard to clean a school during the day,” Elmore County Schools facilities maintenance director Mike Czerpak said.

HES representative Chaz Harris said supervisors and managers would meet almost daily with principals and assistant principals about areas of concern. Those would also be communicated to Czerpak. They would also be documented. Supervisors will also use the company’s system to document more than 50 classrooms and other areas of concern via online software with notes and photographs that BOE personnel would have access to.

The contract has an option for continuing the service for two more years.

Custodians employed by the schools would still be on campus during school hours to service necessary cleanups and other duties.

Most of the data of recent ACT and ACAP testing is embargoed, but superintendent Richard Dennis did share some information. He said 11 graders improved the average ACT score by a full point and the top 25% of students scored a 24 or better.

Dennis said 94% of Elmore County third graders met or exceeded benchmarks for ACAP testing. He said of the 52 students who didn’t benchmark, all but three had good cause exemptions to be promoted to the fourth grade.

“All of our teachers in the elementary schools have done an excellent job,” Dennis said IN OTHER ACTION THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION:

• Approved April financial statements.

• Approved minutes from the April 15 meeting.

• Approved a facility use agreement for Redland Middle School.

• Approved the personnel action sheet except for one set aside pending a grievance hearing.

• Approved a yearly bush hog bid for 10 properties in the amount of $20,700.

• Approved a bid in the amount of $924,000 to install a HVAC system and electrical necessary for HVAC and commercial laundry facilities.

• Approved a bid in the amount of $1,010,000 for the expansion of the Wetumpka High School cafeteria.

• Approved Literacy Summer Camp, Numeracy Summer Camp and middle and high school summer school.

A FESTIVAL FOR ALL AGES

Millbrook MayFest a huge success

Despite

MayFest, which extended its hours last weekend to accommodate larger foot traffic in the afternoon. The festival was complete with food vendors, shopping and arts and crafts as well as a kid-friendly zone.

Juvenile probation officer celebrates three decades of service

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

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.

“It is a great honor to serve Elmore County as a juvenile probation officer,” Wheeler said.

“It is my hope and intent to continue serving Elmore County’s youth under the leadership of Judge Baxley for many years to come.”

Baxley said Wheeler is an asset to the juvenile probation office, the Elmore County Juvenile Court and Elmore County youth.

“I have always been impressed by Tim’s work ethic and dedication,” Baxley said. “Tim genuinely cares about the kids in his care, so much so that he proudly displays photos of hun -

dreds of juvenile court success stories in his office. There are photos of kids in military uniforms, at graduation ceremonies, at weddings and at jobs. Tim displays these photos to young juveniles to show them their futures, like those in the pictures on the walls, are filled with potential and possibilities.”

Goggans has worked with Wheeler for most of his career.

“Tim is not only a passionate influence in Elmore County, but he is also highly respected statewide, often sharing insight and guidance to juvenile probation offi -

cers around the state,” Goggans said.

Baxley said the juvenile probation officers are the heart of the juvenile court system. They help Baxley with how cases should be handled and what can be done.

“Tim is one of a kind,” Baxley said. “We are fortunate to have him to serve alongside chief juvenile probation officer Delane Goggans and fellow juvenile probation officer John Findley. Together, they are one of the most experienced juvenile probation offices in the state, combining for over 90 years of experience.”

Elmore County Extension Office welcomes new 4-H agent

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

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. “I grew up on a farm and I didn’t appreciate the value of what my family does on the farm.”

Heritage has learned a lot since graduating from Marbury, going to Troy University and so on. She wants students to learn from her mistakes.

“One of my goals is just to make sure the kids know that 4H is important,” Heritage said. “If they don’t choose 4-H, I hope they get active in something and learn about it.”

According to its website, Alabama 4-H seeks

to empower youth with the skills to lead our communities, our state, our nation and world. The program is administered through the Alabama Extension Service and is open to all youth ages 9 –18. It is the largest youth development program in Alabama with more than 118,000 youth reached each year.

Heritage said 4-H is not just about agriculture. There are programs to help teach leadership, public speaking, sewing and more.

“We are encouraging growth and development,”

Heritage said. “We want to develop the potential in students to become leaders.”

Heritage moved back to the area a few years ago, settling in Slapout. Her job with 4-H will have her in all Elmore County schools — and she has a plan to develop the Elmore County 4-H over the next several years.

“In speaking with other agents, they have encouraged me to set one-, three- and five-year goals,” Heritage said. “I will start small and grow from there.”

New Elmore County 4-H youth development

Heritage wants to grow the program

grew up on a farm and graduated from Marbury High School but didn’t know much about 4-H until after high school.

Heritage believes her background will help. She said she had to learn to do a lot that she didn’t learn when she was younger while living at an orphanage such as cooking, working with volunteers and organizing programs to benefit children.

“I just really feel like the things that I learned and being with the kids there is gonna be a perfect transition into teaching and educating the kids in our community,” Heritage said.

County needs more facilities to cultivate the arts

Ihave been taking in live music and theater performances by Elmore County high schoolers this spring.

I’m convinced we have some of the best talent around and on the stage both singing and playing instruments. This includes students from Tallassee and Wetumpka to Eclectic and Millbrook. They are all showcasing talent we should all be proud of.

I’ve also witnessed great crowds supporting these talented students. They too are watching their favorite students perform under “Friday night lights” — just not in athletics.

These students are also successful in earning scholarships to perform at the next level, sometimes more so than athletics. I’ve seen numerous students going to play in the bands at Faulkner, Huntingdon, Troy, Jacksonville State and more. I’ve seen others going on to perform on the stages at UAB, Montevallo and beyond.

What’s best is in the last several years I’ve seen more scholarships and more money given to these students than those in athletic endeavors.

And yet they have to fight for every resource.

It’s time for the band camp kids, young actors and aspiring singers to get their performance spaces just like the brothers and sisters in athletics.

Recently, there have been some major upgrades in the world of athletics across Elmore County — compared to almost none for the arts. Many times, choral, music and theater programs have been regulated to dungeons for performances.

Booster programs surrounding athletics aid in fundraising, but it seems everyone is more apt to donate to Friday Night Lights than where the masses are — the commons area at Wetumpka High School, the band room in Eclectic or the theater room at Stanhope Elmore. These places have modest practice facilities for the arts, but millions of

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For many years, I would have classified myself as a perfectionist.

I was always looking down on myself if things weren’t exactly as they should be. I planned for weeks trying to make the best Christmas Eve dinner for my family and made sure the kitchen was stuffed full of snacks when Dylan, my brother-in-law, arrived home for visits from the military.

I would spend endless time cleaning, organizing and reorganizing. I wanted everything to be just so. And then Dylan died. In one swift moment, all the perfection was taken from the world. There will always be a before Dylan died and an after Dylan died. Since Dylan passed away two years ago, life has been anything but perfect. From nights crying ourselves to sleep to memories that pull at our loneliest heartstrings, it doesn’t seem like perfection is achievable anymore.

But if there’s one thing I learned from Alcoholics Anonymous that I’d like to share with the world is, we are supposed to strive for progress not perfection. Ever since Dylan was taken from us, I’ve stopped striving for perfection. I’ve realized something short and sweet: There will never be perfection again. No matter how delicious that Christmas Eve dinner is or how lovely the decorations are or how

But if there’s one thing I learned from Alcoholics Anonymous that I’d like to share with the world is, we are supposed to strive for progress not perfection. Ever since Dylan was taken from us, I’ve stopped striving for perfection. I’ve realized something short and sweet: There will never be perfection again.

clean the house is, Dylan won’t be there. There will always be something missing.

It’s taken me a long time to get here, but I’ve learned to find strength in the imperfections. I’ve learned to find the little moments that make us laugh or smile and enjoy those for what they’re worth.

It’s weird in a way to say you’ve found strength in something so devastating. But Dylan taught me so many lessons — alive and in death. And understanding the unattainability of perfection is just one of those.

I got a call over the weekend from one of Dylan’s Army buddies. He was having a time of reflection over Memorial Day weekend and just wanted to check

in on Dylan’s family. We didn’t talk for long, but he told me a story about Dylan. One day, they all had to work some family weekend. They were dressed in civilian clothes but would’ve much rather been anywhere else. Everyone except Dylan, that is. “Gentry was crack ing jokes and making everyone laugh,” the friend told me. And of course he was. That was always Dylan.

Last Friday night in Wetumpka, the Tallassee High School Class of 2025 walked across the football field and into their futures.

It has certainly been an interesting high school ride for this group. When they arrived at THS, we were just emerging from the Covid pandemic and a year of schedules that operated on an A-B rotation. The old building had been torn down, and classes met in trailers parked on the band practice field (yes, I know they were officially Mobile Learning Spaces, but everyone called them trailers).

For their junior and senior years, the class of 2025 became the first to inhabit the new Tallassee High School. They went on to earn over $2.1 million in scholarships and send students into careers, the military, or college. This class of 133 graduates had certainly seen a lot of change during their four years of high school, and right up until the end, change was a constant presence. In their final few weeks of high school, both administrative posi-

tions were changing as Mr. Drew Glass was being replaced by Dr. Crystal Adams and Mrs. Brooke Barron was being replaced by Coach Joshua Harrison.

