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Montgomery Woman Charged in Harrison Road Homicide

Teana Owens/Source: Montgomery County Jail A Montgomery woman has been charged in the fatal shooting on Harrison Road. Police have arrested and charged 27-year-old Teana Owens with Murder. Owens was taken into custody on August 10. MPD spokesperson Capt. Saba Coleman says police and Fire Medics responded Sunday to the 3200 block of Harrison Road on a shooting. Officers made…

Very Hot and Humid with Showers and Storms Expected

LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE AUGUST TO ME: We will see a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures heading into the mid and upper 90s this afternoon. Moisture levels are on the rise, and we are going to see an increase in the number of scattered showers and thunderstorms across Alabama through the afternoon and evening hours. The air is…

MPD Investigates Double Shooting on Cotton Street

Montgomery Police Department is investigating a double shooting in north Montgomery. It happened around 6:00PM in the 3200 block of Cotton Street near Lower Wetumpka Road. MPD spokesperson Capt. Saba Coleman says officers made contact with two adult males who sustained gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No word on any suspects…

Many MPS Students Begin Virtual Instruction Without Devices

An additional 15,000 devices have been on order since April.

Montgomery Public Schools will have a completely virtual program for at least the first 9 weeks. Many students had not been issued internet capable devices as school began Monday. MPS Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore says devices have been on order for months. “The problem in the United States of America is that every school district ordered devices,” says Dr….

Montgomery Census Officials Concerned that Earlier Deadline Will Lead to Less Participation

The time is running out to fill out your census. Local census officials are worried of the potential negative impacts that the census ending early will have. The census will end nearly a month earlier than planned. It was learned that this time last week that to be counted, households must complete the survey by September 30, rather than October…

Trump Briefly Escorted Out of Press Conference Due to Shooting Situation Outside of White House

President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a coronavirus briefing Monday afternoon. He returned minutes later, saying there was a “shooting” outside the White House that was “under control.” Trump says, “There was an actual shooting and somebody’s been taken to the hospital.” He…

“Mr. Sandman” Facing 20 Counts of Sexual Abuse of Child Under 12 in Blount County Along with Montgomery County Charges

“Mr. Sandman” has a new list of charges against him. Mr. Sandman Mattress Store owner, David Justice, is facing 20 counts of Sex Abuse of Child Less Than 12 Years old and one count of Sodomy 1st degree in Blount County. Justice was released from Montgomery County Jail after posting a $60,000 bond after being charged with two counts of…

Governor Ivey Evaluating Trump’s Proposal of Additional $400 in Unemployment Benefits

A spokesoman said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is evaluating President Donald Trump’s proposal to offer an additional $400 a week in unemployment payments that also required states to pick up one-fourth of the cost. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said in a statement that the administration is exploring the options and evaluating the most recent directions. Trump, in an attempt to…