The city of Prattville has announced that it will hold an annual Fourth of July fireworks show. But the coronavirus will bring some changes to this year’s celebration. This year, the fireworks will be launched from the Homeplace Clock Tower off Highway 82 at 9 p.m. The city says this change in location will allow for better viewing while allowing…
Governor Ivey’s Eleventh Supplemental Emergency Proclamation Overview: This proclamation seeks to prevent and mitigate the challenges of COVID-19 in state correctional facilities by ensuring that inmates arriving from the county jails will be processed according to prevailing medical standards (specifically, a 14-day quarantine period). The proclamation addresses the concerns of the Department of Corrections: It ratifies the 30-day moratorium on…
NASCAR has announced a plan to allow a limited number of fans to attend select NASCAR Cup Series races, including at Talladega later this month. NASCAR says the plan will start with the race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on June 14, followed by the race at Talladega Superspeedway on June 21. NASCAR says procedures and number of attendees have been finalized…
According to Macon County EMA Director Frank Lee, both southbound lanes of I-85 near Mile Marker 18 are blocked due to a crash between two 18-wheelers. Major injuries were reported from the crash. Both lanes are closed as motorists are urged to used alternate routes. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News
In a statement from Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr. says the university has terminated the employment of John McCall as chief of its police department. He says McCall’s comments on social media about the tragic death of George Floyd do not reflect the values of Troy University, and are no longer confident in his ability to serve our students,…
Richard W. Moore, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, announced says a Mobile woman has been charged by criminal complaint with obstructing, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement during the course of a civil disorder that affected interstate commerce. Tia Deyon Pugh made her initial appearance in U.S. District Court Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge P….
Over the last 14 days, Montgomery County has had double the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 compared to Jefferson and Mobile counties, according to statistics from the Alabama Department of Public Health. In a release from the Alabama Hospital Association, Jefferson County (population 659,892) has experienced 449 cases, and Mobile County (population 414,659) has had 427 cases. During the…
Alexander Fire Chief Reese McAlister has confirmed that three people died in a house fire on Monday. The fire occurred around 6 pm on Hillabee Street. Police say a 14-year-old survived the fire with only minor injuries The cause of the fire is under investigation. The State Fire Marshal is investigating as well. Categories: News
CBS Sports reports that three Auburn football players have tested positive for coronavirus and have now been quarantined. The University says it has talked to the players to determine who they have been in contact with in recent days. CBS Sports says that’s according to Auburn Undercover. Auburn players returned to campus Thursday and underwent testing before voluntary workouts. COVERAGE…
Montgomery police say a woman was shot in the 200 block of Garden Homes Circle, around 7 am Tuesday morning. Loretta Butler, 63, of Montgomery was pronounced dead at the scene from a fatal gunshot wound. The case remains under investigation. No arrests have been made. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro, News
