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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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4-Year-Old in Pajamas Found on Freezing Marbury Dirt Road; Facebook Alleges Punishment

4-Year-Old in Pajamas Found on Freezing Marbury Dirt Road; Facebook Alleges Punishment

A 4-year-old boy was found walking alone on a Marbury dirt road in freezing weather; authorities say he is safe, and a s...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Overturned SUV Found in Autauga Creek; Driver Hospitalized, Prattville Police Investigate

Overturned SUV Found in Autauga Creek; Driver Hospitalized, Prattville Police Investigate

An overturned SUV was found in Autauga Creek in downtown Prattville early Thursday; the driver was taken to a hospital a...

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Education

Autauga County Schools Hosts First-Ever Gifted Family Night, Hundreds Attend

Autauga County Schools Hosts First-Ever Gifted Family Night, Hundreds Attend

Autauga County Schools hosted its first-ever Gifted Family Night, drawing hundreds of families to connect with educators...

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Government

Millbrook Municipal Complex That Housed City Hall, Municipal Court Demolished Jan. 23

Millbrook Municipal Complex That Housed City Hall, Municipal Court Demolished Jan. 23

The former Millbrook Municipal Complex was demolished Jan. 23, 2026, removing a longtime home for City Hall and the Mill...

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Community

Penny Auction Brings Fun and Fellowship to Millbrook Senior Center

Penny Auction Brings Fun and Fellowship to Millbrook Senior Center

Seniors at Millbrook Senior Center enjoyed a lively penny auction on Feb. 4, 2026, combining social time with prizes of ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Government

Millbrook Council Approves Site Plans for 5,000-Square-Foot AWF Learning Center

Millbrook Council Approves Site Plans for 5,000-Square-Foot AWF Learning Center

Millbrook City Council approved site development plans for a new Alabama Wildlife Federation building, a development tha...

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Government

$33,000 town grant provides seven AEDs to Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department

$33,000 town grant provides seven AEDs to Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department

The Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department received seven AEDs funded by a $33,000 town grant, improving local emergency r...

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Business

Prattville Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for West Main Coffee

Prattville Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for West Main Coffee

Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for West Main Coffee at 167 West Main St, marking new owners...

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

Marbury High hires Jason Wallace for second stint as head football coach

Marbury High hires Jason Wallace for second stint as head football coach

Jason Wallace has returned as Marbury High’s head football coach, rejoining the Bulldogs; his hire reshapes local progra...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Retired Prattville Police Officer Mark Harrell Officially Qualifies for Autauga County Sheriff

Retired Prattville Police Officer Mark Harrell Officially Qualifies for Autauga County Sheriff

Mark B. Harrell announced he has officially qualified to run for Autauga County Sheriff, a development that could shape ...

James Thompson2m read
Education

Prattville Hosts SEC Head Coaches for Recruiting Day Including Dabo Swinney

Prattville Hosts SEC Head Coaches for Recruiting Day Including Dabo Swinney

Prattville High hosted multiple SEC head coaches, including Clemson's Dabo Swinney, for a recruiting day, bringing colle...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Prattville Police Release Photos, Seek Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Chase

Prattville Police Release Photos, Seek Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Chase

Prattville Police released photos and are asking the public to help identify a person believed connected to a stolen-veh...

Marcus Williams2m read
Healthcare

Prattville Baptist Hospital, Prattville Area Chamber to Cut Ribbon on New MRI

Prattville Baptist Hospital, Prattville Area Chamber to Cut Ribbon on New MRI

Prattville Baptist Hospital and the Prattville Area Chamber cut the ribbon on a new MRI at Prattville Baptist Hospital, ...

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Community

Electric Fireplace Ignites Millbrook Camper Blaze, Killing 64-Year-Old Man

Electric Fireplace Ignites Millbrook Camper Blaze, Killing 64-Year-Old Man

An electric fireplace sparked a camper blaze at K and K Campground in Millbrook, killing 64-year-old Keith Alan Wilbanks...

