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Man Charged with Assault in Atlanta Highway Walmart Shooting

Montgomery Police Department has charged Ladarius Knight, 19, in connection to a shooting that occurred April 19. The shooting occurred at Walmart on Atlanta Highway. The adult female victim sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound following an argument in the parking lot. Knight was taken into custody shortly after the offense occurred and was charged with Assault 2nd. Categories: News

Montgomery Wins International ‘Smart City’ Award

The City of Montgomery has earned its place as one of five Smart Cities Readiness Challenge winners thanks to the collaborative efforts of a team comprising the City, County, Montgomery Public Schools, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and Alabama Power Company. By winning the Smart Cities Readiness Challenge, Montgomery will receive global recognition, new development opportunities and access to a…

Authorities Searching for Suspect in Fatal Auburn Stabbing

Auburn police are searching for a man wanted in the death of a woman who was found stabbed to death. Authorities say both local police and federal marshals are looking for 48-year-old Christopher Bernard Lyles. A police statement says Lyles is wanted on a warrant charging him with murder in the death of 59-year-old Phyllis Gulatte of Auburn. She was…

CBS Sports Reaches Multiyear Deal with the WNBA

CBS Sports has signed a multiyear deal with the WNBA to broadcast 40 games per season beginning next month. The games will be in primetime and on weekends and will be shown on the CBS Sports Network. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The league, which will begin its 23rd season on May 24, also has a deal with ESPN…

Dry Start to Work Week

FIRST HALF OF WEEK: Very nice late April weather highlights the forecast for the first half of the week. Monday through Wednesday will feature sunny and warm conditions with afternoon highs in the lower to mid 80s; nights will be fair and cool with lows generally in the lower and mid 50s. NEXT SYSTEM: During the day Thursday, clouds will…

Way of the Cross Commemoration in Montgomery

Christians around the world partake in the ” Way of the Cross” in preparation of Easter Sunday and celebrating Holy Week. Way of the Cross is a silent march that traditionally stops at 14 locations.The Montgomery way of the cross made 5 stops. Silence during the march is a representation of Jesus carrying the cross up Calvary hill on his…