Catching the Big Fish

See CHAMBER, Page A3 ences in trends between regions,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Some West Coast states saw prices rise 35 to 55 cents per gallon in the last week as refinery issues continued to impact gasoline supply, which fell to its lowest level in a decade in the region, causing prices to skyrocket. While I’m hopeful there will eventually be relief, prices could go a bit higher before cooling off. In addition, OPEC could decide to cut oil production by a million barrels as the global economy slows down, potentially creating a catalyst that could push gas prices up further.”

Historical gasoline prices in Alabama and the national average going back ten years: October 3, 2021: $2.87/g (U.S. Average: $3.18/g) October 3, 2020: $1.88/g (U.S. Average: $2.17/g) October 3, 2019: $2.31/g (U.S. Average: $2.67/g) October 3, 2018: $2.60/g (U.S. Average: $2.91/g) October 3, 2017: $2.38/g (U.S. Average: $2.52/g)

October 3, 2016: $2.07/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g)

October 3, 2015: $1.99/g (U.S. Average: $2.29/g)

A ribbon was cut Friday for the Big Fish sculpture in downtown Wetumpka. The sculpture was created by Colorado hubcap artist Brett Jakel. Kim and Jay Collier purchased the sculpture and donated it to be displayed. Friday the Colliers were honored with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a reception at The Kelly, as well as framed artwork.

Police are still investigating the fatal shooting in the Wetumpka Walmart park-

Police were dispatched to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call. Once there, they found Centell Winston, 42 of Tallassee, dead of a gunshot wound

According to Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton, this was not a random shoot-

“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”

This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018.

“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.

Benton didn’t want to speculate on the