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State troopers ready for spring break traffic

State troopers ready for spring break traffic

Montgomery, AL – As the week of spring break is a highly anticipated vacation for students, state troopers are preparing for the increased traffic throughout the state, according to Department of Public Safety Director Col. J. Christopher Murphy.
Overtime grants administered by the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division of ADECA [...]

Possible hazardous chemicals found in Prattville: City officials reported on Friday

Possible hazardous chemicals found in Prattville: City officials reported on Friday

Prattville – According to Prattville Mayor Jim Byard Jr., possible hazardous chemicals were found in an abandoned building on 112 Industrial Park Road on the city’s west side.
The site is located approximately one mile from the entrance of the International Paper Company.
Code Enforcement Officers, acting on a complaint by a City Councilman, recently found the [...]

Prattville bullying meeting brings awareness to problem

Prattville bullying meeting brings awareness to problem

Prattville – The sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Prattville was filled to capacity last night with parents, children, school and law enforcement officials, and concerned citizens, to learn and discuss the issues of bullying.
Prattville Mayor Jim Byard Jr. stated that although the presentation was timely due to a website constructed recently to promote [...]

City of Prattville free movie under the stars March 26

City of Prattville free movie under the stars March 26

Prattville – On Friday, March 26, the City of Prattville will present a free showing of Planet 51 on a 30-foot inflatable movie screen at Cooters Pond Park for the entire family to enjoy.
The film is an animated adventure comedy and features the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Gary Oldman, and John [...]

Prattville Crime Report February 25-28, 2010

Prattville Crime Report February 25-28, 2010

Prattville – The following incidents were reported from February 25 to February 28 by the Prattville Police Department:
February 25 –
Theft of Property Second Degree, 1900 block Cobbs Ford Road; Assorted US currency: $60, 1 brown wallet: $5, Compass VISA card and RBC check card: $1, driver’s license and health card: $1
Theft of Lost Property [...]

A sit down with Rep. Mac Gipson: Legislator discusses gambling and other issues affecting Alabama

A sit down with Rep. Mac Gipson: Legislator discusses gambling and other issues affecting Alabama

Prattville – A lifelong resident of Autauga County, H. Mac Gipson is serving a fourth term in the Alabama House of Representatives District 88 (which covers both Autauga and Elmore counties).
Gipson’s standing house committees include Education, Finance and Appropriations, the Education Committee, the Children’s First Joint Oversight Committee, and the Community Service Grant Joint [...]

City of Prattville to file suit against Lexon Insurance Company

City of Prattville to file suit against Lexon Insurance Company

Prattville – The City Council voted unanimously tonight to authorize the City to file suit against Lexon Insurance Company for the completion of Eastwood Subdivision.
It was determined that the developer of Eastwood, located directly behind the Prattville Town Center, failed to finish the development in the allotted two-year time period; i.e., curbs, guttering, and streets [...]

Prattville business owner tests television waters

Prattville business owner tests television waters

Prattville – Marilyn Gidley who began a local modeling company in the city a couple of years ago, is now producing a variety/reality show called Time to Shine, airing on WBMM-TV Channel 22, the CW Montgomery.
Gidley is looking for all types of talent to showcase on the program.
“I am looking for artists who can sing, [...]

Lawsuit on Tuesday’s Prattville City Council agenda

Lawsuit on Tuesday’s Prattville City Council agenda

Prattville – Councilman Mike Renegar will introduce a resolution during the next Council meeting to authorize the City attorney to file suit against Lexon Insurance Company for the completion of Eastwood Subdivision.
Eastwood is located directly behind the Prattville Town Center and runs along the perimeter of the Robert Trent Jones golf course.
The councilman stated several [...]

New Orleans Saints’ Roman Harper celebrated in Prattville

New Orleans Saints’ Roman Harper celebrated in Prattville

Prattville – Mayor Jim Byard Jr. proclaimed Saturday as “Roman Harper Day” in the city as several hundred New Orleans Saints fans flocked to the Doster Center to catch a glimpse of the star tackler and to take home a photo or autograph.
The Prattville native was joined by his parents Ronald and Princess, sister Talia, [...]

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