Many years ago, a colleague at Southside Middle School nicknamed my son Gregory “the prince,” since he is the only boy out of seven children. Yes – six girls and one boy. And he is the middle man, as number five out of the seven. It could not have been easy in that environment. I’m a dainty musician, not the average kind of dad. And since I don’t know how to do much of anything, Gregory has had to do so much on his own to become a man. He joined Boy Scouts when he was between second and third grades and if all goes well, he will complete his Eagle Scout rank in just a couple

Number five of seven: The Prince

of weeks.

Let me say that I am incredibly proud of him for his decision to join the military. In October, he enlisted in the Army National Guard and will be leaving the Bird Nest in June for Basic Training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. If we are able to attend his graduation in October, we’ll get to see him briefly before he moves on to his next assignment.

Joining the military is a brave and grown-up thing to do. While I have a deep appreciation for those who serve, I never felt I had the strength of character to be a part of something so vital and important to our national defense.

To know that “the prince” will be serving our country has been, and will be, a source of pride for our family going forward. So now that number five of seven is flying the proverbial coop, something is happening that once seemed so distant: our household is about to be down to just two kids.

Michael Bird is a music teacher at Faulkner University.

New Speedy Trial Act to help in some ways

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Gov. Kay Ivey recently signed the new Speedy Trial Act.

It’s designed to give district attorneys a way to get more time to present violent offense cases to juries. Most of the circuit courts in the states have backlogs. But the new act doesn’t necessarily help with all cases.

“There is some backlog in drug cases primarily related to getting toxicology reports back from the Department of Forensic Sciences,” 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney C.J. Robinson said. “We do not have a back log of violent cases. I have informed the judges of the 19th Circuit we won’t be doing anything under the new Speedy Trial Act.” Robinson prosecutes cases in Elmore, Autauga and Chilton counties. There are some violent cases to be tried in front of juries but he doesn’t have many docket busters, which are cases expected to take a week or more to be presented to juries. In Elmore County Robinson has four different trial terms each year to prosecute cases.

The situation is different in the Fifth Judicial Circuit covering Tallapoosa, Macon, Chambers and Randolph counties. Each county has a court house, and Tallapoosa with two. Each courthouse has two two week jury terms each year. In just Dadeville, Fifth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Mike Segrest has the April 2023 shootings to prosecute.

“We have six different defendants,” Segrest said. “It would take three years just to try them because I anticipate those taking two weeks a piece.”

But there is more and still in Dadeville. There is the case against Jose Paulino PascualReyes who is charged with multiple counts of murder and kidnapping. Two of the bodies were dismembered and enclosed in a wall. Another

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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.

Principal retires with Stanhope Elmore’s Class of 2025

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

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. It means the world to me that you’re the last class I get to celebrate this way.”

The Class of 2025 signed the wall in Fuller’s office just like

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all of Fuller’s other classes at the school. They also left their mark in other ways. Several have enlisted in the military. Some have athletic scholarships and even more have

academic scholarships. One student from the class, Ameria McCollum, had perfect attendance for the last four years. “I can’t say that,” Fuller said.

But the retiring principal didn’t let the light focus on him. Fuller turned it back onto the graduating class.

“You have achieved so much over the past four years in the classroom, on the field, on the stage and beyond,” Fuller said. “What’s meant the most is the way you’ve carried yourselves with pride, resilience and heart. You’ve shined a positive light on our school and county. You’ve made us proud and you’ve made a difference.”

Fuller reminded the class Stanhope Elmore will always be the class’ school and home.

“You’ve left your mark on Stanhope Elmore,” Fuller said. “You left your mark on me. We are SE! We win. JS!”

Community, teachers inspired Stanhope Elmore valedictorian

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

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. I haven’t decided yet.”

Allen attended Millbrook schools since kindergarten and at Stanhope Elmore took his fair share of AP and dual enrollment courses.

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“Pre Cal was pretty easy, but calculus kind of kicked my butt,” Allen said. “The essays were a lot of work.”

Allen’s favorite thing about the schools in Millbrook was the teachers.

“Then sports like soccer, cross country, bowling, the dances too,” Allen said. “The dances were great. Sometimes they were boring with us just standing around.”

Allen believes Millbrook is a special community. It might be near big towns but it doesn’t feel that way.

“It’s very centered, like very communal,” Allen said. “We have several smaller groups that like, take care of the city and take care of us. The schools are amazing and the people are too.”

dollars have been spent on lights, turf fields and new gyms.

Look at Elmore County High School, which is still operating on a stage built 80 or more years ago. Stanhope Elmore theater conducts its programs in a large classroom with a once-a-year production in the old gym. Meanwhile, Holtville is regulated to a small stage, more like a riser, in the elementary school.

Recently, Wetumpka packed out the commons area of the high school for its production of Bright Star. Saturday night likely saw the largest crowd ever for a WHS theater production.

Allen never imagined being valedictorian or giving a speech at his graduation.

“I guess the bar for speakers was pretty low,” Allen said. “Today

It has taken Tallassee decades to get an auditorium for its choral and music programs. The place is filled for every performance. It took almost persistent encouragement to build a 600-seat auditorium.

Now Tallassee has the space to grow its programs to even more students. And it already serves more than half the student population through its band and choral programs.

ECHS has the largest band program in the county, and Wetumpka has one of the best theater programs in the state.

There is talk of a new performing arts center. While it’s on the Elmore County Board of Education capital plan, there is no funding currently planned. It requires a donation and tax revenue of which Elmore County has some of the lowest for schools in the state.

could not have been possible without several special people. I’d like to thank all of them, the faculty, staff, mentors, teachers and friends who have helped me get here.”

In Wetumpka, even the basic plans for a performing arts center show it will improve the entire school. A new performing arts center would include space for the band, and it will help accommodate the school’s growth as the old music and theater areas can then be converted into classroom space.

I’m convinced the next project Elmore County needs to take on is the arts. The arts need our investment to grow and support the children who have proven time and time again they too are worthy of facilities equal to their athletic counterparts.

Cliff Williams is the news editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.’s Elmore County newspapers. He can be reached at cliff. williams@thewetumpkaherald.com.

Lopez on an additional charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. According to court records and evidence presented at trial, the Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating a suspected drug trafficking network involving Carter in 2023. The investigation uncovered that Carter traveled to Texas and crossed the border into Mexico on multiple occasions to further the conspiracy. Couriers regularly transported cocaine from Texas to Alabama, delivering it to Carter. On June 10, 2024, agents seized six kilograms of cocaine during a delivery to Carter by Lopez.

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The jury also heard evidence that Michael Evans, who was a State Trooper at the time, offered to wear his uniform and use his official patrol vehicle to facilitate drug transportation, in an attempt to avoid detection by law enforcement.

A sentencing hearing will be scheduled in the coming months. Carter and Lopez each face a statutory sentence of 10

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. I want to do that.”

Skipper realized she didn’t care for the hands-on treatment that nurses and doctors do. Instead, she has decided to go to Samford University to pursue a degree in pharmacy. But that’s

years to life in prison. Evans and Johnson face up to 20 years in federal prison. There is no parole in the federal system.

Prior to trial, Saundra Curry, 63, of Deatsville, pleaded guilty on Sept. 19, 2024, to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. She faces up to 20 years in federal prison. Othello Howard, 29, of Montgomery, Alabama, pleaded guilty on Feb. 3, 2025, to the same charge and also faces up to 20 years. Jimario Thompson, 37, of Montgomery, Alabama, pleaded guilty on April 30, 2025, to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. He

not the only career she wants to pursue.

“Samford has a good law school, so I thought I’d try it out,” Skipper said. She found a program that will let her work towards being a pharmacist and lawyer at the same time.

“I want to be a healthcare attorney,” Skipper said. “I think I want to work with patents, especially around cancer.” Skipper’s journey started in Wetumpka and its schools. She was always on the sidelines dancing too.

“I’ve always been a part of all the school stuff,” Skipper

faces a maximum of 20 years. Raul Ramos Deleon, a Mexican national, pleaded guilty on April 30, 2025, to illegal reentry into the United States after deportation. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. Maria Beatriz Palomo-De Lopez, 41, also a Mexican national, pleaded guilty on April 30, 2025, to illegal reentry into the United States after deportation. She also faces up to 20 years.

“This investigation shows that no one is above the law — not even those sworn to uphold it,” Special Agent in Charge Steven Hofer said. “Drug

said. “Everyone’s always been so supportive and just cheered me on.”

Skipper got to Wetumpka High School and found faculty to push her. Meredith Ingram challenged Skipper in AP Chemistry and in life. Monica Williams did the same in AP Calculus.

“Miss Williams is the best teacher I’ve ever had,” Skipper said. “She is one of the most dedicated teachers I’ve ever had. She has a passion for it. She was always prepared for class. Miss Ingram was the same, but she reminded me a lot of my mom, so I just always

liked her.”

trafficking puts lives at risk and tears at the fabric of our communities. The DEA, working alongside our local law enforcement partners, is committed to protecting the people of Alabama by keeping dangerous drugs off the streets and ensuring accountability at every level. Our communities deserve safety, justice, and law enforcement they can trust.”

The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated this case with cooperation from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Other investigating agencies include the

For a long while Skipper sought validation through success in school.

