Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
Mills announces intentions for Wetumpka City Council
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
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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 COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.
ECHS’ Edwards, SE’s Beyer overall Sewell winners
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Student-athletes and leaders gathered last Tuesday for the 21st
“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 See CHAMBER, Page A3
Annual Joe Sewell Memorial Award as Elmore County’s Outstanding Christian athletes
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Three graduating seniors receive Albritton scholarship
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For the fifth year, the Dean B. Albritton family recognized three high school seniors along with the ministry of matriarch.
The family created the Dean B. Albritton Memorial Scholarship following her death in 2021 to benefit graduating seniors in Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties. This year’s recipients were Gracie Hope Arnold of Wetumpka, Sophie Rebekah Creamer of Tallassee and Colin Daniel
Hunter Mills is a proud husband, father, full-time college student and public servant through the State of Alabama’s Department of Insurance. Mills has now officially announced his candidacy for the Wetumpka City Council as he wants to help guide Wetumpka’s growth while preserving the Wetumpka culture residents cherish.
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“Wetumpka is thriving, but with growth comes change,” Mills said. “I’m ready to ensure our city meets new needs while protecting what makes our community special.” Mills’ dedication to conservative leadership and community service began early. While in college, he was an active member of the College Republicans and a strong advocate against
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leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in
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The Joe Sewell Memorial Award overall boys winner was Colby Gantt Beyer, center, from Stanhope Elmore High School.
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Tallassee’s Sophie Creamer, center, is surrounded by the Albritton family as she speaks about receiving the scholarship and her relationship with God.
Police Reports
WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT
MAY 7
• Dangelo Harris, 29, of Montgomery, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.
MAY 6
• Bryron Jarrett, 35, of Montgomery, was sentenced to eight days in jail per the municipal judge.
• Charles Nelson, 44, of Millbrook, was arrested for two counts of fail -
ure to appear.
• Domestic violence was reported on U.S. Highway 231. MAY 5
• Henry Cary, 21, of Wetumpka, was arrested for resisting arrest, obstructing government operations, disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and attempting to elude.
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
MAY 4
• Kevin Johnson, 36, of Millbrook, was arrested for public intoxication, domestic violence, resisting arrest and assault.
MAY 3
• Charles Stephens Jr., of Wetumpka, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear.
MAY 2
• Ze’Onna Shannon, 19, of Montgomery, was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication.
• Andrew Rodgers, 41, of Eclectic, was arrested for failure to appear,
• Cornelius Webster, 48, of Montgomery, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear.
MAY 1
• Tracy Harris, 53, of Montgomery, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
• Harassment was reported on Country Club Loop.
Wetumpka man arrested for drug trafficking
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A fire was reported at Tutwiler Correctional Facility last Tuesday.
According to the Alabama Department of Corrections, an officer noticed smoke coming from a cell area during rounds.
“Support staff responded with fire extinguishers, 911 was called and all inmates were removed to a safe location,” ADOC said. “The
Wetumpka Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.
Inmate Cierra Janay Jackson was identified as the suspect that started the fire.”
Jackson was escorted to the Health Care Unit where she was treated for minor burns to both hands. Four correctional
officers were exposed to heavy smoke inhalation and were also treated at the Health Care Unit.
The Law Enforcement Services Division is investigating the incident. Jackson, 26, is serving a 104-month sentence for Distribution of a Controlled Substance out of Etowah County.
Wetumpka man sentenced for incest
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A Wetumpka man will spend the next year in the Elmore County Jail as part of a plea agreement.
Saul Lazenby, 35, of Wetumpka, pled guilty to incest last month and as part of a plea agreement, he was sentenced to 59 months, including
12 months in the county jail. The remainder of his sentence will be suspended. Lazenby will also have to report as a sex offender. Lazenby was in Judge Amanda Baxley’s courtroom Wednesday for sentencing, even though an agreement had previously been arranged. Lazenby was arrested in July 2024 after he was indicted in June
2024 on charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy and incest.
“It’s alleged the (rape) incident happened a good time ago,” Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said.
The sheriff said Lazenby had been under investigation for the sexual abuse charges prior to domestic violence charges in June of last year. enjoy.”
Millbrook chamber’s Dennis wins state award
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
In less than four years Brenda
Dennis has left her mark on the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce as president and CEO.
Others have noticed as well as she was recently named Alabama Chambers 2025 Chamber Champion, an award that recognizes the commendable performance and leadership of an emerging Alabama chamber professional.
“It was really shocking,” Dennis said. “There are so many people across the state in my role that are very, very deserving.”
Dennis came to the Millbrook chamber after 20 years in development, first at the Alabama Dance
Theater then United Way. In her time at the Millbrook Chamber, the presence of the organization has grown and helped the business community grow. Chamber membership has grown by 41% and chamber operating income is up 54%.
Dennis rebranded the chamber by revamping the website and incorporating GrowthZone to manage the website, members, communication and income. She has also partnered with the city to administer a Mural Grant program, awarding up to 80% of project costs to small businesses that want to help beautify the city through public art. These murals are now part of the Alabama Mural Trail.
Dennis also created a stronger Ambassador program, which admin-
isters the two to three annual Young Professional events that have seen more than 80 attendees from across the River Region. She took the lead in implementing the Chamber’s very first Strategic Plan in 2022 to identify goals and the chamber’s identity moving forward.
For the very first time, the Millbrook chamber is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She is also graduating from the Institute for Organization Management program this summer.
“It is all a reflection of our chamber and our community,” Dennis said. “We’ve been able to get more people involved through the ambassador program and the board on a day to day basis. Everyone is buying into what a chamber can do.”
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Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Brenda Dennis, right, accepts the Alabama Chambers 2025 Chamber Champion.
STEM lessons are everywhere
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Skating rinks are known for lights, disco balls and, of course, roller skates. Many children and parents see them as a safe place to have fun.
But if you look a little closer, they are also full of STEM lessons — and Skate Zone has done just that. Last week the skating rink hosted area students for a STEM Day Camp opening
many of the components to examination by elementary school students with lessons in force, friction, sound, light, balance and motion.
Students placed roller skates at the top of a ramp.
“I want you to make a prediction about how far the skate will go,” Skate Zone co-owner Tina Perdue told the students. “Take a look at the material on the ramp and guess what will happen.”
Students looked at ramps covered in carpet, plastic and wood.
“We want you to look at it as a process,” Perdue said. “Look at what you have and think about what is going on. The different surfaces create different levels of friction.”
Tina’s husband Gardner helped students learn about the various parts of a roller skate. He guided them through a drawing showing the various parts of the
skate including the boot, the trucks under the boot holding axles, the wheels and the nuts and bolts used to hold everything together.
STEM lab.
“It helps with engineering skills,” Gardner said.
Students also got lessons in light seeing how the various LEDs worked and even how colors sometimes shifted under black lights.
The Perdues saw an opportunity to offer up the skating rink as a
New contract with Haynes Ambulance approved
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Haynes Ambulance has been providing emergency transport services in Elmore County for years, and its services will be continued for two years with an option for a third after Monday’s vote by the Elmore County Commission.
“In February the EMS board sent out (requests for proposals),” Elmore County chief engineer Luke McGinty said. “The board worked through this and on the contract.”
In addition, the commission approved the bid to install new artificial turf diamond fields at the Wetumpka Sports Complex. The project came in over budget but savings from other Quality of Life projects, value engineering and extra funds from the City of Wetumpka will make
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up the difference. For Phase 2 of the Quality of Life projects, the commission approved pulling the last warrant funding in the amount of $18.5 million for projects already in design.
