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Montgomery Man Sentenced to Federal Prison on Gun, Drug Charges

Arrest Date: 8/13/19Charge(s): Assault 1st & Shooting into and Unoccupied Building (2 counts) On Thursday, April 30, Rodricas Antwan Nelson, 40, Montgomery, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for federal gun and drug charges, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Following his prison sentence, Nelson will be on supervised release for three years. He was also ordered…

Huntingdon College Announces Fall Semester Start, Orientation Dates

Huntingdon President J. Cameron West announced Friday the College will begin the Fall semester on Monday, August 10, with in-class instruction.  This is two weeks prior to the normal start of the Fall semester to enable the semester to end before the Thanksgiving break. “The administration of the College is meeting daily to prepare to bring our community back to…

Mayor Steven Reed Gives Away Free Mask Across Montgomery

Hands on River Region and Montgomery mayor Steven Reed handed out free masks to the community Friday. The masks were given out at four different locations. The locations were Carver High School, The Montgomery Zoo, Emory Folmar Soccer Complex, and the east side of Montgomery. Five thousand masks were split between each location. Citizens were able to drive up and…

Lawsuit Challenges Alabama Voting Rules During COVID-19 Pandemic

A lawsuit says that Alabama’s voting rules amid the coronavirus pandemic jeopardize the health of voters, especially older voters, black voters, and voters with disabilities. The lawsuit filed by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program alleges that Alabama’s rules will require people to choose between voting and protecting…

Montgomery Curfew Remains in Effect with New “Safer-at-Home” Order

Friday, May 1, marks the first full day of the state’s new Safer at Home public health order and follows one of Montgomery’s most active weeks of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases. In accordance with state guidelines and the reality of public health data, Montgomery’s citywide curfew will remain in effect. “As our state eases COVID-19 restrictions, we must be deliberate…

Hyundai Manufacturing to Resume Production Monday

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will take a measured approach to resume automobile production in Montgomery, starting on May 4. They will transition to full production with one shift and add more shifts in the coming weeks. HMMA has implemented extensive protocols to provide safe, secure and sanitized workspaces for all team members. They say their procedures comply with all…

Troy and UAB football to renew series in 2028, 2029

TROY, Ala. – Troy and UAB will renew its football rivalry with a two-game series in 2028 and 2029, both schools announced Friday. The Trojans and Blazers met every year from 2009 until 2014 before UAB disbanded its program for two years. “This a great series for both our football program and our fans,” Director of Athletics Brent Jones said. “We…

Capital Hill Healthcare and Rehab Celebrates Patient’s 100th Birthday

On Friday, May 1, Capitol Hill Healthcare and Rehab celebrated a very special birthday for one of its patients. Wilborn Vaughn celebrated his 100th birthday. Vaughn was a World War 2 veteran and worked for the finance department in the army. The Alabama Artificial Limb and Orthopedic Service brought in a firetruck and cheerleaders to help celebrate. The rehab centers…

MPD Makes Arrest in String of Burglaries at East Montgomery Storage Units

Montgomery police have made an arrest in a string of storage unit burglaries in the Capital City. Authorities say 36-year-old Thomas Smith has been charged with multiple counts of burglary (13) and theft of property (12). Police say Smith is responsible for a string of burglaries at East Montgomery storage units last month. One victim had over $100 thousand worth…