“For a really long time, school was an idol in my life,” Skipper said. “School wasn’t just something I did, it was something that I lived for.”

Throughout school, she kept her grades at the forefront of all she did. Good grades weren’t just goals, they were part of her identity.

“Valedictorian wasn’t just a goal, it was a requirement that I had for myself,” Skipper said. “But God, by His grace, showed me that I’m so much more than

Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, Millbrook Police Department, Montgomery Police Department, and Prattville Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Mark E. Andreu and Michelle R. Turner are prosecuting the case.

The case was investigated under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF). OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach.

my achievements. He reminded me who I am in Him, even when it felt like I was drowning under the pressure.”

Skipper said she learned good grades and a rewarding career shouldn’t be the goal in life. She credited God with her ability to succeed in everything she does.

“My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ was with me every single moment of the way, every study session, every test, every late night, every football game, all of it,” Skipper said. “I would not be here without Him. I could never have done this without Him.”

Town Center, a city commercial project across from the Wetumpka Sports Complex designed to attract new retailers. Tractor Supply will construct a new store on the site, offering a wide selection of products for home improvement, agriculture, pet care, livestock and outdoor living.

The River Town Center development broke ground almost a year ago following the city’s purchase of property across from the Wetumpka Sports Complex on the Coosa River Parkway. The city then planned the development and constructed streets and installed utilities.

Willis said the city is currently in negotiations with potential retailers for five other parcels within the development. A restaurant and indoor children’s event space have come through the council but no names have been released.

Construction will start soon on Tractor Supply and should be open by the end of the year.

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juvenile victim escaped by chewing through ropes where she was tied to a bed and drugged daily. The Alabama Attorney General’s Office is trying the case, but it requires a scheduled jury term.

“That is going to be a docket buster,” Segrest said. “That is going to take weeks

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to try.”

Segrest said he will seek to prosecute some of the cases of the Fifth Judicial Circuit under the new Speedy Trial Act. He said judges are on board with it.

“It creates more work for us, but we are good with that,” Segrest said. “We will step up and try them. We need more jury time to be able to handle it. It is another tool in our toolbox we can use to

idea that we are ‘One TRIBE,’” Futral told the class.

He told the class and the crowd gathered at the Wetumpka Sports Complex for graduation what TRIBE stands for. Futral said the T stands for Tenacious.

“It means that Wetumpka Indians don’t quit when things get hard,” Futral said.

The R stands for Responsible. Futral said the level of responsibility each member of the class will vary greatly.

“Some of you may have great responsibilities that include millions of dollars or 1,000s of lives,” Futral said. “Most of you will be responsible for families, and all of you will be

“Judge Bill Lewis continues demonstrating justice and fairness under the law, as well as a willingness to serve the people of Alabama,” Ivey said. “His decades of experience will serve the Supreme Court of Alabama well, and I am confident he is the best choice.”

Lewis is currently on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals and was a presiding judge in the 19th Judicial Circuit in Elmore, Autauga and Chilton counties

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that it came from a former employee.”

be able to try to effectively administer and address the docket.”

The Speedy Trial Act allows district attorneys to file with the Alabama Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court requesting additional jury terms. If granted, the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) would cover the costs.

A retired judge would be assigned to the terms and sit

responsible for yourselves. Whatever the level of responsibility you’re given, take it seriously, do the right things for yourselves, for those you’re responsible for. Never shirk or deny the responsibility you’ve been given.”

I stands for Intentional.

“You’ve been created for a purpose,” Futral said. “Grab hold of that purpose. Then, as the writer of Ecclesiastes says, whatever your hand finds to do, do with all of your might.”

B stands for Bold.

“Be proud to be from Wetumpka,” Futral said. Lead, serve, work, speak and love boldly,” E is for Exceptional.

“All you have to do to be average is pretty much what everyone else does,” Futral said. “But you don’t have to be. You can each find

prior to moving to the Court of Civil Appeals in 2024. Lewis brings more than two decades of trial experience to the state’s highest court and one of the few judges in the state who’s practiced law as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

Lewis was the valedictorian of Wetumpka in 1996. At his investiture onto the Court of Civil Appeals, Lewis gave credit for his academic success and more to his parents Dorthy and Bill Lewis while joking about possible legal ramifications.

“If I had known about DHR when she was pushing me to get that last math

Franklin said investigators dumped the data from the phone and looked at incoming and outgoing calls and messages. Williams was found in those messages.

“We came in last night and questioned her about it,” Franklin said. “She was forthcoming about it.”

Franklin said Williams and inmate Kendall Henderson, 46,

problem or read that book in not so nice ways, I would have called them and now be in Tennessee or somewhere else,” Lewis said. “I realize the reason she pushed me was because she knew we had to fill all of our potential.”

Lewis attended the University of the South in Sewanee and went on to Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham. He came back to Wetumpka in August 2003 to work as a law clerk for 19th Judicial Circuit Court Court Judge John Bush. Lewis’ law career almost ended just as it started. He was running with Bush across the circuit learning every-

of Millbrook, befriended each other.

“She felt comfortable enough to sneak in a phone,” Franklin said.

Henderson was being held on four counts of cruelty to animals and second-degree arson after being booked Dec. 7, 2024..

on the bench for the trials. Elmore County already uses retired judge Sydney Reynolds on some cases.

Retired 19th Circuit Judge John Bush still practices law and is a mediator.

In the Fifth Circuit there are retired Judges Ray Martin and Tom Young.

“They would be able to sit and handle these cases,” Segrest said. “They could also bring judges from outside.”

something, devote yourselves wholly to it, and you can be exceptional.”

Futral said One TRIBE means that the class, school, staff and other alumni are partners in life.

“We depend on each other,” Futral said. “It takes all of us. That was not only true as you walk the halls of Wetumpka High School, it’s also true as you go out into the world and go your separate ways.”

Futral told the students throughout their educational journey at Wetumpka the school is what each of them make it.

“The same is true of your home, your college campus, your platoon, your job,” Futral said. “Being human is a communal experience and a communal responsibility. Look out for each other and look out for those who can’t look out for themselves.”

thing he could on handling criminal, civil and domestic relations cases on the bench.

“We got to December and (the office of courts) told me I had to fire him because we couldn’t have law clerks anymore,” Bush said at the investiture ceremony. “It was one of the most unpleasant things I have ever had to do in my life.”

But Lewis quickly landed in the 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office and prosecuted cases. He left the DA’s office and became a defense attorney. He then campaigned for circuit court judge.

Henderson and Williams were both charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband. Williams bonded out Wednesday night shortly after her arrest.

Henderson remains in the Elmore County Jail.

Franklin said searches of the jail are done to find and remove contraband such as phones, drugs and shanks.

“Some of it comes in through our work release,” Franklin said. “We have about 30 that work with the municipalities. They bring it through various means including inserting it into their body.”

Memorial Day reminds us of true cost of freedom

Anational day set aside to honor our fallen military heroes that lost their lives in times of service to our country is a sobering thought.

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971 although the holiday’s origin traces back to the years following the Civil War. The official designation, prior to 1971, was a day recognized by individual states and localities, often referred to as “Decoration Day.” The last Monday in May is set aside as a day of mourning and remembrance for those who have died in service to the United States.

Several Bible passages resonate with the theme of Memorial Day.

“Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one’s life for one’s friends,” states John 15:13. The selfless act of laying

down one’s life is a core concept in military service. Ephesians 5:2 mirrors the previous passage, “and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.”

We as believers should be encouraged to imitate Christ by living lives of love, like He loved and sacrificed for them.

Many could share dramatic war stories of heroism as their “buddies” poured out their full measure of devotion upon the altar of freedom. These sacrificing individuals were bonded together by friendship, brotherhood, and common purpose and their selflessness and the freedom they died to obtain will live forever.

After touring the Battlefield at Valley Forge and being shown from one historic spot to anoth-

BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH

Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship.

Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours

are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea

Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY

Please join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear

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er, former president Eisenhower made this statement at the conclusion of the tour: “This is where they got it for us.”

What did he mean? He meant that those men and women, and thousands of other in all the wars that America has fought, purchased by their blood the freedoms that we enjoy today in “the land of the free, and the home of the brave.”

Another story was told of a boy who had his spine ripped away by a shell blast. It was only a miracle that he was alive. He was unable to change his

a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/EpiphanyTallassee/ For more information, visit the church website at http://epiphanytallassee.org/

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME! Come worship with us in person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m.

We as believers should be encouraged to imitate Christ by living lives of love, like He loved and sacrificed for them. Many could share dramatic war stories of heroism as their “buddies” poured out their full measure of devotion upon the altar of freedom. These sacrificing individuals were bonded together by friendship, brotherhood, and common purpose and their selflessness and the freedom they died to obtain will live forever.

position; and would have to spend the rest of his days lying on his stomach. The young boy made a statement saying; “it was worth it if it will keep America free!” If our heroes had to die for America, then we have to live for America.

Two thousand years ago, another battle was fought on a hill called Calvary. It was a battle of one young man against all the forces of evil. It seemed like a hopeless struggle as Jesus Christ took on Satan’s task force. Jesus stretched out one hand toward God and the other toward a rebellious man, and He made the connection and said; “it is finished.” He got through for us.

(traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants.

CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee. com or call us: 334-283-2195.

FUMC Tallassee - 1 Jordan Avenue.”

HILLSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH

Invites you to join us each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for Sunday School, followed immediately by our Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study is Wednesday at 6:00

Bethel Baptist Church, chaplain with Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Team.

p.m. We also offer a Sunday evening prayer gathering for those wishing to join together in prayer. If you need prayer or know someone who does, you may call 33-567-9695 and leave a voicemail prayer request or drop a prayer request by our prayer box located on our sanctuary porch. We will carry all requests to the Lord in our hour of prayer. Hillside is located at 405 Old Montgomery Highway in Wetumpka. If you have questions, please call us at 334567-9695.

HILLSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH

Angel’s Attic ministry provides clothing for all members of the family. The Attic is located at 210 Old Montgom-

ery Highway and is open each Wednesday afternoon between the hours of 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. If you wish to donate clothing items, please do so during the Wednesday hours of operation. This is a free service to the community. We look forward to seeing you soon!

OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY Airs every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ, FM 98.5 & 101.1, on your smart speaker, your TuneIn app, or on our website www.wacqradio.com. Please share on social media. This set of programs features Msgr. Charles Troncale, Fr. Mateusz Rudzik, Fr. James Dean, Fr. David Carucci, Fr. Patrick Driscoll, and Deacon Jim Labadie.

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. – John 3:17

up strife, but love covers all offenses. – Proverbs 10:12

Davenport shines in her final year with the Indians

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

2025 ALL-ELMORE COUNTY SOFTBALL TEAM

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

The 2025 softball season has come to an end in Elmore County, and this season proved to be one of the best in recent history.

The 2025 All-Elmore County Softball Team is headlined by Coach of the Year Reese Claybrook, who helped the Bulldogs reach the Class 5A Central Regional Finals after a great postseason run. The Player of the Year is Wetumpka senior Lily Davenport, who hit .541 with 86 hits.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Lily Davenport, Wetumpka Davenport was on a mission this year for the Indians. She finished with a team-high .541 batting average and a county-high 86 hits. She added 65 runs, 66 RBIs, 17 doubles, five triples and seven home runs. Davenport posted an on-base percentage of 0.568.

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Bailea Boone, Holtville Holtville could always rely on Boone notching a hit for the team this season. She finished with a county-best .595 batting

average behind her team-high 78 hits. Boone also logged 66 runs, 15 RBIs, four doubles, three triples and one home run in her senior year. However, what popped were her 86 stolen bases this year.

Bailey Carlisle, Wetumpka Coming off a selection to the North-South All-Star Game, Carlisle made significant improvements on the offensive side for Wetumka this year. She saw her batting average bump up to .493 while also tying for first in home runs with eight. Carlisle was already a solid defensive

presence for Wetumpka but has now found her footing on offense.

Avery White, Edgewood

The all-around star for Edgewood Academy finished her senior year campaign in stellar fashion. White finished second on the team with a batting average of .422 while leading the team with 49 hits. She scored 40 runs and logged 23 RBIs for the Wildcats this year.

Addison Hicks, Elmore County Another softball player who will be heading to Montgomery

for North-South All-Star week is Hicks. She was a driving force for the Panthers this year, posting a .518 batting average and finishing with 73 hits. Hicks scored 53 runs for the squad and logged 19 RBIs.

Cheyann Easterling, Tallassee After a stellar freshmen season last year, Easterling continued that dominance in her sophomore year. She sat atop the Tigers leader board in batting average with .532 to pair with

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

It was all a product of design.

Holtville softball coach

Reese Claybrook knew that if his team wanted to make waves in the postseason, it needed to use the regular season to do so. After carefully constructing the schedule to face off against some of the best teams in the state, Holtville finished the year with a 23-16-1 record.

The Bulldogs returned the regular season Class 5A Area 5 title back to Slapout while also taking the top spot in the area tournament. All collimating in them narrowly missing out on a bid to the state tournament in a loss to Beauregard by one run. For his efforts this season, Claybrook is the 2025 Elmore County Softball Coach of the Year.

“Our schedule this year, man was a gauntlet,” Claybrook said. “We knew it’s kind of what we needed to

be able to make the run in the postseason that we were able to do. My biggest takeaway from the season is, yes, you have your Bailea Boone’s, who put up your record-breaking stats every year. But it was from every girl we have on the team. All of them played a vital role. Every single person touched the field and played meaningful innings throughout the playoffs.”

Why I love signing day season

After going to more signing days than I can count, they’ve slowly started to become some of my favorite moments with this job.

I think more than anything, it shows the level of talent we get to watch on a daily basis. No matter whether it is JuCo or Division I, both Tallapoosa and Elmore County are full of athletes who are deserving to play at the next level. There are even some who are talented enough to play, but ultimately decide to just pursue education in college which is something that should be equally celebrated.

What makes it great is even if my time as the sports guy for multiple papers hasn’t even approached a year yet and I’ve had only a small part in the lives of these student-athletes – they still show their appreciation. The thanks I receive from coaches, players and families alike have all added to my appreciation for the career I chose.

I think of Wetumpka’s signing day as one of the standout experiences, and let me just say the Indians know how to bring a crowd. The gym floor was packed to the brim with 15 students all signing their National Letters of Intent alongside their families and coaches. All the while, the bleachers were packed with classmates celebrating their friends.

However, my first signing day was Reeltown’s Tae Martin where I saw him take his talents to North Alabama just days before the Rebels appeared in the AHSAA Class 2A state championship game. When I first accepted the job here, Martin was one of the first players mentioned to me and his commitment to North Alabama was one of the first I wrote about. This year I got to watch what he brings to the table, and he certainly did not disappoint.

I watched standout Benjamin Russell basketball player Iasia Anderson ink her commitment to Talladega College after leading the Wildcats to the Elite 8. I saw Dadeville baseball player Cooper Hardin sign to Marion Military Institute. I even got to watch Horseshoe Bend sign three kids to the next level with Carson Lucas, Kori Woods and Kailee Giddens all going to the next level to continue what they love doing. And there are so many other notable athletes across both counties signed to play sports at the next level.

I’m excited to see what the future can bring for these athletes and frankly need to start figuring out when I can go see them play. There is also a growing excitement for what’s to come next for the next wave of student-athletes ready to take the next steps.

Again, I want to say thank you to everyone who let me be a part of your signing day. It’s awesome to see what you’ve all accomplished on the field to get where you are now.

Samuel Higgs is the sports editor of The Outlook.

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“Lily goes all the way back,” Wetumpka coach Daryl Otwell said. “She had a huge impact her sophomore year, early on in her career was one of the main factors to our state championship run.”

Her junior year was much of the same, but Davenport saved her best for last.

En route to the Indians’ run to the Class 6A regional tournament in Mobile, she stayed atop the team in almost every major offensive category. Davenport led the team with a .541 batting average and a team-high 86 hits, which ranks second all-time in a single season for Wetumpka. She also led the team with 66 RBIs, which ranks third all-time in a

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her team-high 59 hits. Easterling added 52 runs, 21 RBIs and 42 stolen bases this season.

Ava Farmer, Wetumpka

Another one of Wetumpka’s illustrious seniors was Farmer. She finished fourth on the team with a .455 batting average and logged 75 hits on the year. She scored a team-high 68 runs as the lead-off hitter while bringing in 44 RBIs — Farmer posted an on-base percentage of .502 which ranked fourth on the team.

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Carlisle named to North-South softball team

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

After the jump Wetumpka’s Bailey Carlisle made to her game, it was a no-brainer she was well deserving of being named a part of the AHSAA North-South Softball AllStar game.

The junior dominated this past season, posting the second-highest batting average with a .493 alongside her 73 hits. She tied for first on the team with eight home runs and added 12 doubles for the Indians this year.

Carlisle was a mainstay for Wetumpka as a sophomore playing a key piece in their state tournament run, but she was more of an impact on the defensive side of things. According to softball coach Daryl Otwell, heading into her junior year with the program she knew she had to work on the offensive side of things.

good for her, just to get that feel. One thing about Bailey is, I think she’s a high-level player, and definitely a big-time college-type player. That little extra exposure will help, and hopefully, it’ll create an opportunity for maybe the right person to see her, or something along those lines, create opportunity for her.”

the lineup to finish behind teammate Lily Davenport in most offensive categories.

The North-South game comes with many benefits, from playing with and against some of the top players in the state to being coached by some of the best softball minds. One of the most glaring will be the exposure to college coaches.

All the hard work she put in paid off. She jumped near the bottom of

“Bailey, her sophomore year, played phenomenal on our state tournament team,” Otwell said. “She struggled offensively and didn’t have the number she wanted. Played really good defense so going into the offseason, into Bailey’s junior year, she put a lot of focus on the offensive side of the game. In this game, not every time you really put the work in and the time you get the results. But Bailey just really worked and grinded it out this off-season. And man, you’re talking about a complete overhaul from one year to the next.”

“You really get to showcase your talent, and then you also get to represent your school and your community, which is a big thing,” Otwell said. “I think that will be

Carlisle will head right down the road to Montgomery for All-Star Week, which will take place between July 21-26. However, there is one thing Otwell wants her to make sure of during her off-season work — keep doing what she’s doing.

