On Sunday, September 6, Montgomery police made an arrest in a shooting that occurred on Saturday, September 5, around 3:30 am. Julian Zagaglia, 18, identified as the suspect, faces Attempted Murder charges. The shooting occurred in the 3200 block of Harrison Road. Officers say an adult female suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital…
On Monday, September 7, a group of around 70 conservative supporters gathered at the State Capitol for a rally against government mandates. The group Alabama Liberty Action says they want Alabama to open up and COVID-19 is a “powergrab” by the government. The group also says the government is trying to control people with fear tactics.. No masks were worn…
Auburn University is setting aside space on campus to recognize its historically Black fraternities and sororities. Plans are moving ahead for a plaza to recognize social groups that are part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which is composed of nine Black sororities and fraternities. Construction is set to begin in 2022. The president of Auburn’s arm of the council, Ronny…
The Greek Orthodox Church in Montgomery had their 72nd Annual Labor Day Greek barbecue sale Monday. Due to COVID-19 their famous camp stew and pastries weren’t a part of the traditional meal this year. They only sold Boston butts. The church had pre-request orders of about 200 Boston butts with a total of 300 to sale. The lines for the…
LABOR DAY: Today our sky remains mainly sunny and temperatures will be hot, but with low humidity levels, it doesn’t feel too bad outside today. No threat of rain, and highs should top our in the low 90s. Another clear and pleasant night ahead as lows fall into the 60s. REST OF WEEK: The humidity levels tomorrow will remain around…
AHSAA Football Scoreboard THIS WEEK’S RESULTS (includes Thursday results) CLASS 7A Daphne 41, Fairhope 13 Hewitt-Trussville 45, Sparkman 13 Huntsville at Grissom, postponed to Sept. 24 Theodore 28, Alma Bryant 0 Thompson 49, Tuscaloosa County 7 CLASS 6A Blount 1, Baldwin County 0, forfeit Briarwood Christian 20, Chelsea 3 Buckhorn 43, Hazel Green 7 Cullman 30, Hartselle 20 Homewood 9, McAdory 7…
The Troy Police Department has arrested Roderick Talferio Roberson Jr., 24, of Troy on one count of Capital Murder in connection with the shooting that occurred at the Pike County Cattleman’s Complex in the early morning hours of August 15th. On August 15, around 1:59 am officers were dispatched to assist with dispersing a large crowd at the Pike County…
Structure Fire on Highland Ave./Source: Alabama News Network Montgomery Fire/Rescue spent part of the afternoon battling a structure fire on Highland Avenue. Firefighters responded to the 1500 block just before 3:30PM on a three-alarm fire. District Chief Quentin Burke tells Alabama News Network that it appears to be a vacant warehouse. Chief Burke says more than 50 firefighters were on…
Governor Ivey has announced the special election dates for Alabama Senate District 26. The seat held by David Burkette is open after the Senator resigned earlier in the week. He was also arrested and accused of violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act. Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, November 17; the special primary runoff, if necessary, for…
On Thursday, September 3, State Representative Will Dismukes donated a check to the Elmore County Board of Education. The check presented was for $30,000. Dismukes presented the $30,000 check to Superintendent Richard Dennis to go towards instruments for the Art program. The check will also help fund STEM student projects. Dismukes is currently facing theft charges. Dismukes is accused of…
