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Complete local news coverage for Autauga County, Alabama. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Prattville, Millbrook, Autaugaville, and surrounding central Alabama communities.
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Pine Level volunteer firefighters’ new medical gear helps save life

Pine Level volunteer firefighters’ new medical gear helps save life

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Prattville friends turn home repairs into River Region business

Prattville friends turn home repairs into River Region business

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Autauga County, including Prattville
Community

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Autauga County, including Prattville

Severe thunderstorm warning covered central Autauga County until 2:15 p.m., with 60 mph winds over Vida Junction threatening Prattville and Autaugaville.

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State warns of summer water risks after Millbrook drowning
Healthcare

State warns of summer water risks after Millbrook drowning

A juvenile drowned at Jackson Lake Island in Millbrook, and ALEA is urging Autauga County families to treat pools, lakes and rivers as real risks.

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Prattville chamber awards scholarships to early childhood education students
Education

Prattville chamber awards scholarships to early childhood education students

Prattville chamber scholarships are helping ACTC early childhood students train for jobs that keep child care slots open. That can ease pressure on working parents and employers.

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Autaugaville woman killed, two children injured in Highway 14 crash
Community

Autaugaville woman killed, two children injured in Highway 14 crash

An Autaugaville woman died when her Jeep left Highway 14 near Prattville, and two children, ages 7 and 11, were hurt in the wreck.

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Autauga County Master Gardeners nurture historic Prattvillage Garden in Prattville
Community

Autauga County Master Gardeners nurture historic Prattvillage Garden in Prattville

Prattvillage Garden pairs Master Gardener plantings with a circa 1840 chapel at 135 First Street. It is a daylight stop for history, gardening and an easy Prattville visit.

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Autauga County sheriff’s office website centralizes contact details and news
Government

Autauga County sheriff’s office website centralizes contact details and news

The sheriff’s website puts the Prattville address, phone options, a map, and recent news in one place. It helps you decide whether to call or go before heading out.

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Millbrook quarterback Bryson Gray sets July 31 college commitment date
Education

Millbrook quarterback Bryson Gray sets July 31 college commitment date

Bryson Gray will reveal his college choice July 31 after drawing four Division I offers, with North Carolina among his finalists. The Millbrook QB is already on ESPN and Hudl.

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Autauga County Schools post board-approved calendars for 2025-2027
Education

Autauga County Schools post board-approved calendars for 2025-2027

Parents can lock in Aug. 11, 2026, Sept. 7 Labor Day and Oct. 12-13 fall break from Autauga County Schools’ board-approved calendar page.

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Marbury Water System board blocks petition to oust members
Government

Marbury Water System board blocks petition to oust members

Marbury Water blocked a petition to oust its board, leaving Pine Level and Marbury customers still pressing for answers after recent restrictions and tank maintenance.

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Autauga County landmarks highlight the county’s rich historic legacy
Community

Autauga County landmarks highlight the county’s rich historic legacy

Autauga County’s Alabama Register sites run from Prattville to Autaugaville, and several are easy to find, making the county’s preservation map useful for real-world weekend visits.

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Free family outing planned at Drive-In Ministries in Prattville
Community

Free family outing planned at Drive-In Ministries in Prattville

Families got a free movie, a free meal ticket and a screening of Facing the Giants at Drive-In Park in Prattville.

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Autaugaville’s origins trace to early mills on Swift Creek
Community

Autaugaville’s origins trace to early mills on Swift Creek

Autaugaville grew from a grist mill on Swift Creek into a town with a post office, a contested incorporation date and a creek-centered identity that still defines it.

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Autauga County Engineering explains road, bridge and logging notice duties
Government

Autauga County Engineering explains road, bridge and logging notice duties

A pothole, bridge problem or logging move in Autauga County may start with Engineering. The county also says when ALDOT Sixth Division, not local staff, should take the call.

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Prattville sets bid opening for College Heights road, sewer upgrades
Government

Prattville sets bid opening for College Heights road, sewer upgrades

Prattville opened bids for College Heights sewer and road work backed by a $500,000 grant, moving a long-planned District 2 project closer to construction.

