They’re something we all wear just about everyday, shoes. But when your favorite pair wears out, don’t throw them away, go see a shoe cobbler. Jeff Sanders continues his search for the craftspeople whose odd jobs are still important today. He visits JR’s Shoe Repair in Prattville. JR’s Shoe Repair Facebook Page Categories: Positively Alabama, Video Tags: craftspeople, prattville, shoe cobbler
UNDATED (AP) – The NCAA Division I Board of Directors has rescinded a proposed ban on satellite camps thus shooting down a request from powerhouse conferences in the South. The move clears the way for coaches to hold clinics far from their campuses this summer. The board’s decision came almost three weeks after the Division I Council approved a proposal…
DETROIT (AP) – Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says he hopes members of the Division I Board of Directors “get it right” and allow satellite camps in college football. “It benefits who we’re supposed to be benefiting here,” Harbaugh said. “I can’t look you in the eye and say I’m expecting one thing or another.” Harbaugh was at Comerica Park on…
Prattville, AL—2016 Offensive National Championship MVP O.J Howard returned to Prattville today to help two local girls, Maggie and Mylee Kervin, run a lemonade stand. All the proceeds from the stand went towards Operation Backpack, a program that provides nutritious and easy to prepare food to hungry children. “I came out today to help with the backpack for kids that they…
Multiple charges have been filed against the man accused of leading Prattville police on a car chase Friday. Chief Mark Thompson says 54-year-old Weldon Roberts took off while police were conducting a traffic stop on the highway. Thompson says during the chase, the driver hit another car, then came to a stop at Prattville Intermediate school. That’s where Roberts was arrested. He’s…
The Prattville Police Department is on the lookout for a suspect with two outstanding felony warrants. William Watkins is wanted for Theft of Property 1st (vehicle) and for Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card. His last known address was on Patton Street in Jemison. He is also known to frequent Tallassee, Alabama. Investigators say on December 8, 2015, Watkins stole a vehicle in Prattville…
Downtown Prattville has no shortage of small businesses. With an increase of customers during the holiday season, many store owners are trying to make sure they do not fall victim to shoplifters. Stephen Brooks is the co-owner of Carol Brooks Home and Holiday Shoppe in downtown Prattville. He says his small store thrives during the holiday season, but having shoplifters come…
