The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a body was discovered in the 5900 block of Christy Lane around noon Tuesday, April 14. MPD and Fire Medics responded to a call of a deceased subject. At the scene, they located Maryuri Jissel, 17, of Montgomery lying on the ground. The cause of death initially was unknown. Further…
HIGH PRESSURE IN CONTROL: Calm and tranquil weather across Alabama and we should stay generally dry through Friday thanks to an area of high pressure in place across the Southeast. Today will be sunny, with highs in the upper 60s this afternoon, followed by mid 70s Thursday. Tonight will be clear and cold, with lows around 40°, meaning some spots…
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According to Montgomery police, a body was located near the Regency Park Community Center around Noon Tuesday. The cause of death is unknown at this time. We will continue to update the story as more information becomes available. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: body found, Crime, montgomery, Montgomery Police Department, Regency Park
Starting Wednesday April 15, Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) will roll out six local school buses to serve as Wi-Fi hotspots for MPS students. The rollout of the Wi-Fi buses is a part of MPS’s blended learning model developed to aid students during COVID-19. MPS Superintendent, Dr. Ann Roy Moore, is thrilled about the buses being available for students. “We want…
Alabama State University officials have announced plans to offer a new summer scholarship for new and returning out-of-state students. The Hornet Hive Online (HHO) scholarships will help those students with the cost of tuition during the University’s summer semester, particularly as they and the rest of nation are dealing with the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “We are very…
Courtesy of Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Facebook In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) continues to follow precautionary measures at the state’s four veterans homes to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus during this state and national crisis. On March 12, the ADVA and the contracted state veterans homes’ care provider, Health…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says people to not let their guard down on anti-coronavirus measures and was noncommittal on whether closures would have to extend through May. Ivey spoke at a news conference, saying Tuesday that she wants to reopen the state economy as soon as possible. But she suggested that may take a piecemeal approach when it does. The…
As we reported earlier this month, Camden Nursing Facility, Inc has had residents and staff test positive to the COVID-19. As of Tuesday, April 14, there are thirteen staff members and four residents positive for COVID-19. The residents are receiving appropriate medical care as directed by their physician. The staff members are on home quarantine and are receiving appropriate medical…
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today announced its support to increase COVID-19 testing in Montgomery and surrounding counties. The collaborative effort between HMMA and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed will help the fight against the novel coronavirus. HMMA is coordinating an in-kind donation of 10,000 COVID-19 RT-PCR tests developed by Seegene, a South Korea-based global leader in multiplex molecular diagnostics. Seegene’s…
