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Local heroes honored at special blue Mass
To be a first responder to any disaster or emergency, whether a representative of law enforce ment or a member of a fire de partment, it requires a strong individual who can stand up un der heavy pressure.
I-65 work in Montgomery likely to delay traffic
Alabama transportation officials say construction work is likely to cause traffic delays on Interstate 65 South in Montgomery this weekend.
Voters return Lott to office; other officials unopposed
In recent municipal elec tions, some communities had numerous candidates battling it out for city council seats and mayoral positions.
Millbrook police chief retires after 26 years with department
According to Millbrook city officials and police officers, a rare event occurred during Wednesday's ceremony when Millbrook Police Chief Kenneth Bradley allowed himself to be caught on-camera with a smile on ...
Pet supply drive Saturday in Millbrook
The Humane Society of Elmore County will have a supply drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Millbrook Wal-Mart. "As we are caring for over 350 animals each day in our shelter, we go through a lot of ...
Commission moves toward EMS contract
The Elmore County Commission took another step in the long-running effort to choose an ambulance company to provide emergency medical services to county residents and participating municipalities.
Voters to make their soggy way to polls
With several key races, today's municipal elections are generating a lot of interest in the area.
Millbrook honors retiring police chief
When Kenneth Bradley joined the Millbrook Police Department 26 years ago, there were six officers on the force and they drove around in hand-me-down patrol cars.
Cigar shop offers relaxation and education
Smoking tobacco has become controversial to many, even un acceptable to some. But owners of at least one local business are hoping people give some facets of the activity a second look.
Lane and Ramp Closures Planned for Weekend
The Alabama Department of Transportation announces that motorists traveling on I-65 through Montgomery this weekend may experience traffic delays due to bridge widening.
Millbrook woman victim of fatal fire
A 62-year-old Millbrook woman died Wednesday morn ing as a result of a fire that swept through the bedroom of her 4140 Coosada Road home.
Elmore elections may be battle of 2 PACs
The ballot for next Tuesday's municipal election in the town of Elmore will feature 10 names, two candidates for each of five contested races.
Our Opinion: City elections are finally here across Elmore, Autauga counties
Motorists who enter Elmore from Millbrook on Alabama Highway 14 East can't help but notice the giant banner posted by mayoral candidate Margaret White, one of five individuals who are chal lenging the town's ...
Victim's family: Abuse was common
Members of Gloria Silas Rus sell's immediate family dis puted recent claims by the es tranged wife of the man accused of beating the Elmore woman to death, saying that the wife painted a distorted picture of ...
Monday Soundoff: Is move to pre-K smart?
Monday Soundoff features shorter letters from Advertiser readers. A sampling of comments follows: * Conservatism, eaten away by incrementalism, will eventually become socialism.
Our Opinion: Shopping center could bolster city's fortunes
Workers continued this week to prepare the High Point Town Center's Best Buy store for its anticipated late-fall, early-winter opening.
Gas prices big drain on cities
Gas prices big drain on cities By Marty Roney * mroney@gannett.com * August 10, 2008 Gas prices, even though they're inching downward, are busting city budgets across the River Region.
Police charge siblings in Prattville slaying
PRATTVILLE -- A man accused of fatally shooting a former Prattville football player in the chest now faces lesser charges in the crime and his older brother is being fingered by authorities as the shooter.
Multiple Arrests Made in Murder of Former Prattville Football Player
Justin Rye AUTAUGA COUNTY, AL - The Autauga County Sheriff's office says it has made multiple arrests in the murder of Justin Rye.
Teen charged with killing Prattville football player
PRATTVILLE -- Law enforcement officials believe an argument over what music would be played at a party led to a shooting in Autauga County that left one man dead.