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Police: Second Suspect in Aniah Blanchard Case Disposed Evidence

Authorities say a second man arrested in the disappearance of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard disposed of evidence in the case. Police arrested Antwon Shamar Fisher, 35, of Montgomery, on first-degree kidnapping charges in Blanchard’s disappearance. “Antwon” not “Antwain”, as previously reported by authorities, was determined in court to be the correct spelling of the suspect’s name. Police earlier charged 29-year-old Ibraheem…

Troy University to study plastic recycling

Alabama researchers are studying new ways to recycle plastics. Troy University says its recently established Center for Material and Manufacturing Sciences has received a $2.7 million grant to look at new methods of recycling plastic waste. A statement from the school says the money will pay for scientists and students to work on the project, plus equipment to do the…

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Bond Denied for Suspect in Lowndes County Sheriff’s Murder

William Johnson, 18, was denied bond at his first court appearance. Police say Johnson shot and killed Lowndes Co. Sheriff “Big” John Williams, Saturday night, & turned himself in after a 3-hour manhunt. The shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m. at the QV convenience store at the intersection of Highway 21 and Highway 97 in Hayneville in Lowndes County. Witnesses…

Officials Searching For Escaped Chilton Co. Inmates

  Chilton County Sheriff’s Deputies are working with officers in South Alabama to find two escaped inmates. Authorities say Joseph Edwards and Landon Gunter escaped from the Chilton County Jail sometime Sunday. The inmates were spotted in South Alabama with a stolen vehicle. If you see these men or know where they are, call 911. Categories: News Tags: Chilton County,…

Mild Monday; Rain and Storms on the Way

MONDAY: It is a cold start to what will be a fantastic fall day across Alabama. The sky will be mainly sunny with afternoon highs in the lower to mid-60s. The sky remain mostly clear through the overnight hours with lows falling back into the lower to mid 40s. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: Tomorrow will be warmer with highs in the…

Fired LEAD Academy Principal added Back to Payroll; On Administrative Leave

LEAD Academy board chair Charlotte Meadows  has confirmed to Alabama News Network that Dr. Nicole Ivey- Price has been added back to the payroll and put on administrative leave after a board meeting took place Sunday night. Meadows says Dr. Ivey will be on administrative leave until the board advises  a plan and finds an appropriate position for her. Dr….

Williams Makes 3rd Officer Killed in the Line of Duty from Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office

Lowndes County Sheriff John “Big John” Williams was shot and killed at a gas station in Hayneville Saturday night. This makes the third officer killed in the line of duty from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. ODMP is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America’s fallen law enforcement heroes. According to the website,…

Auburn University Looks off Campus to Ease Housing Crunch

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – An Auburn University executive says private, off-campus apartments could be a solution to help ease a campus housing crunch. Bobby Woodard, senior vice president for student affairs, made the comments at a recent work session of Auburn University’s board of trustees. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Woodard’s office has reached out to local apartment operators about…

Study to Look for Signs of Hookworm in Alabama’s Black Belt

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Researchers are once again trying to determine whether Alabama’s Black Belt region has a problem with intestinal parasites called hookworm. A study led by University of Alabama at Birmingham is recruiting participants for a program that will screen hundreds of children in Wilcox and Perry counties for signs of hookworm. State health officials took issue with…