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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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Prattville Opens Overnight Warming Station Jan. 18-21 at Public Safety Building

Prattville Opens Overnight Warming Station Jan. 18-21 at Public Safety Building

A temporary overnight warming station is operating at Prattville's Public Safety Building to shelter residents during th...

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Government

Millbrook and Coosada Settle Boundary Dispute, Clarify Policing and Services

Millbrook and Coosada Settle Boundary Dispute, Clarify Policing and Services

Millbrook and Coosada reached an agreement to settle a boundary dispute and clarify policing and municipal services for ...

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Community

Search continues for missing Wetumpka boater on Alabama River

Search continues for missing Wetumpka boater on Alabama River

Search crews are looking for James R. Dawkins, 54, missing after launching a 12-foot jon boat near Shelton Landing; auth...

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Government

Prattville names Dawn Russell interim executive assistant to mayor

Prattville names Dawn Russell interim executive assistant to mayor

Prattville named Dawn Russell interim executive assistant, who will keep cemetery and grant duties. This change aims to ...

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Elmore County moves to seek federal funds for road and bridge work

Elmore County moves to seek federal funds for road and bridge work

Elmore County approved resolutions to upgrade three roads and replace a timber-pile bridge and will apply for federal BU...

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Community

Air Force varsity volleyball championship brings regional play to Millbrook

Air Force varsity volleyball championship brings regional play to Millbrook

Millbrook hosted the AFVVL Southeast Region Championship at 17 Springs on Jan. 17–18, bringing teams from 10 bases and s...

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How to navigate Autauga County services and official contact points

How to navigate Autauga County services and official contact points

Learn where to find county notices, service contacts, and recovery resources on Autauga County’s official site. Stay inf...

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Community

Prattville names longtime events leader Barbara Simpson Grand Marshal

Prattville names longtime events leader Barbara Simpson Grand Marshal

Barbara Simpson served as grand marshal of the Prattville Mardi Gras parade Jan. 16, 2026, honoring her 16 years with th...

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New 483 Area Code Prompts Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing in 334

New 483 Area Code Prompts Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing in 334

The Alabama Public Service Commission announced Jan. 10 that residents in the 334 area code region should begin dialing ...

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Government

Prattville Man Charged in Birthday Party Stabbing That Injured Two

Prattville Man Charged in Birthday Party Stabbing That Injured Two

A Prattville man faces first-degree assault charges after a fight at a LongHorn Steakhouse birthday gathering left two p...

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Community

Quick Millbrook Response Extinguishes Early-Morning House Fire; Family, Dogs Uninjured

Quick Millbrook Response Extinguishes Early-Morning House Fire; Family, Dogs Uninjured

Quick Millbrook emergency response extinguished an early-morning house fire; the family and their dogs escaped uninjured...

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Business

Autauga County farm family named America's top young farm family

Autauga County farm family named America's top young farm family

Drew and Lauren Wendland of Autaugaville won the national Achievement Award, spotlighting local agriculture and bringing...

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Education

Newton’s eight 3s propel Stanhope Elmore past Wetumpka

Newton’s eight 3s propel Stanhope Elmore past Wetumpka

Aubrey Newton hit eight 3-pointers to lead Stanhope Elmore to a Jan. 13 win over Wetumpka. Her shooting swung momentum a...

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Education

Longtime Billingsley teacher marks 30 years, highlights rural school stability

Longtime Billingsley teacher marks 30 years, highlights rural school stability

Deborah Tillerson celebrated more than 30 years at Billingsley School, showing how veteran teachers anchor student suppo...

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Prattville expands theatre education to boost inclusion and skills

Prattville expands theatre education to boost inclusion and skills

Way Off Broadway Theatre announced expanded classes for 2026 including teen and adult workshops and special-needs Shinin...

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Government

Prattville Library Foundation Repairs Now Expected Under $100,000

Prattville Library Foundation Repairs Now Expected Under $100,000

Prattville officials announced that emergency foundation repairs for the Autauga-Prattville Public Library will cost sub...

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Community

Evergreen Guide to Autauga County Parks, Trails, Boat Ramps and Events

Evergreen Guide to Autauga County Parks, Trails, Boat Ramps and Events

Find parks, trails, boat ramps, and community events in Autauga County and learn how to access them safely and equitably...

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Education

First Class Pre-K in Autauga County Opens Online Pre-Registration Jan.15 through Feb.28

First Class Pre-K in Autauga County Opens Online Pre-Registration Jan.15 through Feb.28

First Class Pre-K in Autauga County opened online pre-registration Jan. 15 for 2026-2027, giving families until Feb. 28 ...

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Business

Big Mike’s Steakhouse to open downtown Millbrook, creating 35–40 jobs

Big Mike’s Steakhouse to open downtown Millbrook, creating 35–40 jobs

City officials announced Big Mike’s Steakhouse will open Jan. 14 at 3251 Main Street, bringing evening dining and roughl...

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Community

Millbrook Cultural Arts Seeks Local Artists, Students for Black History Month Exhibition

Millbrook Cultural Arts Seeks Local Artists, Students for Black History Month Exhibition

Millbrook Cultural Arts invited local artists and students to submit work for a Black History Month exhibition, offering...

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Community

Butterfly Bridge promotes Active Parenting to prevent child abuse

Butterfly Bridge promotes Active Parenting to prevent child abuse

Butterfly Bridge released an overview of the Active Parenting approach to prevent child abuse and strengthen families in...

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Community

Prattville shelter spotlights Stomper, one-year-old Labrador mix ready for adoption

Prattville shelter spotlights Stomper, one-year-old Labrador mix ready for adoption

Stomper, a one-year-old male Labrador mix, was featured by Prattville-Autauga Humane Society and is available for adopti...

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Community

Prattville parade today as River Region marks MLK Day service

Prattville parade today as River Region marks MLK Day service

Prattville's downtown parade runs today; River Region communities held MLK Day volunteer projects and programs earlier i...

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Government

Autauga County to Close Government Offices Monday January 19

Autauga County to Close Government Offices Monday January 19

Autauga County announced on Jan. 8 that county government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, a routine servic...

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Government

Prattville Council Unanimously Amends Ambulance Policy for Retirees

Prattville Council Unanimously Amends Ambulance Policy for Retirees

At its Jan. 6 meeting the Prattville City Council voted unanimously to change the wording of the city's ambulance-fee po...

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Education

Autauga County unveils school book vending machine to boost literacy

Autauga County unveils school book vending machine to boost literacy

Autauga County Children's Policy Council held a ribbon-cutting Jan. 11 for a school book-vending machine. The device aim...

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Education

Marbury's Williams earns rare county triple first-team honors

Marbury's Williams earns rare county triple first-team honors

Jeremyah Williams was named first-team All County on offense, defense and special teams, a distinction that highlights M...

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Business

Capitol Hill Golf Complex Drives Year-Round Tourism and Local Revenue

Capitol Hill Golf Complex Drives Year-Round Tourism and Local Revenue

The Robert Trent Jones Capitol Hill complex in Prattville is a flagship site that channels steady travel spending into A...

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Education

Prattville's Lanieya Page named to NFL FLAG girls showcase

Prattville's Lanieya Page named to NFL FLAG girls showcase

Prattville standout Lanieya Page was selected for the NFL FLAG girls showcase during Pro Bowl week. Her selection spotli...

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