From front left, Britain’s Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Prince William, Peter Phillips, Prince Harry, Earl of Snowdon and Tim Laurence follow the coffin as it makes its way past the Round Tower during the funeral of Britain’s Prince Philip inside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England Saturday April 17, 2021. (Leon Neal/Pool via AP) With military bands and a…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Auburn jumped out to a one-run lead on a solo home run from Tyler Miller in the first and never relinquished its advantage, ultimately defeating Alabama 5-4 Friday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Jack Owen (1-2, 7.36) earned his first win of the season in the quality start. The senior lefty pitched a season high 7.0 innings and…
Coosa County Authorities have recovered the body of a drowning victim at Lake Martin. Authorities say 20 year old Vazquez Saavedra of Mississippi was the victim. Sheriff Howell said dispatch received the call just after 1:00PM Thursday. The body was recovered around 5 o’clock Friday evening. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, Statewide Tags: Coosa County Sheriff’s Office, equality, lake martin,…
The city of Montgomery and the Montgomery County Historical Society teamed up for the Oakwood Cemetery Project. They had a ribbon cutting early Friday morning to announce the start of the digital project. This project is open to volunteers who want to help find the exact location of all of the people buried in this local cemetery. The Montgomery County…
MPS announced its summer learning program at the Montgomery County Board Of Education office. Cheering teachers school board member and Superintendent Anne Roy Moore announced the LAUNCH Summer Learning Program. The 8 week summer learning program is for MPS students pre-k through the 12th grade. MPS’s staff stressed that learning is more essential now more than ever. The program is…
Troy University is mourning the loss of an alumnus who made history during his time as a student and provided a lifetime of dedicated leadership and support to his alma mater. Lamar P. Higgins, Vice President Pro Tempore of the University’s Board of Trustees and a 1981 TROY graduate, passed away on Thursday after an extended illness. Higgins, 61, was…
The Troy Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in located a missing man. 49-year-old Walter Junior Orr was last seen on April 11, leaving his residence in Troy. The direction he was traveling is unknown at this time. Orr is described as a black male, 5’9″ in height, weighing 188 lbs. He was last seen wearing acid wash…
On Wednesday, April 14, Mayor Steven L. Reed announced the launch of a new campaign to support the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine. Called “Level Up,” the campaign uses a range of themes of protection that resonate with residents, sending the message that getting a COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to stay safe and protected against the virus….
On Friday, April 16, Alabama state troopers arrested a man for Reckless Murder. Anthony Reed Gann, 29, of Tallassee is the man facing charges. Police say a Tallassee teen was killed during a crash in which Gann was the driver of the vehicle. The crash happened on Friday, February 5 on Upper River Road in Elmore County. The car Gann…
David Lamont Boyd/Source: Montgomery County Detention Facility Montgomery police say they have arrested and charged a man in connection to a homicide that happened earlier this week on Oakleigh Road. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said 35-year-old David Lamont Boyd of Montgomery has been arrested and charged in the death of 29-year-old George Wheeler. Lt. Williams said officers responded to…
