BOSTON (AP) – Researchers say they have found a traumatic brain disease in former Eagles and Patriots fullback Kevin Turner, who was the lead plaintiff in a concussion lawsuit against the NFL. Announcing the results of their study at a conference at Boston University on Thursday, the doctors say Turner developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (ehn-sehf-uh-LAH’-puh-thee) over 25 years, playing from…
A two-vehicle crash on Oct. 30, has claimed the life of a Prattville man. Derek Ray Dison, 25, was killed when the 2007 Toyota Rav4 he was driving was struck by a 2001 Honda Accord on Interstate 65 near the 196 mile marker, approximately 9 miles south of Clanton. The Toyota left the roadway and overturned after the collision. Dison,…
A Prattville police officer was arrested Sunday morning. Chief Mark Thompson confirms an officer was arrested for DUI on Sunday morning. Thompson also confirmed that the officer is no longer with the department. Thompson refused to release the name of the officer arrested. Check back with Alabama News Network for more in this developing story. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro Tags:…
Authorities in Alabama say a man was practicing with his crossbow in his front yard when he accidentally shot a United Parcel Service driver in the chest. Citing Autauga County Sheriff’s Office records, the unidentified delivery man was driving around noon Thursday when a crossbow bolt flew into the cab of his truck, striking him. Deputies say the driver was…
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (prattvillechamber.org) —The Prattville-Autauga Character Coalition, in partnership with the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce Coach Sarah Patterson, University of Alabama Women’s Gymnastics Head Coach, 1979-2014, is the 2016 Champion of Character. She will receive her award during the 6th annual Champions of Character event to be held, Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 5:30-7:30pm at…
The Prattville Police Department, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is searching for an unknown male wanted in reference to a Bank Robbery. According to investigators, this subject robbed the First Community Bank located at 211 Highway 82 Bypass West on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at approximately 3:29 p.m. The suspect was armed with a black handgun and was wearing dark clothing….
While you’re out shopping for your back to school supplies, why not grab a few extra to help local students start the year off on the right foot. The Autauga Education Foundation is holding their annual “Stuff the Bus” event this weekend during the tax free weekend. They’re partnering with the Prattville Chamber of Commerce to help local students have…
Montgomery, Ala. (www.waka.com)—It’s the 19th year of the Kevin Turner YMCA golf tournament in Turner’s beloved hometown of Prattville, but this year the tournament is different because its “driving force” is missing. Turner passed away back on March 24 ending his battle with ALS, but the tournament that bears his name still drew hundreds. Tournament director Keith Cantrell suggests he had a…
The City of Prattville is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Creek Walk Concert Series beginning on Tuesday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. Our first concert will feature Souled Out from Montgomery. Souled Out features a lineup of male and female vocalists and musicians who will perform a variety of soul, rhythm and blues, jazz and pop that will appeal to all generations….
Source: Lowndes Co. Sheriff’s Office The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Kenneth Dynd Gordon. Gordon is accused of posing as a contractor who swindles the elderly out of money in the county. According to the sheriff’s office, once a victim makes a pre-payment for services promised, they no longer hear from Gordon and are unable to make contact…
