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Vigil Held For 13-year-old Shot And Killed in Oak Park

Family and friends of 13-year-old Ceyeria Lee held a vigil in her honor Wednesday evening. The vigil was held at Oak Park, the same place Lee was shot and killed Monday. Hundreds of balloons were released a participants set up a memorial in Lee’s honor. MPD charged 17-year-old Andie Dollerson, of Montgomery, with Lee’s Murder. Dollerson is being held in…

Former Employee of Tallapoosa County Soil and Water Conservation District Convicted of Theft

On Wednesday, August 19, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Amanda M. Milford. She was convicted for theft of property in the first degree. Milford, 40, of Alexander City, is the former district administrative coordinator for the Tallapoosa County Soil and Water Conservation District. Milford pleaded guilty to an information – a procedure in which felony charges are…

Pedestrian Struck by Train in Auburn Dies from Injuries

On Wednesday, August 19, around 1:10 a.m., Auburn police responded to a call of a pedestrian struck by a CSX train. The crash occurred near the 300 block of Bragg Avenue. At the scene, officers located a 21-year-old man with life-threatening injuries near the tracks. First aid was administered on the scene be fore the victim was flown by helicopter…

Auburn University Announces Jordan-Hare Stadium Will Operate at 20% Capacity for 2020-21 Season

Auburn University has announced that Jordan-Hare Stadium will operate at 20% capacity to start the season. This comes in response to the guidelines set forth by the SEC on Tuesday. In an effort to contribute to the on-campus experience of our current students, all general seating tickets outside of controlled premium spaces and those designated for home and visiting team…

MPS Offering WiFi Vouchers for Those Who Qualify

Starting this month, Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will receive Wi-Fi vouchers. The vouchers will assist with internet connectivity for distance learning. The program, Alabama Broadband Connectivity (ABC), will provide the Wi-Fi vouchers. The vouchers will help cover equipment and service costs for high-speed internet service. Although MPS is currently providing all students…

Governor Ivey Awards Nearly $5 Million to Help Make Alabama Roads Safer

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $4.9 million in grants in support of efforts to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries and fatalities. The state’s four regional traffic safety offices will use the funds to cover overtime for local police officers and sheriffs’ deputies conducting extra patrols and checkpoints during peak travel times targeting speeding, seat belt violations and drunken…

Crimestoppers: Lee County Authorities Searching for Attempted Murder Suspect

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the location of Attempted Murder suspect O’Narrion Lanar Tolbert. Investigators say that Tolbert has active arrests warrants for 2 counts of Attempted Murder and 1 count of Shooting Into An Occupied Vehicle. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Tolbert, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using the 24-hour tip…

Rain Chances Increasing; Several Tropical Concerns

REST OF THIS WEEK: Moisture levels are rising today, and we will bring the chance of those random, scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms back into the forecast today, followed by more widespread and numerous ones tomorrow and Friday. Rain chances will be in the 50-70 percent range, and most places will see 1/2 to 1 inch of…