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Montgomery Police Searching for Theft Suspects

  Montgomery police say they’re searching for two theft suspects.  Police say the theft happened at Eastdale Mall on Wednesday, September 16. No other details have been released. If you have any information regarding the suspects’ identity or location, please call CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP. Your tip could lead to a cash reward. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro, News Tags: crimestoppers,…

Kickoff for Alabama-Ole Miss Game Delayed Due to Hurricane Delta

The Southeastern Conference has announced that the kickoff time for the Alabama at Ole Miss football game on Saturday will be delayed due to Hurricane Delta. The kickoff will be 6:30PM CDT in Oxford, Mississippi. The game was originally scheduled to start at 5PM. It’s hoped the delay will allow for better weather conditions. The game will be televised by…

President Trump Says He Won’t Participate in Virtual Debate

President Trump speaks during the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) President Trump says he won’t participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it’s virtual. Debate organizers announced today that the debate would be virtual because of Trump’s diagnosis of COVID-19. The Commission on Presidential Debates made the announcement a week before…

One Dead in Early Morning Shooting in Montgomery

Montgomery Police is investigating the city’s 49th murder of 2020. Capt. Saba Coleman says 19-year-old Kevontae Blount of Montgomery was shot in the 3000 block of Kelly Circle around 4:30 AM. Once police and fire medics arrived on the scene, Blount had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene. No arrests have been made at…

Hurricane Delta Gaining Strength in the Gulf

ALMOST HOT AGAIN TODAY: Much of Alabama will remain dry again today with a mix of sun and clouds; highs should reach the upper 80s this afternoon. Tomorrow, we will begin to feel the affects of Delta making landfall along the Louisiana Coast, as our clouds will be increasing through the day, with scattered showers and storms expected. LATEST ON…

Braves win game two, up 2-0 against Marlins in NLDS

HOUSTON — Rookie Ian Anderson pitched like an October veteran. Old pro Nick Markakis threw the best strike of the game. And just like that, the Atlanta Braves are on the verge of something they haven’t done since the days of Chipper, the Big Three and Bobby Cox. Anderson blanked Miami into the sixth inning, Markakis made a nifty play…

Halloween Events Happening In River Region

HALLOWEEN: Many Halloween events around Montgomery have been cancelled due to the pandemic. Though all hope is not lost, the Montgomery Sheriff’s office and Penton Farms decided to continue on with their events with COVID safety measures in place. The annual Sheriff’s office ‘Spooktacular’ event will be a drive thru event held on the evening of Halloween. Families participating will…

Two Fraternities Join to Deliver Meals to MPS Students

GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY: On Wednesday, Oct. 7th members of Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity joined together to deliver meals to Lanier High students. The members delivered almost 50 breakfast and lunch bags to families. The fraternities have been providing meals for students every Wednesday through Friday for the last month. Alpha Phi Alpha member, Manuel Williams…

Alabama will open Maui Invitational against Stanford

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama men’s basketball team will open with the Stanford Cardinal in the 2020 Maui Invitational, as tournament organizers announced the official bracket on Wednesday morning. The two teams will play the nightcap of the opening round, which will take place on Monday, Nov. 30 at 8:30 p.m. CT (9:30 p.m. ET). All 12 games of the Maui…