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Homicide Investigation Underway in Brundidge

Brundidge police are investigating a homicide after a man’s body was discovered Tuesday afternoon. Brundidge Police Chief Marquez James said officers were called to the 300 block of Floyd St. just before 2:00PM. Once officers arrived, they found 44-year-old Cordero Ousley, of Clio, shot to death in a grassy area. The Brundidge Police Department, Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Pike County…

Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Guilty of Murder and Manslaughter in Floyd Case

FILE – In this image taken from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, defendant and former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, right, and Nelson’s assistant Amy Voss, back, introduce themselves to potential jurors on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides over jury selection in the trial of Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. Chauvin…

Leadership Montgomery Recruiting for next Legacy Class

Leadership Montgomery is recruiting for the next “best class ever.” The non-profit organization was established in Montgomery 37 years ago to bring leaders together to affect change in the community. The Legacy Class is for community leaders 40-years-old and older. “We have about 40 in the class of community leaders coming together to have conversations to participate and ride-alongs with…

Auburn Man Killed in One-Car Crash

Alabama State Troopers say an Auburn man was killed this morning in a one-car crash in Lee County. Investigators say 21-year-old Jerimiah Jones was killed when his car left the road, hit a mailbox and ditch before hitting a tree. The wreck happened at about 3:15 a.m. on Alabama Highway 14 about five miles west of Notasulga. Categories: News, Statewide…

Award Presented to Montgomery County Corporal as “CrimeStopper Officer of the Year”

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is continuing to recognize law enforcement officers of the year. This is for outstanding service during 2020. Corporal Mike Morrow has been awarded the title of Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office 2020 CrimeStopper of the Year. Morrow is assigned to the Investigative Division. He has been assisting federal, state and other local agencies in human trafficking investigations. Human…

Military Helicopter Crashes During Flight Training at Ft. Rucker

Two people have been injured when an Army helicopter crashed during a training exercise. Officials at Fort Rucker say the crash happened this morning. It involved a UH-72 Lakota helicopter. The two-person crew on board were conducting flight training. The crash happened at Ft. Rucker’s Brown Stagefield heliport near New Brockton. The two people on board were taken for medical…

Prattville Police Looking for Theft Suspects

Photo from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Prattville police want to find two people wanted for several counts of theft. Investigators say the thefts happened at the same store in the 1800 block of East Main Street between April 14 and April 18. The store hasn’t been identified. Police say the suspects have been seen using a silver 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport…

Medical Breakthroughs: Brain Health+ Benefits of Starting School Early + Heart Disease and Airplane seating during COVID

Where you live could impact your brain health. Researchers in Wisconsin say older adults who live in higher poverty areas have a greater risk of cognitive decline. According to their study- those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods showed more brain shrinkage on scans. They were also less likely to perform well on memory tests. A new study shows the positive impact…

Medical Breakthroughs: Physical Activity+Young Adults are Apparently Selfish+Double Masking

Getting more physical activity may help patients with heart conditions avoid heart attacks and strokes. The new large-scale study out of the Netherlands found people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes were about 30% less likely to develop cardiovascular disease if they increased their levels of movement. The changes also decreased the likelihood of death. Older generations are…