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Hidden Treasures in the City of Prattville

For many people Prattville is known as the small town just a few miles north of Montgomery. Look past its shopping malls just off I-65, and this growing town is filled with southern charm. Capitol Hill Golf Course is one of the most popular destinations in Prattville. The course is well known among golf enthusiast for its unique and challenging…

Sheriff Identifies Prattville Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting

Autauga County officials have identified the 9-year-old Prattville girl killed in an accidental shooting over the weekend. Sheriff Joe Sedinger says Alyssa Davis died at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham after she shot herself with a handgun Sunday afternoon. Davis was a student at Pine Level Elementary School. Counselors are now available for her classmates and other students. Sedinger is urging…

Arts and Crafts Show Highlights Hand-Made Items Around Southeast

Dozens of vendors, creators, and designers came to Prattville for the annual Spinners Pumpkin Patch Arts and Crafts show this weekend. When asked about their products, many of the vendors said their craftsmanship is one-of-a-kind. The Prattville Spinner’s Club allows only certain craftsmen and women to display. “Everything is homemade, all the crafts have to be homemade,” Spinners Club President…

Prattville Shooting

One Man Critically Injured

Authorities are searching for a shooting suspect this afternoon. It occurred on north Northington Avenue near Bent Tree Drive. Police Chief mark Thompson says one man was transported to Baptist South Medical Center with injuries described as life-threatening. No names released, but the chief says the shooter and victim knew each other. An investigation is currently underway. Categories: Montgomery Metro,…

Boy Found Chained In Home Is “Severely Mentally Handicapped”, Uncle Says

Authorities say an anonymous tip lead them to a home on County Road 46 in Prattville where they found a 13-year-old boy naked, with chains padlocked around his ankles. The boys’ mother step-father and grandmother are now charged with torture and willful abuse of child under 18. Investigators with the Autauga County Sheriff’s Department said injuries on the boy’s legs…

Prattville Fire Department Awarded Top Rating

  People in Prattville are safer after the city’s fire department is awarded a top ISO rating. Chief Terry Brown says the upgrade reflects the effort and commitment of the men and women at the fire department. He says the department has made steady improvements over the last few years. He says a top ISO rating can be beneficial to…

Two dead in Autuaga County Murder-Suicide

Prattville police are investigating a murder suicide. Authorities say Derico Houser, 39, shot and killed his ex-wife Friday around 6 pm. Police issued an alert for Houser’s arrest but he was later found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound Saturday morning. Houser had military training and is said to have been suffering from PTSD.     Categories: Montgomery Metro, News…

CrimeStoppers: Prattville Police Searching For Residential Construction Thief

On April 13, 2018, between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. investigators advise that an unknown male described as being a white male, brown hair, beard, with tattoos on both arms. Surveillance video captures this subject unlawfully entering a residence under construction in the Hearthstone neighborhood in Prattvill. This subject is seen walking out of the residence carrying several power tools, totaling…

Arson Determined as Cause of Kaisai North America Building Fire

The Prattville Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of the fire that damaged the Kaiser North America building. They have determined that Arson is the cause.  On March 31, the Prattville Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Kasai North America building located 1098 Doster Rd.. Heavy smoke and fire was found in a large exterior storage building near…

12 Year Old Arrested for Making Terror Threats in Prattville

    The Prattville Police Department has arrested another 12 year old for terrorist threats on social media. The juvenile will be charged with two counts and will be transported to Air Base shortly.  This is unrelated to the early charges last week. The police department  was informed this morning of the posting and an arrest was made.The threats were…