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Autauga-Prattville Library Board approves book removal policy as controversy continues
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library Board of Trustees last week approved a resolution giving themselves the power to remove any materials they believe inappropriate, whatever a library director may decide. The move is the latest in an ongoing controversy over access to books at the library, one that has led in...
Carrying Mickey’s legacy, Norma Cothran named first Grand Marshal for Pine Level parade
The town of Pine Level is in the business of making history with their first year as an official incorporated town in Autauga County. The town will host their inaugural Independence Day Celebration this Saturday, July 6th, with Norma Cothran serving as the Grand Marshal for the first parade in the new town.
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Thursday night
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 1:21 a.m. in effect until Thursday at 9 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga and Lowndes counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 108...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Monday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 11:24 a.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Tallapoosa, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 105 degrees." "Hot temperatures and...
Man convicted of murder in 2022 Prattville shooting
PRATTVILLE − An Autauga County jury deliberated about an hour and a half Wednesday morning before convicting a man of murder in an October 2022 Prattville shooting. Jakerian Willis, 20, of Prattville, is set to be sentenced July 17 by Circuit Judge Joy Booth, court records show. He was convicted in the homicide of Vanshun Moseley, 18, also of Prattville. Moseley was shot Oct. 25, 2022, and died several days later. He was shot walking into an outbuilding in the 100 block of Archie Street, said Josh Cochran, chief assistant district attorney.
Let freedom ring, celebrate the 4th in Elmore and Autauga Counties
Snap crackle and pop! Whether you’re just there for the BBQ and food or the fireworks, there’s so many different sparkling ways to celebrate freedom in the River Region. The City of Prattville kicks of Independence Day festivities with the Patriotic Concert on June 30th at 3 p.m. at the Doster Memorial Community Center. Followed by other festivities on July 4th.
That’s a wrap! Gambling and education take center stage at the Legislative Breakfast Wrap-Up
State Representatives Jerry Starnes, Kelvin Lawrence, Van Smtih and Senator Clyde Chambliss spoke to the public about this last legislative session and their wins as well as struggles at the Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast hosted by the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce. The breakfast was moderated by the president of JF...
Graduate Spotlight – Autaugaville Basketball’s Makasiah Burns
Autaugaville graduate Makasiah Burns made a big impact on her community during her high school career. She could make an even bigger impact in the years to come. Burns plans to major in Psychology at the University of Alabama Birmingham and strives to become a Child Psychologist so that she can give back to the community. Burns realizes the need, and the lack, of mental health professionals for kids in this community and wants to help in this important area.
ADECA announces Tornado Disaster Recovery Funds in Selma
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announces a multi-million dollar grant — to help with tornado disaster recovery in Dallas and Autauga counties. Ten million dollars in Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery Funds — will be split between Dallas and Autauga counties. The...
Air Force first sergeants volunteer time to local Habitat for Humanity
The local Habitat for Humanity that services Autauga and Chilton Counties had help from the Air Force First Sergeants from Maxwell Air Force Base Wednesday afternoon. Habitat for Humanity is a part of a global nonprofit housing organization that strives to bring people together to build not only homes but communities and hope. Habitat is built and operated on Christian principles and seeks to provide God’s love into each action by building those homes, communities and hope on a local level.
A celebration of freedom, community comes together for Marlon and Marcus Juneteenth Family Night Concert
A perfect evening for a celebration, where hundreds gathered at Mac Gray Park for a Juneteenth Family Night Concert hosted by the Marlon and Marcus Foundation along with State Representative Kelvin Lawrence. “This means a lot to me; I just thank God for the ability to have the resources to...
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