“She worked hard her sophomore year, worked hard her junior year,” Otwell said. “And, sometimes players try to press and do more, and sometimes it results in less. So really just keep doing what you’re doing. I’m very excited, I’m glad we have her another year, especially as she plays defense for us and her leadership skills.”

Millbrook hosts Memorial Day remembrance

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

A short Memorial Day Observance service was hosted by the City of Millbrook at the Millbrook Memorial Center Friday. It’s now a custom for a Friday program to encourage attendance. This year dozens gathered around, accepted poppies as prayers were made and a wreath was laid to honor fallen soldiers.

“This day is not just for

single season — also adding 17 doubles, five triples, seven home runs and 65 runs scored. For her efforts, Davenport is the 2025 Elmore County Softball Player of the Year.

With it all said and done, Davenport ranks second in school history with 277 career hits and second in RBIs with 213. What has played a major role in how she performs is the mindset she has when she touches the field.

“I have always really just focused on staying consistent,” Davenport said. “I knew that a lot of players go through really high highs and really low lows, so my main focus has always just been to stay consistent throughout all of my seasons and just really focus on being calm in the box and being a calm player overall.”

Savannah Wyatt, Stanhope Elmore Wyatt was the Mustangs’ ace on the mound for the better part of the season. She appeared in 28 games for the team where she racked up 104 strikes and posted a 5.920 ERA for her squad en route to the AHSAA Class 6A regional tournament appearance.

Autymn Hollon, Wetumpka Hollon was another Wetumpka softball player who saw her numbers see a dramatic increase. Her batting average went up from a .190 as a freshman to now posting a .463, to pair alongside her 76 hits which was the third-best for Wetumpka this year. Hollon had

It’s that level of impact throughout the entire lineup that made Holtville such a successful team. Claybrook knew his girls had trust in one another and with the coaching, to make whatever plays were needed to come out on top.

“Every single player on our team is capable of making the play that changes the outcome of the game,” Claybrook said. “But none of them are expected to make the play that changes

the City of Millbrook,” Mayor Al Kelley said. “It is for all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives over the years. The day is for the people who have gone before us and sacrificed themselves so we can be here today.”

Members of the Stanhope Elmore High School JROTC, Trail Life, the American Legion and other veterans were joined by Millbrook, Elmore County and state officials for Friday’s service. Friends and

family of service members also attended the ceremony. “It is a great day for the citizens to come out and recognize these people who have given their all so that we could be here today,” Kelley said.

However, her impact goes much further than what she does on the field. Otwell has coached many standout players in his career, all of who exuded great leadership capabilities. Davenport is no different as a leader, but she does so in a different way.

“The one thing that I know this program and really the team, is going to miss most about Lily is just her presence every day,” Otwell said. “Lily always showed up ready to work and was very positive. Lily is one of the most positive people I’ve ever been around and she played that way. She trusted her work, but when anything, if any adversity, was set in this program or this team, Lily was always the positive one with a positive approach, whether it be a player or whatever situation.”

17 doubles to tie for first, five triples and four home runs to round out her sophomore year.

Reagan Easterwood, Tallassee

Easterwood carried her success from her junior season into her final year. She finished with a .427 batting average which was second on the team while leading with a dominant 45 RBIs. On the year she had 47 hits with 10 doubles, two triples and three home runs.

Kylie Snowden, Holtville

It was bombs away for Holtville’s Snowden this year. She hit a county-best 10 home runs for the Bulldogs this year —

the outcome of the game. They trust each other to have each other’s back, they trust each other to put the team in the best situation to succeed, and they’re able to have that trust because they know the work that everybody puts in.”

During the regular season, Holtville faced off against four eventual state champions — taking home wins over two. Of course, the team would celebrate those victories, but Claybrook was more impressed with how his team responded after the losses. He keyed on one instance early in the season.

“It was pretty early in the season,”

Although her time as an Indian has come to an end, her playing career has not. Davenport signed with Anderson University back in November of last year, a Division II school in South Carolina, and expects to continue her success at the next level. But knows her time at Wetumpka has set her in a great position to succeed.

“Playing with really high competitors has been a great help just getting around those good athletes and getting to play with them and watch them,” Davenport said. “But with Wetumpka as a whole, just the whole environment of the team is very supportive. My coaches have always pushed me to be better, and we’re always open to letting me get extra work or helping me figure out my swinging — little stuff like that has been super helpful.”

posting a .374 batting average. Snowden logged 43 hits, 48 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

Lalah Culpepper, Elmore County

Whether it was in the circle or at the plate, Culpepper had her hands in just about everything for the Panthers this season. She finished second on the team with a .469 batting average and 60 hits — four of which went for home runs. In the circle, Culpepper led the team with 82 strikeouts and posted a 3.652 ERA.

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Wetumpka: Taylor Carlisle,

Claybrook said “We played a game and lost pretty handily. We didn’t play our best, and we turned around the next night and are playing Prattville. We give up five (runs) in the first and we just steadily chip away and end up winning the game. I think it was 15-11, to win the game by several runs, and just seeing that there was no quit in our girls that they understood it was a big task at hand, but they weren’t going to back down from those challenges.”

Holtville will lose some key pieces from this year’s team as they head into next season, but Claybrook knows their fingerprints will be left on the program

Sophie Arant

Tallassee: Kam Tate

Elmore County: Addi Stephenson, Addy Peaden

Stanhope Elmore: Hayden Bush

Holtville: Avery Goff, Megyn Burnett

Edgewood: Haylee Coleman, Lily Stubbs

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Wetumpka: Alyssa Brown, Abigail Adams

Tallassee: Marlee Osbourne

Elmore County: Raevyn Barris

Stanhope Elmore: Anaijhai Russell

Holtville: Kinsley Faulk

Edgewood: Lexie Smith

for years to come. The big thing for the team next year will be continuing that success with a new wave of players stepping into key roles both on the field and in the leadership category.

“(The seniors) they’ve left their mark,” Claybrook said. “And that’s the biggest thing that I want to see from this group coming up is kind of continuing the legacy of those before them. Playing, as we put it — Holtville softball. So playing with a high intensity, attention to detail, doing the small things the right way, and just having a passion for the game and seeing success, both on and off the field.”

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SCRIBED CENTERLINE OF A 30 FOOT INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT; THENCE LEAVING SAID POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 64 DEGREES 11 MIN. 26 SEC. E 76.93 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 53 DEGREES 42 MIN 59 SEC E 134.09 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 49 MIN 57 SEC. E 154.48 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 68 DEGREES 43 MIN. 59 SEC. E 218.64 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 27 MIN. 14 SEC. E 64.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING, SAID POINT LYING ON THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD NO 278 (NOBLES ROAD 60 FEET ROW) SAID DESCRIBED 30 FOOT INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT LYING 15 FOOT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS NOT THE HOMESTEAD OF THE GRANTOR THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE UNDER THE EXPRESS AUTHORITY OF CODE DF ALABAMA. 1975, SECTION 35-4-7, AS AMENDED. SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN ELMORE COUNTY NO: 29 03 08 28 0 000 015.001522 Nobles Rd Deatsville, AL 36022

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at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from May 14, 2025 until June 25, 2025, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-01313-MT-AL Wetumpka Herald: May 28, 2025 25-00568

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DANNY JOE ALBRIGHT, deceased, having been granted to PAULA M. ALBRIGHT on the 15th day of May, 2025 by D. Jason Britt, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

PAULA M. ALBRIGHT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DANNY JOE ALBRIGHT, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: JIM L. DEBARDELABEN

ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 1136 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-265-9206 Wetumpka Herald: May 21, 28 and June 4, 2025 EST/ALBRIGHT, D.

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SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ian B. Jacobson, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Nbank, N.A., on April 28, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on July 17, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-tates Subdivision as recorded in of Elmore County, Alabama..formational purposes: 6750 Co-

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should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2007OA2, Mortgage Pass-Through (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL Number: 25-04019-PH-AL Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 25-00859

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ACREMAN, deceased, having been granted to PATRICIA L. ACREMAN on May 8, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

PATRICIA L. ACREMAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH DALE ACREMAN, DECEASED.

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. THE LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 E. BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 EST/ACREMAN K.

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abama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)

time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below.

the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, www.tblaw.com TB File

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS

The Elmore County Commission is seeking bids to construct the Wetumpka Sports Complex Field Improvements which include erosion control, clearing & grubbing, grading & excavation, concrete paving, synthetic turf and sodding in accordance with Information, construction plans and bid book are available from Elmore County Richie Beyer at wrbechd@ elmoreco.org.

