Police Reports

Wetumpka Police Department

OCT. 15

• Domestic violence was reported on Government Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on King Cotton Lane.

Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on South Main Street.

OCT. 14

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

OCT. 12

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

OCT. 6

• Harassment was reported on Christy Court.

Tallassee Police Department

OCT. 20

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Central Boulevard.

• Domestic violence was reported on Upper River Road.

OCT. 19

• A motorist was given assistance on Thomas Circle.

• A prowler was reported on Red Hill Road.

• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Weldon Road.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Friendship Road.

• A white female was arrested on Lower Tuskegee Road during a suspicious activity call.

• Two Black females were arrested on Gilmer Avenue during a disorderly conduct call.

• Animal control was reported on North Ann Avenue.

• A motorist was given assistance on Comer Lane.

• Burglary was reported on Adams Street.

• Theft was reported on East Patton Street.

• Animal control was requested on North Ann Avenue.

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• A welfare check was conducted on Kent Road.

• A motor vehicle accident with injuries was reported on Highway 229.

• A prowler was reported on North Ann Avenue.

OCT. 18

• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on East Patton Street.

• Trespassing was reported on Washington Street.

• A Black female was arrested during a child custody dispute on Birch Street.

• Trespassing was reported on Rec Center Road.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Highway 229.

• Theft was reported on Main Street.

• Assistance was provided during a vehicle fire on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Animal control was requested on North Ann Avenue.

• Burglary was reported on Ashurst Bar Road.

• Burglary was reported on Notasulga Road.

OCT. 17

• Suspicious activity was reported on John Street.

• A Black male was arrested during a traffic stop on North Ann Avenue.

• A domestic incident was reported on South Central Boulevard.

• Panhandling was reported on Central Boulevard.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A Black male was arrested during a traffic stop on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given during a medical call on Little Road.

• A white male was arrested during a traffic stop on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given during a medical call on South Tallassee Drive.

• Harassment was reported on Ransom Drive.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• A motor vehicle ac - ent around town since moving here from Lindale, Georgia as a child and later meeting her husband Fred.

“There has been a lot of change,” Sumners said. “It was just an old country town.”

Willis said Sumners was 46 when she came to town.

“I have known you for a long time,” Willis said. “I have been in Wetumpka for a while. We went to church together. She pretty much ran the church back then.”

Sumners would join Anthony Counts and others to start Mountainview Baptist Church on Rifle Range Road.

“She came with us,” Counts said. “She was a charter member. She has been a faithful church goer all her cident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Ass istance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Lakewater Drive.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Jordan Avenue.

• Theft was reported on King Street.

OCT. 16

• A Black male was arrested on Birch Street.

• A noise complaint was reported on Fourth Street.

• Assistance was given during a medical call on Ashurst Avenue.

• A suspicious person was reported on Notasulga Road.

• A noise complaint was reported on Indian Trail.

• Reckless driving was reported on Whatley Drive.

• Trespassing was reported on Wall Street.

• A Black male was arrested during a domestic dispute on Herd Street.

• Assistance was given during a medical call on Friendship Road.

OCT. 15

• A noise complaint was reported on Stewart Street.

• A noise complaint was reported on Wall Street.

• A noise complaint was reported on Indian Trail.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Dorman Avenue.

• Gunshots were reported on Poplar Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on Dorman Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Notasulga Road.

• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Wall Street.

• Harassment was reported on Rosemere Drive.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Notasulga Road.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Derry Street.

• A suspicious person was reported on South Wesson Street.

• Loitering was reported on East Patton Street.

OCT. 14

• Harassing communications was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia Road.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia Road.

• A domestic dispute was reported on South Tallassee Drive.

• Animal control was requested on Freeman Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Twin Creeks Drive.

• A white male was arrested on Freeman Avenue.

OCT. 13 life.”

• Suspicious activity was reported on South Tallassee Drive.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on McKenzie Street.

• Trespassing was reported on Second Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Freeman Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on James Street.

• A verbal altercation was reported on Hillcrest Street.

• Animal control was requested on Freeman Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Freeman Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on King Street.

• A noise complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Freeman Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on James Street.

• Panhandling was reported on Oak Heights Road.

• Animal control was requested on South Tallassee Drive.

• Animal control was requested on James Street.

• Animal control was requested on Freeman Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

Willis continued the idea of Sumners being responsible for a lot.

