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Huntingdon College Adding 17 Additional Classes to Summer Semester

Huntingdon College interim vice president for academic affairs Dr. Tom Perrin announced Tuesday the addition of 17 courses to the College’s summer offerings, bringing the total number of classes available during summer 2020 to 40. All of the classes are offered online. “Summer enrollments have grown exponentially during the past two years,” says Perrin. “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Huntingdon’s…

Governor Ivey to Keep Stay-at-Home Order in Place Through April 30

Governor Kay Ivey said she intends to keep a stay home order in place through April 30, striking a measured approach as some Southern states push to quickly reopen. Ivey said at a news conference Tuesday that she is eager to open business up again, but cautioned that all decision would be made based on data. State Health Officer Scott…

Two Arrested in Dadeville Double Murder Charged

On April 17, Dadeville police responded to 911 call at 218 North Barrett Street in reference to two deceased persons. Willie Tidwell, 61, and his wife Barbara Tidwell, 65, suffered apparent gunshot wounds. After finding the bodies, an investigation began into the deaths of the Tidwell’s. On April 21, Dadeville Police obtained warrants for Derrick Lee Hightower, 32, of Columbus,…

Construction Causes Several Downtown Montgomery Road Closures

Due to construction and a possible mobile rally, the following streets will be closed until 5 p.m.  *Monroe Street from North Decatur to North Union *Dexter Avenue from North Decatur to South Bainbridge *South Bainbridge from Dexter Avenue to Washington Avenue *Washington Avenue from South Bainbridge to South Union   Motorists are encouraged to take an alternate route.   Categories:…

Andalusia PD: Woman Coughs on Officers, Arrested for Violating Social Distancing Order

An Andalusia woman faces multiple charges after hosting a party while Alabama is under an order from the state health officer limiting gatherings. Chief Paul Hudson said the Andalusia Police Department received a complaint Monday night of loud music on Brewton Street. “When officers arrived, they found a party of about 40 to 50 people,” Hudson said. “They also smelled…

$25,000 Reward Being Offered for Arrest, Conviction in 2011 Crenshaw Co. Murder

The family of a Crenshaw County man is searching for answers 9 years after his death. DeLange Harris was murdered in May of 2011. Harris’ body was found May 3, 2011 on Athens Church Road in the Goshen community located in Crenshaw County.  Since his body was found, the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office have been searching for information that will…

Doctors: Drugs Used for Lethal Injection Could Help COVID-19 Patients

A group of medical professionals is asking death penalty states for medications used both for lethal injections and to help coronavirus patients who are on ventilators. But a doctor who’s behind the request and a death penalty expert says secrecy surrounding executions could hinder those efforts because they don’t know what drugs states have. The letter was sent this month…

Montgomery Man Dies in Crash on Highway 231

A single-vehicle crash at 5:39 p.m. Monday, April 20, has claimed the life of a Montgomery man. Jack D. Byrd, 53, was killed when the 2007 Cadillac DTS  he was driving left the roadway, struck a power pole then overturned. Byrd was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. 231 at the 113 mile marker, approximately one…

Terrific Tuesday; Storm Threat Increasing Thursday

Sunshine in full supply today with highs in the lower 80s expected. Tonight will be clear and cool lower to mid 50s. Tomorrow will be another rain-free day with a good supply of sunshine, but clouds will increase late in the day, with highs again around 80°. HERE WE GO AGAIN: April in Alabama means every few days we will…