Municipal Elections are less than a week away. Today we’re taking a closer look at the race for Mayor of Prattville and learning what the candidates are most focused on. Incumbent Mayor Bill Gillespie and Dean Argo are facing off in the race. Gillespie is proud of his record as mayor since 2011, but says there is still room for…
It’s been a tough start to 2020 for East Memorial Christian Academy in Prattville. The school announced it will be closing this year, after 16 years in operation. The Headmaster, Bryan Easley, says it all comes down to declining enrollment. They have around 130 students enrolled this year, they would like for that number to be at 200. He says…
The Prattville Fire Department has investigated three suspicious fires in recent weeks. The first was at the Kasai plant in March, then a post office fire in April and now a vacant warehouse went up in flames last night. The Old Gurney Warehouse building in downtown Prattville was destroyed by a fire late Sunday night. Assistant Fire Marshall Craig Allen…
Autauga County Schools have seen numerous threats in recent weeks. Superintendent Spence Agee says it’s an issue they’re tackling everyday, but they can’t do it alone. Attendance Monday at Prattville Intermediate School was lower than usual. School officials say 10% of students were out after a student was arrested for making a threat on social media Sunday. “They know what…
Prattville Police say two pedestrians were hit Wednesday night on McQueen Smith Road near WalMart. The accident happened just before 7 Wednesday night. Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson tells Alabama News Network a woman died at the scene and a man was taken to Baptist South Hospital with serious injuries. At this point in the investigation, Thompson says it does…
Autauga Creek Craft House owner John Stewart is hopeful that the idea for an entertainment district in downtown Prattville could become a reality. He says it could help not just his business, but the entire city. “Do you want it all the time, probably not…but you do want a time where you can walk around, have a beer, enjoy the…
Prattville police chief Mark Thompson confirms 8-year-old Avery Williams has been located and is safe. Williams was reported missing Sunday around 4:30 PM near the Candlestick Park area of Prattville. Stay with Alabama News Network for any new updates as they become available. Categories: News Tags: Local News, missing child, Prattville News
Many people celebrated Memorial Day at Pratt Pool Monday. Admission was marked down to $1; usually it costs $3 to get in. “Retro means it’s a dollar to get in, and it’s very inexpensive. Everybody can afford a dollar, it’s usually $3 to get in for adults,” explained Parks and Rec Director Kellie Cook. Along with admission people also got…
Most EMA workers are used to dealing with hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. Now cyber security is being added to that growing list. EMA Director Art Faulkner says nowadays, almost everything is somehow connected to a computer making us even more vulnerable to cyber attacks. “The ability for individuals that wish to do us harm, that they can have access to…
Prattville Police have identified the victims in Sunday’s triple shooting. They say that 44-year-old Elizabeth Rousseau and 50-year-old Timothy Rousseau were found dead in the home. 24-year-old David Deramus was shot in the leg but is expected to recover. Police are not saying what led to the shooting or who pulled the trigger, they describe it as a domestic situation….
