Several units of the Virginia Downs Apartments on Virginia Loop Road were destroyed in a fire this afternoon. Montgomery firefighters say at approximately 3:50 p.m., they responded to the fire. There were eight fire units on the scene of the two-alarm fire. Investigators say no one was hurt. The cause is still not known. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: montgomery…
Update: Tuskegee Police say a 15-year-old girl is back home safely Tuesday morning. This is according to a Facebook post from Tuskegee Police Department, saying Lisa Williams had returned home. Another Facebook post from Tuskegee Police said her mother is now able to rest after her daughter’s safe return, but did not give any details about where the teen was…
Montgomery police have upgraded Attempted Murder charges to Capital Murder after the victim in an early Saturday morning shooting died. On Monday, September 7, Kobe Reed, 18, of Montgomery died from her injuries suffered in the Saturday, September 5 shooting. Julian Zagaglia, 18, of Montgomery has been charged with the death of Reed. Police apprehended Zagaglia on September 6 and…
Prince Harry has repaid 2.4 million pounds ($3.2 million) in British taxpayers’ money that was used to renovate the home in Windsor intended for him and his wife Meghan before they gave up royal duties. A spokesman says Harry has made a contribution to the Sovereign Grant, the public money that goes to the royal family. He says the contribution…
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…
