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Routine August Weather; Fred and Maybe Grace Too

HEAT, HUMIDITY, DAILY STORMS: New day, same forecast as Alabama’s weather will not be changing much as we head into the weekend. The days continue to feature a mix of sun and clouds while afternoon temperatures climb into the low and mid 90s. Heat index values are over 100°, and could climb over 105° at times, which is advisory criteria…

Alabama Prison Guard Charged Over Alleged Payments

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama corrections officer has been jailed on felony charges after evidence found in an inmate’s cellphone indicated the guard was doing business illegally with the prisoner. Court documents show Tericus Dinkins, a correctional officer at Kilby prison, was charged Tuesday with promoting prison contraband and using his position for personal gain. An inmate was allegedly…

Police Search for Man Following Abduction of Young Child

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Albertville police say an 11-month-old child is safe after they were abducted from their home early Wednesday morning. It has been reported that a man entered the home around 4:30 a.m., assaulted the child’s mother before fleeing the home with the child that they both share. The man and woman reportedly have another child together. The child…

Alabama AG Announces $3M Settlement with Tyson Over Spill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the state has reached a $3 million settlement with Tyson Farms over a wastewater spill that killed an estimated 175,000 fish. It was one of the largest recorded fish kills in Alabama history. The agreement was announced Wednesday. The state had sued Tyson last year over the spill in the…

One Man Travels 50 States to Spread Awareness on Veterans’ Suicide

A veteran has been travelling across the US to help prevent veteran suicides. Wednesday he reached the state of Alabama, the 39th on his journey. “I’m doing 50 pushups at all 50 state capitols in 50 days,” shared Darren Hafford during a stop in Columbus Sunday. “I’m hoping to let other veterans know that might be struggling that help is out there.”

Former MPS Administrator to Serve Prison Time for Fraud

Former Jeff Davis High School Assistant Principal Walter James, the third has pleaded guilty to fraud charges. James portrayed himself as the owner of a consulting firm while also working for Montgomery Public Schools. Prosecutors say he and others submitted invoices for professional development services that were never performed. He’s been sentenced to five years in prison and he must…

City of Millbrook Working on New City Highly Anticipated Projects

After 45 years of existence, the City of Millbrook is finally beginning some highly anticipated projects. The city is working on building their downtown area from the ground up, and beginning their 17 Springs sports complex. Their 17 Springs sports complex will be a 200 acre complex including a 100-thousand square foot indoor facility. It will include championship sports like…