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Education

Two Colleges Serve Autauga and Elmore Counties' Higher Education Needs

Two Colleges Serve Autauga and Elmore Counties' Higher Education Needs

Two colleges bolster local higher education and workforce training, expanding options for students and people returning ...

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Education

Prattville, Stanhope Elmore girls sweep area games, clinch regular-season titles

Prattville, Stanhope Elmore girls sweep area games, clinch regular-season titles

Stanhope Elmore clinched the Class 6A Area 4 regular-season title with a rout of Percy Julian; Prattville programs also ...

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Community

Alabama ONE Credit Union Marks 75th Anniversary at Millbrook Branch Friday

Alabama ONE Credit Union Marks 75th Anniversary at Millbrook Branch Friday

Alabama ONE will celebrate its 75th anniversary at the Millbrook branch Friday, a milestone that underscores the credit ...

Sarah Chen3m read
Community

Autauga and Elmore Counties Pursue Community Development Projects, Seek Grants

Autauga and Elmore Counties Pursue Community Development Projects, Seek Grants

Autauga and Elmore counties are advancing sewer, school and parks projects while Prattville and Wetumpka received $500,0...

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Education

Autauga County Schools Shift to Virtual Learning Monday Ahead of Winter Storm

Autauga County Schools Shift to Virtual Learning Monday Ahead of Winter Storm

Autauga County schools shifted to virtual learning Monday as a winter storm threatened the area; parents should monitor ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

Prattville Christian girls beat American Christian 55-19 in decisive victory

Prattville Christian girls beat American Christian 55-19 in decisive victory

Prattville Christian routed American Christian 55-19 at PCA, a win that capped an unbeaten area slate and highlights loc...

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Community

Way Off Broadway to Hold Shining Stars Inclusive Acting Workshop Feb. 7

Way Off Broadway to Hold Shining Stars Inclusive Acting Workshop Feb. 7

Way Off Broadway Theatre will host the Shining Stars inclusive acting workshop Feb. 7, offering a two-hour session to nu...

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Community

Autauga County Senior Centers Closed Monday-Tuesday Due to Freezing Weather

Autauga County Senior Centers Closed Monday-Tuesday Due to Freezing Weather

Autauga County senior centers closed Jan. 26-27 because of forecasted freezing temperatures; residents were urged to sta...

Sarah Chen2m read
Healthcare

Prattville Baptist Hospital Guide: Emergency and Outpatient Services for Autauga County

Prattville Baptist Hospital Guide: Emergency and Outpatient Services for Autauga County

Prattville Baptist Hospital offers 24-hour emergency care and a wide range of outpatient specialties, keeping urgent and...

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Community

R.H. Kirkpatrick Arena Is Autauga County’s Year-Round Agricultural Event Hub

R.H. Kirkpatrick Arena Is Autauga County’s Year-Round Agricultural Event Hub

R.H. Kirkpatrick Arena in Autaugaville is Autauga County’s year-round hub for agricultural shows, rodeos, motocross and ...

Lisa Park2m read
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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Government

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...

James Thompson2m read
Community

Prattville's Industrial Heritage Shapes Local Economy and Civic Life

Prattville's Industrial Heritage Shapes Local Economy and Civic Life

Prattville's Daniel Pratt Historic District and related sites anchor the city's identity, preserving 19th century indust...

Marcus Williams2m read
Community

Prattville-Autauga Public Library Closed After West Wall Needs Immediate Repairs

Prattville-Autauga Public Library Closed After West Wall Needs Immediate Repairs

Prattville-Autauga Public Library closed after inspectors found structural damage to the west wall, forcing services to ...

Marcus Williams3m read
Community

Year-Round Autauga County Guide: Historic Sites, Parks, Museums and Events

Year-Round Autauga County Guide: Historic Sites, Parks, Museums and Events

A year-round guide to Autauga County sites helps residents plan recreation and support local culture and events....

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