The commission also approved ordering eight Tahoes to serve as patrol vehicles for the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office. New heavy equipment was also approved. The purchases will be made in fiscal year 2026 but the vehicles needed to be ordered months in advance.
IN OTHER ACTION.
• Approved minutes of the April 28 meeting.
• Approved the memorandum of warrants for April 19 to May 2.
• Approved a resolution honoring the achievements of Barrett Brown, AISA
Chambers partner for Employ Elmore jobsites
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce and the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce have partnered with the District of Elmore County to create a job bank of available area jobs.
The idea is to connect those needing or wanting employment with those businesses that need employees.
“It is just a great opportunity to serve our members and the community,” Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Shellie Phelps said. “We are pleased to be able to do this.” Phelps and Millbrook Area Chamber of Com -
merce president Brenda Dennis said the idea of a job bank wasn’t new but Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley came to them wanting to serve the children of Elmore County. Baxley said some parents complain of not being able to find a job.
“Often, non-custodial parents appear in my court and allege that they are unable to find employment to earn income with which to meet child support obligations,” Baxley said. “This often leads to incarceration. Of course it is difficult, if not impossible, to find employment while in jail.”
Phelps, Dennis and Baxley are all aware of
businesses who need employees.
“The problem is linking these unemployed defendants with those potential employers,” Baxley said.
Both chambers have a job postings tab at the top of their websites and employers have instructions on adding their job opportunities to the sites.
“It makes for an easy way to help all the way around,” Phelps said. “That’s what chambers do, make connections for everyone. It helps us all.”
Jobs from chamber members can be found at www.business.millbrookchamber.org/jobs and at www.business. wetumpkachamber.org/ jobs.
“Gardner and I feel an awesome responsibility to give back to the community by offering educational field trips,” Tina said. “How many communities have a skating rink? Wetumpka does, so we feel that it is important to utilize our rink and enrich the students by offering Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities.”
When the lessons were done, students also got to take advantage of traditional skating rink activities such as a pizza lunch and roller skating.
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Students were handed roller skate parts and tools and were tasked with putting it together.
Skin care is more than a beauty regimen
School will be out soon — which means there will be many days of having fun in the
But don’t forget to wear your sunscreen or hats.
It may seem juvenile, but many times we go outside to stroll around the park, pop up at a farmer’s market or go for a bike ride and forget sun protection. Because it’s not just for the beach, or in our case, the lake.
Sunscreen is an important part of protecting ourselves against sunburn, but also something more serious like skin cancer. The U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services states, “Every year, there are more than 63,000 new cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, resulting in nearly 9,000 deaths (and) skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, with 5 million people treated each year.”
That’s a pretty large number of people. But the good news is it’s a fairly preventable form of cancer. Outside of just wearing sunscreen, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends staying in the shade when possible, wearing clothes that cover arms and legs, wearing hats, wearing sunglasses, avoiding indoor tanning and when you use sunscreen go for ones 15 SPF or higher.
It’s also advised to get regular skin checks, especially for those who might be prone to skin cancer. Skin cancer screenings are often done through dermatologists if not done by your primary care physician. Skin checks can be helpful to spot early warning signs or other possible skin issues.
According to the American Cancer Society, some common things to look out for include asymmetry, irregular borders, inconsistent coloration or the spot changing in size, shape or color over time.
If you have any concerns, check with a medical professional and remember to wear your sunscreen this summer and all 365 days of the year.
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I’ve recently been reinvigorated about the state of young journalism.
Being a journalist is hard work; there’s no doubt about it. You’re basically on call 24/7, you’re often insulted and on display to be made fun of, and you’re on the front lines of a lot of tragedy with very little recognition or thanks.
Simply put, it’s not an easy business to go into. It’s one of the most rewarding, to be sure, but that doesn’t make it any less difficult.
But there are so many amazing young people out there looking for jobs right now, and it’s given me new hope for the industry.
In case you didn’t know, we’ve been without a full-time sports reporter in Elmore County for nearly a year. But over the course of the last two months, I’ve been interviewing almost round the clock for a new graduate to take that spot.
I’ve had some stellar interviews with some fantastic candidates, and I think you’ll all be pleased with who is unveiled as the new sports reporter come June. Now, we just have to make sure we can keep up with her.
See, all these young people come with a new skillset and new ideas that we haven’t considered
Channeling my inner Mitch Sneed
before. They are using all types of social media, and they have innovative thoughts about how to best deliver news.
But what we need is people who are wanting to consume truthful news in a positive way. Especially with the local election cycle ramping up, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to what’s happening around you.
I’m trying my best to channel my inner Mitch Sneed, and I need your support.
Yes, you.
trust has declined, and people often talk about “mainstream media.”
But I would argue hyper-local newspapers are not that.
all-local, all the time — that’s something Mitch taught me before his death. We want to be every where and know everything, and yes, sometimes we miss things. Sometimes we need a nudge toward an important story, but again, that’s where you come in. If you feel there’s an issue in your community we’re not tack ling, by all means, please reach out to us. Or even if you know of someone who’s done something great for our community, that’s something we want to showcase.
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into some heated discussions with local politicians or other officials, but what he always taught was if we are fair and honest, we are doing the right thing.
town, it takes a village. And that’s where we need you and your sup port. My door is always open.
These days mark a couple of significant anniversaries in United States — make that world — history.
The world remembers May 8 as V-E Day, Victory in Europe. Last week was the 80th anniversary of that historic day.
World War II had taken its toll in Europe. By the spring of 1945, the Allies had turned the tide of the war. The Axis Powers, led by Germany and Italy, were faced with surrender. Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator, was executed on April 25. Days later, on April 30, Nazi leader Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his underground bunker. While Germany and its conquered territories hung on a few more days, the end was near.
V-E Day was declared on President Harry Truman’s 61st birthday. Celebrations were held all over the world, but in the U.S., especially Times Square. In President Truman’s address to the nation, he expressed his only regret was that President Franklin Roosevelt had not lived to see the historic occasion (he had died on April 12).
World War II is rightly remembered as a time of heroes, one of the few times in our history in which Americans were all on the same side. The entire globe was engulfed in a war against the worst evil humankind had ever seen.
Last week, we also remembered the 50th anniversary (April 30, 1975) of the official end to our involvement in Vietnam.
The Vietnam War had been going on a long time before the U.S. got
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involved in French Indochina in the late 1950s. America was in no mood for the expanse of Communism, particularly in those post-World War II years, and had been involved with the war in Korea during the interim.
President John Kennedy came in fighting Communism on nearly every front: the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space race with the Soviet Union, to name a few. It was understandable, then, for the U.S. to get involved with South Vietnam.
As the years went by, following President Kennedy’s assassination and throughout all of President Lyndon Johnson’s term in office, the Vietnam War escalated at a frightening pace. Public opinion turned against the war effort by the late 1960s, and President Richard Nixon was elected thanks to his so-called “secret plan” to end the war.
The war continued through the Nixon years, and even expanded into other countries such as Cambodia and Laos. By 1973, the United States had decided to leave, and troops were withdrawn.
58,000 Americans were estimated to have been killed and 300,000 wounded during the war. It was one of the longest, bloodiest, and most divisive conflicts in American
So, in 1975, as the U.S. prepared to leave the embassy in Saigon, we watched helplessly as the last Americans out were doing all they could to help the South Vietnamese before the North took over. Helicopters loaded with refugees landed on aircraft carriers in the Pacific Ocean, then were pushed out to sea to make room for more. Desperate Vietnamese clung to ladders on the last choppers off the rooftop, but we left them behind as the North Vietnamese tanks stormed the gates of the presidential palace.
What is striking as we recall these anniversaries is that the country used to care about what was happening around the world. It has been replaced with a bitter cynicism that penetrates every corner of our society.
