Elmore/Autauga News

12/23/2025

Today’s the last day until next Tuesday. 🚮

The County Collection Facility will be closed for Christmas beginning Wednesday, December 24. It is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, December 30 at 7 AM.

12/23/2025

Autauga Elmore Developmental Services believes every individual has unique abilities worth celebrating. 🌟 Every day, they support growth, independence, and inclusion—one step, one smile, and one success at a time.

12/23/2025

🗨️ Get free speech therapy with Easterseals! Enhancing communication skills for a brighter future.

12/22/2025

𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

"That is an amazing testament to the generosity of our wonderful community, the level of support that this department enjoys from the citizens that we serve, as well as a desire on the part of all involved to give back to their community, which is one of many things that makes Millbrook a special place to live and raise a family," said Chief P.K. Johnson.

See more: https://elmoreautauganews.com/2025/12/22/millbrook-police-chief-writes-open-letter-to-community/

12/22/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

“There are three things I try to teach my grandchildren that I will leave you with today,” said Rodie. “All you need to be successful in this world is to be smart, be kind, and be strong.”

See more: https://elmoreautauganews.com/2025/12/22/prattville-fires-battalion-chief-travis-rodie-retires-after-26-years-of-service/

12/22/2025

Lunch plans turned into Teriyaki Madness today and we’re not mad about it. 🍚✨ So many great options and always packed with flavor! Have you tried it yet?

📍1288 McQueen Smith Road Prattville

12/22/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬!

Paris is a female Lab mix, almost seven-months-old, only about 40 lbs so not getting a lot bigger.

See more: https://elmoreautauganews.com/2025/12/22/paris-is-very-loving-and-dreams-of-a-family-to-call-her-own-for-christmas/

12/22/2025

Russell Do It Center Prattville has all the last-minute Christmas gifts you need. Shop today!

📍 2006 Cobbs Ford Road

12/22/2025

𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐂𝐀’𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫

“It is such a great honor to be selected,” said Rogers. “I put a lot of work and dedication into this sport, and I am grateful to receive an award such as this. I give all glory to God for my ability to play, and I could not have had the success I’ve had without the great coaches I’ve had and all the incredible teammates I’ve had along the way.”

See more: https://elmoreautauganews.com/2025/12/22/ean-names-pcas-baylee-rogers-as-autauga-county-volleyball-player-of-the-year/

12/22/2025

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞

𝑳𝒐𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚, Cade Easterling of Barbour County, Jennie C. Hill of Chambers County, Gavin Rankins of Chambers County, C**t Robinson of Morgan County and Patrick Shirley of St. Clair County were elected to the Alabama Farmers Federation State Sheep & Goat Committee.

Elections were held during the Federation’s 104th annual meeting in Montgomery.

State commodity committee members help direct policy for the state’s largest farm organization, allocate research dollars and coordinate educational sessions for fellow farmers.

From left are Federation Sheep & Goat Division Director Chris Prevatt, Strock, Easterling, Hill, Rankins and Robinson. Not pictured is Shirley.

12/22/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞!

Reom has the classic black and tan coat of a German Shepherd who weighs 96 pounds, so he is an extra-large adult dog.

See more: https://elmoreautauganews.com/2025/12/22/reom-is-a-5-year-old-male-king-german-shepherd-looking-for-his-forever-home/

12/22/2025

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