Prattville News

Mar 29, 2013   |   al.com City of Prattville to host electronic recycling event on April 16 at Pratt Plaza

The electronic recycling event will run from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. PRATTVILLE, Alabama -- Autauga County PALS along with CE&E Solutions will host an electronic recycling event from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Pratt Plaza on April 16.... All similar articles: 50 »

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Mar 26, 2013   |   al.com City of Prattville launches Facebook poll to pick splash pad feature

The city is encouraging residents to weigh in on one of the possible features for the splash pad in a poll on its Facebook page that will be available through April 1. City of Prattville PRATTVILLE, Alabama – Should Mr. Tartar...

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Mar 26, 2013   |   al.com Annual Easter egg hunt at Stanley-Jensen Stadium in Prattville to include 50,000 eggs this year

The event will kick off at 9:30 a.m. (easteratthestadium.com) PRATTVILLE, Alabama -- More than 50,000 eggs will be hidden along the lawn and bleachers of Stanley-Jensen Stadium on Sunday for the arena's annual Easter event The... All similar articles: 1663 »

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Mar 25, 2013   |   al.com On tap: Alabama Senate considering bill to allow draft beer sales in Prattville

A local bill currently being considered by the Alabama Senate would allow draft beer sales in Prattville, a change the mayor and the bill’s sponsor say will make the city more attractive to restaurants considering locating in... All similar articles: 135 »

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Mar 25, 2013   |   al.com City of Prattville to offer historic walking tours on Saturdays in April

The tours will start at 10 a.m. on Saturdays in April. PRATTVILLE, Alabama -- The city of Prattville along with Alabama Tourism and Heritage will host several historic walking tours in April. The free tours will begin at 10...

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Mar 24, 2013   |   local15tv.com Couple's Missing Dog Found after 1 Month

WETUMPKA, Ala. (AP) - A dog from Illinois is back with its owners a month after disappearing from a Prattville motel. Rachel Tomkins and Cartney James picked up their 3-year-old mixed breed dog, Mavis, at the animal shelter in...

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Mar 22, 2013   |   al.com Prattville's Fountain City Arts Festival rescheduled to Sunday due to severe weather image

The event will feature artists from around the southeast, who will exhibit their work and other crafts. Various types of art will be exhibited, including paintings, photography, clay, wood sculpture, jewelry and more.

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Mar 15, 2013   |   al.com Suspect in a rash of car burglaries in Prattville wanted by police (video)

PRATTVILLE, Alabama -- Prattville Police are asking for assistance identifying a suspect in a rash of car burglaries in the city. A suspect was captured on video on Saturday, March 9 breaking into a vehicle. The suspect is...

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Mar 13, 2013   |   al.com Prattville food blogger lands national cookbook deal thanks to his recipes for simple, Southern...

Little, 31, started the Southern Bite blog in 2009 as a place to post reviews for restaurants in the River Region. However, after receiving a lot of interest from readers in a family recipe he posted, Little decided to take the...

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Mar 13, 2013   |   al.com National Weather Service issues red-flag fire warning for Autauga, Elmore, Montgomery counties

PRATTVILLE, Alabama -- The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a critical fire weather warning for today and tomorrow in Central Alabama, including Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties. The red-flag warnings...

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Mar 12, 2013   |   al.com City of Prattville to begin testing sewer mains for breaks, leaks tomorrow

PRATTVILLE, Alabama – The city of Prattville’s Wastewater Department will begin conducting smoke testing Wednesday as part of preventative maintenance for its sewer mains. The testing, part of the department’s preventative...

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Mar 12, 2013   |   al.com Woman stabbed Monday night at East Main Street gas station in Prattville

PRATTVILLE, Alabama -- A women victim was stabbed several times in the back as she walked to her vehicle on Monday at 9:55 p.m. at the Jet Pep on East Main Street in Prattville, according to Prattville Police. Christopher Moses...

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Mar 12, 2013   |   al.com Prattville singer Donica Knight hoping to make it big with nationwide radio play this weekend...

The Highway, which has a nation-wide audience, is known for playing music by unsigned or new artists on a regular basis, allowing listeners the chance to call in with their reactions and requests for more.

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Mar 10, 2013   |   ihigh.com Football: Next Booster Club Meeting | Pictures From Winter Athletes and Strength Training

Park Cottage Grove High School Football, MN Mar 10 by Elijah Harter Remember to mark your calendars: Our next football booster meeting will be Tuesday March 19th, at 7pm in the Park High cafeteria. Hope to see you there!...

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Mar 9, 2013   |   wtvm.com Ala. troopers say 2 dead in crash near Prattville

Accident on I-185, SB lanes blocked Accident on I-185, SB lanes blocked News Leader 9 has learned of an accident on I-185 in the southbound lane between exits 6 and 7. At this time, the southbound lanes and the on-ramp are...

