On April 17, Dadeville police responded to 911 call at 218 North Barrett Street in reference to two deceased persons. Willie Tidwell, 61, and his wife Barbara Tidwell, 65, suffered apparent gunshot wounds. After finding the bodies, an investigation began into the deaths of the Tidwell’s. On April 21, Dadeville Police obtained warrants for Derrick Lee Hightower, 32, of Columbus,…
Due to construction and a possible mobile rally, the following streets will be closed until 5 p.m. *Monroe Street from North Decatur to North Union *Dexter Avenue from North Decatur to South Bainbridge *South Bainbridge from Dexter Avenue to Washington Avenue *Washington Avenue from South Bainbridge to South Union Motorists are encouraged to take an alternate route. Categories:…
An Andalusia woman faces multiple charges after hosting a party while Alabama is under an order from the state health officer limiting gatherings. Chief Paul Hudson said the Andalusia Police Department received a complaint Monday night of loud music on Brewton Street. “When officers arrived, they found a party of about 40 to 50 people,” Hudson said. “They also smelled…
The family of a Crenshaw County man is searching for answers 9 years after his death. DeLange Harris was murdered in May of 2011. Harris’ body was found May 3, 2011 on Athens Church Road in the Goshen community located in Crenshaw County. Since his body was found, the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office have been searching for information that will…
A group of medical professionals is asking death penalty states for medications used both for lethal injections and to help coronavirus patients who are on ventilators. But a doctor who’s behind the request and a death penalty expert says secrecy surrounding executions could hinder those efforts because they don’t know what drugs states have. The letter was sent this month…
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2020 list of the top high schools in America. Three Montgomery County schools are ranked in the top 10 in Alabama, with one grabbing both the state’s top spot and a top 25 national ranking. LAMP (Loveless Academic Magnet High School) is ranked the No. 1 high school in Alabama and the…
A single-vehicle crash at 5:39 p.m. Monday, April 20, has claimed the life of a Montgomery man. Jack D. Byrd, 53, was killed when the 2007 Cadillac DTS he was driving left the roadway, struck a power pole then overturned. Byrd was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. 231 at the 113 mile marker, approximately one…
Sunshine in full supply today with highs in the lower 80s expected. Tonight will be clear and cool lower to mid 50s. Tomorrow will be another rain-free day with a good supply of sunshine, but clouds will increase late in the day, with highs again around 80°. HERE WE GO AGAIN: April in Alabama means every few days we will…
“Essential Employee” is a term that we’ve heard countless times during the CODID-19 pandemic. Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham wants county workers who qualify to receive hazardous duty pay. Sheriff Cunningham proposed the measure at Monday’s Montgomery County Commission meeting. The proposal would include all correction officers and any clerks that have direct contact with inmates. Sheriff’s Deputies would also…
Alabama has topped 5,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus as the state weighs a decision on whether to extend closure orders. The Alabama Department of Public Health said Monday that the state had 5,078 known cases of COVID-19. There had been 113 confirmed deaths and the state was investigating an additional 50 deaths in COVID-19 patients. The state’s current stay home…
