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BTW-Magnet School Students to Have Artwork Displayed at Freedom Riders Museum

The Legacy of Good Trouble is hosting a an art exhibit to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides. The theme for the 60th Anniversary is “Passing the Torch”. The art exhibit opens on April 1. Booker T. Washington- Magnet School students’ created art pieces that were judged by professional artists. Their artwork demonstrated their readiness to carry forward…

UPDATE: Millbrook Stabbing Suspect Turns Himself Into Police

The Millbrook Police Department says Robert Earl Thomas, who was wanted for Assault 2nd turned himself on Monday. The incident occurred in the 3000 block of Grandview Road. Police say Thomas allegedly stabbed a person and fled the scene on Saturday. Thomas is being held in the Elmore County Jail on $15,000 bond. Categories: Crime, News Tags: fugitive, Millbrook Police,…

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…