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Mayor Reed Urging Expansion of Pre-K Program to All Montgomery Families

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Mayor Steven L. Reed today joined Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (DECE) Secretary Jeana Ross, DECE Office of School Readiness Director Barbara Cooper and Alabama School Readiness Alliance (ASRA) Executive Director Allison Muhlendorf to promote the expansion of high-quality, voluntary pre-k programs to all Montgomery families. Mayor Reed visited Providence Early Childhood Learning Academy East, where he saw First…

Victim in Fatal I-85 Hit-and-Run Involving Pedestrian on Sunday Identified as Titus Woman

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The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the death of Angela Calloway, 53, of Titus as a hit-and-run fatality. Calloway was located around 9:15 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, in the wood line of I-85 Southbound between Forest Avenue and Union Street. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the scene, where the victim was pronounced dead. MPD’s investigation indicates that Calloway was…

Prattville Man Convicted in Fraudulent Car Sales Scheme

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On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Robert Brandon Malone, 35, of Prattville, pleaded guilty to three counts of federal wire fraud and one count of transporting a stolen vehicle, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., FBI Special Agent in Charge James Jewell, and Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson.  The federal charges arise from multiple schemes orchestrated by Malone to…

New Enforcement Operation Focuses on Meth Trafficking Hubs

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Federal authorities say they are targeting methamphetamine “transportation hubs” around the country in an effort to block the distribution of the highly addictive drug. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon visited Atlanta Thursday to announce the launch of Operation Crystal Shield. Atlanta is one of eight cities the agency has identified as a hub where methamphetamine from Mexico…

Roger Stone Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for Lying to Congress

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Roger Stone, longtime ally of President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to 40 months (3 years and 4 months) in prison on his convictions for witness tampering and lying to Congress. Thursday’s action in federal court comes amid Trump’s unrelenting defense of his longtime confidant that has led to a mini-revolt inside the Justice Department and allegations the president has…

Price of Freedom: Larry Lambert of Montgomery

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We are featuring a retired U.S. Army veteran this week, who was part of special forces in Vietnam. With a total of three tours of duty in Vietnam, he has seen the worst war has to offer. Larry Lambert knows the price of freedom. Categories: Price of Freedom

Alabama Pardons and Paroles Looking to Hire 138 New Officers

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As it works to help keep Alabamians safe by supervising thousands of parolees and probationers, the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles will work toward hiring 138 new officers over the next three years, Director Charlie Graddick said Thursday. The plan to hire more officers is part of the Bureau’s agenda for the 2020 session of the Alabama Legislature, which…

Flash Flooding Possible Today; Sunshine Returns Tomorrow

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SOAKING RAINS TODAY: A wave of low pressure is tracking along the Gulf Coast today and is bringing a widespread soaking rain to the state today. Today will be a raw, chilly, winters day with a cold rain falling. Temperatures will hover around 50° most of the day and gusty northeasterly winds will make it feel colder. Rainfall totals today…

Alabama Senate Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill with 8 to 1 Vote

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The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 8-1 with one member abstaining to approve a medical marijuana bill and send it to the full Senate for consideration. The bill would allow people to be prescribed medical marijuana for 15 medical conditions, there would also be 34 dispensary sights in Alabama. The Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on the…

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