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Montgomery Police Launch Murder Investigation in Sunday Morning Shooting

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Posted: May 9, 2021 4:19 PM CDT

Updated: May 9, 2021 4:25 PM CDT

The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of Solomon Hughes, 26, of Montgomery. On Sunday, May 9, 2021 shortly after midnight, MPD responded to the 1100 block of the West Boulevard after receiving a report of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, it was learned that a gunshot victim, Solomon Hughes, had already been transported by personal vehicle to a local hospital…

2020 Census: Montgomery County Falls to Fifth in Population Behind Baldwin County

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Posted: May 9, 2021 9:44 AM CDT

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Montgomery County has been surpassed in population by fast-growing Baldwin County, home to the state’s largest beach communities and towns along Mobile Bay’s eastern shore.

Alabama School Dashboard Shows Drop in COVID-19 Cases

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Posted: May 9, 2021 9:35 AM CDT

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The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of May 7. The latest report shows a slight drop from last week.

Investigation Launched into Two Deaths in Union Springs

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Posted: May 8, 2021 7:23 PM CDT

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Union Springs Police Chief Ronnie Felder has confirmed to Alabama News Network that an investigation has been launched into the deaths of two people. He says the bodies of a man and a woman were found inside a mobile home in the 800 block of Williams Street. Felder says two people of interest have been taken into custody, but there…