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Autauga County, Alabama
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About Autauga, AL

Population
Approximately 58,805 residents
County Seat
Prattville, Alabama
Coverage Area
604 square miles in central Alabama

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Autauga County man fires rifle at deputies, faces attempted murder charges
Government

Autauga County man fires rifle at deputies, faces attempted murder charges

Taylor Cox fired multiple rifle rounds at two deputies on a County Road 165 porch just before midnight; he faces two counts of attempted murder of a police officer and is held without bond.

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Pickett Fest Returns to Cooters Pond Park March 28, City Announces Details
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Pickett Fest Returns to Cooters Pond Park March 28, City Announces Details

Pickett Fest, the free Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival, returns Saturday, March 28, 2026, to Cooters Pond Park; vendor and artist registration is open through Prattville Special Events, 334-595-0850.

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Bradley Earl Ekdahl Announces Run for 19th Judicial Circuit Judge Place 5
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Bradley Earl Ekdahl Announces Run for 19th Judicial Circuit Judge Place 5

Bradley Earl Ekdahl announced his candidacy for Circuit Judge, Place 5 in the 19th Judicial Circuit, with the campaign announcement appearing March 5, 2026.

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How Autauga County Residents Register, Confirm Status and Request Absentee Ballots
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How Autauga County Residents Register, Confirm Status and Request Absentee Ballots

A clear checklist for Autauga County voters: how to register, check your status, locate your precinct, and request absentee or early-voting options with the offices to contact.

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Autaugaville in Autauga County: Incorporation Dates Disputed, Population Under 1,000
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Autaugaville in Autauga County: Incorporation Dates Disputed, Population Under 1,000

Autaugaville's legal founding is unclear - sources list incorporation in 1839 or 1907 - for a town of under 1,000 residents located on State Route 14, 14 miles west of Prattville.

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Autauga County, Autauga PALS Announce Community Wide Spring Clean Up
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Autauga County, Autauga PALS Announce Community Wide Spring Clean Up

Autauga County posted March 5, 2026 that a Community‑Wide Spring Clean Up is scheduled for April; Autauga P.A.L.S. can be reached at autaugapals@gmail.com or 334-799-4173.

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Prattville City Pool Closed for 2026 Season Over Structural Issues
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Prattville City Pool Closed for 2026 Season Over Structural Issues

Prattville city officials announced at the March 3 City Council meeting that Pratt Pool at Pratt Park will remain closed for the 2026 summer season after a licensed engineer identified chronic leaks and possible voids.

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Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Awards $30,000 Bright Ideas Grants to Autauga Teachers
Education

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Awards $30,000 Bright Ideas Grants to Autauga Teachers

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative announced 2026 Bright Ideas grant recipients, with a CAEC social post saying $30,000 will fund hands-on projects for the 2025/26 school year benefiting Autauga County students.

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Prattville Captain Restores 1946 Chevrolet Fire Truck, Plans Public Appearance
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Prattville Captain Restores 1946 Chevrolet Fire Truck, Plans Public Appearance

Capt. Gage (Oakes/Oates) spent several weeks restoring Prattville Fire Department’s 1946 Chevrolet fire truck; the vehicle is running and a public showing is planned later in March 2026.

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Prattville Council Approves Miller Park Trail Upgrade Funded by Parks Budget
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Prattville Council Approves Miller Park Trail Upgrade Funded by Parks Budget

District 1 Councilor Wade Newman backed the Prattville City Council's March 4 approval to upgrade the Miller Park walking trail, funded from the city parks budget and naming Construction Services LLC as contractor.

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Prattville asks residents to weigh in on naming 124 West Main Esther's
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Prattville asks residents to weigh in on naming 124 West Main Esther's

Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr. named the renovated former Whitney Bank at 124 West Main “Esther’s,” but Prattville City Council delayed and then reclaimed naming authority, asking residents for input.

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Prattville Woman Critically Injured Crossing State Route 14 Near Agricultural Center
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Prattville Woman Critically Injured Crossing State Route 14 Near Agricultural Center

Catrina P. Conard, 33, of Prattville was critically injured after being struck while crossing Alabama State Route 14 near the Autauga County Agricultural Center; the driver was identified as Scott E. Stauth.

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Autauga PALS Hosts Free Drive-Through Shred Day at County Commission Parking Lot
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Autauga PALS Hosts Free Drive-Through Shred Day at County Commission Parking Lot

Autauga PALS is hosting a free drive-through shred day Saturday at 135 North Court Street in Prattville, residents may bring up to two boxes or two bags, or 50 pounds, per vehicle.

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Millbrook Community Honors Longtime Volunteer Rosalee Wade After Husband's Death
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Millbrook Community Honors Longtime Volunteer Rosalee Wade After Husband's Death

Millbrook honored longtime volunteer Rosalee Wade March 3 after the death of her husband, Jim Wade, in a tribute organized by the Millbrook Revelers with support from local civic groups and the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Millbrook Council Approves Police Equipment and Fleet Upgrades After $190K Grant
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Millbrook Council Approves Police Equipment and Fleet Upgrades After $190K Grant

Millbrook City Council approved purchases March 4 to upgrade police equipment and fleet capacity after the Millbrook Police Department secured a $190,000 federal technology grant for 23 portable radios.

