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Two Killed in Morning Crash on Cobbs Ford Road

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a crash in Prattville that claimed the lives of two people. ALEA Trooper Joel Hart said it happened just before 9:00AM on Cobbs Ford Road at I-65. No other details have been released regarding the accident at this time. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: ALEA, Cobbs Ford Road, fatal crash, I-65, prattville

Is COVID-19 Affecting Black Friday Shopping This Year?

Even though the pandemic hit small businesses hard, owners believe Black Friday and other holiday sales will help in-store revenues. Kudzu and Cotton owner, Katie Castanza, says in times like now, it’s important that her business gets in-store customer due the majority of their products being in-store. Though, for many, shopping online is the only option as things look a…

Local Prattville ‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Remembers Host Alex Trebek

As the world continues to mourn the loss of long-time “Jeopardy!” host, Alex Trebek, former contestant and AUM professor, Dr. Darren Harris-Fain, finds joy in being able to have been on the show and meet Trebek. Five years ago Dr. Darren Harris-Fain finally stepped out on the “Jeopardy!” stage after eight years of auditioning. He won three times, earning over…

LACEUP Highlights – Playoffs, Round One

CLASS 1A Sweet Water (7-2) 61, J.F. Shields (3-8) 22 Notasulga (8-1) 32, Florala (7-3) 30 Linden (11-0) 47, Marengo (5-5) 14 McKenzie (8-2) 54, Loachapoka (6-5) 32 Brantley (11-0) 65, Billingsley (5-6) 9 Keith (8-3) 22, Fruitdale (7-3) 14 Maplesville (8-3) 41, Samson (6-4) 0 Millry (8-2) 55, Central-Hayneville (6-4) 28 Berry (9-1) 50, Sumiton Christian (6-5) 14 Woodland (8-3) 30, Waterloo (6-5) 6 Brilliant (6-5) 43, Valley Head (8-3) 25 Ragland (9-2) 20, R.A. Hubbard (5-6) 16 Winterboro (9-1) 30, Hackleburg (4-7) 8 Hubbertville (9-2) 44, Cedar Bluff (6-5) 37 Decatur Heritage (9-2) 48, Wadley (3-8) 37 Pickens County (8-3) 33, Woodville (5-6) 8 CLASS 2A…

Update: Body Found at Alabama River Bridge Near Prattville Identified

UPDATE: Montgomery police say the body found near U.S. Highway 31 at the Alabama River bridge has been identified as that of 27-year-old Joshua Thompson of Montgomery. Police say it appears Thompson was shot and killed in Montgomery. This is Montgomery’s 53rd homicide of the year. If you have a tip that could help police make an arrest, call CrimeStoppers…

LACEUP Highlights – Week Ten

AHSAA Football Scoreboard Friday Results (includes Thursday’s scores) CLASS 7A Austin 49, Bob Jones 7 Daphne 50, Baker 25 Dothan 35, Smiths Station 31 Enterprise 38, Auburn 27 Fairhope 45, Alma Bryant 19 Grissom 31, Florence 6 Hewitt-Trussville 51, Oak Mountain 21 James Clemens 49, Albertville 7 Mary Montgomery 1, Davidson 0, forfeit Prattville 31, Jeff Davis 14 Spain Park 35,…

City of Prattville Holds Food Drive for Fire Victims

The City of Prattville and Autauga Interfaith Care Center are hosting a 10,000 lb food drive for the victims of the apartment fire this past Saturday. Donation bins have been set outside the AICC building and inside the two front double doors of City Hall. Toiletries, non-perishable food items, new blankets and sheets, money, and anything other than clothes are…

Two Men Arrested for Attempted Murder in Prattville

The Prattville Police Department responded to Brentwood Landing Apartments on Covered Bridge Parkway Sunday in reference to multiple shots fired and a person shot. When officers arrived, they found a 30-year-old man who lives in the apartment building with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Baptist South Hospital. Officers were able to stop the suspect who was…

UPDATE: Missing 11 Year Old in Prattville Found Safe

11-year-old Trevor Kilgore/Source: Prattville Police Department Prattville Police say a missing 11-year-old child has been found safe. Police say Trevor Kilgore disappeared from his grandmother’s residence Thursday evening while she was in another room. No details where police found Kilgore at this time.   Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro, News Tags: Arrowhead Drive, missing child, prattville, Prattville Police, Trevor Kilgore

Brantwood Children’s Home Host Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Brantwood Children’s Home hosted its annual ‘Fore The Love of Our Children’ charity golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 12. The event was held at the Robert Trent Jones golf course in Prattville with over 70 people participating. Participants included Alabama State’s football coach, Donald Hill-Eley, and Tuskegee’s football coach, Willie Slater. The tournament was originally set to be held…