City of Prattville Opening Farmers Market Starting June 5
The City of Prattville has announced the opening of the Prattville Farmers Market. The opening is Saturday, June 5, from 7am until Noon.
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Family of Jaden Buschert Remembers 10-Year-Old On Memorial Day
The family of Jaden Buschert, a 10-year-old who was killed crossing Southern Boulevard in 2016, traveled to Montgomery to remember their son on Memorial Day. Five years ago, Jaden was attempting to cross Southern Boulevard to reach Popeyes on the other side. Timothy Buschert says Jaden ran out before him, and stopped in the turning median where he was…
State Bureau of Investigation Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chilton County
State Bureau of Investigation special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Chilton County. The investigations comes at the request of Jemison Police Chief Shane Fuller.
Two Additional Teens Charged in April Shooting on Day Street Resulting in Five People Shot, One Killed
MPD charged both Kevorious Rankins, 16, and Ivan Floyd, 17, both of Montgomery, with two counts of second degree Assault and Reckless Murder.
Police Investigating Homicide in Midtown Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a homicide that happened in Midtown Montgomery.
What Are the Signs of Elder Abuse?
The Alabama Department of Human Resources is encouraging the public to help protect older family members, friends, neighbors and others from elder abuse by learning to recognize the warning signs of mistreatment.
Hurricane Season Is Underway, Are You Ready?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. You don’t have to live along the Alabama coast to feel the effects of these dangerous storms.
Teen Missing Since 2019 Found Safe in Alabama
Courtesy: Facebook Authorities in Tennessee say 18-year-old Daphne Westbrook was located in Alabama on Friday. No other details about her recovery have been released. Although, on a video recently posted on a Facebook page that appears to be Daphne’s she informs the public that she is safe, and in another post, she says she was not kidnapped, she ran away….
Clinics Offer Free Vision Screening for Rural Areas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A program meant to prevent vision loss among some of Alabama’s most vulnerable residents will provide free vision screening and testing in rural communities. Studies have shown that poor, Black, and Hispanic people are disproportionately at risk for problems that can cause blindness. And many people delay getting eye exams in rural areas. Screening results gathered…
Birmingham Mayor Pushing City Worker Bonuses Amid Pandemic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Birmingham employees could soon have a bonus coming to thank them for their work during the coronavirus pandemic if city and council officials agree to the pay adjustments. Mayor Randall Woodfin sent a message to employees Friday announcing his plans. The mayor’s office says Woodfin will present the proposal to the Birmingham City Council on Tuesday…
