The oldest church building in Montgomery may be demolished and rebuilt soon, but some people are fighting to keep the landmark in tact. The historic First Presbyterian Church was built in the 1800’s. Today the building is owned by First Baptist Church, and officials with the church say it is costing too much to maintain. “We realize that in the…
When the polls closed at 7PM for Montgomery’s city elections last night, it took until about 8:30 before the first returns were posted. Some have been asking why was there a 90-minute wait? Officials at the Montgomery Election Center held a news conference this afternoon to explain the delay. They say two jump drives had been taken out of voting…
The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force has captured a Montgomery fugitive. Anthony “Wook” Thomas Jr. was wanted on burglary and assault charges. He was recaptured this morning in the 4000 block of Beth Manor Drive. Authorities say an anonymous tip lead to his capture. Not only was Thomas taken into custody, but two other suspects were taken into custody involving…
On August 27, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Alexander City Special Response Group and K9 Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Old Kellyton Road in Alexander City. During the search, investigators seized approximately 88 grams of cocaine, 292 grams of marijuana, two firearms, $3,716 in cash and a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The case developed after investigators…
The Perry County Sheriff’s Office and Uniontown Police Department are looking for Devario “Shoe” Carter on two outstanding felony warrants. The warrants are for Receiving Stolen Property. Carter is also wanted for questioning in several other stolen property cases in Perry County. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Carter, please call 334-628-2442 or call your local law enforcement agency. A…
Anthony J. Thomas Jr. is wanted by the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force for Murder, Assault, Burglary, and Firing a Firearm into an Unoccupied Vehicle. Thomas goes by the street name of “WOOK” and should be considered Armed and Dangerous! If you know the whereabouts of Anthony J. Thomas Jr., please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP…
FRONT PUSHING SOUTH: A front is pushing south through Alabama today and drier air is filtering into the state behind it. The best chance of rain today will be over extreme south Alabama. For much of Central Alabama, the sky will be partly to mostly sunny with highs in the lower 90s. Then tomorrow will be a great-looking day with…
Montgomery mayoral candidate Steven Reed spoke to his supporters Live on TV after it became clear that he had made it into a runoff with second-place finisher David Woods. Reed finished with 42% of the vote to Woods’ 24%. Those two led the 12-candidate field all night. They will now face off on October 8 to see which one will…
Three of eight races for Montgomery City Council will be heading to runoffs on October 8, according to the election results from tonight. In District 3, incumbent Tracy Larkin finished with 45% of the vote, compared to 25% for challenger Marche Johnson. A candidate must have more than 50% to avoid a runoff. In District 5, former council member C.C….
The Montgomery Biscuits suffered a family tragedy within its organization, which caused the team to cancel its doubleheader at the Chattanooga Lookouts Tuesday. “Our hearts and prayers are for this organization and this family. It’s just so difficult. I think the shock of the community here in Montgomery is that wow, somebody here apart of our life is affected like…