“I believe she was responsible for helping choose the name,” Sumners said. “I told you she ran things. She was caring and helped with the well being of others. She earned the love and respect of fellow citizens in all walks of life and all ages. She has worked diligently for the betterment of the community and has been a stabilizing influence for those around her.”

Sumners said there are a few simple things to follow to live a long life.

“You got to live good,” Sumners said. “You got to roll with the punches.” development, selling products to businesses across the country.

“When I joined TPI eleven years ago I had no idea where it would lead,” Hunter said. “Being a part of Steve [Baker]’s legacy is an honor, and I look forward to continuing the mission of TPI by leading our staff into the next phase of growth and development.”

Hunter said this promotion wasn’t something that was originally on her radar, but she’s passionate about the company and the community.

“I care about the community and the company,”

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Hunter said. “I am excited to continue building on the momentum of Steve’s tenure. TPI has really taken off in the last five or six years. I’m looking forward to continuing a strong relationship with the community and continuing to see the company thrive.”

TPI owns and operates four newspapers, numerous magazines and a robust digital presence for their print products. The company was recognized by Harvard’s Neiman Journalism Lab in 2018 as one of the leading newspaper companies growing in digital success, as well

The kennel will have two demonstrations at 10:40 a.m. and 1:40 p.m.

The Alabama Wildlife Federation is the oldest and largest non-profit conservation organization in Alabama. The organization will have a live animal demonstration at 10:55 a.m. and 2:35 p.m.

David Foote has been carving wildlife, particularly birds, for nearly 40 years, having first fallen in love with woodcarving when he was 18. His artworks

Gas Prices

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“Average gas prices have declined for the second straight week with significant declines in the West and Great Lakes having an oversized effect on the drop in the national average,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “With oil prices struggling a bit after reaching $93 after OPEC+’s decision to cut production, many regions could see falling gas prices again this week as demand continues to decline seasonally, especially if more data points to a significant economic slowdown. While gasoline prices have seen a large drop, diesel prices have been somewhat mixed, with prices heading higher in the Northeast as inventories drop to extremely tight levels ahead of the heating oil season. Motorists are reminded that the decline in gasoline prices is seasonal and should continue into the fall and is unrelated to the coming election. Seasonality is king in driving prices, not the desires or hopes of as being named one of the “Top 10 Newspapers Doing it Right” by Editor & Publisher. TPI has also recently won dozens of awards at the annual Alabama Press Association Media Awards banquet, including general excellence for the fourth year in a row.

“Steve’s done a terrific job here at Tallapoosa Publishers,” Boone said. “He joined us at the end of challenging economic times and then went through the pandemic with us. Through it all, he brought us well into the digital age. I am especially proud of how he has become an important part of our community. We are really going to miss him.”

Baker is planning on spending his retired days have been featured at the White House, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Audubon Society in Manhattan, and recently here at The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery. politicians.”

Foote will give a demonstration at 12:45 p.m.

James Beard award-winning Chris Hastings, the owner and chef of Birmingham’s Hot and Hot Fish Club and Ovenbird, will give a cooking demonstration at 3:30 p.m.

For those who can’t make the festival, the Art Gone Wild exhibit featuring Alabama artists is currently available to view at The Kelly.

Historical gasoline prices in Alabama and the national average going back ten years:

October 24, 2021: $3.17/g (U.S. Average: $3.36/g)

October 24, 2020: $1.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.15/g)

October 24, 2019: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.61/g)

October 24, 2018: $2.58/g (U.S. Average: $2.84/g)

October 24, 2017: $2.20/g (U.S. Average: $2.45/g) October 24, 2016:

$2.08/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g)

October 24, 2015: $1.92/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g)

October 24, 2014: $2.86/g (U.S. Average: $3.06/g)

October 24, 2013: $3.19/g (U.S. Average: $3.31/g)

October 24, 2012: $3.42/g (U.S. Average: $3.62/g)

GasBuddy is a voice for gas prices and a source for station-level data. GasBuddy’s survey updates 288 times every day from a diverse list of sources with his family and is excited to spend days with his grandchildren. But Baker has no worries about TPI or the future leadership of the company.

“She’s well equipped to continue to move this organization forward,” Baker said.

Baker has spent 42 years in the newspaper industry and has been a big supporter of the local community.

“[TPI] had some challenges in the beginning, but the strong leadership in the community and the newspaper helped,” Baker said. “It’s a terrific community.”

Baker’s last day at the company is Oct. 28. Hunter assumes the general manager position immediately following Baker’s retirement.