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Two Former Employees of Montgomery Doctor Sentenced on Drug Distribution Charges

Two Montgomery area women were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances by forging prescriptions, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. and DEA Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Clay A. Morris. On December 10, 2019, Tracy Lynn Giddens, 46, of Millbrook, received a 63-month sentence for her role in the scheme. Subsequently, on…

Montgomery Man Killed in East Birmingham Homicide

Killough Springs Road, Birmingham/Source: ABC3340 A Montgomery man was shot and killed Wednesday night while arriving at a relative’s home in East Birmingham. Birmingham Police say 36-year-old Tristian Jackson was shot in the 300 block of Killough Springs Road while he was entering the garage of the home just after 9:30 P.M. When officers arrived, they found Jackson unresponsive suffering…

One More Dry Day; Severe Storms Saturday

It’s a sunny and cold start to the day, but the day itself will feature a few more clouds, and mild temperatures as highs return to the upper 60s. Clouds really begin to increase tonight with lows in the 50s. RAIN RETURNS FRIDAY: Strong southerly flow develops over Alabama on Friday, which will bring warm, moist air north from the…

Local Foreign Policy Expert talks U.S., Iran Conflict Implications

Social media was on fire Wednesday after it was reported that Iran launched more than a dozen rockets and U.S. targets in Iraq. Many people were  saying that humanity was on the brink of World War III. Matthew Clary is a Political Scientist at Auburn University. His specialty is is for foreign policy, national and international security. Clary says that…

What the Tech? Home Gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show

A few years ago at CES the buzzword was “connected” or IoT, the internet of things. That meant new devices being released such as doorbells and security cameras were being connected to the internet and smartphones. At CES 2020 the buzzword seems to be “intelligence”. The Internet of Things has been replaced by the Intelligence of Things. Those same doorbells…

Two People Injured in Autauga County Wreck

State Troopers are investigating a single-car crash that has left two people injured in Autauga County. Authorities say it happened at the intersection of County Road 19 at County Road 24 just before 6:00pm Wednesday. We have a crew heading to the scene of the crash, stay with us for more on this developing story. Categories: News Tags: ALEA, autuaga…

Charges for Tuskegee Shooting Suspect Upgraded to Murder After Victim’s Death

On January 8, around 10:00am, the Tuskegee Police Department Investigation Division made an arrest in reference to the murder of 26-year-old, Qundravious Ferguson. The shooting occurred in Tuskegee on December 8. Tre’von Lyles, 19, initially charged with the attempted murder of Ferguson, is now being charged with Murder, due to Ferguson dying from injuries. Lyles was transported to Macon County…

Gov. Ivey Updates Alabama Residents on Health Condition

In an ongoing effort to keep the people of Alabama updated on her health, Governor Kay Ivey issued the following statement: “Yesterday, my doctors performed a follow-up examination on the site where I received three radiation treatments last September to treat the small, isolated malignancy that was discovered on my lung. Needless to say, I was extremely appreciative to receive…

Economic Development, Health and Resources Topics for Mayor Steven Reed’s Transition Team Meeting

The Mayor Steven Reed Transition Team met Wednesday to discuss the Economic Development, Health and Resources of Montgomery. The Whitewater Center, 2040 vision and Downtown development were a few of the topics of discussion for the Economic Development portions of the meetings. Health and Resources were another part of the meeting. That portion focused on inadequate housing, inclusive areas, and…