Trump Accounts launch, giving newborns $1,000 for their future
President Trump’s administration has launched Trump Accounts, tying the 250th birthday of America to help boost financial independence for children.
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Three people arrested after drug deal leads to shooting in Elmore County
Three people have been arrested after an attempted drug deal led to a shooting in Elmore County.
Lula Hatcher, owner of landmark Lannie’s Bar-B-Q in Selma, dies
The family of Lula Hatcher, owner of nationally-honored Lannie’s Bar-B-Q Spot in Selma, has announced her death.
Man injured in Midtown Montgomery shooting
It happened around 2:09 a.m. Sunday in the 2600 block of Zelda Road.
Woman injured in Montgomery robbery
It happened Friday morning in the 2000 block of Amos Street.
Shark attack that injured Alabama teenager leads to nationwide shark alert system
The attack on Lulu Gribbin of Mountain Brook has led to the creation of a nationwide shark alert system, called “Lulu’s Law.”
Inner tube rider injured after being struck by boat propeller on Lake Martin
A man riding an inner tube on Lake Martin has been injured after being struck by a boat’s propeller.
Floating platform used to launch fireworks at Lake Martin catches fire
Alabama Marine Police need your help finding the owner of a floating platform that caught fire while being used to launch fireworks at Lake Martin.
America’s 250th birthday celebrated in Washington after storm delay
After an evacuation of the National Mall in Washington due to storms, President Trump helped commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.”
Montgomery firefighters called to house fire
Montgomery firefighters have battled a fire at a home just off E.D. Nixon Avenue.
