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More Rain and Storms for our Wednesday

MORE HEAVY RAIN: New day, same forecast as a meandering surface front continues to produce widespread and numerous showers and storms across Alabama. Rain is possible at any time, but we see more thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours, and these continue to cause areas of flash flooding as well as produce lots of lightning. On average, rainfall totals…

SWAC Media Day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released the 2021 Preseason All-Conference teams at Media Days Tuesday morning, and Alabama State is well-represented with eight slots on the two teams. Ezra Gray was named First Team running back after he led the team, and conference, in rushing this season with 436 yards on 84 carries in five games. He averaged 5.2 yards…

Man Killed in Winderton Drive Shooting, Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation

The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting. The shooting occurred on Tuesday, July 20 around 4 p.m.

MPD and Fire Medics responded to a call of a shooting in the 500 block of Upton Road. At the scene they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene. 

Pay It Forward: Cubie Rae Hayes of Montgomery

It’s been said that Cubie Rae Hayes does a million dollars worth of work just for a hug and a smile. She’s well known in the community for pitching in and bringing resources together to make a difference. Hayes is a community advocate. Through her non-profit Citizens That Care, Inc., she has been able to come along side other non-profits…