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Everyone seeking to be on a ballot for the Aug. 26 municipal elections had to qualify by 5 p.m. June 25. Alabama law says those seeking to qualify must have been a resident of the district they wish to run in by May 28. These are the names that will appear on the municipal ballots in Elmore County.

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.

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Fire fighters are ready for most anything. Car wrecks  —  check. Fires — check. And in the case of the Eclectic Fire Department, rescuing dogs also makes the list..

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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.