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MPD makes Arrests in String of Car Burglaries

Montgomery Police say they have the two people responsible for a recent string of car burglaries. The department has charged two juveniles with 60 counts each of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle. Authorities say between July 13 and July 23, multiple cars were burglarized in the 1700 block of Pine Street and the Hazel Hedge, Old Cloverdale, Park Place,…

Estimate: Up to Half of Alabama Students Will Attend Classes Remotely This Fall

Alabama State School Superintendent Eric Mackey estimates up to half of the state’s public school students will be attending classes remotely in the fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mackey said more than a quarter of students are in systems that are only doing remote classes for the first part of year. He said as many as 15% to 30%…

Two Men Wanted in Connection to Theft in Wetumpka

The Wetumpka Police Department is currently investigating a felony theft that occurred at a retail store. Police say on July 19 around 12:30PM, two unknown males entered a cell phone retail store. One of the males was seen on surveillance stealing a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone and a Samsung Galaxy Active2 Watch. The male is wanted for Theft of…

Gov. Ivey Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Honoring Congressman Lewis

Governor Ivey is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff this weekend to honor the life of U.S. Congressman John Lewis. The flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise on Saturday, July 25 to sunrise on Monday, July 27. Starting Saturday, a six-day Celebration of Life ceremonies will begin in Troy, with stops that include Selma and Montgomery. Rep. Lewis…

Better Rain Chances; Very Active in the Tropics

CLASSIC LATE JULY WEATHER: It is another hot and humid day with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Today and through the weekend, highs are ranging from the low to mid 90s, while heat index values will be over 100° at times. Heat-relief comes each day in the form of scattered showers and storms. These can pop-up anytime, but there…

Celebration of Life Events Announced for Congressman John Lewis

The family of civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that are set to begin Saturday in Troy. A service celebrating “The Boy from Troy” will be held on the campus of Troy University inside Trojan Arena at 10:00AM Saturday. The ceremony is open to the public, but seating is limited….

President Trump Cancels Republican National Convention Scheduled to be in Florida

President Donald Trump says he has scrubbed his planned Republican National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a “flare-up” of the coronavirus. Trump’s formal renomination will still go forward in North Carolina. Trump said Thursday of Jacksonville, “To have a big convention is not the right time.” Trump moved parts of the GOP convention to Florida last month amid…

AHSAA Releases Details of Plans for Fall Sports at High Schools

The AHSAA has released details of its plan for fall sports at its member high schools across Alabama. Those details were announced at a news conference that was aired live on Alabama News Network this afternoon. The plan is to start sports on their regular start date and to play a full season. But AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese says…

Montgomery Doctor Charged with Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance Released on Bond

The doctor arrested during the execution of a search warrant at Montgomery doctor’s office made his initial court appearance in front of Judge Susan Walker on Thursday, June 23. Dr. D’livro Beauchamp arrested Wednesday, June 22 at Obelisk Healthcare faces Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substance charges. DEA agents served the warrant and made the arrest. A preliminary hearing tentatively scheduled…