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Report: Alabama Man Fights to Avoid Extra Prison Time after Accidentally Given Early Release

An Alabama veteran who has met all of his parole conditions is fighting to avoid additional time behind bars after state officials say they mistakenly gave him an early release. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has voided 53-year-old Jerry Lett’s parole. State officials say under a law passed in 2019, Lett did not serve…

Montgomery Police Investigating Man’s Shooting Death

  Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the death of 30-year-old Jamarcus Jordan of Montgomery. Police say at about 6:22 p.m. Saturday, they and fire medics responded to Troy Highway near Eastern Boulevard on a shooting call. That’s where they found Jordan with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead….

Wetumpka Teenager Killed in Lowndes County Wreck

A Wetumpka teenager has been killed in a two-car wreck in Lowndes County. State Troopers say a 16-year-old was riding in a car driven by 50-year-old Cassandra Hill of Wetumpka. Investigators say she tried to cross U.S. Highway 80 about 13 miles north of Hayneville, but collided with an SUV driven by 48-year-old Deborah Brown of Selma. The teenager was…

Body of Missing Andalusia Man Found South of Opp

City officials in Andalusia say the body of a 78-year-old Andalusia man missing since Wednesday has been found. The Covington County Sheriff’s Office notified the Andalusia Police Department at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday that the body of Billy Joe Jordan was discovered by people riding four-wheelers on private hunting land south of Opp. Investigators went to the scene and…

Montgomery Police Charge On-Duty Police Officer

The Montgomery Police Department has announced it has charged an on-duty police officer. MPD says 36-year-old police officer Nathaniel Miles has been charged with using his official position for personal gain. According to court records, on April 1, Miles accepted over $100 without authorization from an individual being taken into custody. Disciplinary proceedings have started, according to the department. This…

Churches Welcome Congregations Back in Person for Easter Sunday Services

It has been two years since the last time churches gathered in celebration for Easter Sunday. This year many churches are opening their doors and welcoming their friends and family to worship together once again. Some churches will be having sunrise services, other churches have added additional services throughout the morning to ensure that everyone who wants to celebrate can…

Tuskegee Police Working to Identify Human Remains

On Thursday evening , human remains were found at Alabama Ave. and Avenue B in Tuskegee. Now police are searching for clues to determine what happened. Police did not release the identity or gender of the victim. The body has been sent to forensics for testing. Tuskegee PD, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency are…

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Garden Installation, Music Series Starts April 3

Some April Foolery has taken oven at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Fairy doors have been spotted throughout the ASF Garden. As part of the Spring Music Series, a new garden installation, “Fairy Doors,” will open Saturday, April 3 and run through May 1. Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm-4pm visitors to the ASF Garden will be treated to Live Music and…

Selma High School Returning to Virtual Learning Following Shooting Inside School

On Thursday, April 1 two Selma High School students were arrested after a gun went off inside the school building. The incident stemmed from a fight inside where two students jumped another. During the incident, a student pulled out a gun firing one shot. On Friday, April 2, City of Selma School Superintendent Avis Williams released a statement regarding the…