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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Autauga County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 28stories have been published about Autauga County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Prattville · Prattville

Mrs. Alabama International aims to be the first military woman crowned Mrs. International - Alabama News Center

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, is serving as Mrs. Alabama International and is using her voice and platform to bring mental wellness to the forefront of military and veteran communities. “This pageant helped me rediscover my voice,” VanArtsdalen said. “I’ve lost 120 pounds since having my kids, but more than that, I’ve gained confidence, strength and a platform to talk about something that matters …Read Article

Autauga County · Autauga County

Death investigation underway in Autauga County

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The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after they say a person was found stabbed to death in a home Monday nightRead Article

Prattville · Prattville

What's Happening: July 18-20

“Toto, I don’t think Savanna is in Alabama anymore.” If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, we have a lot happening in the River Region. The iconic Wizard of Oz is now playing at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival through August 17. For more information, head over to asf.net. Prattville CityFest is taking place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mac Gray Park. It was rescheduled in May due to severe weather. Move MGM is holding it…Read Article

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Old Autaugaville School could become home to a new private school

The old Autaugaville School could get new life. The Autauga County Board of Education voted this week to enter into negotiations on the possible sale to a business owner in the city. Marquis Forge, who owns Elevation86 Water and an Autaugaville native, wants to buy the school to turn it into a private Christian school. Once the sell is finalized, Forge says he hopes to have the school open by August 2026. As Action 8 News has reported, Autaugavi…Autaugaville · AutaugavilleRead Article

Woman charged in murder of her roommate in Autauga County

The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office says a woman is in custody in connection to a murder last week. Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell tells Action 8 News that his deputies responded on July 7 to a home on October Drive. Once they arrived, they found a woman, identified as Teresa Moore, dead from multiple stab wounds. In addition, her roommate, Patricia Goodson, was also found unconscious in the home from a drug overdose. Investigators determin…Prattville · PrattvilleRead Article

Prattville police investigating series of thefts at home improvement store

Prattville police need your help finding a person after three thefts were committed at a home improvement store. Police say the thefts happened at Russell Do It Center, located at 2006 Cobbs Ford Road. They say on June 16, June 17 and June 27, a male enter the store and stole merchandise totaling $1,149.95. If you recognize the person in the photos or have any information regarding these thefts, call CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP.       …Prattville · PrattvilleRead Article

Cronheim Hotel Capital Arranges $13.3M Acquisition Loan for Hampton Inn Hotel in Prattville, Alabama

PRATTVILLE, ALA. — Cronheim Hotel Capital has arranged a $13.3 million acquisition loan for Hampton Inn & Suites, a hotel located at 2590 Cobbs Ford Road in Prattville, a northern suburb of Montgomery, Ala. The new owner plans to fully renovate the hotel. Cronheim arranged the financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower through a regional bank. The five-year loan features 18 months of interest-only payments and no prepayment penalty for the …Prattville · PrattvilleSee the Story

Alabama regressed in child well-being ranking but could improve in future post-pandemic data

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Apriell Hartsfield, Kids Count director for VOICES for Alabama Children, speaks at the 2025 Kids Count Data Book press conference at the Autauga County Family Resource Center in Prattville, Alabama on Feb. 17, 2025. Hartsfield said when the national data came out in June that it is more important to look at the state's progress, or lack there of, instead of comparing Alabama to other states. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)Alabama fell four rank…Prattville · PrattvilleRead Article

Pine Level Rallies to Restore Iconic Community Center

PINE LEVEL, Ala. (WAKA) — Residents of Pine Level in Autauga county are joining forces to raise money to restore a beloved local landmark. The Pine Level Community Center, a 96-year-old building that once served as a schoolhouse, has been in need of a new roof for several months. The aging structure suffers from significant leaks during rainstorms, which have caused paint damage to some of the original wooden ceilings. Repairs are expected to co…Pine Level · Pine LevelRead Article

Prattville Mayor Shares Progress on McQueen Smith Road and City Initiatives - New Business Herald

By Sarah Stephens of Elmore Autauga News During this week’s Prattville council meeting, Mayor Bill Gillespie delivered positive updates concerning ...Prattville · PrattvilleRead Article

CHA Picks Developer for Fitzpatrick/Prattville Project – Chelsea Record

By Adam Swift Last month, the Chelsea Housing Authority Board of Commissioners voted to designate the Joseph J. Corcoran and the John M. Corcoran companies as the redevelopment partners with the CHA for the 13 acres of its Fitzpatrick and Prattville site. The Corcoran companies are the CHA partners for the ongoing Innes/Central Avenue redevelopment. CHA Executive Director Paul Nowicki said the Fitzpatrick and Prattville project will likewise be …Prattville · PrattvilleSee the Story

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