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Fund set up to help with kindergartner's funeral expenses

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 6:03pm
Fund set up to help with kindergartner's funeral expenses

TITUS, AL (WSFA) - A fund has been established to help the family of the kindergartner killed while waiting for his school bus pay for his funeral expenses.

Ethan Woods, a 5-year-old Kindergarten student from Wetumpka Elementary was struck and killed by an SUV while waiting to catch the bus to school early Tuesday morning.

A fund has been set-up at the New Home Baptist Church in Titus to assist the family during this difficult time.

Donations can be made out to the New Home Baptist Church, 1605 New Home Road, Titus, AL 36080. Please make sure Ethan Woods is listed on all donations. Cash will not be accepted, only check or money order.

Funeral arrangements for Ethan have not yet been finalized.

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Help UCP of Central Alabama raise some dough

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012, 2:05pm
Help UCP of Central Alabama raise some dough

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Alabama is committed to provide a "life without limits" for people with disabilities in our community.  The community's support of local organizations and the persons they serve is vitally important.  One way you can help the UCP of Central Alabama is to participate in our Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser that is going on this month.  By participating, you are making an investment in your community and bringing us one step closer to our goal.

Available for purchase are:

  • Original Glazed Dozens or Certificates for $7.00/dozen and $7.00/certificate  The Original Glazed Dozens must be picked up at UPC Montgomery office.  The fundraising certificate can be redeemed at any time for one dozen Original Glazed and $1 off a second dozen.
  • Partnership Cards for $12.00 each.  Get a dozen Original Glazed free with the purchase of any dozen.  Good for up to 10 free dozen.
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Wetumpka to hold annual Asteroid Drop on NYE

Submitted by John Shryock
Friday, December 30th, 2011, 2:55pm

The City of Wetumpka invites you out to this unique NYE event! Here's more information on Wetumpka events.

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Wetumpka to ring in 2012 with celebration

Submitted by John Shryock
Monday, December 26th, 2011, 3:06pm
Wetumpka to ring in 2012 with celebration

WETUMPKA, AL (WSFA) - The City of Wetumpka is planning a New Year's Eve bash for Decemeber 31, 2011. The event will take place at the Elmore County Court House starting at 9:30pm.

The event will kick off with recognition of Prisoners of War or those Missing in Action.

At 10:00pm music will be provided by Khamera.

The city will take part in celebrating the NYC Ball Drop at 11:00pm followed by more music.

The night will culminate with the Centrat Time Zone's move into 2012 with an 11:59pm countdown for fireworks!

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Happy Holidays from WSFA 12 News!

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Sunday, December 25th, 2011, 6:00am
Happy Holidays from WSFA 12 News!

May the holiday season bring you peace, joy and delightful memories.

Please share your Christmas and holiday pictures with WSFA at http://my12.wsfa.com/

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When will Santa get to your house? Track his route here!

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Saturday, December 24th, 2011, 3:03pm
When will Santa get to your house? Track his route here!

Twas the night before Christmas...and you really want to know when Santa's going to get to your house! Check out the Santa Tracker on WSFA.com and find out when he'll visit your house! Then make sure you go to bed early so he'll come see you...

Click HERE to track Santa.

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Boy Scouts reception set to honor Luther Strange and new Eagle Scouts

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Monday, December 5th, 2011, 6:00am
Boy Scouts reception set to honor Luther Strange and new Eagle Scouts

Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange will be awarded the National Eagle Scout Association’s highest recognition, the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, in a ceremony later this week in Montgomery.  The announcement was made by the Tukabatchee Area Council, the local council of the Boy Scouts of America.  The Council had nominated Strange for the national honor, which recognizes men who, 25 years or longer after becoming an Eagle Scout, have reached the highest national level of success in their field.

This year only 33 individuals throughout the country have been granted the award by the National Eagle Scout Association, headquartered in Irving, Texas.  Previous recipients since the award was established in 1969 have included a U.S.

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