On V-E Day, we celebrated the liberation of Europe and honored our veterans returning home. When Saigon fell, many disrespected the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who fought so valiantly. Today, while many of us are buried in our cell phones responding to social media posts about celebrities and politicians, the seeds are being planted for World War III.
As we recall the anniversaries on this week in history, may we be prayerful that the United States always remains on the side of what is right as we do our best to support the cause of democracy around the globe.
Michael Bird is a music teacher at Faulkner University.
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WES CELEBRATES STUDENT ART
The artists knew the five possibilities and it gave them an opportunity to plan in some ways.
“I would take the themes and start sketching out ideas so when the theme is drawn, they already have an idea of what they are going to do,” Sunshine and Pixie Dust teacher and local artist Brittni Smith said. Within seconds of the theme announcement some artists were slinging paint onto their canvases. Others spent a few minutes getting into the mood.
The clock ticked for four hours as brushes laid paint down.
“I’m glad I didn’t have to judge it,” Smith said. “It was tough. Everyone has amazing talent.”
Representatives from the Alabama State Council of the Arts served as judges. Wesley Ballew was named the win-
ner, Dan Tifton was second, Kim Gerlach was third and honorable mentions went to Joel Ester and Benjamin Bailey. Those in the crowd went another direction as the viewer’s choice was awarded to Anita Winter.
Another selection will be picked by social media through a post on Sunshine and Pixie Dust’s Facebook page.
“Everyone stepped up and out of their comfort zone for this,” Taylor said. “We want everyone to know the artists in our community.”
The event also supported the Elmore County Food Pantry, the W.E.L.C.O.M.E. Food Pantry and the Humane Society of Elmore County. Plans are already underway for next year’s Battle of the Brushes.
“This has been an adventure, “ Taylor said. “We have never done anything like this before. The artists stepped up and out of their comfort zone. We are going to try to make it bigger and better next year.”
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The stars were bright at Wetumpka Elementary School as students and staff invited parents for Art Under the Stars. For more than 25 years student art work has been collected throughout the school year and then displayed in one show as the halls become galleries. Students created pieces lit by blacklights and by “stars.”
and leaders were recognized. The award is named for Elmore County native and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Sewell. This year Elmore County High School’s Kayden Elizabeth Edwards took home the award as the girls overall winner and Stanhope
Elmore’s Colby Bant Beyer was named the boys overall winner.
Both noted how special it was to be recognized among the elite high school student athletes in Elmore County. “There are some amazing people that have won this and there are amazing candidates,” Edwards said. “I was shocked to hear my name. I’m so grateful.”
Beyer added, “It means
a lot. Joe Sewell was a very big, meaningful character around here.”
Sewell is a Titus native and still holds MLB records of fewest strikeouts during a 14-year, 7,132 game career at 114. He also holds the single season record for fewest strikeouts.
While the award recognizes students’ achievements to mirror those of Sewell, it seeks to honor students’ character.
Sewell was a quiet man of character and conviction. During the Great Depression he brought baseballs, gloves and bats back to the children of Elmore County.
Additionally, he was a coach in the New York Yankees organization and also coached Alabama to an SEC title in 1968.
Barry Mask and Jeff Chapman came up with the award and approached the Sewell
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Dye of Montgomery.
Dean’s husband Walter hopes the scholarship will allow the students to serve their communities like his wife did through their ministry.
“I invite these deserving students to consider her example as a pattern for their lives,” Albritton said. “It means the world to me and to my family.”
Walter joined his sons Matt, Mark, Tim and Steve to create the scholarship to remember Dean.
“It did not matter who you were, if you had never heard of Jesus she was ready to share the hope that was her heart,” Matt said.
Dean’s legacy stretches across the River Region.
family. They wanted to recognize high school seniors who emulated Sewell on and off the field.
Each school in Elmore County can nominate up to four students as finalists. They are interviewed by the Sewell Award board.
“There’s 10 of us to start out with at the school level,” Edwards said. “We go through an interview and application process. They screen us. It was a lot of work, especially by our counselor.”
Edwards said the school counselor made it easier when she spoke to board members during the official interview process.
Beyer was an all-county and all-state punter and kicker. He also excelled at golf and soccer.
“But this award is mostly about my academ-
She helped New Walk of Life Church become the strong ministry it is today near downtown Montgomery as her husband led Wetumpka Methodist Church.
At the same time the Albrittons celebrated their mother, they also celebrated the students and their accomplishments.
Arnold is in the top 10% of her class and has been a co-leader in the Young Adult Bible Study. She’s active in the choir and several honor societies.
Arnold was unable to attend the awards banquet as she was performing in the Wetumpka High School Theater Guild’s spring production. She did record a video thanking the Albritton family for their generosity and described her relationship with God as one reason for her success.
“There have been plenty of moments where I felt unsure or overwhelmed, but God has always been faithful,” Arnold said. “He’s given me peace when I needed it most, and he’s constantly reminding me that I don’t have to figure everything
ics and other off-thefield things,” Beyer said. “I’ve been able to keep a good GPA, good ACT scores. I have been able to do all that and serving my community; that’s really the most important thing, and being able to show the word of God to everybody around.”
Scott Sullivan was the keynote speaker for the program. He is a 10 MLB-veteran and Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductee. He spoke about playing with hall of farmers, especially during his time at the Cincinnati Reds. He considered them all great teammates. But he felt out of place listening to the accomplishments of the 24 finalists of the Joe Sewell Award.
“I was just a baseball player,” Sullivan said. “I feel lesser about myself after listening to all your accomplishments.
out on my own.”
Arnold plans to attend Troy University this fall.
Creamer is a home schooled student from Tallassee. She was in the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine Marching Band, where Creamer served as president. She too is involved in many church and community service activities. She plans to study nursing at Jacksonville State University and has hopes to be in the band.
Creamer grew up a pastor’s child and said the church raised her.
“I often say that I’ve been in the church since nine months before I was born,” Creamer said. “Every woman in the congregation is like an aunt or a grandmother to me and every man instantly became a big brother or a crazy uncle.”
Creamer said church members were always willing to help with rides, school fundraisers and with godly advice.
But just because of her connections to a church, doesn’t define her relationship with God.
“I serve not out of a sense of obligation from
Congratulations to all of you.” Category winners for this year’s Joe Sewell Award were: Boys Leadership — Clenangelo Sharvis Peake Jr., Wetumpka High School; Boys Academic — Tyler Colt Wesson, Holtville High School; Boys Church, Community and Character — Ethan Edward Pruitt, Holtville High School; Boys Athletic Award — Harold Jackson Stallworth, Stanhope Elmore High School; Girls Leadership — Zoie Jalese O’Neal Holmes, Stanhope Elmore High School; Girls Academic — Johnna Beth Sims, Wetumpka High School; Girls Church, Community and Character — Victoria Christine Bullock, Holtville High School; and Girls Athletic — Lily Monroe Davenport, Wetumpka High School.
my parents, but out of a genuine love,” Creamer said. “It is something that I just love doing and my faith in Jesus is the exact same. It doesn’t come from the church, it doesn’t come from my parents. It’s a personal belief that I’ve held for almost my entire life.”
Dye is graduating from Loveless Academy magnet program. He’s a member of the National Honor Society. He has served as captain of the basketball team and participated in indoor track. He will go to Auburn University to study biomedical science with hopes of going to medical school.
Dye was noted for his relationship with God and his work ethic. He credited his perseverance to portions of the Boy Scout oath, noting especially “morally straight.”
“You’re constantly going to have challenges that you’re going to face in life,” Dye said. “It could be peer pressure from your friends or others that are trying to get you off the path. It’s just like obstacles, they’re going to be in your way. But you got to keep persevering through that tough time, no matter what anybody says, no matter what your mind is telling you, you just got to keep being morally straight.”
