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Two area animal shelters stop adoptions amid dog flu outbreak
The Montgomery Humane Society has closed its dog adoptions after an outbreak of dog influenza infected the canines. The illness has spread to all adoptable dogs and some puppies, said Lea Turbert, the humane society's marketing manager. The Humane Society of Elmore County is also impacted by the outbreak. The shelter has suspended adoptions and is not accepting owner-surrender dogs at this time. The Prattville/Autauga Humane Society continues to function regularly. ...
Come make a splash at the Back-to-School Pool Party this Saturday
Life is better by the pool, and while a pool party can’t solve the “back to school blues,” it can guarantee a splash-tastic time this Saturday at the Pratt Pool. This Saturday, July 27th is the place to be from 6-9 p.m. to celebrate summer one last time before school starts with the Back-to-School Pool Party hosted by the Prattville Parks and Recreation Department.
Wetumpka art legend Don Sawyer dies
Look anywhere in Wetumpka and there is Don Sawyer’s mark — the Hollywood Fish. Almost always on a yellow background, the fish is wearing sunglasses and grinning to the world. Look close enough, and you’re likely to find a cross and a church in the painting. Those paintings will now stand as memories as Sawyer died Friday after a battle with cancer.
Sawyer laid foundation for Wetumpka’s future
The best way to honor Don Sawyer is to carry on his vision — promote the arts and Wetumpka. I’ve been reporting on Wetumpka for a few years now and Don was one of the first to welcome me to the community. He did it in his own way just like he did with everyone I talked to Friday after the news of Don’s death made its way through Wetumpka and the arts community.
Architects of The Mill at Prattville receive prestigious honor award
A remarkable achievement in historic preservation and modern design! Congratulations to Chambless King Architects for receiving the Honor Award at the 2024 AIA Birmingham Design Awards for The Mill at Prattville. This award is the highest level of recognition that the AIA bestows on firms for projects displaying exemplary design. The Mill at Prattville beautifully blends the past and present, revitalizing our city’s epicenter landmark for future generations.
Selma to Montgomery Trail holding meetings for input on interpretive plan
The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail is updating its Long-Range Interpretive Plan and is holding a series of meetings for stakeholders to provide input. A link to the virtual meeting can be requested by emailing tegan_sorensen@nps.gov. For more information, email Supervisory Park Ranger Shirley Baxter at shirley_k_baxter@nps.gov or call...
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