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Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of this weekend’s severe weather. The state of emergency will go into effect at 2 p.m. today and will remain in effect for the duration of the state of emergency.

Aliens, unicorns and a baby shark invaded Holtville Elementary School on Friday. It was a celebration to finish up Read Across America Week and reveal mystery readers.

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The National Weather Service issued level two out of five severe weather risk for Tallapoosa and Coosa counties. Meanwhile Elmore County was issued a level three out of five severe weather risk. 

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Elmore County commissioner Mack Daugherty’s time on the Elmore County Commission is up. He chose to retire and spend time with his family after nine years on the commission.

An Elmore County High School parent noticed the faded panther paws leading to the school and stepped into action. In the last two weeks, they have been refreshed thanks to the efforts of Heather Spence.

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No weapons were found and no arrests were made after a threat to “shoot the stadium up” was reported to law enforcement Friday night in Eclectic.

The promotion of judges set in motion by the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals is over. Friday, Ben Baxley was sworn in as Elmore County District Judge replacing Judge Patrick Pinkston who is now in Lewis’ position. All three positions were filled by Gov. …