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City of Prattville, Autauga Interfaith Care Center Working to Help Those Affected by 3-Alarm Apartment Fire

The Autauga Interfaith Care Center and the City of Prattville are working together to help those affected by an apartment fire. The fire completely destroyed the entire apartment complex, displacing 26 families. From Tuesday, October 20 until November 1st, you can drop off food and other toiletry items at Prattville City Hall on West main street or the Autauga Interfaith…

Former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Named Starter for Dolphins

Per ESPN’s AdamSchefter, former Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagaovailoa named starter for the Miami Dolphins. Tagovailoa made his NFL debut in a blowout win Sunday versus the New York Jets. He was 2 of 2 passing for 9 yards. Dolphins have a bye this week. When they rerun the next week for a home game against the Rams, Tua Tagovailoa will be…

Alabama, Saban react to Georgia win as Tennessee prep begins

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama football’s Mac Jones was selected as the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. The honor is Jones’ second this season as the redshirt junior also picked up league honors following the Texas A&M matchup.= Offensive Player of the Week Mac Jones Guided Alabama to a commanding 41-24 win over then-No….

Group Offering Churches $6-a-Ballot to Help People to Vote Early

Alabama’s election’s chief says a group’s offer to pay churches $6 for every person they help to vote early this year does not violate any law. The “New South Souls to the Polls Initiative” is offering to pay churches a $6 contribution for each documented early vote. Former state Sen. Hank Sanders is an organizer of the effort. He says…

Rotary Clubs Fight Polio Worldwide with Doughnuts

Rotary clubs in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee are banding together in a new way to fight polio. They’re doing it by selling special doughnuts. Members of the Montgomery and Dothan Rotary clubs spent the afternoon unloading, frosting and packing more than 1,000 boxes of doughnuts, which were donated by Dunkin’ Donuts. Each doughnut was topped with purple icing, which represents…

#VoteWithUs Tour Bus Makes Stop in Capital City on 8 State Tour

As Election Day quickly approaches, organizations are urging citizens to have their voices heard by voting. The #VoteWithUs tour bus made a stop in Montgomery on Monday. The #VoteWithUs tour bus is rolling across America encouraging people about the power of the vote. #VoteWithUs movement hopes to turn out the largest early vote America has ever seen. They say by…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Endel

If the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 shutdowns continue to affect your health and well-being, you may have already tried downloading an app to relieve anxiety and stress and help you sleep. There are dozens, maybe even hundreds to choose from in the app stores. Most play ambient sounds or white noise for meditation or falling asleep. If you’ve tried several…

Saturday Apartment Fire Leaves 26 Families Displaced

Prattville Fire Department responded to a 3-alarm apartment fire early Saturday morning, displacing all residents who lived there. All fire units in the city were dispatched to The Woods apartments on 6th Street. Off-duty personnel were also called to assist. Crews were able to evacuate all 26 families and extinguish the fire in just under one hour. The Emergency Management …

Auto Supplier Expansion Adding More Jobs in Alabama

The state of Alabama says a planned expansion by a European auto supplier will add more than 180 new jobs in two cities. The governor’s office announced $56 million in projects by International Automotive Components Group North America Inc. on Monday. The company plans a roughly $34 million expansion and 119 new jobs in Cottondale, where it will make door…