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Bank Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody

Montgomery police have charged Destiny Smith, 24, with third-degree robbery in reference to the robbery of a bank in the 800 block of Washington Ave. The robbery occurred on January 13 around 12:10 p.m. The suspect robbed the business of currency by passing a threatening note to the drive through teller. Smith was taken into custody shortly after the offense…

Montgomery Police Arrest Suspect in December Dice Game Shooting

Montgomery police have charged Isaiah Williams, 23, with second-degree assault in reference to a shooting that occurred on December 27 at about 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Oakbrook Court. The adult male victim sustained a serious gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The victim advised that the shooting stemmed from an argument during…

Tractor Trailer Involved in Crash with CSX Train

ALEA State Troopers responded to the scene of a two vehicle crash with no injuries involving a CSX train and a tractor-trailer on County Road 299 at County Road 177, Chambers County. The roadway is going to be blocked for a while. Please avoid the area if possible as Troopers continue to investigate. Categories: News Tags: 18-wheeler, chambers county, no…

More Heavy Rain and Storms

Another foggy start to the day in many locations as temperatures are in the mid and upper 60s. For our Tuesday, we will forecast a cloudy sky with numerous showers and thunderstorms. Once again the rain could be heavy in spots, a few flooding problems are possible during the day, and a Flash Flood Watch has been issued for areas…

Missing Greenville Man Last Heard from in Montgomery

Harley Scott Knight has been reported missing to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. Knight was last seen on January 8, at 6:00 p.m. He was last seen by his mother at his residence located on Halso Mill Road in Greenville. Knight called his mother on Friday, January 10, from Hollywood Feeds located off of Troy Highway in Montgomery. Knight has…

Pike Road Burglary Suspects Lead Police on Multi-County Chase

Two women are behind bars after leading authorities on a chase that crossed county lines. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office say the chase started after deputies responded to a robbery and burglary call at a Pike Road home around 11 Monday morning. Authorities say the suspects then led deputies on a chase for about 30 minutes, crossing over into Macon County….

Ivey Remains Noncommittal on Refugee Settlements in Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey is remaining uncommitted on whether Alabama will accept the resettlement of new refugees. Alabama is one of a handful of states that hasn’t announced a decision after President Donald Trump said agencies must get written permission from state and local officials when they want to resettle refugees beyond June 2020. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said Monday the…

Montgomery Man Found Fatally Shot in Car on Monticello Drive

The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a body was discovered Sunday afternoon. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 5900 block of Monticello Drive on Sunday, January 12, around 1 p.m. in reference to a report of a deceased subject. At the scene, they located James Courtney McCord, 32, of Montgomery in a vehicle. The cause…

AG Marshall Presents Prattville Junior High with Safe School Award for Second Straight Year

Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday presented Prattville Junior High School with the Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Attorney General’s 2019 Safe School Award for State Board of Education District 5. This is the second year in a row that the school has been honored with an Attorney General’s safe school award. Schools were selected as winners of the Attorney General’s…