Dollar General has announced plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April. This is response to the public’s needs during the coronavirus pandemic. “We believe our customers are relying on us now more than ever to provide an affordable, convenient retail option,” said Kathy Reardon, Dollar General’s senior vice…
Photo from Alabama News Network Troy police are investigating the stabbing of a man on North Three Notch Street that has left him with serious injuries. The stabbing happened around 8:10 p.m. last night in the 800 block. Police say they found a 36-year-old man with several stab wounds. He was taken to Troy Regional Medical Center, then flown to…
With the coronavirus shutting down businesses, people everywhere are losing their jobs. But some companies are hiring and are desperate for workers. Grocery stores continue to see a rush of customers and many are now looking for help. “If somebody is temporarily out of work, we would like to offer them a job,” says Christy Lara, director of public relations…
On Saturday March 21, Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 100 block of Lee Road 621 in the Beauregard community of Lee County in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, Joel Lynn Pouncey, 30, of Cusseta was unresponsive found laying in the yard with what appeared to be a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to East…
Montgomery Police is investigating an early morning shooting on West South Boulevard. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams says police and fire medics responded to the 1100 block around 7 A.M. after receiving a report of a person shot. An adult male was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Lt. Williams says the incident occurred at a separate location,…
Our Monday will be a warm day with a mix of sun and clouds allowing highs to approach 80° in many locations. Scattered rain showers will be possible as well, and this afternoon we could have a few storms across Central Alabama, where the SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) for severe storms this afternoon. However, the threat is…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working to stop rumors concerning coronavirus from spreading over social media and elsewhere. It has launched a web page that will address many of the rumors concerning the severity of the situation in the U.S. and what possible action may take place. One myth that FEMA is addressing is the widespread concern that…
Tornado shelter in Tuscaloosa – AP Photo Spring is peak severe weather season in Alabama and elsewhere across the South. But as we are being told to avoid public gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus, should that keep you from going to a tornado shelter? National Weather Service experts in Alabama put that question to the Alabama Department of…
The Marengo County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing man. 28-year-old Alphonso Johnson, Jr. hasn’t been seen since around 8 p.m. on March 18 at his home on County Road 5 in Gallion. He is described as having brown hair and brown eyes and is 6’4″ and 180-200 pounds. He has a scar on an arm from a…
Victoryland in Shorter has been ordered to close effective immediately due to coronavirus restrictions. Macon County Sheriff Andre’ Brunson closed Macon County Greyhound Park dba Victoryland and Quincy’s 777 on Saturday. Brunson says the decision to close is in due to the recent restrictions imposed by the Alabama Department of Public Health prohibiting gathering of 25 or more people….
