District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced that a Montgomery County jury has found Antuan Johnson guilty of the 2016 shooting death of Gregory Keon Smith. Johnson was 21-years-old at the time of the murder. The defendant was in the parking lot outside of a party being held by hundreds of teenagers in a building off the Southern Boulevard. Johnson saw a…
A death investigation launched by the Montgomery Police Department on September 10 has transitioned into a homicide investigation after MPD determined the shooting death of Rodricas Hampton, 38, to be a criminal homicide. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3100 block of Atlanta Highway around 3 a.m., Saturday, August 24, after receiving a report of a subject shot. Upon…
Worldwide, approximately 1 million people die by suicide every year. For every suicide death, there are 25 attempts. In 2017, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in Alabama and is the third leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds. Alabama was ranked 24th in the nation in suicide deaths with a death total of 836 in 2017….
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 21, motorists will not be allowed to park on designated streets in the vicinity of Alabama State University on days when ASU plays home football games. Parking will be prohibited on: Lake Street, between Forest Avenue and South Union Grove Street, between Hall Street and South Union Saint James Street North University Drive, between South Union and…
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued the following statement: “Throughout my life, I am constantly reminded that I have so much for which to be thankful; God has been incredibly gracious to me. “One of the highest honors you have given me is serving as your governor. “Because I always shoot straight with you, I want to share a recent…
Sylvester Elliot, of Greenville, has been convicted in Wilcox County of the murder of Clifford Bonner, also of Greenville. Authorities say Elliott shot and killed Bonner outside of a nightclub in Wilcox County in 2017. Bonner was a security guard at the nightclub and tried to stop Elliot from entering the club. He faces up to life in prison. “This…
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Williamson’s 4th grade class at Redland Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
BREAK OUT THE JACKETS: Okay not really, but noticeably cooler air has arrived behind the backdoor cold front that moved through the state late yesterday, that was even able to squeeze out a few showers. Today and tomorrow highs fall back into the upper 80s in East Alabama, while lower 90s are still expected in West Alabama. Expect breezy easterly…
Gas has been hovering just over two dollars per gallon this summer, but a recent spike in gas prices has some drivers concerned. According to Economic Analyst Jeff Bates, prices rose globally over the weekend because of turmoil in the Middle East. “The recent rise in gas prices is mainly due to the drone attacks that we saw in Saudi…
The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is proud to announce the rare birth of twin female pygmy hippopotamus calves on August 4, 2019 to first time parents, mom, Asali, and dad, Mikey. This the fourth birth of pygmy hippos in the last four years at the Zoo. Sadly, one of the Asali and Mikey’s calves only lived for…
