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 [...]
Florence, AL – Twenty-two year old director and screenwriter Brad Thompson, along with his crew, submitted two films for consideration in this year’s George Lindsey UNA Film Festival; Collecting Chloe and Honor Code.
The Athens, Alabama native and University of North Alabama student is serious about his craft, wishing tto pursue a career in filmmaking.
“I’d like [...]
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, [...]
Dothan, AL – Two rallies were held yesterday in Montgomery at the State House for activists, concerned citizens, gambling, and anti-gambling supporters as the legislature was debating gaming legislation concerning electronic bingo.
Governor Bob Riley teamed with the Citizens for a Better Alabama, a families advocate group and lobbying organization, to head up the first rally [...]
Prattville – As a wintry precipitation mix fell in the city this morning and temperatures hovered around 32 degrees, Prattville Mayor Jim Byard Jr. presented an Arbor Day Proclamation to the City’s Horticulturist, Ken Johnson, and an American sycamore tree was planted as part of the observance at Overlook Memorial Park.
“I’ve been the mayor in [...]
Montgomery, AL – The bingo issue drew supporters and opponents from across Alabama as they convened on the State House Tuesday afternoon to voice their views and opinions on gambling in the state.
Governor Bob Riley addressed hundreds of gambling opponents at the State House earlier today, but most of his statements were drowned out by [...]
Prattville – Black History Month, founded in 1926 by United States historian Carter G. Woodson, was launched so that Americans could reflect on the history and contributions of African Americans.
On Friday night, a standing room only crowd filled the Doster Center for a night of entertainment and celebration of Black History Month.
The presentation [...]
Prattville – Prattville Mayor Jim Byard Jr. is proud to announce “Roman Harper Day” on Saturday, February 27 in the city.
A Prattville native, Harper doubled as quarterback and free safety for Prattville High School, was a three-year starter at the University of Alabama, and got drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL.
Currently [...]
Prattville – United States Republican Senator Richard Shelby visited Prattville Wednesday morning to discuss the national debt, the state of the economy, and health care reform, at a breakfast sponsored by the Prattville Chamber of Commerce.
Since 1986, Shelby has served in the Senate, and is ranking member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee [...]
Prattville – The Autauga Prattville Public Library’s Big Read Program started Tuesday night at the City Council meeting with a short reading of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Council President Dean Argo.
“Ladies and gentlemen, if you will indulge me one moment, I get to kick off the Big Read by reading [...]
