The Montgomery Police Department is currently searching for the identity of multiple individuals that entered a convenience store as a group, and stole an unspecified amount of beer and food items. The suspects also violated the City of Montgomery COVID-19 nightly curfew. The offense occurred on Saturday, April 11, shortly after 10:00 p.m. Once these subjects are identified they will…
The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department. Treasury anticipates these automatic payments no later than early May. SSI recipients with no qualifying children do not need to take any action in order to receive their $1,200 economic impact payment. The payments will be automatic….
As stay-at-home orders have taken effect in Montgomery and across the state, there are still violators of these laws that are meant to keep the public safe from the dangers of COVID-19. The Montgomery Police Department is asking for your help in eliminating the number of social gatherings around the Capitol City by using CrimeStoppers’ P3-tips app to report any…
The Gulf Shore Pier Park in Gulf Shores will be closed to visitors beginning May 11 through mid-July while the park begins a $2.4 million renovation project. The park will go through a major restoration that will modernize one of the Gulf Coast’s top attractions. The improvements include a new decking that is built with sustainably sourced Ipe (pronounced ee-pay)…
Health and advocacy groups are urging Governor Kay Ivey and legislators to expand the state’s Medicaid program as the coronavirus outbreak strains health care systems and takes its deadliest toll on people with underlying medical problems. A group of more than 60 organizations announced a renewed push to try to convince Alabama politicians to expand the state’s Medicaid program under…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Secretary of the Air Force officially selected the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannelly Field in Montgomery as the Air National Guard’s 6th operational location for the F-35s. “After significant work, Montgomery, is officially going to be home to the F-35s. Our state not only has a rich history in flight, but we have…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the death of Gary Young, 79, of Montgomery who died from injuries he sustained in a March 11, physical assault. Young was pronounced dead April 12 at Jackson Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment since the assault. Further forensic evaluation confirmed Young died from the injuries he sustained. On…
Coronavirus testing will return to Macon County on Tuesday, April 21 from 10A.M. until 2P.M. The testing will be conducted at the Macon County Health Department. Pre-screening is required for testing. To set up an appointment and pre-screening call 334-727-1800. There are currently 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Macon Co. and two fatalities. Categories: Coronavirus, News Tags: blackbelt, coronavirus, coronavirus…
Update: This story was updated on 4/15/2020, 10:30AM to include names of members of the Governor’s Cornavirus Task Force Executive Committee. On Tuesday Governor Kay Ivey held a press conference giving updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic in Alabama. During that press conference, the Governor focused on the economy and when things may re-open and resemble some form of life before…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged two suspects in the Friday evening shooting death of Ja’Shundra White, 21, and the wounding of an adult male, both of Montgomery. MPD charged Charletta Anderson, 26, and Shaniqua Lawry, 29, both of Montgomery with one count each of murder and attempted murder. Anderson was taken into custody last night by the U.S. Marshals…