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Common Core education standards. He believes education decisions should be made by the states. Drawing from his own adoption story, Mills has also been a passionate voice for pro-life policies in Alabama.
Mills said his platform centers on supporting law enforcement, strengthening local schools, ensuring public safety and fostering responsible economic growth. Mills has pledged to donate his entire City Council salary back to the community through support of local programs, youth initiatives, churches, schools and city projects as a reflection of his commitment to public service.
“With your support, I’ll bring fresh energy, conservative values and a heart for service to city hall,” Mills said. “Let’s grow together and protect what makes Wetumpka special.” Mills is campaigning for Wetumpka City Council District 1. The municipal election is scheduled for Aug. 26.
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child in the way he or she should go. Many children’s lives are being admirably nurtured and inspired by adoptive and foster moms. I believe that mothers who trust God for everything
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they need spiritually will be better equipped to carry out the calling upon their lives for their children. This also applies to the ladies who are called to mentor other mothers and this oftentimes helps in preventing the threads of motherhood to unravel.
A portion of the definition of a mother is a female parent who loves her child unconditionally from birth.
My mom loved my sister and me like so and taught us
by example to live for and honor God. During Mom’s single parenting years, she sacrificially provided for us many times and occasionally blessed other moms in need. Her giving wasn’t for show but from her heart and God beautifully blessed her actions. He doesn’t hold mothers to a standard of perfection but to a standard that best reflects Him. Will we always make great choices? No, but that’s when grace and mercy wash over us like a flood.
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MELINDA BLAIR Columnist
When my kids were little I prayed often with them, and one morning on the drive to school I said this in a prayer, “Jesus we are sorry when we fail you and please help us to do better today.”
My son said, “You just prayed that last night and we haven’t had time to mess up yet.”
I responded, “But we will. All of us do and that’s why we need Jesus.”
It can be quite advantageous for children to be involved in extracurricular activities, unLESS we’re allowing them to take precedence over our times of teaching discipline and instruction of the Lord. The best inheritance we can leave our children is a sturdy foundation of faith. What truly matters is what we instill in their hearts instead of what’s in the bank. Psalm 127:3-4 says, “Children are a heritage of the Lord and the fruit of the womb is His reward. As arrows in the hands of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.”
Melinda Blair is a regular religion columnist for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.
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Indians’ season ends with narrow loss in regional showdown
The Wetumpka softball team made the long trek to Gulf Shores for the AHSAA Class 6A Regional Tournament last week.
The Indians opened with a tough matchup against Baldwin County and fell 5-1 in the first game. The Tigers found their strike early, scor-
ing four runs before the Indians found themselves on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth.
As a team, Wetumpka finished with five total hits split amongst Autymn Hollon, Bailey Carlisle, Kyla Richardson and two hits from Lily Davenport. Sophie Arant saw sole pitching duties where she allowed eight hits and five runs, but struck out two
Dominance on mound leads Chelsea against SEHS
By TYLER RALEY Shelby County Reporter
As the night began to roll on at Chelsea High School, the Chelsea Hornets took the field in the bottom of the seventh inning of their second game of the day needing only to handle business, just as they had done all game long.
With a comfortable lead on their team’s side, and Jackson Price still dealing on the pitcher’s mound, every person wearing blue, white and black sat eagerly, feeling confident in the Hornets to get the job done.
Two outs sitting on the board and a man on first, Price faced Stanhope Elmore power hitter Jackson Stallworth. On a 2-0
count, Stallworth took a swing at the third pitch he saw, making contact with the ball.
The ball traveled towards the right side, landing in the glove of Chelsea second baseman Bryant Wisdom. Wisdom fielded it, threw it to first and just seconds after, ran into the dog pile full of Hornets as they achieved at least two more games with each other.
The celebration was the culmination of the Hornets performing a two-game sweep over the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs, winning 3-2 and 8-1 to advance to their first state championship series since 2019.
For Chelsea coach Michael Stallings, the
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Holtville’s Chavis headed to Quincy University
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Hunter Chavis is taking his Bulldog ways north.
A photograph at Chavis’ signing day showed he has had a football in his hands since he was small. After finishing at Holtville, Chavis is going to Quincy University in Illinois. It’s a place trying to build tradition.
“Their coach is from around here,” Chavis said. “They are wanting to bring
in a hardnosed football mentality and make it part of the community.”
Chavis said he doesn’t have much speed, but he makes up for it.
“When I run the ball, I run pretty hard,” Chavis said. “I get used on a lot on fourth and goal and short yardage. I’m what they call a cavalry back.”
Holtville coach Cory Lee said Chavis has put in a lot of hard work and
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batters.
Wetumpka followed up with a 12-0 win over Theodore, this time ending the game in five innings. The hits were more spread out, with Ava Farmer, Davenport, Carlisle and Chloe Taylor all finishing with two hits on the day. Alyssa Brown, Arant and Richardson also pitched
By LIZI ARBOGAST GWIN Managing Editor
The ultimate goal was in the fingertips of Stanhope Elmore graduate TJ Jackson.
Jackson was signed last week but ultimately waived from the Seattle Seahawks roster, but that doesn’t mean he’s giving up any time soon.
“I’m working with an agent, and he told me to wait until after the weekend to let him evaluate some things,” Jackson said Monday.
Jackson is used to not giving up though.
The star defensive lineman for the Mustangs initially played at Troy University. He suffered an untimely injury during his freshman season.
“I actually passed out and it was a whole ordeal my freshman year,” Jackson said. “It was almost like a Damar Hamlin situation, and I had to sit out my entire freshman year at Troy.”
But that wasn’t the end for Jackson. He worked his way back into a starting position and ultimately
transferred to the University of West Virginia.
“I had a family to take care of, so I basically needed to broaden my horizons and make some money earlier,” Jackson said. “So I could take care of what I needed to take care of. I’m so glad I did that because the coaches that I did have at West Virginia, they really guided me and made me into the person that I need to be.” Since graduation, Jackson has been going to NFL rookie camps and working with his agent to try to get to the top level.
“He’s got tremendous drive, tremendous work ethic and tremendous character,” SEHS football coach Hunter Adams said.
“TJ is a great young man. He’s a great teammate and a great football player. So you’re really not surprised when you see him succeed at whatever level he’s on.”
And more importantly, he’s become a role model for several Stanhope Elmore players and hopefuls.
SEHS has several players who have gotten
to the big league, most recently Jake Andrews who currently plays for the Houston Texans. And Adams said these types of successes just give others something to aspire to.
“It’s a strong showing of continuing that legacy and that pipeline,” Adams said. “It shows we have an ability to produce players that have really high ceilings, and TJ’s done a yeoman’s job from Troy to being an All-American at West Virginia this year to continuing that great play at the highest level.”
And Jackson is happy to be that role model.
“Don’t always get upset about where you land first,” Jackson said. “It’s not about where you go, it’s how you finish at the end. I was one of those guys that was upset I didn’t go to a school like West Virginia right out of high school, but I made the most out of the opportunity. Just wherever you go, make the most out of your opportunities. And it doesn’t matter what high school you go to. If you’re a dog, they’re gonna come find you.”
FILE TPI Wetumpka’s Abigail Adams has a nearperfcet game against Theodore in the AHSAA Class 6A Regional Tournament.
Stanhope Elmore’s Hayden Anderson and the rest of the Mustangs fell victim to Chelsea in the AHSAA Class 6A semifinals last week.
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Holtville’s Hunter Chavis, center, signs with Quincy University to continue to play football at the college level.
