Macon County Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Lee says he has concerns about the behavior of Auburn University students in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how that could affect his county. In an email sent to Alabama News Network, he says his office has received calls from parents of Tuskegee University students, expressing concerns about the lack of adherence…
Suspects Identified in ASU Shooting/Source: Central Alabama CrimeStoppers The suspects in Saturday night’s shooting at Alabama State University have been identified. ASU Department of Public Safety says 17-year-old Willie Smith, Jr., of Fultondale, and 19-year-old Rodrick Lawhorn, Jr., of McCalla, were previously wanted for questioning relating to the on-campus shooting investigation. Police say Smith turned himself in Wednesday, but Lawhorn…
Channing Turner/Source: Autauga County Jail Prattville Police have charged two people in connection to Thursday morning’s police chase. Police have arrested and charged the driver, 32-year-old Channing Layne Turner, with DUI, Attempting to Elude Police, Receiving Stolen Property in the 1st Degree, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Turner’s total bond is set at $16,500. Police also…
Montgomery Police are investigating a double shooting this morning. The shooting happened around 7:00 Wednesday night in the 1600 block of Yarbrough Street. Police say two men were shot and were taken to the hospital. Both men’s injuries are said to be non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made. If you have any information you’re being asked to call Crimestoppers at…
Moisture levels are high today, and we will see widespread and numerous showers and storms today and tomorrow. Rain chances are in 70-80 percent range, and most places will see 1/2 to 1 inch of rain between today and tomorrow, but again, not everyone will see that much, while other locations could receive a lot more. The sky will be…
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…
The Montgomery Police Department as part of their “Walk and Talk” Program was in the Green Acres neighborhood Wednesday. The “Walk and Talk” Program has been around for several years and MPD uses it as a way to walk the neighborhood and talk to residents in that area. It also gives residents a time to interact with police officers other…
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…
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…
There’s been a lot of news about the post office in recent days. Proposed cutbacks could affect how you receive your mail and if you’ve ever suspected mail pieces are not making their way to your mailbox, there’s a way to find out. The USPS added a service called “Informed Delivery” a few years ago and it’s now available to…
