Former Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith has been sentenced to 14 years. Smith was found guilty of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Greg Gunn in November. Retired Judge P.B. McLauchlin issued his sentencing ruling Wednesday morning at the Montgomery County Courthouse. Friends, family, and city leaders filled the courtroom for the hearing. “We let the law work in…
To ensure the ongoing safety and security of correctional staff, inmates, and the public, Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Commissioner Jeff Dunn Wednesday announced accelerated plans initiated in August 2018 to close and decommission the main facility at William C. Holman Correctional Facility – one of the Department’s oldest structural facilities. The decision to accelerate the existing plan was made…
Today will be a cloudy day with periods of light rain as a low tracks along the Gulf Coast. It will be a cool day with a high in the mid 50s; no worries with severe storms, and probably no thunder in the state. Rainfall amounts less than one-half inch are expected. THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Thursday will be a dry day with…
People in Montgomery gathered Tuesday night, to remember the life and legacy of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Kobe, his 13-year-Old daughter and 7 others died in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in california. Artists did Kobe inspired paintings on site, as a DJ played music and inspirational moments from Bryant’s career. Michelle Browder organized the memorial. “We lost a prize…
Aaron Cody SmithA judge is scheduled to sentence a former Montgomery police officer who was found guilty of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed man on Wednesday. Circuit Judge P.B. McLauchlin set a Jan. 29 sentencing date for former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith. In November, a jury found Smith guilty of manslaughter for the 2016 shooting…
On January 28, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and New Site Police Department went to a residence on Lashley Road to serve a warrant for Aggravated Animal Cruelty. Information officers had in the warrant was the man apparently shot his ex-girlfriend’s dog in the head and killed it after they broke up. Investigators obtained a search warrant for the…
The city of Montgomery is coming together to remember the life and legacy of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. A vigil was held in Downtown Montgomery at the fountain at 1 Court Square Tuesday. Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and 7 others died in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in California. He was a five-time NBA champion, an 18 time all-star,…
Private jet service, a personal butler, or how about a meal with former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski to top off Super Bowl weekend? From legendary nightclubs to exclusive parties, no place caters to the rich and famous quite like glitzy Miami. The city’s most luxurious hotels, clubs and restaurants are offering over-the-top packages to entice big spenders looking for action…
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole to four violent offenders Tuesday and granted parole to one. All totaled, the board held 16 parole hearings Tuesday, granting parole in four cases and denying parole in 12 cases. Russell Alonzo Allen PAROLE GRANTED: Russell Alonzo Allen was sentenced in 2001 to life in prison for trafficking cocaine in Jefferson…
Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at 151 Co. Road 64 in Deatsville on Jan. 24. Two victims were found deceased inside the residence. They have been identified as Vada Byrd, 78, and her husband, Bobby Glen Byrd, 76. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Categories: News Tags: Deatsville, elderly couple, Fatal…