Holtville falls just short of state after gritty regional run
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
The Holtville softball team was just one game away from a state tournament appearance.
After falling to Beauregard on Day 1 of the AHSAA Class 5A Regional Tournament, Holtville had to fight its way back to the top to secure a bid to state. And unfortunately, the season came to an end against the very team who sent them down in Beauregard.
Even so, the Bulldogs showed what they were capable of all throughout Day 2 of the tournament. They came away with a win in extra innings over Elmore County, where Baliea Boone and Megyn Burnett combined for six hits — each with three a piece.
“We carry 17 players, every last one of them was on the field that game,” Holtville head coach Reese Claybrook said after the EC game. “Whether it be a courtesy run or a pinch hitter, defensive substitution, whatever it is, every last one of them played a vital role in that game, and it’s great to see. That’s what playoff softball is about: your back’s up against the wall. You got two teams
absolutely fighting it out.”
Holtville carried the momentum into the next game against Sylacauga, running away with a 9-0 victory. Against matching the hit total of 12 like in the previous game, against Elmore County, except this time being more spread out. Boone, Bethanee Harris, Kylie Snowden, Avery Goff and Anna Lawrence all finished with two hits a piece. Then in the circle, Burnett dominated with seven strikeouts and allowed three hits through seven innings of play.
The Bulldog moved onto the Hornets, ultimately ending their season in a 1-0 loss almost securing a bid to the state tournament. It was a low-output game, with both combining for just six hits through seven innings. Burnett and Goff were the only two Bulldogs to log a hit on the day.
Although Holtville narrowly missed out on a chance at the state tournament, it still had a great season. It finished with a 23-16-1 record, taking the top spot out of the Class 5A Area 5 with a perfect 4-0 record. Holtville will look to regroup and reload heading into next season, except this time gunning for a bid at state.
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in with one hit. Abigail Adams dominated in the circle, finishing with a near-perfect game. She did not allow a hit through five innings as the pitcher and struck out seven batters and walked two.
To keep the season alive, Wetumpka was up against Saraland in a strong defensive battle. Ultimately, it was the Spartans who escaped with
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deserves this chance at Quincy.
a 2-1 due to some early runs scored in the first and fourth innings.
Another coffee option opens in Millbrook
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The new shopping center in Millbrook is filling up. It started with Publix. It now has one out parcel remaining after the grand opening of 7 Brew.
“It’s our 18th location within the last two years,” 7 Brew vice president of operations Tom Jones said. “We have another 15 to 20 this year. We are excited.”
The regional coffee chain has locations in Tuscaloosa and Auburn and Jones sees potential
in Millbrook.
“This is a great opportunity and location for us,” Jones said. “Millbrook has welcomed us with wide open arms.”
The Millbrook location took just over 60 days to complete and most of that was paperwork. About 30 days ago a prefabricated building sat on the site in front of Publix. The coffee shop did a soft opening a week before Friday’s ribbon cutting.
“We have served more than 8,000 drinks since then,” Jones said. “We are very optimistic about this location.”
7 Brew is a drivethrough only coffee stand with music and staff coming to meet customers. It’s all rooted in 7 Brew’s mission statement.
“It’s, ‘Cultivate kindness and rise and grind,’” Jones said. “We’re just trying to have fun and add to the service mentality. We actually are putting more people outside taking orders. We want to come to your car. We love loud music. We want to have a blast and we’re bringing service back better than ever.”
The Millbrook location features double
drive-through lanes to serve customers more quickly from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the week and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley welcomed 7 Brew to the community at the ribbon cutting.
“We hope you have a huge success here,” Kelley said. “We look forward to working with you, and every business that comes into town. Please never, ever hesitate to call. If you need anything just call. We’ll work it out one way or another.”
The Indians did not score their first run until the bottom of the sixth inning, thanks to a sac fly from Hollon to bring Carlisle in for the lone run. Even so, the Indians couldn’t get back on the scoreboard to send the game to extra innings.
Wetumpka finished with seven hits in the game spread throughout the lineup, but the notable contribution came from Hollon, who finished with two
“He is always there in the locker room when I get there,” Lee said. “He sets the example. He is somebody you can expect to work harder every day he comes from the locker room.”
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achievement brought a feeling of true joy for him, seeing the program write more history while also seeing his senior class achieve something they have worked towards all year.
“I’m just excited for the program, excited for these guys, excited for our seniors,” Stallings said. “They put so much into the day-to-day and being the best version that they can be for the team and program. They deserve it, I’m just truly excited for them.” Both games were battles in their own ways,
hits and one run scored. Arant and Adams split pitching duties, where they combined for three strikeouts on the day.
Although the season came to a close, Wetumpka snatched another area championship and finished the season with a 43-7 record.
LATE SURGE NOT ENOUGH AS MUSTANGS BOW OUT
The Stanhope Elmore softball team also made the trek to Gulf Shore for the AHSAA Class 6A Regionals tournament.
Chavis also credited former Auburn running back Kam Pettway. He stayed after Bulldog practices working with Chavis on skills needed to improve his game. The extra work even came on off days.
“I have put in a lot of hard work to get here,” Chavis said. “If it wasn’t for Kam Pettway I wouldn’t be here signing this paper. I can’t wait to see what I do next.”
and game one set that tone early.
Aiden Hughes took the mound to start game one for the Hornets, but quickly felt tension. On the second batter of the game, Mustangs shortstop Hayden Anderson reached second off of a throwing error following a ground ball. Later, he scored when Justin Jones laced a single to right field to make it 1-0 Stanhope.
However, in the bottom of the first, Chelsea answered back. Hughes got on base on a ground ball to the right side, and later crossed the plate after Cade Mims struck a single into center field to tie things.
The Mustangs took the
lead back in the top of the second on a bases-loaded walk drawn by Anderson, putting the score at 2-1.
It was not until the third though that the Hornets could really mount an answer, and they did when Mack Breazeale singled on a line drive to center field, driving in Mims to make it 2-2. Hughes was then pulled from the game in the top of the fourth inning after surrendering a walk, handing the ball to Paxton Stallings, who dealt with energy for the opening game.
His pitching opened the door for Chelsea, and in the bottom of the fifth with two outs, a pop fly from Breazeale just over
The Mustangs matched up with the Toros of Spanish Fort in the first game, where they fell 7-1. They struggled to get the offense going, finishing with just one hit belonging to Zoey Gipson. The defensive side of the ball did not fare so well either, Savannah Wyatt saw sole pitching duties where she surrendered 10 hits and seven runs, while striking out just one batter.
Stanhope Elmore’s next game was against Pike Road, where it found some offensive
Chavis said Quincy reached out to him to see if he would be interested in traveling 10 hours away from home to play college football.
“I didn’t get a whole lot of messages from a lot of coaches,” Chavis said. “Quincy reached out to me and I got to talk to their coach. I just really liked him. He knows a lot about the
the edge of the outfield grass was mishandled, allowing Hughes to score from third and obtain a 3-2 lead.
The game finished out quickly after that as Paxton Stallings continued to deal, gathering five strikeouts in four innings.
“I felt great,” Paxton Stallings said. “I came in there and got out of the jam and just carried it the rest of the game and it helped us a lot.”
His resilience energized his teammates for the second game, which proved to be extremely beneficial. Price took on Stanhope’s Luke Payne in game two, and both pitchers brought the best out of each other, as the
production. However, it was not enough to come away with a win, falling 7-5.
Wyatt, Hayden Bush and KK Lovejoy all finished with two hits on their stat line. Then Taylor Burkett and Taylor Jackson each got involved with one hit each. Wyatt again saw sole pitching duties where she surrendered 12 hits and seven runs, striking out two batters.