Sealed bids are to be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025

Enclose bids in a sealed envewith the word “BID” on the outside of the bid package along with Bid Proposal for Inquiry 2025-PW11 (REVISED), the bid date, name of the work, name of bidder, and the Alabama General Contractor’s License Numin Project Manual or copy thereto bid proposal will be accepted if written on outside of sealed

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Elmore County Chief OperaElmore County Commission 100 E. Commerce Street, Suite 200 Wetumpka, AL 36092

Bidders must direct all inquiries concerning construction plans and bid book in writing to Elmore County Chief Operawrbechd@elmoreco.org

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on February 15, 2013 by Allen S. Braswell and Denise J. Braswell, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registra-ciary, as nominee for IBERIABANK Mortgage Company, and recorded in MTG Book 2013 at Page 9557 on February 15, of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred to Truist Bank. LOGS Legal Group LLP, as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on July 3, 2025, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder at the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Lot 3, Walnut Point No. Two at Emerald Mountain, as the same of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 13, at Page 52. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 106 Walnut Point Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36093. ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED HEREIN SHALL CONTROL.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid inness on the next business day

LOGS Legal Group LLP at the address indicated below. LOGS Legal Group LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Truist Bank, and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL ANDERSON BAILEY, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-156 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DANIEL ANDERSON BAILEY, deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL A. BAILEY on May 8, 2025, by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

MICHAEL A. BAILEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL ANDERSON BAILEY, DECEASED

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Personal Representative: REGINA EDWARDS THE LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 EST/BAILEY D.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN M. BEASLEY, A/K/A JOHNNY M. BEASLEY DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-164 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of JOHN M. BEASLEY, A/K/A JOHNNY M. BEASLEY, deceased, having been granted to JAMES E. JOHNSTON on May 16, 2025, by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. JAMES E. JOHNSTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN M. BEASLEY, A/K/A JOHNNY M. BEASLEY, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative: JAMES E. “SAM” JOHNSTON ATTORNEY AT LAW 4371 MARLER ROAD PIKE ROAD, ALABAMA 36064 334-215-7596

Wetumpka Herald: May 21, 28 and Jun. 4, 2025 EST/BEASLEY, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Reginald N Williams, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Nations Lending Corporation, its successors and assigns dated November 29, 2018; said mortgage being recorded on November 30, 2018 in Deed Book 2018, Page 56746, in the of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2023, Page 6287, Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court

House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 29, Block B, according to the Map of Crossgates Plat No. 3, as the same is recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, In Plat Book 9, at Page 17. Said property is commonly known as 213 Quail Ridge Road, Elmore, AL 36025 the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to,

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Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 25-06875AL/97382 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH CLINTON CULVER, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-167 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOSEPH CLINTON CULVER, deceased, having

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VIRGINIA KATHRYN CULVER BARGAINER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH CLINTON CULVER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: EDWIN L. YATES ATTORNEY AT LAW 453 SOUTH HULL STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-264-0182

Wetumpka Herald: May 28, June 4 and 11, 2025 EST/CULVER J.

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Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated September 18, 2007 executed by Gordon L. Brown and Carolyn W. Brown, husband and wife, in favor of American General Financial Services of Alabama, Inc., said Mortgage being recorded September 21, 2007, in RLPY Book 2007, Page 68524, in the of Elmore County, Alabama; assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2024, County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 01/08/2025, having been postponed to 02/12/2025, further postponed to 03/26/2025, further postponed to 05/14/2025, being further postponed to 06/25/2025 during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The following described real estate, situated in the County of Elmore and State of Alabama, to-wit: Lot 28, Block B, of the Crossgates Plat 3 Subdivision, as shown by plat made by Thomas Surveyor, No. 12743, dated -

Probate of Elmore County, Ala17. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 215 Quail Ridge Rd., Elmore, AL 36025. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust Paul K. Lavelle, Esq Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243

37-FC-24-01445 Wetumpka Herald: May 28, 2025 37-FC-24-01445

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY CHRISTINE DAVIS, DECEASED. CASE NO: 2025-169 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of SHIRLEY CHRISTINE DAVIS, deceased, having been granted to CALVIN D. DAVIS on May 21, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

CALVIN D. DAVIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY CHRISTINE DAVIS, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative: KELLY LEE

ATTORNEY AT LAW

164 WEST 5TH STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-358-0685

Wetumpka Herald: May 28, June 4 and 11, 2025 EST/DAVIS S.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WETUMPKA WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA TANK FARM POTABLE WATER STORAGE REHABILITATIONS

Sealed bids for the Tank Farm Potable Water Storage Tank Rehabilitations CMGM240092 will be received at Wetumpka Water Works & Sewer Board

Wednesday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m. local time at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the followand related appurtenances. Information for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www. gmcnetwork.com

gmcnetwork.com. Prospective

Bidding Documents at the through Friday between the and obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Bidding Documents shall be obtained from the Issuing Of-administrative fee for digital acfor each printed set. Said cost -

Documents shall be payable to Documents will not be availablesponsible for full or partial setsfrom sources other than the Is-

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right award the contract to the best and most responsible bidder.

comply with requirements of which the proposal is submitted. form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders.

licensed under the provisions

evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received the Bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying the license number on the outside of the envelope in which the Proposal is delivered.

thereof. Bidders will be fully responsible for the delivery of their bids in a

Owner: Wetumpka Water Works & Sewer Board By: John Strickland

Wetumpka Herald: CMGM240092 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA DIANE BOLES, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2024-244 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to Linda Faye Alverez, Peggy Crates, Robert Lee Singleton and any other interested party, that on the 1st day of May 2025, Robert Eugene Boles, Personal Representative of the Estate of Linda Diane Boles, deceased, hasment of said Estate. It is ordered that the 1st day of July, at 9:00 a.m., 2025, be, and the same hereby is, appointed as the day for the hearing of the said petition and for the auditing and stating of said account, at which time all people interested may appear and contest the same, if they desire to do so. Witness my hand this 14th day of May, 2025.

D. JASON BRITT

JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: Ed Parish, Jr. Parish Law Firm Montgomery, AL 36101-0052 Wetumpka Herald: May 21, 28 and June 4, 2025 EST/BOLES L.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA BARNEY STRENGTH AND MARY STRENGTH PLAINTIFF, V. THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE RESORT LAND COMPANY, INC.; FLOYD E. GLASS, AND IF) DECEASED, HIS HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, AND FICTITIOUS) PARTIES “A”, “B”, “C”, BEING ANY AND/OR ALL PERSONS, OR ENTITIES, WHICH MAY HOLD OR CLAIM } ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE HEREIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN ELMORE COUNTY,) ALABAMA; AND LOT NO. 29 IN BLOCK 3 OF UNIT 1 OF KOWALIGA RETREAT SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE ) OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 83. DEFENDANTS. CASE NO. CV-2025-900108 NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND ORDER DIRECTING FILING OF APPEARANCE AND ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS

TO: FLOYD E. GLASS, and if deceased, his heirs and assigns; any successors in interest of THE RESORT LAND COMPANY, INC; and anyone claiming an ownership interest in, is attempting to purchase, claims to hold a lien on, or anyone who claims to lease the subject property of this Action, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 21st day of April, 2025, a Complaint to Quiet Tiof Elmore County, Alabama under Civil Action No. CV-2025900108. All persons having an interest in the above described property, or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to appear, answer, demur or otherwise respond to the allegations contained in the Plaintiffs’ Complaint within thirtycation on June 4, 2025; or, in the event said Defendants fail to appear and answer, a Default Judgment may be entered against them. Said lands which are more particular described in the ComWITNESS my hand and seal, this 6 day of May, 2025.

/s/Clerk of the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama

REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ.

Attorney for Plaintiffs The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092

Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2025 CV-2025-900108

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARSHA DUNNAM CLEVELAND, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-063 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARSHA DUNNAM CLEVELAND, deceased, having been granted to ANGELA CLEVELAND BARENTINE on the 5th day of May 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

ANGELA CLEVELAND BARENTINE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARSHA DUNNAM CLEVELAND, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: CHIP CLEVELAND, ESQ. THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD S. PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066

Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 EST/CLEVELAND, M. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Wright Next Door Investments LLC to FTF Lending, LLC dated October 6, 2023; said mortgage being recorded on October 10, 2023 in Deed Book 2023, Page 46533, in the of Elmore County, Alabama.. The undersigned, FTF Lending, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 2025 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at a fence corner known as the SW corner of Section 20, T19N, R19E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence along a fence the following two

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gg (2) courses: 1) North 85 deg. 20 min. 01 sec. West, 119.78 feet, 2) North 82 deg. 32 min. 41 sec. West, 155.62 feet to an iron pin and the Point of Beginning for the herein described parcel of land; thence continue along said fence the following four (4) courses: 1) North 82 deg. 32 min. 41 sec. West, 126.86 feet; 2) North 85 deg. 42 min. 20 sec. West, 147.48 feet; 3) North 87 deg. 54 min. 55 sec. West, 32.21 feet; 4) South 89 deg. 37 min. 56 sec. West, 175.95 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said fence North 02 deg. 52 min. 26 sec. East 540.04 feet to an iron pin located on the South right of way (60’) of County Road No. 47; thence along said right of way, North 54 deg. 29 min. 26 sec. East, 423.58 feet to a fence corner; thence leaving said right of way along a fence South 76 deg. 02 min. 44 sec. East, 152.57 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said fence South 02 deg. 52 min. 26 sec. West, 777.12 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel containing 7.77 acres, more or less, and lying in and being a part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 19, T19N, R19E, Elmore County, Alabama. LESS AND EXCEPT: Commence at an existing fence corner post at the SE corner of Section 19, T19N, R19E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 85 deg. 20 min. 01 sec. West, 119.78 feet; thence North 82 deg. 2 min. 41 sec. West, 155.62 feet to an iron pin; thence North 02 deg. 52 min. 26 sec. East, along existing fence, 330.71 feet to an iron pin, said point being the Point of Beginning; thence North 87 deg. 07 min. 34 sec. West, 248.00 feet to an iron pin; thence North 13 deg. 26 min. 24 sec. West, along existing fence, 336.18 feet to an iron pin on the South right of way of County Road 209, Grier Road, 80’ R.O.W.; thence North 54 deg. 26 min. 29 sec. East along said right of way, 246.00 feet to an existing fence corner post; thence leaving said right of way, South 76 deg. 02 min. 44 sec. East along existing fence, 152.57 feet to an iron pin; thence South 02 deg. 52 min. 26 sec. West, along existing fence, 446.23 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel lying in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 19, T19N, R19E, Elmore County, Alabama, and containing 3.00 acres, more or less. Said property is commonly known as 750 Grier Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.