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Prattville FAME Spring Showcase Connects Students, Job Seekers With Manufacturers
Education

Prattville FAME Spring Showcase Connects Students, Job Seekers With Manufacturers

Prattville Area Chamber and Central Alabama Community College will host the first FAME Spring Showcase Monday, March 9, 4:00–7:00 PM at CACC, connecting students and job seekers with manufacturing pathways.

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3rd Annual Autauga County Sheriff's Rodeo at R.H. Kirkpatrick Arena Feb. 27-28
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3rd Annual Autauga County Sheriff's Rodeo at R.H. Kirkpatrick Arena Feb. 27-28

The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office Foundation staged its 3rd Annual rodeo Feb. 27-28 at R.H. Kirkpatrick in Autaugaville, with mutton busting each night and proceeds earmarked for the sheriff’s office.

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Prattville Linebacker Trey Rawlinson Commits to Arkansas Baptist College
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Prattville Linebacker Trey Rawlinson Commits to Arkansas Baptist College

Prattville High linebacker Trey Rawlinson announced his commitment to Arkansas Baptist College, a move reported March 2, 2026 by Elmore-Autauga News.

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Medical Outreach Ministries Hosts Second Annual Paddles for Patients Tournament in Millbrook
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Medical Outreach Ministries Hosts Second Annual Paddles for Patients Tournament in Millbrook

Medical Outreach Ministries' second annual Paddles for Patients pickleball tournament begins play at 8:00 a.m. March 7 at the Tennis/Pickleball Complex at 17 Springs in Millbrook.

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Prattville's Deshawn Hall Draws Major Offers, Plans Spring Visits; Alabama Offer Unclear
Education

Prattville's Deshawn Hall Draws Major Offers, Plans Spring Visits; Alabama Offer Unclear

Deshawn Hall, a Prattville High junior and 4-star 2027 receiver, has offers from Georgia, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee and others and plans a string of spring visits; Alabama’s offer status is disputed.

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Prattville Closes Bridge Street Between Maple and Main March 2 to 5
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Prattville Closes Bridge Street Between Maple and Main March 2 to 5

Bridge Street between Maple and Main will be closed 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 2–5 while Urban Management removes lights and arches from the bridge.

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Autauga County Commission Posts March 3 Prattville Agenda With Personnel Actions
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Autauga County Commission Posts March 3 Prattville Agenda With Personnel Actions

Autauga County posted its March 3 Prattville agenda listing multiple personnel hires and actions across the jail, probate, transit and engineering departments.

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Crash Involving 18-Wheeler and Car Shuts I-65 Northbound Near CR 40
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Crash Involving 18-Wheeler and Car Shuts I-65 Northbound Near CR 40

An 18-wheeler and a passenger car crashed at the Autauga County 40 Bridge, shutting I-65 northbound and leaving reported injuries, authorities and local outlets said.

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Local listings announce downtown Prattville spring events, Spinners Bunny Shop Hop
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Local listings announce downtown Prattville spring events, Spinners Bunny Shop Hop

Spinners Bunny Shop Hop appears on local listings for downtown Prattville with conflicting dates: a March 21, 2026 listing and an Instagram post tying the 5th Annual show to March 16, 2024.

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Prattville Launches Monthly Beats & Eats at Spillway Park March to June
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Prattville Launches Monthly Beats & Eats at Spillway Park March to June

Prattville's Beats & Eats returns one Friday a month March–June at Spillway Park, 5:30-8:30 p.m., pairing local food trucks with live music and family-friendly programming.

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Autauga County woman hospitalized after being struck by truck on Highway 14
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Autauga County woman hospitalized after being struck by truck on Highway 14

A woman was hospitalized after a truck struck her while she was crossing Highway 14 to the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo in Prattville Saturday evening.

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25th Autauga County Water Festival Teaches Fourth-Graders at Prattville Church
Education

25th Autauga County Water Festival Teaches Fourth-Graders at Prattville Church

Fourth-graders from across Autauga County attended the Autauga County Extension's 25th Water Festival at Prattville First Baptist Church, featuring hands-on water stations and a closing magic show.

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Stanhope Elmore Mustangs capture first 6A/7A state bowling title, advance to nationals
Education

Stanhope Elmore Mustangs capture first 6A/7A state bowling title, advance to nationals

Stanhope Elmore High School’s Mustangs won their first-ever AHSAA Class 6A/7A state championship in Millbrook and, per one report, earned a spot at the national tournament.

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Prattville Council Approves Funding for Whetstone Sports Complex Restrooms, Concessions
Government

Prattville Council Approves Funding for Whetstone Sports Complex Restrooms, Concessions

Prattville council approved funding to add a restroom block and concession stand at Whetstone Sports Complex, authorizing the mayor to release funds to CAMCO Properties, LLC.

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