The Eclectic Observer

The Eclectic Observer The Eclectic Observer is the community newspaper of Eclectic, Ala. Our offices are located in Alexander City, Alabama.

The paper was founded in 1988 and publishes weekly with The Wetumpka Herald and The Tallassee Tribune. The Eclectic Observer is a weekly newspaper covering events and interests in the central Alabama town of Eclectic. Published each Thursday by Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc., The Observer covers news, government, lifestyles and sports for the town's residents and admirers.

Students from five Elmore County high schools earned more than $13/hr through the co-op program.
06/24/2026

Students from five Elmore County high schools earned more than $13/hr through the co-op program.

The Science Lady amazed kids with dragon’s breath and giant dinosaurs during Eclectic Public Library’s summer reading pr...
06/24/2026

The Science Lady amazed kids with dragon’s breath and giant dinosaurs during Eclectic Public Library’s summer reading program, encouraging young readers to explore both science and stories.

Elmore County Schools Child Nutrition Program provides 7,200 kids with 10 breakfasts and lunches every 10 days through J...
06/24/2026

Elmore County Schools Child Nutrition Program provides 7,200 kids with 10 breakfasts and lunches every 10 days through July, ensuring no child goes hungry during summer.

Eclectic is hosting a Fourth of July celebration at Aaron Park.
06/23/2026

Eclectic is hosting a Fourth of July celebration at Aaron Park.

06/20/2026

We are hearing reports of flooding across the county. Drop us a comment below to let us know where, and drivers, be safe out there!

06/20/2026
OPINION: Gambling by athletes on the games they play in is considered the cardinal sin in athletics.
06/20/2026

OPINION: Gambling by athletes on the games they play in is considered the cardinal sin in athletics.

Elmore County and Wetumpka sent representatives to the annual ALABCA All-Star showcase last week. Players stayed on camp...
06/19/2026

Elmore County and Wetumpka sent representatives to the annual ALABCA All-Star showcase last week. Players stayed on campus at Troy University while receiving talks about recruiting from collegiate coaches.

After 14 years, Eclectic Senior Center director Minne Johnson retired. The council honored her and appointed Pam Haskins...
06/19/2026

After 14 years, Eclectic Senior Center director Minne Johnson retired. The council honored her and appointed Pam Haskins, her assistant, as the new director.

The Elmore County Commission greenlighted 94 more lots for a 670-home development west of Wetumpka. It adds a traffic si...
06/19/2026

The Elmore County Commission greenlighted 94 more lots for a 670-home development west of Wetumpka. It adds a traffic signal to address congestion.

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