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Prattville leaders seek public input on possible city school system
Education

Prattville leaders seek public input on possible city school system

Prattville residents are being asked to weigh in on a city school system that could change zones, funding and local control for years to come.

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CACC pitches workforce partnership, $25 million center in Prattville
Business

CACC pitches workforce partnership, $25 million center in Prattville

CACC told Prattville employers it is building a $25 million Workforce Center and expanding apprenticeships, dual enrollment, and technical training tied to local hiring needs.

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Autauga County Schools launches tuition-free K-12 virtual academy
Education

Autauga County Schools launches tuition-free K-12 virtual academy

Autauga Virtual Academy now gives Alabama families a tuition-free K-12 option, with login-based attendance and in-person testing in Prattville.

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Prattville schedules zoning, industrial development and planning meetings
Government

Prattville schedules zoning, industrial development and planning meetings

Prattville’s July calendar puts zoning, planning and industrial-development decisions on the public clock, with two key meetings set for Thursday and a zoning board session already held Tuesday.

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Prattville Farmers Market opens Saturdays with local produce and family fun
Community

Prattville Farmers Market opens Saturdays with local produce and family fun

Fresh produce, honey and baked goods are on sale every Saturday at The Grove, where Prattville's summer market runs 7 a.m. to noon on Doster Road.

Marcus Williams2m read
Boggs Pottery endures as Autauga County's oldest living craft tradition
Business

Boggs Pottery endures as Autauga County's oldest living craft tradition

Boggs Pottery still works from an 1830 family tradition, making Autauga County's oldest living craft more than a museum piece. Its survival traces a line from North Carolina clay to Prattville today.

Sarah Chen5m read
Prattville replaces carousel with Christmas in Prattville Express train
Community

Prattville replaces carousel with Christmas in Prattville Express train

Prattville is swapping its 42-foot carousel for the Christmas in Prattville Express, a trackless train built to carry families through downtown lights and storefronts.

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Prattville chamber sets education roundtable on county schools' future
Education

Prattville chamber sets education roundtable on county schools' future

City, county and school leaders met at CACC as Autauga County Schools faced a new high school proposal, a $6 million funding ask and pressure on staffing and facilities.

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Autauga Creek offers a 13-mile canoe trail from Prattville to the Alabama River
Community

Autauga Creek offers a 13-mile canoe trail from Prattville to the Alabama River

Autauga Creek gives Prattville a 13-mile water route to the Alabama River, with access points, camping, and riverland details that shape every trip.

Lisa Park5m read
Chick-fil-A to open new restaurant at Millbrook's 17 Springs marketplace
Business

Chick-fil-A to open new restaurant at Millbrook's 17 Springs marketplace

Chick-fil-A chose Marketplace at 17 Springs for its newest Millbrook restaurant, adding another draw to a corridor already turning into a regional dining stop.

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Prattville softball star Addison Lee commits to Faulkner
Education

Prattville softball star Addison Lee commits to Faulkner

Addison Lee’s Faulkner commitment capped a breakout year for Prattville, where the Lions won 25 games after an 11-23 season. Her path blends softball, academics and a future in teaching.

Sarah Chen2m read
Prattville woman arrested in Millbrook Walmart theft case, police say
Business

Prattville woman arrested in Millbrook Walmart theft case, police say

Millbrook police say a Prattville woman hid merchandise at Walmart, used self-checkout and left with more than $1,500 in unpaid goods before a felony arrest.

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Millbrook Community Theatre opens Alice in Wonderland musical in July
Community

Millbrook Community Theatre opens Alice in Wonderland musical in July

Millbrook Community Theatre will open Alice in Wonderland the Musical July 16, with $15 tickets online and a family-friendly run through July 26.

Marcus Williams2m read
Prattville’s Fountain City nickname traces back to artesian wells
Business

Prattville’s Fountain City nickname traces back to artesian wells

Prattville's Fountain City nickname comes from artesian wells that still feed fountains and taps across town. Daniel Pratt's creekside industry left landmarks residents can still visit.

Sarah Chen4m read
River Bank & Trust confirms ransomware attack, investigates data breach
Business

River Bank & Trust confirms ransomware attack, investigates data breach

River Financial says ransomware hit its network around June 16, and Prattville customers should watch for phishing while investigators check for stolen personal data.

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