The Mustangs ended the season with a 10-23 final record after snatching the No. 2 seed in the Class 6A Area 4.
whole football community. I just really like their program and where it’s going.”
Lee and Chavis both agreed on what Chavis will take to Quincy.
“You’re looking at a hard working player,” Chavis said. “I’m somebody who is really coachable, and knows what he’s doing. I can’t wait. I’m excited.”
first three innings of the duel were tight with few mistakes.
However, in the top of the fourth inning, an RBI single from Aiden Craven broke the lock for the Hornets to make it 1-0. Soon after, Luke Neill turned up the momentum, lacing a two-RBI single to right field to extend the lead to 3-0.
In the top of the fifth, Chelsea extended things even more with an RBI double from Mims and another RBI single off of Craven’s bat, putting the score at 5-0. The Mustangs finally got on the board though in the bottom half with a single from Stallworth to right to cut things to 5-1.
As the game carried on, the Hornets needed to play soundly, but still wanted more insurance. That insurance was exactly what they got. In the top of the seventh, a single from Stallings with two runners on scored Chase Lackey, before another single from Neill to left field drove in both Craven and Stallings to push the game to 8-1. After that, Price went out and finished the job quickly, allowing Brayden Smith on from a walk, but recovering well. Price went the distance as a result, earning the advancement with seven strikeouts and two walks on four hits and one run given up.
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Holtville’s Bailea Boone rounds the bases against Elmore County in Day 2 of the Class 5A Regional Tournament.
Customers gather around 7 Brew’s new Millbrook location that opened last week. It is located in the shopping center with Publix.
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DECEASED; AND WILLIE T. GOODMAN III, WINFRED WISE, KONIKWA ZEIGLER BURDEN, DERIUS D. ZEIGLER TWANDA TALLEY, TYRONE LASEAN GOODMAN, DAVID D. WISE, ROBERT J. ZEIGLER, KRESTON N. ZEIGLER, PERCY (DEE DEE) EDWARDS PERSONDRA EDWARDS, AND DARRELL GOODMAN AND HILLSIDE MORTUARY; JAMES MACK; LOUTELIA J. LYKES; SPRINT C/O DCM SERVICES, LLC BEING PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED IN THIS PETITION PURSUANT TO CLAIMS MADE IN THE ESTATE OF HENRY JEROME GOODMAN, DECEASED; AND MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, AND LEE MACON, ELMORE COUNTY REVENUE COMMISSIONER; DEFENDANTS. CASE NO. 2024-117 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF HEARING TO DETERMINE PERCENTAGE INTEREST TO: ESTATE OF HENRY JEROME GOODMAN, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIE T. GOODMAN, SR., DECEASED; AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIE T. GOODMAN, JR., DECEASED; WILLIE T. GOODMAN III, WINFRED WISE, KONIKWA ZEIGLER BURDEN, DERIUS D. ZEIGLER, TWANDA TALLEY, TYRONE LASEAN GOODMAN, DAVID D. WISE, ROBERT J. ZEIGLER, KRESTON N. ZEIGLER, PERCY (DEE DEE) EDWARDS, PERSONDRA EDWARDS, AND DARRELL GOODMAN, OR IF DECEASED THEIR HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN, AND HILLSIDE MORTUARY; JAMES MACK; LOUTELIA J. LYKES; SPRINT C/0 DCM SERVICES, LLC, BEING PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED IN THIS PETITION PURSUANT TO CLAIMS MADE IN THE ESTATE OF HENRY JEROME GOODMAN, DECEASED; AND MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; AND TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO ANY UNKNOWN PERSONS OR ENTITIES WITH AN INTEREST IN SUCH ACTION. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in the above styled cause of action the Court has received pursuant to its prior Orders, funds which are presently being the Respondents to this action. The property which was the subject of this action is certain real property located in Elmore County, Alabama, described as: LOTS EIGHT [8] AND NINE (9) OF THE GADDIS SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 80. Being the 2022 Elmore County Ad Valorem Tax Parcel No. 16 01 12 4 001 008.001
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert E Lee and Frieda D. Lee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerigroup Mortgage Corporation a division of Mortgage Investors Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated March 6, 2010 said of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2010, Page 9513 . Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Planet Home Lending, LLC. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Planet Home Lending, LLC, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Elmore County, Alabama on May 22, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, towit: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 20, RANGE 18, CONTAINING ONE ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE ANTIOCH PAVED ROAD AT A POINT WHERE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE INTERSECTS THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE OLD TURNPIKE ROAD, RUN THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID ANTIOCH PAVED ROAD 210 FEET; RUN THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE OLD TURNPIKE ROAD A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET; RUN THENCE IN A EASTERLY DIRECTION PARALLEL WITH SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID ANTIOCH PAVED ROAD A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID OLD TURNPIKE ROAD, RUN THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE OLD TURNPIKE ROAD 210 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 1740 Laurel Creek Rd Titus AL 36080 Said property will be sold “AS IS”. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes - including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender the total amount of 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 the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. **This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.** Planet Home Lending, LLC, Mortgagee or Transferee Jonathan Smothers, Esq ALAW
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated February 12, 2009, executed by Ryan D. Lynch and Onickie S. Lynch, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc., solely as nominee for Residential Mortgage Corporation, which mortgage was recorded on February 19, 2009, in RLPY Book 2009, Page 8901, andcorded on October 18, 2017, in RLPY Book 2017, Page 51477, of the mortgage records in the
which mortgage was duly transferred and assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc., notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpthe following described real estate, situated in Elmore County,
pose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of forecloon an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions those contained in the records
Probate of the County where the above-described property be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
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outbid the lender and any other
ceived in excess of the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. CitiMortgage, Inc.
May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 25-005802-1 PUBLIC NOTICE
FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Mobile Communications America, (Contractor), has completed the Contract for Construction of Elmore County Emergency Communications District-ITB Number 2024-01 at Kowaliga Tower Site 4731 Mt. Hebron Rd. Eclectic, AL 36024, for the State of Alabama and the (County)of Elmore CountyEclectic, Alabama, Owner(s), settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Elmore county Emergency Communications District Mobile Communications America 4116 First Ave North Birmingham, Al 35222
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 30, May 7 and 14, 2025
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Bryan T Stewart, married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, on May 20, 2021, said of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2021 Page 45494; 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, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on June 11, 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-wit: Commence at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 18 North, Range
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pg 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 86 degrees 19 minutes East, 640.0 feet; thence South 02 degrees 53 minutes East, 499.8 feet; thence South 04 degrees 46 minutes East, 180.0 feet; thence South 86 degrees 08 minutes West, 100.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence from said point go South 86 degrees 08 minutes West, 100.00 feet; thence North 04 degrees 46 minutes West, 180.0 feet; thence North 86 degrees 08 minutes East, 100.0 feet; thence South 04 degrees 46 minutes East, 180.0 feet to the Point of Beginning. Being in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 18 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 152 Meadow Ln Dr , Elmore, AL 36025. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “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 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) 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. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 25-03880-PM-AL
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 30, May 7 and 14, 2025 25-00792 PUBLIC NOTICE 2025 SOLICITATION FOR WEATHERIZATION AND HOUSING REHAB CONTRACTORS
The Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC) is soliciting Contractors to contractileges with our Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and all other housing programs we offer in Autauga, Elmore, Chilton, Dallas, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Shelby and Russell Counties. New Contractors not already on list must complete the necessary application and provide proof of the following information: 1. A Building Performance Institute Approved Weatherizaor at least (5) years experience in the Weatherization Assistance Program as a contractor. (WAP only)
2. Proof of General Liability coverage inclusive of bodily injury and property damage, with limits of no less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 in the general aggregate. 3. Proof of Workman’s Compensation Insurance 4. State of Alabama Business License 5. Alabama Home Builders License or General Contractor’s License
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tion Firm Status Additionally, contractors mustciency with the Blower Door Air Tightness System and use said equipment on every unit to reachduct proper pressure testing. All Contractors must be capable of providing dense-pack wall insulation measures at a 3.2 psi or higher compaction. A good quality infrared camera will be needed to check for voids in the installed insulation negating call backs which will be at the ConElectrical, HVAC and Plumbing subcontractor licenses and insurances will also be required (WAP only). Please submit requests for application to CARPDC-WAP Program, 430 South Court St., Montgomery, AL 36104, Attn: Mr. Cade Gunnells or by email to cgunnells@carpdc.com.
