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Update: 4-Year-Old Girl Found Safe after Extensive Search

The search for 4-year-old Vadie Sides came to a happy ending in Lee County on Friday. Searchers found her after she had gone missing for two days. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said searchers found Sides after searching in some woods. Authorities said she had disappeared from her babysitter’s sight Wednesday afternoon while they were walking in a backyard with…

Missing Marengo County Man Last Seen in Uniontown

A Marengo County man has been reported missing. 36-year-old, Willie Bell Allen Jr., was last seen in Uniontown at South Eastern Cheese Plant.  According to co-worker testimony, Allen said he was being chased by someone and that they tried to kill him. His white Ford Crown Victoria was found westbound between Uniontown and Demopolis, keys still in the ignition and…

Two Men in Custody After Chase Ends in Montgomery

Two men are in custody after a chase ended on Madison Avenue in Montgomery. Wetumpka Police say an officer attempted to stop a vehicle around 8:00AM because the tag was showing the vehicle’s owner had felony warrants. Lt. Ella Roberts says the chase started on Highway 14 in the town of Elmore, where it ultimately made its way onto 65…

Record Highs in Jeopardy

CRANKING UP THE HEAT: And yes, we are expecting some record highs through Saturday…For today and tomorrow, expect dry days across the state, with plenty of sunshine both days and likely the warmest weather so far in 2020 for many of us. Highs both days will be in the upper 80s for most locations, while a few spots will likely…

Gov. Ivey Releases Statement on First Covid-19 Related Death

Governor Kay Ivey released a statement addressing the first confirmed death related to the Coronavirus outbreak: “It is with profound sadness that I confirm that one of our citizens has passed away from the COVID-19 virus. I extend my prayers and deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones during these extraordinary circumstances. I continue to urge everyone that this…

What the Tech? Work From Home Gadgets

You’re getting the chance to work from home. Now what? If you’re invited, asked or ordered to stay home to help flatten the curve but are still expected to be as productive as you would be in the office, you may need a few gadgets to get it done. If your boss wants you to do video meetings, you’ll need…

Number of Alabama Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Nearly 400

The number of COVID-19 cases across Alabama has jumped to almost 400. They say there are 386 cases in 39 counties as of Wednesday at 4:30pm. There was a jump of 103 new cases as it was 283 confirmed cases at 10:30 am Wednesday. The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed Alabama’s first death from the coronavirus. In our…

Selma to Montgomery March 55th Anniversary Commemoration

It was 55 years ago on March 25th, 1965 when a group of 40 thousand protesters arrived in Montgomery after completing the Selma to Montgomery March. On Wednesday ,a group from Alabama State University placed a wreath at the exact spot where the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery March held its successful conclusion, when the marchers reached the Alabama State Capitol…

Troy University Faculty Member and Student Test Positive for Coronavirus

Troy University officials learned Wednesday that a student and faculty member from Troy University’s Troy campus have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Both individuals self-reported to the University and are currently in self-quarantine with no severe symptoms. Neither is a Troy or Pike County resident and the student did not live in on-campus housing. Neither individual has been on…