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Seven People Arrested in Connection to Millbrook Wal-Mart Theft Investigation

Over the last two weeks Millbrook police have made multiple arrests in theft cases associated with multiple incidents of shoplifting that occurred at the Millbrook Wal-Mart over the last several weeks. On May 28, the following subjects were placed under arrest: Christine J. Smith *Christine J. Smith, 55, of Coosada, for 4 counts of Theft of Property 4th Degree Christopher…

Suspects in Tallassee Pharmacy Burglary Match Description of Suspects in Maplesville Pharmacy Burglary

The Tallassee Police Department is currently investigating the burglary of a Pharmacy that occurred on May 12, at around 3:34 am. The pharmacy is located in 1400 block of Gilmer Avenue. According to Investigators, the Tallassee Police Department responded to Apothecary Pharmacy in reference to an alarm call. Once officers arrived on scene, they found that some unknown subject(s) made…

Local agencies receive $3.2 million in grants to weatherize homes for low-income, elderly residents

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $3.2 million to assist low-income, elderly and disabled Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs. The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. Priority is given to people with disabilities, the elderly and low-income households with children. “Those…

$1.2 Million Taxiway Project at Montgomery Regional Airport Complete

Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) has completed rehabilitation of Taxiway Alpha, its main taxiway. In July 2019, airport leaders announced the start of the project as a new phase of ongoing efforts to improve aviation infrastructure at Dannelly Field and to support air service development. Work included milling, paving and surface improvements. The $1.2 million project was largely funded through a…

Group Wants Confederate Statue Removed from Tuskegee City Square

Johnny Ford, with the Historic Black Towns and Settlements Alliance, held a press conference in reference to the confederate statue in the Tuskegee City Square. He wants the statue to be moved from that area. Over the weekend the confederate statue was vandalized with obscene words and gestures using spray paint. HBTSA says they don’t condone this type of vandalism…

City of Montgomery Receives 10,000 Face Shields from Donors

Mayor Steven L. Reed on Monday accepted 10,000 donated face shields on behalf of the City of Montgomery from the Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) and Aflac. “Every day, brave front line personnel across our community are treating people infected with the COVID-19 virus, placing their personal health at risk. These face shields will provide much needed protection as…

Two People Shot in Northbelt Drive Shooting, Montgomery Police Launches Investigation

Montgomery Public Department and Fire Medics responded to the 2600 block of Northbelt Drive, around 10:45 pm, in reference to subjects shot. At the scene, police located an adult male victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Police also located a second victim, an adult male victim, who sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. Both victims were transported to a local…

Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in West South Boulevard Shooting

Montgomery Police Department and Fire Medics responded to the 900 block of West South Boulevard, around 8:16 pm, in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, police located an adult male victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. There’s no additional information available for release at this time. Categories: News

21-Year-Old Woman Dies Sunday from Injuries in Zelda Road Crash on Saturday

The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning traffic collision that resulted in one fatality. On Saturday, June 6, around 1:49 AM, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2700 block of Zelda Road on a single vehicle traffic collision. The driver, Alquesha Farris, 21, of Montgomery, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment….

Cristobal Moving Inland; Flash Flooding, Spin-Up Tornado Threat Today

Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall near Grand Isle, Louisiana late Sunday and it continues to push inland over Southwest Mississippi this morning. The storm is weakening and has been downgraded to a tropical depression. Alabama remain east of the center of circulation, which means we are on the “wet side” and our weather today will be impacted by Cristobal… Our…