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 30, May 7 and 14, 2025 CONTRACTORS PUBLIC NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Bertha Chrystene Brown, a single woman, originally in favor of
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gy Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., on May 24, 2007, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2007 Page 41539; the undersigned Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2007OA2, Mortgage Pass-Through 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, El16, 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, towit: Begin at the Southeast corner of Section 3, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, thence North 7 degrees 45 minutes West 470.3 feet, thence South 82 degrees 15 minutes West 200 feet to a branch, thence in a straight line in a Southwesterly direction 500 feet to a point on the South boundary line of said Section 3 which is 394 feet along said boundary line from the point of beginning, run thence in an Easterly direction along said South boundary line of said Section 3, a distance of 394 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel lying and being situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, and containing 3.0 acres, more or less.. Property street address for informational purposes: 289 Old Georgia Plank Spur , Wetumpka, AL 36092. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TOMENT AND WILL BE SOLDTIES 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 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 PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH DALE ACREMAN, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-093 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of KENNETH DALE
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. PUBLIC NOTICE
CONTINUATION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed to FTF Lending, LLC on October 25, 2023, by SJDLB-FS Capital Holdings LLC, and recorded in RLPY Book 2023, Page 49394
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2025 in RLPY Book 2025 Pageness having been transferred or assigned to Horizon Resi-ed by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2023, Page 57538-
ee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the said mortgage will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, during the legal hours of sale the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit:
the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book Notice of this foreclosure sale may also be provided to the following parties if applicable, who may have some interest in said property, in order that they might avail themselves of the opportunity to bid at said foreclosure sale: Internal Revenue Service and FTF Lending,solute Termite and Pest ControlFor informational purposes only, the property address is: 65 Sky View Drive, Wetumpka, AL purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foretime and place of the sale by the purchaser as a non-refundablechase price must be paid in cerPerimeter Parkway, Suite 400, reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely Horizon Residential Income Fund, and its successors and assigns
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The public sale provided for hereinabove was postponednouncement being made at the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal sale described hereinabove shall be held on the June 4, 2025, at the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, Wetumpka, Alabama, during the Wetumpka Herald: 25-024600-FC01
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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
Attorney of Record 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 14, 21 and 28, 2025 EST/BAILEY D.
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PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on November 17, 2023 by KC Capital Private Fund 1, LLC, originally in favor of FTF Lending, LLC, and recorded in RLPY Book 2023 at Page 53281 on November 20, of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred to Horizon Residential Income Fund 1 REIT, LLC. LOGS Legal Group LLP, as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortat 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: Commence at an iron pin at the SE corner of Lot “E” of an unnamed Plat of Lots A/F, as the same appears of record in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in South 87 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West, along the South line of said Lot E and the North line Section 3, T17N, R17E, Elmore an iron pin on the East right-ofway of Sandtown Road, 50 feet said right-of-way, 75.71 feet to an iron pin, said point being leaving said right-of-way, South 87 deg. 25 min. 30 sec. East, thence South 02 deg. 18 min. feet to an iron pin on the East right-of-way of the aforemen-
Point of Beginning. Said parcel lying in the SW T17N, R17E, Elmore County, Alabama, and containing 0.53 acres, more or less For informational purposes only, Sandtown Road, Millbrook, AL 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 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. Horizon Residential Income Fund 1 REIT, LLC, and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway,
Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: 25-024895-FC01 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 Earnest Flowers and Valorye Barrington Harris-Flowers, ,husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns
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g dated April 14, 2023; said mortgage being recorded on April 20, 2023 in Deed Book 2023, the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, CrossCountry Mortgage, 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), on May 27, 2025 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 9 Block 6 Blue Ridge Estates Resubdivision, a subdivision according to a Map or Plat thereof which appears of record Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 4 at Page 78. Said property is commonly known as 654 Old Jasmine Hill Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36093. 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. CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, 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. 25-06793AL www.foreclosurehotline.net
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANET CLAIR BALLARD, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2024-223 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JANET CLAIR BALLARD, deceased, having been granted to GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. on April 29, 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.
GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JANET CLAIR BALLARD, DECEASED
Name and Address of Adminis-
trator: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF GA DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Wetumpka Herald: May 7, 14 and 21, 2025 EST/BALLARD 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, Ala-
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y bama. 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, 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.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, 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. 25-06875AL
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THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY JEANETTE BRITT, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-132 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of RUBY JEANETTE BRITT, deceased, having been granted to ROBERT M. TOMLIN on April 24, 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.
ROBERT M. TOMLIN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY JEANETTE BRITT, DECEASED
Attorney of Record 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: Apr. 30, May 7 and 14, 2025 EST/BRITT R. 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
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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
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TABITHA CHANCE, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2024-223 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of TABITHA CHANCE, deceased, having been granted to GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. on April 28, 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.
GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TABITHA CHANCE, DECEASED
Name and Address of Administrator: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444
Wetumpka Herald: May 7, 14 and 21, 2025 EST/CHANGE, T.
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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 is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on the 21st of May 2025, at 9:00am AT STORAGETREASURES. COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF BENJAMIN LEE DISMUKES, ALLEGED TO BE DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-077 NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES OR ENTITIES, INCLUDING BENJAMIN LEE DISMUKES, THE ALLEGED DECEASED PERSON. A Petition for Declaration of Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by HAYDEN BRYANT, as Petitioner, seeking to have BENJAMIN LEE DISto have HAYDEN BRYANT Estate of BENJAMIN LEE DISMUKES. Such Petition seeking
June 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Allmukes, are hereby given notice of such hearing. Such Hearing time at the Probate Court at the Elmore County Courthouse Street, Wetumpka, Alabama. Prior to such hearing you may-
er: JOHN THORNTON SPECIAL JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
KYLE C. SHIRLEY MCDOWELL, FAULK & SHIRLEY, LLC 145 WEST MAIN STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-365-5924
EST/DISMUKES, B. 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 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 EST/FREDERICK M PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY CLARA GIBBONS, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-154 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES, Petitioner, TARA LYNNof BETTY CLARA GIBBONS,-
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ney for Petitioner: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334)514-1011
EST/GIBBONS B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY. ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JULIA GRAHAM, CASE NO.: 2025-044 DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of JULIA GRAHAM,
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deceased, having been granted to THERISA GILBERT and ANTHONY GRAHAM on the 2nd 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. THERISA GILBERT and ANTHONY GRAHAM CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF JULIA GRAHAM, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: JAMES E. WILSON, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 732 CARTER HILL RD MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-834-9899
Wetumpka Herald: May 7, 14 and 21, 2025 EST/GRAHAM J. 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 Testamentsonal 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
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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 PHILLIP DAVID MCCARTY, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-148 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of PHILLIP DAVID MCCARTY, deceased, having been granted to MELANIE STOWE MCCARTY on April 30, 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.
