Today, Shane Anthony Vernon, 29, from Kellyton, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges following his escape from jail in 2017, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Following his prison sentence, he will subject to five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. The federal charges in…
On Thursday morning the Alabama Commission on Artificial Intelligence met at the Capitol. In the regular session earlier this year the Alabama Legislature unanimously passed a measure creating the commission. Alabama is now one of only three states that have such a commission. The commissions mission is to ” advise the Governor and Legislature on all aspects of the growth…
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles says parole hearings are expected to resume around November 1. The agency made the announcement Wednesday after hundreds of parole hearings had been postponed. The agency said the postponements were necessary after the board’s operations division could not ensure the new director that they were in compliance with a new notification law. Director…
If you’re carrying a gun, the Publix supermarket chain doesn’t want to see it. Publix is joining a growing number of retailers in asking customers not to openly carry firearms in its stores, even if state laws allow it. The new policy comes a week after the competing Kroger grocery chain joined Walmart, Target, and other companies in asking customers…
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Baxley’s 3rd grade class at Redland Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
STAYING HOT: Today and tomorrow, expect the days to feature a mostly sunny sky and hot temperatures with highs in the upper 90s. Also, both days will feature a few, random, afternoon storms; these will be few and far between, but where they do pop-up, they could certainly pack a punch, with lots of lightning, gusty winds, and intense rainfall….
Source: Alabama News NetworkAuthorities are investigating after a woman’s body was found Wednesday evening in Highland Home. The unidentified body was discovered in the parking lot of the Dollar General on Highway 331. The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency are handling the investigation. Alabama News Network will update this story as soon as more details are…
Troy University’s chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity has been placed on suspension effective Monday, Sept. 9. The suspension comes following reports of alleged hazing, according to a statement from University Relations Coordinator Clif Lusk. The Dean of Student Services and the Office of Student Involvement are investigating the allegations. The statement sent to Alabama News Network goes on to say…
There are very few moments in time when people remember exactly where they were, but September 11th, 2001 is a day many Americans can recall exactly where they were and their feelings throughout the day. “I remember the day. I remember everything about it,” said Jan McDonald, a New York Life agent and volunteer. Like millions of others, McDonald can remember her actions…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in the September 5, fatal shooting of Ty’Riq Moon, 20, of Montgomery. MPD has charged Henry Wallace, 20, with murder. Wallace was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshal Task Force on September 11. Following his arrest, Wallace was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility. He is being held under…
