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Staying Dry and Very Warm

For today and tomorrow, high pressure remains in control of our weather and it will remain dry and be warmer as highs make their way into the upper 80s, with a few spots flirting with the 90 degree mark. Today will be sunny, but clouds will be on the increase Wednesday as moisture levels rise. RAIN/STORMS RETURN: The high slides…

Teen Wanted in Connection to Recent Montgomery Shooting

Montgomery Police Department are searching for 18-year-old Thearthis House in connection to a shooting that occurred in the 3200 block of Suwanee Drive on Tuesday, April 23. One man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Anyone who knows House’s current location is asked to call the Police or CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP (7867)  Tips could lead to a Cash Reward. Categories: Crime, Montgomery…

State Representative Arnold Mooney Enters 2020 Alabama U.S. Senate Race

State Rep. Arnold Mooney is joining the 2020 race for U.S. Senate. The Shelby County Republican announced Monday that he is running for the seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Sen. Doug Jones. Congressman Bradley Byrne and former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville are already running in the GOP primary. Mooney wrote on social media that “Alabamians want a…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Welcome Healthy Baby Boy

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are the proud parents of a new baby boy. The baby, who has not yet been named, is seventh in line for the British throne and is Queen Elizabeth II’s eighth great-grandchild. It is the first child for Harry and Meghan, who married a year ago. Harry spoke before cameras…

Alex City Mayor Dies at Birmingham Hospital

Alex City Mayor Jim Nabors has died overnight at Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham after having emergency surgery for intestinal blockage. He was 76-years-old. Nabors was elected mayor in 2016 after defeating incumbent, Charles Shaw. Before entering public office, Nabors worked as chief financial officer for the apparel maker, Russell Corp. Radney said Nabors was instrumental in winning approval for the…

Norah O’Donnell to Become Anchor of “CBS Evening News”

Norah O’Donnell will take over as anchor of the CBS Evening News this summer. It’s one of many changes CBS is making in its news division under new CBS News President and Senior Executive Producer Susan Zirinsky. The CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell will be based in New York when it debuts this summer before moving to its permanent home…

Sunny, Dry Start to Week

Monday and Tuesday will be mainly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80s. It will be dry these two days, and these should be the nicest days of weather for the week. MIDWEEK AND BEYOND: Wednesday looks mainly dry, but moisture levels begin to increase so we will talk about more muggy conditions and showers and storms will…

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 2nd Annual Community Health and Resource Fair

More than 70 vendors lined the Crampton Bowl Multiplex today for the Montgomery Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sororities, 2nd Annual Community Health and Resource Fair. Health and wealth consciousness was a theme at the fair this year. There were free health care screenings, door prizes, and a variety of doctors were there to give health advice. More than…