OXFORD, Ala. (AP) – Police say the death of an 11-month-old Alabama boy who was left in a parked car was an accident, but a grand jury will still look at the case. Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge told a news conference Wednesday that investigators didn’t find any criminal intent in the child’s death last week. He says a report…
On average nearly 6,000 pedestrians lose their lives every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Emergency braking systems can save lives. Many new cars are equipped with sensors that can detect a pedestrian and stop automatically if the driver doesn’t. But new research finds it’s not reliable. AAA tested four midsize sedans. In one scenario, a child…
Montgomery police tell Alabama News Network that an officer has been injured in an altercation at Sam’s Club late this afternoon. Police say someone was trying to steal merchandise. During a struggle, a second suspect fired a gun. Both suspects then drove off in a vehicle. Police say the officer was not shot but suffered minor injuries during the struggle….
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Brasher’s 5th grade class at Pine Level Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
RECORD HIGHS ALL OVER THE PLACE: All the major recording stations across the state continue to smash heat records this week, from the Tennessee Valley all the way to the Gulf Coast highs are ranging from the mid 90s to low 100s this week, which are about 20 degrees above average for this time of year. Today and tomorrow will…
Former U.S. Airman Grover Sutton’s story is an emotional one. It deals with the reality for many veterans, which includes homelessness and mental illness. But it’s also a story of hope and happiness. Categories: Price of Freedom
LEAD Academy’s emergency meeting regarding the employment status of former Principal Nicole Ivey lasted less than 5 minutes. She was officially terminated from her position. The Board says the hiring process will begin immediately.
A white Dallas police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting her unarmed, black neighbor in his home. The jury sentenced Amber Guyger on Wednesday. Guyger was convicted of murder Tuesday in the September 2018 killing of her upstairs neighbor, Botham Jean. In Texas, a murder sentence can range from five years to life in…
Municipal offices in Selma are closed because of an employee sickout. According to reports, doors to City Hall were locked Wednesday because workers didn’t report for duty. A statement from Selma Mayor Darrio Melton says employees in a number of city departments took the day off because they want better wages, additional equipment and more staff. Melton is urging City…
The Alabama Ethics Commission found probable cause that a MPS basketball coach may have violated state ethics laws. The Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday morning to refer the case involving former Brewbaker Tech basketball coach Chauncey Shines to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office for review. According to officials with Montgomery Public Schools, the system reported a possible ethics violation at…
