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Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Eastern Boulevard Shooting

A Montgomery man is dead following a shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of Eastern Boulevard. On Sunday, February 7, around 10:40 pm, police responded to a call of a shooting. Police located 24-year-old Pervis Martin at the scene with fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The details surrounding this shooting are still under investigation…

Montgomery Man Shot and Killed on Locust Street

Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed on Locust Street early this morning. Police say 33-year-old Michael Tyes of Montgomery was pronounced dead in the 2800 block of Locust Street shortly after 2:15 a.m. Police have charged 21-year-old Kevin Harvey of Montgomery with murder. He is being held in the Montgomery County Detention…

Montgomery Man Arrested for South Court Street Shooting Charged with Murder

Montgomery police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, February 7. Kendrick Turner, 34, of Montgomery died from a fatal gunshot wound. Police responded to a call of a subject shot in the 3800 block of South Court Street. Upon arrival police located Turner who sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. Turner later died at a local hospital from his…

Man Wanted for Sexual Assault of Two Juveniles in Autauga County Arrested in West Virginia

A man wanted for Sodomy is now in police custody. U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested wanted fugitive 63-year-old Charles Sam McDonald in West Virginia. McDonald faces the following charges: Sodomy First Degree of a 13-year-old juvenile Sexual Abuse First Degree of a 12-year-old juvenile Police say these offences occurred in Autauga County between November 1, 2019 and December 1, 2019….

Sen. Richard Shelby Makes It Official: He’s Not Seeking Re-election in 2022

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) has released a statement, saying “Today I announce that I will not seek a seventh term in the United State Senate in 2022. For everything, there is a season.” Although I plan to retire, I am not leaving today. I have two good years remaining to continue my work in Washington. I have the vision and…

Gov. George Wallace’s Name Removed Off UAB Building Due to 1960s Support of Racial Segregation

FILE – In this June 11, 1963 file photo, Gov. George Wallace blocks the entrance to the University of Alabama as he turned back a federal officer attempting to enroll two black students at the university campus in Tuscaloosa, Ala.  (AP Photo/File) The University of Alabama at Birmingham has removed the name of four-term governor and presidential candidate George C….

Trump Impeachment Trial to Open with Sense of Urgency

(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, Pool, File) WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial is opening this week with a sense of urgency. Democrats want to hold the former president accountable for the violent U.S. Capitol siege. And Republicans want it over as fast as possible. It’s scheduled to begin Tuesday, just over a month since the deadly Jan….

Dry Monday; Wet at Times Rest of Week

Today will feature warmer temperatures with a good bit of sunshine. Highs will top out in the low to mid-60s. Tonight, expect cloudy conditions with areas of rain afternoon midnight, and that will continue into our Tuesday. Low tonight will be in the upper 40s. Tuesday will feature more clouds than sun, with areas of rain and highs in the…

Alabama Begins Expanded COVID-19 Vaccinations on Monday

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama is expanding who is eligible to receive immunizations against COVID-19 but health officials cautioned there’s still not enough vaccine for everyone who qualifies for a shot. Beginning Monday, everyone 65 and older; educators; grocery store workers; some manufacturing workers; public transit workers; agriculture employees; state legislators, and constitutional officers will be eligible to get vaccinations….

Montgomery Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic Opens Monday

This Monday a mass coronavirus vaccination clinic will open in Montgomery. The clinic is located at the old Montgomery Mall Locations 3003 E. South Boulevard. Vaccinations are open to group 1A and 1B, which includes healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, and people 65 years old and older. Officials plan to administer 1000 shots per day for 5 days this week….