The city of Montgomery is coming together to remember the life and legacy of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. A vigil was held in Downtown Montgomery at the fountain at 1 Court Square Tuesday. Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and 7 others died in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in California. He was a five-time NBA champion, an 18 time all-star,…
Private jet service, a personal butler, or how about a meal with former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski to top off Super Bowl weekend? From legendary nightclubs to exclusive parties, no place caters to the rich and famous quite like glitzy Miami. The city’s most luxurious hotels, clubs and restaurants are offering over-the-top packages to entice big spenders looking for action…
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole to four violent offenders Tuesday and granted parole to one. All totaled, the board held 16 parole hearings Tuesday, granting parole in four cases and denying parole in 12 cases. Russell Alonzo Allen PAROLE GRANTED: Russell Alonzo Allen was sentenced in 2001 to life in prison for trafficking cocaine in Jefferson…
Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at 151 Co. Road 64 in Deatsville on Jan. 24. Two victims were found deceased inside the residence. They have been identified as Vada Byrd, 78, and her husband, Bobby Glen Byrd, 76. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Categories: News Tags: Deatsville, elderly couple, Fatal…
On Tuesday, Faulkner University held a brief press conference on campus to announce its keynote speaker for the university’s annual benefit dinner. This year’s speaker will be former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy. While in Congress Gowdy served on a number of committees up until recently when he didn’t see re-election in 2018. He ended his career undefeated in political…
Officials are trying to contain environmental damage at Scottsboro marina where eight people died in a fire that destroyed dozens of boats. Floating barriers have been installed to keep oil and other materials from spreading into waters near the Jackson County Park Marina. The dock is on a creek that feeds into the Tennessee River, and officials say it doesn’t…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a suspect in the shooting death of Courtney Jones, 17, of Montgomery. The shooting occurred on July 21, 2019. MPD has charged Jaluntae Fleming, 17, of Montgomery, with Capital Murder. Fleming was taken into custody on Monday, January 27, and placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility. He is being held without bond. On…
TODAY/TOMORROW: Our Tuesday will be dry as we will be in between systems; expect a mainly sunny sky with highs in the lower 60s. Tonight clouds increase and tomorrow will be a cloudy day with periods of rain. It will be a cool day with a high in the 50s; no worries with severe storms, and probably little to no…
The 2020 Alabama Legislative Session is just over a week away, so what can we expect from lawmakers? Last year two lottery bills stalled in the state house, but Monday Republican Representative Steve Clouse announced that he would introducing a lottery bill this session. Find that story here. Another issue that lawmakers have been working on, is repealing a grocery tax…
Alabama lawmakers could once again debate the idea of starting a state lottery. Republican. Rep. Steve Clouse of Ozark says he will introduce a lottery bill in the legislative session that begins next week. Clouse’s proposal would split proceeds between the state’s prekindergarten program and college scholarships. A proposal to start a state lottery cleared the Alabama Senate last year,…
