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U.S. Marshals Searching Fugitive Considered to be Armed and Dangerous

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The United States Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force is searching for the location of 38-year-old fugitive, Timothy Jabbar Wyatt. Wyatt is described as a black male, 6’0 ft.in height, weighing approximately 222lbs. Wyatt is considered a Dangerous Sex Offender with violent tendencies. U.S. Marshals confirm warrants against Wyatt for Kidnapping, Assault, and Attempted Rape-Dangerous/Violent Sex Offender/Serial Rapist. U.S….

Montgomery Teen Killed in Deadly Danbury Court Shooting

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The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation following the fatal shooting of James Legregory McGhee Jr., 18, of Montgomery, that occurred on May 6. On May 6, around 6:50 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4400 block of Danbury Court in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, police located an adult male victim with…

New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Alabama Prison System

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The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on Wednesday confirmed an inmate incarcerated at Hamilton Aged & Infirmed (Hamilton A&I) in Hamilton, has tested positive for COVID-19. This represents the eighth confirmed case of COVID-19 among our inmate population, four (4) of which remain active. The inmate, considered high-risk due to preexisting medical conditions, immediately was admitted to a local hospital…

Suspect Charged in McQueen Street Homicide

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Maurice Cooper-Jenkins/Source: Montgomery County Detention Facility Montgomery Police has charged a man in the Wednesday, May 6, homicide that left one person dead. Police arrested and charged 36-year-old Maurice Cooper-Jenkins with murder relating to the shooting death of 62-year-old Joseph Ford. MPD Spokesperson Cpt. Saba Coleman says police and fire medics responded to the 2900 block of McQueen around 3:00PM…

Montgomery Police Charge Two Suspects with Capital Murder in 17-Year-Old Girl’s Stabbing Death

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Montgomery police say they’ve charged two people with the stabbing death of 17-year-old Maryuri Cantillano of Montgomery, whose body was discovered April 14.  Police say they’ve charged 17-year-old Ebony Smith and 19-year-old Jonathan Cordova, both of Montgomery, with capital murder. Smith and Cordova are being held in the county jail. Jonathan Cordova Police found Cantillano’s body in the 5900 block…

Senate Bill Would Grant Civil Immunity to Businesses Against Coronavirus Related Lawsuits

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Less than one week after Governor Ivey lifted the statewide stay at home order, a bill was introduced in the Alabama Senate to protect businesses against coronavirus related lawsuits. The language of the bill says that it will help encourage businesses to re-open and remain open. Businesses would have to display willful disregard for health orders to be subject to…

What the Tech? An App Can Help Kids with Doing Chores and Earning Money

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As most of us are still trying to work from home, it’d be nice to get the kids to help around the house and earn an allowance. There’s a fairly new app that helps accomplish that, called “Busy Kids”. Founder of the app, Greg Murset says he hopes the app helps kids learn some fundamental skills. “How do you teach…

Alabama Department of Public Health Now Testing High-Risk Patients for COVID-19

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The Alabama Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Clinical Laboratories has expanded the criteria to test for COVID-19. They are now testing for certain asymptomatic, high-risk groups, and individuals. These changes were under the recommendation of the CDC. By widening the conditions to test those at high-risk before symptoms appear, the risk of continued transmission of the virus is lessened…

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