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Camellia Bowl Weekend: Everything you need to Know

The Camellia Bowl is Saturday, December 21. Here is a full list of events leading up to the game. Friday, December 20 Pep Rallys at the Trainshed 5:00Pm FIU, 5:30PM Arkansas State Montgomery Christmas and Camellia Bowl Parade 6:00pm Downtown Montgomery Saturday, December 21 Tailgating at Noon, Patterson Field parking lot across the street from Cramton Bowl. Live Entertainment, Food,…

Reeltown High School Students Experience ALEA’s Fatal Vision Program

Students at Reeltown High School in Tallapoosa County received real hands-on experience in the dangers of drinking and driving, all within a safe environment. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Farmers Federation partnered together to create the Fatal Vision Program back in 2015. Since then, the program has spread to students throughout the state with the common goal…

Opelika Man Arrested for Solicitation of a Child

Robert Chad Kelley/Source: Lee County Sheriff’s Office An Opelika man was arrested and charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says on December 3, investigators received information and found that 27 year old Robert Chad Kelley had been electronically contacting a 14 year old female for the purpose of having sexual relations. Investigators also say…

Clanton Man Charged with Murder in Lake Jordan Boating Accident Pleads Guilty

Damion Bruno/Source: Elmore County Jail The Clanton man charged with two counts of murder related to the July 4 fatal boating accident at Lake Jordan has plead guilty. Elmore County Deputy District Attorney C.J. Robinson said Damion Bruno pleaded guilty to two counts in Judge James Goggans’ courtroom Thursday afternoon. Bruno was arrested and charged in the July 4 accident…

Confessed Serial Killer Indicted in 1984 Slaying in Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) – The man the FBI calls the worst serial killer in U.S. history has been indicted in an unsolved killing that happened in Georgia more than 30 years ago. A grand jury in Savannah returned an indictment Wednesday charging Samuel Little with murder in the slaying of Frances Campbell. Little is serving multiple life sentences at a…

Investigators: Up to 50 Victims in Georgia Nude Photo Ring

TRENTON, Ga. (AP) – Police officials in Georgia’s northwestern corner say as many as 50 adults and minors may be victims of a group of people trading sexually explicit photos. Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross and Trenton Police Chief Christy Smith tell local news outlets on Thursday that they’re working with Dade County High School and others to identify victims….

Fraternity Disbands Auburn Chapter After Suspension

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – A national fraternity is disbanding its chapter at Auburn University after school officials suspended the organization over repeated allegations of physical abuse and alcohol infractions. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Beta Theta Pi announced the decision Thursday. Auburn suspended the group from campus last month and ordered members to vacate its house. The fraternity cited mistreatment…

Price of Freedom: Larry Armstead of Montgomery

Our veteran this week is from Montgomery. He joined the Army right out of high school as a paratrooper. And he says it’s that time in the military that shaped him for a life of service to his country, state, and city. Larry Armstead knows the price of freedom. Categories: Price of Freedom Tags: larry armstead, montgomery veteran, price of…

Sunshine in Full Supply; Wet Weekend Taking Shape

A cold and dry air mass is in place across the state and we will have nothing but severe clear across the state again today with blue sky from one end of the state to the other. After the freezing start to the day, we will remain cool again this afternoon with most locations in the low to mid 50s….

Majority of House Votes to Impeach Trump

The U.S. House has impeached President Donald Trump on a charge he abused the power of his office to investigate a political rival ahead of the 2020 election. Trump becomes the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. A majority of the House then approve the second charge, obstruction of Congress. Democrats control the House, and the voting was…