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4-Year-Old Child Shot in Tuskegee, Suspect Sought

Tuskegee police say a 4-year-old child is in critical condition after being shot. Police are searching for the shooter. Police say the child was shot in the 500 block of Pleasant Springs Drive around 5 p.m. yesterday. The child was taken to Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, but was later sent to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. If you have…

Feed the Homeless and Clothing Drive

The owner of Marylil Homecare hosted a food and clothing drive at United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montgomery on Saturday. From 11am to 1pm volunteers gave away clothing, food and toiletries. Organizers say its their way to give back to people in the community who need it the most. Jaqueline James, owner of Marylil Homecare and organizer of the event…

Montgomery Police Make Arrest in West Woodley Square Murder

Montgomery police have made an arrest in the shooting death of 19-year-old Ta-Byus McGhee of Montgomery. Police say they’ve charged 17-year-old Danzell McGhee with murder. He is being held in the Montgomery County Detention Facility. Yesterday at about 3 p.m., police say they and fire medics responded to the shooting in the 2200 block of West Woodley Square.  Ta-Byus McGhee…

U.S. Senate Acquits Trump of Inciting Capitol Attack

The U.S. Senate has acquitted former President Donald Trump of inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, bringing his trial to a close and giving the former president a historic second victory in the court of impeachment. Trump is the first president to be impeached twice, and he is also now twice acquitted as the majority of Republicans…

More than 8,000 Vaccines Given at Montgomery Clinic This Week

Montgomery COVID-19 Drive-Up Vaccination Clinic/Source: Alabama News Network Baptist Health officials say more than 8,000 people received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Montgomery Drive-Up Vaccine Clinic this week. Along with the original 5,000 doses provided by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Baptist Health was able to provide an additional 3,000 doses from its current community…

ADPH Gives Update on Vaccination Efforts

On Friday Morning State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a press conference to update coronavirus vaccination efforts in Alabama Phase 1-B includes: Everyone 65 and older; educators; grocery store workers; some manufacturing workers; public transit workers; agriculture employees; state legislators and constitutional officers. Previously only health care workers, first responders, nursing home residents and people 75 and older were…

UPDATE: Man Dies of Gunshot Wound in Montgomery

UPDATE: Montgomery police are now investigating a shooting as a homicide case after the victim died this afternoon. Police say 19-year-old Tabyus McGhee of Montgomery was shot today around 3 p.m. in the  2200 block of West Woodley Square. McGhee was taken to a hospital where he later died. Police say no arrests have been made. If you have a…

SEASON PREMIERE: American Idol (Auditions)

The SEASON PREMIERE of American Idol airs SUNDAY NIGHT at 8|7c on your local ABC32!

After a nationwide search for talent, viewers will embark on a journey with our judges in Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, where the show’s iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists. The SEASON PREMIERE of American Idol airs SUNDAY NIGHT at 8|7c on your local ABC32!