Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members

welfare of 685,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian Airmen and their families.

Wilson was released on a $6,000 bond 90 minutes after turning himself in according to the Elmore County Jail website.

McGrew enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, taking trips with family and friends and trying out new cuisine.

Dennis said Wilson also coached other sports at Holtville schools including being the head track coach and assistant football coach.

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama.

Prices in Alabama are 21.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 29.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.86 per gallon.

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.

“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

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Alabama was priced at $2.87 per gallon Sunday while the most expensive was $3.89 per gallon, a difference of $1.02 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 11.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.78 per gallon Monday. The national average is up 0.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 59.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.