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Montgomery County Deputies Searching for Fraud Suspect

Photo from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies say they want to find a person wanted for fraud and unlawful breaking and entering of vehicles.   Investigators say the person used a stolen credit card on March 8. They say it was taken during a car break-in in Pike Road. The person then went to a pawn shop on North…

Montgomery Groups Helping Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Victims Receive $193,000 in Grants

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $193,000 to assist specialized groups that help domestic violence and sexual assault victims in south central Alabama. “The extremely negative effects of domestic violence and sexual assault can linger for years for victims and their families,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies for helping victims and their family members begin the recovery…

Covington County Man Killed in ATV Crash

Alabama State Troopers say a Covington County man has been killed in a wreck involving an ATV. Investigators say 49-year-old Troy Dewayne Hall of Red Level was driving an ATV last night on the shoulder of a road, when he hit a ditch and overturned. The wreck happened at about 7:35 p.m. on Maddox Road about four miles west of…

Montgomery EMA Hosting COVID Vaccine Clinic in Area of Old Smiley Court Community

The City of Montgomery, Montgomery County, the Town of Pike Road, and Montgomery Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Public Health, hosted a free drive-through COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Monday, March 29, at the old Smiley Court site located at 4107 Marlyn Street. The clinic, which is first-come, first-served, will open at 9 a.m. and will remain…

Pike Road Intermediate Gets New Walkway to Playground

Pike Road Intermediate School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a newly constructed walkway. After numerous complaints from peers and students about the inaccessibility to the playground, the student government association met with Superintendent Dr. Chuck Ledbetter to suggest a solution. The students working together designed the blueprint, did the physical work and identified what materials that worked best for what…

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Goes on Trial in Death of George Floyd

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. (Court TV, via AP, Pool) A former Minneapolis police officer goes on trial today in George Floyd’s death, and jurors may not wait long to see parts…

Mild Start to Week; Late Week Cold Snap

MARVELOUS MONDAY: A great-looking and feeling start to the week as today’s forecast will feature plenty of sunshine and highs in the low 70s for most location. Tonight, will feature a few passing clouds, with lows in the upper 40s. RAIN/STORMS: Moisture levels will begin to rise tomorrow and with showers and a few storms possible by the afternoon, with…

Governor Kay Ivey to Visit Areas Impacted by Tornadoes

On Monday Governor Ivey will visit area’s of Alabama impacted by last weeks tornadoes, which killed five people in Alabama. At 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time for Press Conference Oak Bowery Missionary Baptist Church 3300 AL-144 Ohatchee, AL 36271 Following Press Conference for Calhoun County Damage Tour 565 Grayton Road Ohatchee, AL At approximately 12:15 p.m. Central Daylight Time for…

Alabama School Dashboard Shows Fewer Than 200 COVID-19 Cases in Public Schools

The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of March 26. The latest report shows a continuing drop in cases, although several systems did not report due to spring break. Some school systems such as Montgomery Public Schools, remain all-virtual. ADPH says because of spring break, there may be breaks or irregularities…