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Blanchard Case Inspires Bill to Keep Violent Suspects Behind Bars

After the disappearance and death of Aniah Blanchard, an Alabama senator wants to make sure a case like hers never happens again. Ibraheem Yazeed, the man accused of kidnapping and killing Blanchard in late 2019 was out on bond for several class A felonies at the time. Senator Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, wants to change the state bond system to keep…

What the Tech? Sarcos Looks Like a Transformer

Robots coming for our job has been a story worth covering the past few years. The New York Times even wrote that robots are eventually coming for your job in a 2018 piece. But there is some good news, for some careers robots and humans will work hand-in-hand. Literally. Sarcos, a robotics company showed off its robotic exo-skeleton called Sarcos…

Officials: Delta Plane Drops Jet Fuel on Los Angeles School Playground

Jet fuel dumped by an aircraft returning to Los Angeles International Airport fell onto an elementary school playground Tuesday. Caught this in Bell Gardens over my house NEWS SAID IT DROPPED FUEL OVER AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CUDAHY @KTLA @FOXLA @cnnbrk @UniNoticias @NBCLA @ABC7 @ABC @NBCNews @TelemundoNews pic.twitter.com/VG3HBpyYtn — Sujey Hernandez (@SujeyHernandez) January 14, 2020 The Los Angeles County Fire…

WANTED: Breaking and Entering Suspect Sought by Montgomery Police

The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of a burglary suspect. The suspect is wanted for a Burglary/Theft of Property Investigation after unlawfully entering the victim’s residence and stole property. #WANTED: Montgomery police need help finding this burglary suspect. Police say this suspect unlawfully entered the victim’s residence and stole property from the residence. pic.twitter.com/qLmnvIp1Ig —…

Atlanta Braves Renaming New Stadium Following Bank Merger

SMYRNA, Ga. (AP) – The Atlanta Braves say they’ll soon reveal a new name for their stadium in the city’s northwest suburbs. An announcement is planned for Tuesday at the ballpark near Smyrna. The stadium has been called SunTrust Park since it opened in 2017. Atlanta-based SunTrust later merged with Charlotte, North Carolina-based BB&T to create a bank known as…

Two Robbed at Gunpoint; Suspect Arrested, Charged with Robbery

Montgomery police have charged Lakeylea Jackson, 23, with two counts of first –degree robbery in connection to the robbery of two persons on January 9 around 9:30 p.m.. The robbery happened in the 3600 block of Eastern Boulevard. The adult male and female victims say they were robbed at gunpoint of cash. They were not injured. Further investigation identified Jackson…

Breaking: Suspicious Package Found in Greenville

**UPDATE** The package has been removed and the courthouse is now open to normal traffic. https://t.co/PlAbXxTKIR — Chief Justin Lovvorn (@justin_lovvorn) January 14, 2020 **ORIGINAL STORY** Alabama News Network is working to get more information about a suspicious package found in Greenville this morning. We have a crew on the way to the scene. Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says…

Montgomery City Councilman Wants More Security Cameras in Neighborhoods

A Montgomery City Councilman is pushing for neighborhoods in his district to invest in security cameras to help fight crime. District 7 Councilman Clay McInnis says these cameras are like ring door bell cameras, except for neighborhoods.   His goal is to have 30 cameras installed in his district by the end of the year. The Hillwood neighborhood off Vaughn Road…