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Mar 9, 2013   |   local15tv.com Ala. Troopers Say 2 Dead in Crash Near Prattv

PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama state troopers say two people are dead after a crash between a car and a tractor-trailer on a state highway in Autauga County. Al.com reports a Chevrolet Malibu traveling on Highway 14 collided...

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Mar 9, 2013   |   dvidshub.net USS Ronald Reagan [Image 1 of 2]

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Ryan Brick, from Prattville, Ala., and Seaman Richard Allen, from Tampa, Fla., shift a piece of anchor rigging equipment into place aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan...

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Mar 6, 2013   |   al.com Tasty Creations Soup Cook Off set to simmer on Saturday in Prattville

Attendees will be able to sample an array of soups by making a donation or bringing a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Those who donate between $10 and $15 will also receive a work of art along with their bowl of soup.

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Mar 6, 2013   |   birminghamstar.com Ala. police offer firearms training classes

PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Prattville police are responding to a surge in firearms purchases by offering gun ownership and safety courses. Officials say the 5-hour courses will be offered on the last ...

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Mar 4, 2013   |   rivals.com Pettway the first 2014 commit

Auburn landed their first 2014 commitment on Sunday when Prattville (Ala.) running back Kamryn Pettway committed to the Tigers. Pettway visited Auburn's Junior Day last weekend and visited again on Sunday. His last visit sealed...

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Mar 4, 2013   |   mrsec.com Recruiting HLN: Auburn’s First, Family Connections, And The New Norm?

Recruiting Headline News… 1. Florida State’s loss is Auburn’s gain as the Tigers land their first commitment in the class of 2014. Prattville, Alabama running back Kamryn Pettway, rated a 4-star [...]

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Mar 1, 2013   |   al.com Dozens of family, friends congratulate Prattville's new police chief at ceremony Thursday night

Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson is sworn in Thursday night by Prattville municipal court Judge Louis Colley. Thompson's wife Carol is also pictured. (Erin Edgemon/eedgemon@al.com) PRATTVILLE, Alabama -- Dozens of family...

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Feb 28, 2013   |   stamfordadvocate.com Prattville man to be extradited from Florida

Published 6:37 pm, Thursday, February 28, 2013 PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a Prattville man has been identified as a person of interest in a fatal shooting from December and is in police custody. Eric T. Zeigler,...

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Feb 28, 2013   |   southeastfarmpress.com Southeast cotton industry honors its leadership

Southeast cotton industry honors its leadership • Though the 2013 award is a gin award, make no mistake the heart and soul of McCleskey Cotton Company, including the gin, is owner and co-founder Ronnie Lee. • Jimmy Sanford, a...

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Feb 25, 2013   |   al.com Ceremonial swearing in, meet and greet for new Prattville Police chief set for Thursday

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a meet and greet with the ceremony beginning with the mayor’s opening remarks and swearing in by Judge Louis Colley at 7 p.m. Pastor Rick Rodriguez will provide the benediction.

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Feb 25, 2013   |   al.com Prattville Arts Council to honor international blues artist on March 22

Debbie Bond (Robert Sutton/DebbieBond.com) PRATTVILLE, Alabama -- The Prattville Creative and Performing Arts Council will celebrate Alabama blues by hosting a honorary dinner for international blues artist Debbie Bond on March...

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Feb 20, 2013   |   al.com Russ Lane.jpg

Residence: Prattville, Ala. ... B.A.S.S. events: 98 ... B.A.S.S. wins: 1 ... Classic qualifications: 5 ... Bassmaster Classic best finish: 4 (2010) ... B.A.S.S. earnings: $663,824 ... Did you know? I enjoy designing lures for...

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Feb 20, 2013   |   al.com Person of interest in December 2012 Prattville homicide apprehended in Florida

Eric Ziegler (Prattville Police) PRATTVILLE, Alabama -- A suspect wanted in connection with a 2012 robbery and a person of interest in a December homicide in Prattville is now in police custody. Prattville Police Chief Mark...

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Feb 20, 2013   |   al.com Prattville's Way Off Broadway Theatre to perform 'Cookin' with Gus' on Thursday

"Cookin' with Gus" tells the story of Gussie Richardson, a famous food columnist and cookbook author, and the comedic drama that unfolds as she discovers her own stage fright after getting her own daily network television show.

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Feb 19, 2013   |   al.com Prattville Police Chief: Every white Ford Crown Vic in city checked in search of police imposter

A victim reported to Prattville Police the morning of Feb. 14 that a white Ford Crown Victoria tried to pull his vehicle over on Fairview Avenue. The vehicle had red and blue light on its dash, windshield and grill. The man...

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