This week’s “Pay it Forward” honoree is 92-year-old Alva Stuckey from Wetumpka, who works hard to serve veterans in a suicide prevention program. In 2009, Marine officer Lee Stuckey founded “AHERO” veterans program, which stands for America’s Heroes Enjoying Recreation Outdoors. It was after he had struggled with his own issues returning from combat. “After a real kinetic combat deployment…
The National Guard began its first round of vaccination clinics in Andalusia and Livingston, Alabama today to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations. The goal for the clinics is to give out roughly 1,100 vaccinations per day. They began giving out vaccinations at 9 am and before they opened, residents were already lined up eager to begin their treatment. The clinics close at…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of March 20. The latest report shows a continuing drop in cases. Keep in mind, some school systems such as Montgomery Public Schools, are all-virtual. ADPH says because of spring break, there may be breaks or irregularities in reporting. Overall, there were 387 COVID-19…
An arrest has been made in the missing person case of Starr Mulder, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin. Mulder was last seen at her home in Wetumpka in June 2016. Sheriff Franklin says Mulder’s estranged husband, Thomas Edward Whitehurst, has been charged with murder. He was arrested Tuesday and is in jail under a $1 million cash bond. …
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 7:30 on Tuesday, March 23. Montgomery police responded to the 4200 block of Strathmore Drive in reference to someone shot. At the scene, police located an adult male with a life-threatening gunshot wound and transported him to a local hospital. No arrest made at this time as police continues…
Baseball is back with a Clash in Montgomery! Watch Tuesday morning’s interview with ANN’s Andrew James and “The Biscuits” Mike Murphy as they discuss all things baseball including the 2-night event, “Clash at the Riverwalk.” Categories: MGM Biscuits Baseball, Montgomery Metro, News, Sports Tags: “Clash at the Riverwalk”, “The Biscuits”, alabama news rising, live interview
RAIN/STORMS RETURNS: Clouds returned overnight ahead of a cold front that will bring a chance of showers and some thunderstorms, back to Alabama today and night. The main dynamic forcing will remain well to the north of Alabama, and severe storms are not expected, but don’t surprised to hear some rumbles of thunder. The front will stall out across the…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A conservative firebrand and staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump who came under fire for remarks preceding the attack on the U.S. Capitol has joined the Alabama GOP primary field to replace Sen. Richard Shelby. Rep. Mo Brooks announced his entry into the race Monday night. Brooks joins former Trump ambassador Lynda Blanchard in the…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in Birmingham have identified a 52-year-old woman who was killed when a Camaro suspected to be involved in an illegal street race struck her car head-on. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office says Brandy Lee Moore Ballard was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Birmingham just after 6 a.m. Sunday. Authorities say a…
INDIANAPOLIS – The No. 2 seed Alabama men’s basketball team found its shooting touch by knocking down 16-of-33 three-pointers on its way to a dominating 96-77 victory Monday night over No. 10 seed Maryland to reach the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. The Crimson Tide set NCAA Tournament program records for threes made and attempted while reaching the Sweet 16 for the…
