BREAKING: Two Killed, One Injured in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting this afternoon that left two people dead and another injured.
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Vice President Harris to Visit U.S. Border with Mexico
The visit to El Paso, Texas, is planned for Friday and it comes after she’s received criticism from members of both parties for failing to go there despite taking on a leading role in the Biden administration’s response to a steep increase in migration.
Online Job Ads Up 130% in May 2021 Compared to May 2020
Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that as of May 2021, the yearly total of online job ads is 89,105, up 130% from May 2020. The monthly total of online job ads for May 2021 is up 4.8% with 24,794 new online ads.
Crimestoppers Offering $1,000 Reward for Information December 2020 Disappearance of Talledega Man
Talladega police are continuing the search 19-year-old missing man Stacey Lynch. Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 to help those efforts.
Troy University Professor Creates Free Virtual Film Festival for High School, College Students
An Associate Professor of Design at TROY University has created a free virtual, one-day film festival open to all Alabama high school and college students who are interested in learning more about filmmaking and animation. YellowHammer Film Fest, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 31, has a full line up of guest speakers and…
What Are the Differences Between Pikes Peak and NASCAR?
While many race fans in Alabama are familiar with NASCAR by watching races at the Talladega Superspeedway, there are some key difference between those races and the one at Pikes Peak.
Blood Shortage in America Hits Historic Numbers as Demand for Blood Skyrockets
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to Red Cross. But, the U.S. is now experiencing a severe shortage with the reopening of the country in the pandemic.
Crimestoppers Offering $2,500 Reward for Information in 2019 Phenix City Capital Murder Investigtion
Crimestoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in a 2019 Capital Murder investigation.Â
Suspect Steals Hundreds of Dollars Worth of Tobacco Products in Multi-Gas Station Burglary Spree
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of a suspect in multiple burglaries throughout Autauga County.
Biden to ‘Bring Every Resource’ to Manage Busy Storm Season
President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Homeland Security Adviser and Deputy National Security Adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden says his administration needs to “bring every resource to bear” to deal with natural…