FTF LENDING, LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 505 20th Street N, Suite 1775 Birmingham, AL 35203 Telephone: (205) 216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 25-06929AL www.foreclosurehotline.net

Wetumpka Herald: May 21, 28 25-06929AL/97533

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POSTPONEMENT OF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Stephen L. Gantt, a unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Greater United Home Funding, its successors and assigns, on October 26, 2006, said mortgage the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on November 15, 2006 at Book RLPY 2006, at Page 85485; WHEREAS, the aforesaid deed of trust was-

cation being recorded on April 5, 2024 at Book 2024, at Page 16459.U.S. Bank National Association, the current holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry

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gg py to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, in Wetumpka, Alabama, on April 10, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: iron at the NE corner of the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 01 degrees 05 minutes 55 seconds West, a distance of 405.00 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 17 seconds West, a distance of 1316.50 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969 on easterly right of way (Prescriptive) of Island Road (Paved 60 ROW); thence along said easterly right of way, South 00 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds West, a distance of 380.48 feet to a found ½ inch rebar capped Burke 16670; thence continuing along said easterly right of way South 01 degrees 40 minutes 51 seconds West, a distance of

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y subject to postponement or cancellation. THIS FORECLOSURE SALE HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO JULY 31, 2025 AT THE TIME AND PLACE SET FORTH ABOVE. U.S. Bank National Association (“Transferee”)

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 244 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham, AL 35242

Phone: (801) 355-2886

Wetumpka Herald: May 28, 2025 AL21573

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FERMON RAY DORMINEY, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-160 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of FERMON RAY DORMINEY, deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL RAY DORMINEY on MAY 13, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

MICHAEL RAY DORMINEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF FERMON RAY DORMINEY, DECEASED

Address of Personal Representative: 728 Old Salem Road Eclectic, Alabama 36024

Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama, and containing 1.00 acres, more or less. EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: A twenty (20) foot in width ingress, egress and utility easement being ten (10) feet either side of the following described centerline: Commencing at a 2 the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 01 degrees 05 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 405.00 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 17 seconds West, a distance of 1316.50 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969 on the easterly right of way (Prescriptive) of Island Road (Paved 60 ROW); thence along said easterly right of way South 00 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds West, a distance of 380.48 feet to a found ½ inch rebar capped Burke 16670; thence continuing along said easterly right of way South 01 degrees 40 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 60.98 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING for the herein described easement; thence leaving said easterly right of way South 68 degrees 38 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 119.96 feet; thence North 81 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East a distance of 85.04 feet; thence North 88 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds East a distance of 67.24 feet; thence South 74 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 19.78 feet to the POINT OF ENDING for the herein described easement. Said easement being in the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama.

This Property will be sold on as “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.. form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/ Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/ Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit is purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is

Wetumpka Herald: May 21, 28 and June 4, 2025 EST/DORMINEY, F. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TIM ELLIS, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-140 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of TIM ELLIS, deceased, having been granted to JUDI B. MILES on May 12, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

JUDI B. MILES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF TIM ELLIS, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative: REGINA EDWARDS THE LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: May 21, 28 and June 4, 2025 EST/ELLIS, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY TODD FERRI, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-178 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of ANTHONY TODD FERRI, deceased, having been granted to MARGARET W. KAYLOR on May 20, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

MARGARET W. KAYLOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY TODD FERRI, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Personal representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF GA DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com

Wetumpka Herald: May 28, June 4 and 11, 2025 EST/FERRI A. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY T. FREDERICK, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-157 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARY T. FREDERICK, deceased, having been granted to ANGELA M. BAILEY on May 9, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

ANGELA M. BAILEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

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OF THE ESTATE OF MARY T. FREDERICK, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal

Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND LESLIE MASON DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-106 NOTICE TO NEXT OF KIN OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE NOTICE TO: CHARLES LESLIE DEBLASO, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA, JULIE ANN MASON GROSCLAUDE, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, BOTH OF WHOM ARE AN HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF RAYMOND LESLIE MASON; AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED

PARTIES:

TAKE NOTICE that on March

31.2025, a certain paper in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of RAYMOND LESLIE MASON, deCourt of Elmore County, Ala-such Last Will and Testament -

sonal Representative of such

Estate. This Notice of Filing of as an heir at law and next of kin of RAYMOND LESLIE MASON, DECEASED. It is ordered that the 17th day of June 2025, at 10:00 a.m., is appointed as the day for the hearing of the said petition, at which time all persons interested may appear and contest the same, if they desire to do so.

D. JASON BRITT ELMORE COUNTY. ALABAMA

Name and Address of Attorney

WAY BIRMINGHAM. ALABAMA

35215 (205) 853-3911

Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 EST/MASON R.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ISAAC McQUEEN, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-158 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of ISAAC McQUEEN, deceased, having been granted to MARY A. McQUEEN on May 15, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. MARY A. McQUEEN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ISAAC McQUEEN, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative: LARRY L. RABY ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 4751 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36103 492 SOUTH COURT STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-652-8929 lewisraby@yahoo.com

Wetumpka Herald: May 21, 28 and Jun. 4, 2025 EST/MCQUEEN, I.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH MANNING MILLER, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2025-162 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOSEPH MANNING MILLER, JR., deceased, hav-

ing been granted to MARY JO ESKRIDGE on May 8, 2025 by JOHN THORNTON, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

MARY JO ESKRIDGE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH MANNING MILLER, JR., DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative:

BRANDON C. STONE STONE LAW GROUP, LLC 114 SOUTH MAIN STREET PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520

Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 EST/MILLER JR.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALLISON REBECCA PARLIAMENT, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-171 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of ALLISON REBECCA PARLIAMENT, deceased, having been granted to CHERYL PARLIAMENT on May 20, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

CHERYL PARLIAMENT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALLISON REBECCA PARLIAMENT, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative:

HEATH E. MEHERG GRIFFITH, LOWRY & MEHERG, LLC 409 1ST AVENUE SW CULLMAN, ALABAMA 35055 256-734-0458

Wetumpka Herald: May 28, June 4 and 11, 2025 EST/PARLIAMENT, A. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY WAYNE PITTS DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-125 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BILLY WAYNE PITTS, deceased, having been granted to SHELBY HOWELL PITTS on May 8, 2025, by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

SHELBY HOWELL PITTS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY WAYNE PITTS, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JASON M. JACKSON RADNEY, RADNEY & JACKSON, LLC PO BOX 819 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35011 256-234-2547

Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN J. QRYS, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-099 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of STEPHEN J. QRYS, deceased, having been granted to SYDNEY QRYS on May 6, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

SYDNEY QRYS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN J. QRYS, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative: JEFFREY J. COURTNEY ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 100 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-2545

Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES ALVIN RAINWATER, III, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-168 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JAMES ALVIN RAINWATER, III, deceased, having been granted to JESSICA L. OWENS on May 16, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

JESSICA L. OWENS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES ALVIN RAINWATER, III, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for

Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR.

LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444

Wetumpka Herald: May 21, 28 and Jun. 4, 2025 EST/RAINWATER III.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICKEY O’NEAL REEVES, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-136 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of RICKEY O’NEAL REEVES, deceased, having been granted to DIONNE LEWIS REEVES on May 14, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

DIONNE LEWIS REEVES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RICKEY O’NEAL REEVES, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative: REID G. TOLAR ATTORNEY AT LAW 250 WINTON M. BLOUNT LOOP MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-303-2258

Wetumpka Herald: May 21, 28 and June 4, 2025 EST/REEVES, R.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRED SCHEIBEN, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-150 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of FRED SCHEIBEN, deceased, having been granted to ANNA ELIZABETH SCHEIBEN BISHOP on May 2, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

ANNA ELIZABETH SCHEIBEN BISHOP PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF FRED SCHEIBEN, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JOHN B. BRADLEY RIVER REGION LAW FIRM 41 CAMBRIDGE COURT WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-409-0088

Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 EST/SCHEIBEN, F.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANGEL DOMINIQUE WARD, DECEASED. CASE NO: 2025-131 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of ANGEL DOMINIQUE WARD, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on May 9, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

ED PARISH, JR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANGEL DOMINIQUE WARD, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM P.O. BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003

Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 EST/WARD A.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Wetumpka Self Storage, 4057 US Hwy 231, Wetumpka, AL 36093 334-567-5000, will sell or dispose of the misc household goods in the following units on Thursday, June 5, 2025 beginning at 8:00 am @: 1102 Coosa River Parkway, Wetumpka, AL 36092 Unit 2002: Melvin Jones, 58 Lovejoy Drive, Wetumpka AL 36092 4041 US Hwy 231, Wetumpka, AL 36093 Unit 64: Eric Cain, 817 NW Main St, Wetumpka AL 36092 To satisfy liens in accordance with the Self Storage Act of 1981 and lease agreement, tenant may pay off lien with CASH prior to auction to reclaim their goods.