MELANIE STOWE MCCARTY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP DAVID MCCARTY, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JUSTIN EDWARDS THE LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: May 7, 14 and 21, 2025 EST/MCCARTY P. PUBLIC NOTICE 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, having 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
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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BURL E. MURPHY, deceased, having been granted to EUGENIA HANCOCK on May 1, 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.
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Will Annexed over the Estate of MARY ANN ORR, deceased, having been granted to TRAVIS LANCE HOUGH on the 30th day of April, 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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EST/SCHEIBEN, F. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK WARNER SMITH, DECEASED CASE NO: 2025-147 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES, Petitioners, JULIE L. CHALKER and BRIAN LEE -
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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of STEVEN TYLER, deceased, having been granted to KYLE TYLER on April 24, 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.
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Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 30, May 7 and 14, 2025 EST/TYLER S. 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:
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Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 21 and 28, 2025 EST/WARD, A. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL PHILLIP WILSON, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-139 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of DANIEL PHILLIP WILSON, deceased, having been granted to MELISSA ANN MATARRESE on April 29, 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.
MELISSA ANN MATARRESE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL PHILLIP WILSON, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative: BRADLEY A. HAWLEY ATTORNEY AT LAW 925 SOUTH MEMORIAL DRIVE PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-361-7750 bhawley@graingerhawley.com
Wetumpka Herald: May 7, 14 and 21, 2025 EST/WILSON D. 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
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PUBLIC NOTICE 2025 SOLICITATION FOR BPI CERTIFIED QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTORS (QCI)
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yy by RESE, said city assistance HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND
($804,988.80) 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 whichcant number of full and part time jobs. The City believes that the Retailer together with the provision of the assistance will have at least the following public 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 notice servespose, notwithstanding any inciprivate entity or entities Notice of this public meeting is being published pursuant to the of the Constitution of Alabamament 772 to the Alabama Conand all other applicable laws, to the extent applicable.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-3 AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WETUMPKA, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Zoning Ordinance No. 99-4 and Map of the City of Wetumpka adopted September 2, 1999, be and the same is hereby amended by rezoning the following described lands situated in the City of Wetumpka from B-1 to R-3. Amend the Zoning Map of Wetumpka, Alabama, Ordinance 99-4, adopted September 2, 1999 by rezoning nonconforming lots 130-155 located on Company Street. The proposed rezoning request from B-1 to R-3 is to bring the property into compliance with the current residential use.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as provided by law.
Adopted and approved this the 5th day of May, 2025.
Signed: /s/ Jerry Willis, Mayor
ATTEST: /s/ Tiffany Robinson, City Clerk Wetumpka Herald: May 14, 2025 ORDINANCE 2025-3
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF WETUMPKA, ALABAMA NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION AT PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that on May 22, 2025, at 3:00, 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 anddebtedness between the City and HSC WETUMPKA, LLC (“HSC”), under which HSC will acquire property, construct and operate a Retailer and provide space for the operation of a retail center within the corporate 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 square foot less than the fair market value of the Project Site as determined by Market Study
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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NEW COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE TOWN OF ELMORE ELMORE, ALABAMA MCKEE PROJECT NO. 24-230 CDBG PROJECT NO. SM-CE-PF-23-014
Separate sealed bids for this project shall be received by Mayor Margaret White at
PUBLIC NOTICE 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 SYSTEMS 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 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 price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, 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
Documents published through this procedure are the only documents endorsed by the Architect. The Architect is unable to monitor,sites that provide documents. Addendums will be provided to entities that have CONFIRMED bidding for this particular project. The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets, please submit request to the Architect at mckeeplans@ last name, company name, address, phone number and the project name and number. Print sets are to be returned, in reusable condition, within ten days after bid opening. All RFIs and RFAs regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed through emails found on the RFI and RFA forms in the project manual. NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS IN THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Architect will not accept inquiries via telephone or fax. Owner: Mayor Margaret White, Town of Elmore, Alabama, 485 Jackson Street, Elmore, AL 36054, Phone: (334) 514-5988 Architect: McKee and Associates Architects, Inc., 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Phone: (334) 8349933 Wetumpka Herald: May, 7, 14 and 21, 2025 NO. 24-230
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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on the 28st of May 2025, at 9:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE.
Southeast Storage 8416 US-231 Wetumpka, AL 36092
3018: Melissa Duncan. 1451 Holtville Rd, Wetumpka, Al 36092 Contents:desk, boxes, tv, mattress, lamps bags of clothes
3056: Janie Hill. 242 Stardust Cir. Newport News, Va 23608 Contents: tv stand, box, mirror 2445: Haley Salie: 609 N. Bridge St. Wetumpks, Al 36092 Contents: pictures, tote, shelves 405: Sharon Harris: 48 Poplar Dr. Wetumpka, Al 36092 tables, chairs, boxes, tots, lamps Wetumpka Herald: May 14 and 21, 2025 STORAGE AUCTION
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THE SHOW MUST GO ON
A rainy day didn’t stop Eclectic’s MayFest
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Visitors and vendors braved the rain Saturday for the annual Eclectic MayFest. Some vendors didn’t make it. Some visitors stayed home, but those who came out found baked goods like cakes from Susu’s Eats ‘N’ Sweets.
“I was up til 4 a.m. Friday,” baker Susan Williams said. “I was up several nights this week getting ready for this weekend.”
Williams said wanted to come out to downtown Eclectic and offer the petit fours and other sweets she had made. Customers slowly came by, speaking with Williams and purchasing items.
Visitors also visited booths with crafts, flowers and, of course, food.
Local author Scott Pyron had his book, The Practical Guide to Family Preparedness, available to purchase.
“It rained on us early,” Pyron said. “Then the weather cleared a little bit unexpectedly. It’s been great to be able to speak with those who did come out.”
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TOP: All sorts of crafts and woodworking was available at the Eclectic MayFest on Saturday.
ABOVE: Children wait to take orders at a snow cone trailer at Eclectic’s MayFest on Saturday.
RIGHT: Susu’s Eats ’N’ Sweets owner Susan Byrd Williams speaks with customers at her sweet treats booth at the Eclectic MayFest.
Elmore County battles to the end, falls in nine to Holtville
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The Elmore County softball team played its heart out until the very end but ultimately saw its season come to a close last Tuesday with an 8-6 loss in the AHSAA Class 5A Regional tournament.
The Panthers came across a familiar face in the game against Holtville to keep their season alive. However, it was almost entirely the Bulldogs game for most of it, with a five-run lead over the Panthers through three frames.
However, when Elmore County found its stride, it was a difficult team to take down. In response, Elmore County piled up hits and runs and eventually tied the game up with a sacrifice fly from Lalah Culpepper to bring Raevyn Barris. However, even with the momentum in the Panthers favor it was the Bulldogs who came alive in the eight inning.
Holtville picked up two runs scored via a sacrifice fly and a ground out in the top of the ninth, while Elmore County was held off. In total, Elmore Count racked up 11 hits with Addison Hicks and Culpepper finishing with two hits a piece.
Addie Patterson lit it up with three hits and two RBIs to her stat line. Kayden Edwards, Brooklyn Berry, Abigail Holt and Barris also all came away with a hit.
Culpepper saw most of the time in the circle, pitching five innings for the Panthers. She racked up four strikeouts and walked five batters. Addie Stephenson pitched for three innings and cataloged two strikeouts and two walks.
Although the season came to an end, Elmore County finished with a 22-19 record in coach Meghan Harris’ first year. Even with notable senior contributors leaving the lineup, Elmore County will have plenty of production coming back.
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County’s Baileigh Ames slides to third base against Holtville in the Class 5A Regional Tournament.
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County’s Lalah Culpepper fires a pitch against Holtville in the Class 5A Regional Tournament.