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🌱 Wetumpka man jailed after fatal Alabama River boat crash investigation
Hello again Wetumpka! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Wetumpka man jailed after fatal Alabama River boat crash investigation
- See how a Wetumpka artist turns logs into sculptures in minutes
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 85, low: 54.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wetumpka man faces murder charge after boat crash (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — A Wetumpka resident has been arrested and charged with reckless murder and first-degree assault after a March 7 boat crash on the Alabama River in Montgomery County that injured three people, one fatally. State marine investigators say the 30-year-old Wetumpka man was operating the vessel and is now held in Montgomery County Jail on a $90,000 bond while the investigation continues. 
• Beneath the Bark: Chainsaw artist to demonstrate craft at Bloomin' Festival (cullmantimes.com) — Wetumpka chainsaw artist Corey Worden will showcase his high-speed woodcarving skills at this weekend’s Bloomin’ Festival in Cullman, while continuing to create custom pieces from his Beneath the Bark studio in Wetumpka. Visitors can watch him turn raw logs into detailed wildlife and whimsical figures in under an hour, and learn how his Wetumpka-based craft has gained national attention over three decades.
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Roll Against Risk
Skate Zone Wetumpka, 88 Red Eagle Dr, Wetumpka
2:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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East Alabama Horseman Association
Wetumpka, AL Calendar , 2350 Coosa River Parkway Wetumpka Parks and Recreation , Wetumpka
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Homeschool Book Club Grades 6-8
Wetumpka, AL Calendar , 212 South Main Street , Wetumpka
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Preschool Storytime
Wetumpka, AL Calendar , 212 South Main Street , Wetumpka
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Downtown YMCA: Burgers, Brews & Blues
Montgomery Whitewater , 1100 Maxwell Blvd , Montgomery
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3rd Annual Battle of the Bands
Multiplex at Cramton Bowl , 220 Hall St , Montgomery
12:00 pm -
Marbury Bulldogs vs Chilton County Tigers
Marbury High School , 2360 US-31 , Deatsville
12:30 pm -
Mustangs Last Chance
The Fields at 17 Springs , 2021 AL-14 , Millbrook
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Houston Academy Girls Varsity Soccer @ Stanhope Elmore
Foshee-Henderson Stadium , 4300 Main St , Millbrook
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90 Degrees Linen & Lawn: Doors Open 6 PM - Entertainment begins at 7 PM
Riverfront Park , 355 Commerce St , Montgomery
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The Chicken-Fried-Fabulous Spa-Dee-Dah Sisterhood 4/18
Millbrook Theatre , 5720 Main St , Millbrook
7:00 pm -
LAMP PROM 2026
Montgomery Country Club , 3001 Narrow Lane Rd , Montgomery
8:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The DEA holds two National Prescription Drug Take Back Days each year.
Find out how to properly dispose of your old or unused prescription medicines and why it is important to do this by checking out our blog post:… (Nextdoor ) - God is good.
It’s a beautiful day. Come get your haircut. City Barber 134 Company St. Wetumpka 3 pm to 7 pm. (Nextdoor Inner Wetumpka)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Wetumpka. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(05363) - 25 Rumbling Waters Dr in Wetumpka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wetumpka here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elmore
- SINTX Technologies Names New President (odtmag.com)
- Career tech programs take center stage at Montgomery Chamber ‘State of Schools' event (wsfa.com)
- Prattville's Stacey Little returns with second cookbook aimed at bringing families back to the table (elmoreautauganews.com)
Millbrook
- Millbrook City Council adopts new logo to reflect growth, community identity (elmoreautauganews.com)
- Millbrook council approves the rezoning for 325-acre Overlook subdivision community (elmoreautauganews.com)
- Wallace State Women Capture ACCC Tennis Championship; Standifer Earns Player of the Year Honors (cullmantribune.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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