Per District Attorney Daryl Bailey’s Office, charges have been dropped against the four arrested for Lee High School Statue removal. Maya Holly, 28, Jonathan Williams, 34, Jeremy Selmar, 28, and Joe Pernell, 35, were all charged with first degree Criminal Mischief. The incident occurred on June 1, around 9 pm in the 200 block of Ann Street. MPS says their…
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson says deputies are investigating a cross burning. It happened on the Macon County Road 54 overpass that goes over Interstate 85. That’s between Tuskegee and Auburn. The cross was spotted last night. The sheriff is asking people to be aware of their surroundings, especially at night, and to stay home if possible. If you…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the June 4th shooting death of Trevaughn Patterson, 24, of Montgomery. On Thursday, June 4, aaround 3:23 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of Madison Avenue and North Panama Street in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, police located an adult male victim who sustained…
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May, and 2.5 million jobs were added – a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy and depressed the job market in the wake of the viral pandemic. The May job gain suggests that businesses have quickly been recalling workers as states have reopened their…
Charges: Assault 2nd Shooting/Discharging Weapons into Occupied Building/Vehicle (2 counts) Montgomery police charged Kyle Robertson, 23, with second degree assault, Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Building, and Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle that occurred on June 4, around 11:15 am in the area of Fisk Road and McGhee Road. The adult male victim says that he and…
Seven people have been found dead inside a house that was set on fire in Morgan County early Friday morning. Officials say the house is in Valhermoso Springs near Decatur. Authorities say all seven victims were adults. Deputies say they are familiar with this residence as they responded to several drug and domestic violence calls. News outlets report that neighbors…
AIR YOU CAN WEAR: A very muggy air mass is in place across Alabama, meaning plenty of moisture to fuel those randomly, scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. We say this often this time of year, there is just no way of knowing exactly when and where the storms will form any given day, you…
JCPenney has released a list of 154 stores it plans to close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The JCPenney in Andalusia is one of four stores in Alabama on the list. A court hearing is planned for June 11 in bankruptcy court in Texas. If a judge approves the plan, the closings could start immediately. According…
Carver High School (Montgomery) is among the first few MPS schools to have graduation…social distancing style. More than 200 graduates accepted their diplomas in waves. Groups of 15 students at a time entered the building to receive their diplomas. The family groups were required to stay  together and at least 6 feet apart from another family group. “We wanted to…
This Mental Health Matters special features experts from Jackson Hospital, Mental Health America and The Wellness Coalition. They are talking about how coronavirus is affecting mental health and how to find resources when you have little to no insurance. Categories: Mental Health Matter Segments Tags: Jackson Hospital, mental health alabama, mental health america, mental health matters, the wellness coalition
