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Man Rams Barricade at U.S. Capitol; Man and Police Officer Killed

U.S. Capitol Police officers stand near a car that crashed into a barrier on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, April 2, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) A man rammed a car into two U.S. Capitol Police officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington today before being shot to death by authorities when he climbed out of the…

Zoo Weekends Starts at Montgomery Zoo on April 3

Saturday, April 3rd marks the first Saturday of Zoo Weekends at the Montgomery Zoo. What used to be just one weekend in the past is now all month long. Along with the usual games and inflatables, guests can now expect food trucks and live performances with local artists as headliners. All while having a fun time with all the animals…

Gov. Ivey Announces All People Age 16 and Up Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that starting Monday, April 5, all Alabamians ages 16+ will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. She made the announcement while attending the Alabama National Guard’s free vaccination clinic in her hometown of Camden. Ivey says the state is on the path forward in recovering from the pandemic. She says she believes the vaccine…

Montgomery Police Investigating Death of Pedestrian Struck by Semi on Mobile Highway

The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian. On March 24, around 8 pm, MPD and Fire Medics located a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Authorities located the adult male in the 6400 block of Mobile Highway. They pronounced him dead at the scene. William Young, 60, of Valley is the victim in the…

AUM Offering Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Urges Community Members to Schedule Appointment

Auburn University at Montgomery is making Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines available to eligible community members. Community members meeting the eligibility requirements outlined by the Alabama Department of Public Health can receive the vaccine. Those looking to receive the vaccine at AUM must register online for an appointment. The dates for appointments will be Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9 at…

Montgomery Police Chief Speaks Out As Violent Crimes Rise

Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley says that overall, crime is down in Montgomery, but violent crime has risen. Finley says the shootings and violent assaults happening in Montgomery are largely the result of domestic disputes and in many cases the suspect and victim know one another. To date MPD has solved 14 of the cities 19 murders. That puts the…

Non-Stop Flights to Washington, DC Are Coming Back to Montgomery Regional Airport

Non-stop flight service to and from Washington, DC is returning to Montgomery Regional Airport. The airport has announced that starting Sunday, American Airlines will resume non-stop flights from Montgomery to Reagan National Airport. The service began in January 2020 but was suspended at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when air travel drastically dropped across the nation. Since that time, air…

Alabama Tax Preparer Indicted in Tax Fraud Case

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The owner and operator of a tax preparation service in Alabama has been indicted in a federal fraud case. Federal authorities say a grand jury handed up a 37-count indictment against 33-year-old Ametra Q. Wooden, who owned and operated A Plus Tax Experts & Financial Services, with locations in Birmingham and Jasper. It was not immediately…