Wetumpka Herald: May 21 sand 28, 2024 STORAGE AUCTION

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the terms of that certain Mortgage, executed on July 21, 2023, by Kerry Randall Nix, an unmarried man, as Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Mortgagee, which said Mortthe Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2023 at Page 34009 on August 2, 2023, and subsequently assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, and Judge of Probate in Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2025 at Page 25843 on May 15, 2025 and default having continued under the terms of said Mortgage, and by virtue of Alabama Code Section 3510-3 and 35-10-2, the following described real property will be sold at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door of said County, during the legal hours of sale, on June 25, 2025. The following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Lot 1, Block B, according to the map of Oakbrook Plat No 1, PB 13/119, as said map appears of of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Map Book 2002, at Page 38245. Subject to all easements, restrictions and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens and/or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The property is being sold “as is, where is.” Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use or enjoyment. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Kent D. McPhail McPhail Sanchez, LLC Counsel for Mortgagee/Transferee 126 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602 251-438-2333

Wetumpka Herald: May 28, June 4 and 11, 2025 FC/NIX PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF COVINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: JUVENILE DIVISION M. K. A. B. A MINOR, CASE NO.: JU2024-170.01 AND M. C. A. B. A MINOR. CASE NO.: JU-2024-171.01

TO: JOHNNIE ADAMS BRUCE, whose last known address was 7719 Alabama Highway 143, Deatsville, Alabama 36022. Please take notice that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights to the minor child, M. K. A. B., and to the minor child M. Juvenile Court of Covington County, Alabama, by Lindsey Star Day and you must answer the Petition within fourteen (14) days after the last date of publication, otherwise, a default judgment may be taken against the said Johnnie Adams Bruce. Please be advised that if you intend to contest the Petition your with counsel for said Petitioner, whose name and address is shown below and with the Clerk of the Court. Lindsey Stare Day, Petitioner Benton H. Persons, Attorney for Petitioner P. O. Box 974 Andalusia, AL 36420 (334)222-3108 /s/ Benton H. Persons Benton H. Persons Attorney for Petitioner Wetumpka Herald: May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2025 JU-2024-170.01 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF WETUMPKA, ALABAMA NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION AT PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that on June 16, 2025, at 6:00, P.M., Central Time (or at such other time as such meeting may be adjourned and reconvened), at the City Hall at 408 S. Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama, the City Council of the City of Wetumpka, Alabama (the “City”) will hold a meeting, which will constitute a public meeting, to consider, discuss, vote upon, and take other action authorizing and approving a Project Development Agreement and corresponding Certificate of Indebtedness between the City and Running C, LLC, an Alabama Limited Liability Company, d/b/a Guthrie’s at Rivertown Center (“Running C”), under which Running C will acquire property, construct and operate a Guthrie’s chickcorporate limits of the City and the City will assist in the form of reduced purchase price being the wholesale price of $5.00 per square foot, which is $6.00 per

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qp square foot less than the fair market value of the Project Site as determined by Market Study by RESE said city assistance in the exact amount of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Four and No/100 Dollars ($235,224.00) in total and payable in accordance with the terms of the Development Agreement for the purpose of promoting the development of commercial property within the City Limits of Wetumpka which is projected to create a part time jobs. The City believes that the restaurant together with the provision of the assistance will have at least the following continue economic and industrial development within the City, increase the City’s tax revenue, provide additional employment opportunities for the City’s citizens and otherwise promote the health, welfare, and prosperity of the citizens of the City. Further, the City will seek to determine at the public meeting whether the expenditure of public funds as described in this nopublic purpose, notwithstanding to any private entity or entities Notice of this public meeting is being published pursuant to the requirements of Section 94.01 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 (also known as Amendment 772 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901), as amended, and all other applicable laws, to the extent applicable. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WETUMPKA, ALABAMA

Wetumpka Herald: May 28, 2025 MEETING 6.16.25 PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Wetumpka Notice of Adoption of Ordinance

Notice is hereby given of the title and of a general summary of the subject matter contained in Ordinance No. 2025-4, duly adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Wetumpka on May 19, 2025. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for public inspection during normal and regular business

Clerk of the City of Wetumpka, at 408 S Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092.

The title of the Ordinance is:

AN ORDINANCE RESPECTING THE USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF WETUMPKA, ALABAMA BY SOUTHERN LIGHT, LLC

A general summary of the subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in its title.

This notice constitutes compliance with Section 11-45-8 of the Alabama Code. The above and foregoing Ordireduced to writing, was introduced by Councilmember Robbins, seconded by Councilmember Tucker and was adopted by the following vote: AYES

Councilmember Robbins

Councilmember Tucker

Councilmember Justiss

Councilmember Brown

Mayor Willis NAYS

ABSENT/ABSTAIN Councilmember Gantt

WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared the motion carried and Ordinance adopted, this the 19th day of May, 2025.

ADOPTED:

CITY CLERK MAYOR

Wetumpka Herald: May 28, 2025 ORD# 2025-4

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER FORECLOSURE NOTICE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a mortgage from MICHAEL W. BLAKE, AN UNMARRIED MAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-

TEMS INC. AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, on the 22nd day of December, 2023, said mortgage recorded

Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on December 29, 2023, in Deed/Mortgage Book 2023, Page 59035, Elmore County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, by instrument recorded in notice is hereby given that the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the Elmore county courthouse located at 100 E Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on July 9, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit:ING TO THE MAP OF THE OAKS AT EMERALD MOUNTAIN PLAT NO. 2, AS SAID MAP APPEARS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THEMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 10, AT PAGE 90. Said legal description being

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gpg controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 45 HONEYSUCKLE CT, WETUMPKA , AL 36093 Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions those contained in the records Probate in the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto and subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable). This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase

UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Rubin Lublin, LLC, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Telephone Number: (877) 8130992 Case No. PNY-25-01884-1 rlselaw.com/property-listing Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 PNY-25-01884-1 PUBLIC NOTICE THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an execution on a judgment issued out of the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama in Case No. Case No.: CV-2020-900133.00 on or about January 30th, 2025 for a total of

Hicks named to North-South All-Star softball team

TPI STAFF Staff Report

One of Elmore County softball’s very own will be heading to Montgomery in July.

Panthers junior Addison Hicks was selected to play in the NorthSouth All-Star softball game, proving she’s one of the best-rising seniors in the state. Along with other notable standouts, she will participate in All-Star week, where she will not only play with the best but also be coached by the best.

Hicks sat atop the totem pole in most offensive statistics for Elmore County in its

run to the AHSAA Class 5A Regional tournament appearance. In 133 at-bat last season, she led the team with 71 hits posting a .534 batting average and team-high .566 on-base percentage.

Of her plethora of hits, Hicks notched eight doubles and two triples. She also flourished as a base runner with a teamhigh 38 stolen bases for the Panthers. On the defensive end, Hicks had a .878 fielding percentage and only six errors.

All-Star week will begin July 21-26 with baseball, softball, golf, soccer and track all expected to compete.

Elmore County to participate in yearlong celebration for USA’s 250th birthday

TPI STAFF Staff Report

Elmore County is proud to announce Elmore County 250: A Celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial. It’s a yearlong commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Beginning July 6, 2025, and running through June 27, 2026, the celebration will feature a series of monthly events honoring the people, places and pivotal moments that helped shape our nation.

This community-wide initiative will include engaging programs designed to educate, entertain and inspire residents and visitors of all ages. Events will take place at various historic and accessible locations throughout Elmore County and are free and open to the public.

Highlights of the celebration include:

• Revolutionary Soldiers Spotlight: Programs on figures such as Obediah Moore, Abraham Mordecai and Deborah Simpson, brave soldiers of the American Revolution with compelling stories of service and sacrifice.

• Revolution Rarities: A unique look at rare artifacts and stories from the Revolutionary era.

• Continental Navy Day: Dive into the maritime legacy of the war with interactive exhibits and expert talks.

Each event will feature exclusive souvenir t-shirts available on-site, while supplies last.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to honor our nation’s founding and the courageous individuals who fought for liberty,” chair of the Elmore County 250 Committee Sharon Fox said. “We’ve planned a rich and varied calendar of events that invites everyone to celebrate and reflect on our shared history.”

Accessibility is a top pri -

ority. All event venues are handicap accessible ensuring all community members can participate in this historic celebration. A full calendar of events is available online at elmoreco250.org and will be posted at libraries, community centers and other public spaces throughout the county. Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present and inspire the future during Elmore County 250 — a tribute 250 years in the making.