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Price of Freedom: Warren Daniels of Titus

This week’s veteran is Warren Daniels of the Elmore County community of Titus, who is retired from the U.S. Army. He was drafted in 1962 and worked on the Hawk missile program. Today, he’s thankful that the VA offers him services for the health issues he faces. He knows the price of freedom. Categories: News Video, Price of Freedom Tags:…

Woman Turns Herself In, Charged with Assault in Mill Street Shooting

Montgomery police have charged Nealonda Reaves, 21, with first-degree assault in reference to a shooting that occurred on January 21 shortly before midnight in the 2400 block of Mill Street. The adult female victim sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The victim is currently listed as critical/stable. During the course of the…

Rain Becoming Widespread Today

RAIN RETURNS: Rain started increasing in coverage across the area this morning, and through the day expect periods of widespread rain, lasting into tonight, and into at the first part of the day Friday. Rain amounts will be between 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches, and there is no risk of severe storms. Probably no thunder, except across southern portions of…

Cambridge sets Career High, leads Auburn to win over South Carolina

AUBURN, Ala. — After back-to-back blowout losses highlighted the Auburn offense’s tendency to be stagnant, and at times nonexistent, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl leaned on a freshman off the bench to pull his team out of its two-game lull. Coming into the game, the Tigers had suffered losses at Alabama and Florida where they managed to score just 64…

Montgomery Man Arrested During Traffic Stop in Auburn on Drug Charges

On January 19, Auburn police have arrested Anfernee Williams, 23, of Montgomery, on felony warrants charging him with drug trafficking, possession of drug paraphernalia and firearm license required. Around 7 p.m. Sunday night, an Auburn police officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the 600 Block of Opelika Road. Upon approaching the vehicle and contacting the driver, identified…

SPLC Lawsuit Accuses MPS of Expelling Two Lee High School Students without Due Process

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) filed two lawsuits Wednesday against the Montgomery County Board of Education for arbitrarily expelling students in violation of their due process rights under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The complaint is the latest in a string of lawsuits the SPLC has filed against Alabama school districts for disregarding students’ due process rights…

Crimestoppers Offers $5,000 Reward for Information in Unsolved 2018 Montgomery Murder

On Saturday, November 24, 2018, around 11:56 p.m., Montgomery Police Department responded to the 5900 Block of Monticello Drive in reference to a subject suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as 28-year-old Steven White Jr.. White was pronounced dead at the scene. The Montgomery Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in the Murder Investigation of…

Mother of Aniah Blanchard Pushing Change to State Bond Laws

A mother is advocating for change to prevent another violent crime. Aniah Blanchard’s mother Angela Harris joined state representatives Wednesday to introduce a proposed amendment that would deny bail to those considered a threat to society. “This is my fight; my fight for Aniah and fight for everybody that nothing like this happens to anybody else again,” Harris said.  “This…

Express Closing Nearly 100 Stores Across Country Due to Declining Sales

Express Inc. will close about 100 stores as part of a restructuring plan as the chain grapples with drastic changes in where people spend their shopping dollars. The retailer that caters to younger shoppers said earlier this month said it was laying off 10% of the staff at its Columbus, Ohio, headquarters and its New York City design studio. Express…