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Man Wanted for Questioning in Attempted Murder Investigation

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency/Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an Attempted Murder investigation that occurred on Saturday, April 27, at 1024 Day Street Road (Highland Village Apartments). The pictured suspect is wanted for questioning in reference to the case. If you have any information regarding the identity of this suspect, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers at…

$10,000 Reward Offered for Montgomery Gun Store Theft

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in conjunction with the Montgomery Police Department and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for those responsible for the theft of firearms from Walter Craig’s, a federal firearm licensee (FFL). On July…

MPD Warns Against Celebratory Gunfire for 4th of July

Flashback to New Years Eve 2018 and gunshots could be heard throughout Montgomery. It was celebratory gunfire. Police received hundreds of calls about gunfire that night, now they are pushing back in the fight against the dangerous celerations. New technology like shot spotter, can identify the location of gunshots. Star Watch can use surveillance from every available source. Officials say…

Man Killed in Wreck on Selma Highway

Montgomery police say a man was killed early this morning when he crashed his pickup truck on Selma Highway. At about 3:15AM, police and fire medics responded to the scene on Selma Highway in between Lamar Road and Gateway Drive. Police say the man hit a tree and died on the scene. His name hasn’t yet been released. Categories: Montgomery…

Sheriff: Inmates Making Veggie Alcohol at Autauga Metro Jail

Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger says inmates at the Autauga Metro Jail have been caught making alcohol out of fermenting vegetables. Sedinger says it was the first time he’d seen vegetables being used to make alcohol. He says the jail stopped serving inmates fruit years ago because they made wine with it. Sedinger says in a search for contraband, they…

Hazy, Hot, Humid

THE 3 H’s: Hazy, hot, and humid, that sums up the Alabama weather situation. Today through Friday, expect hot, humid days with a mix of sun and clouds, and the risk of random, hit or miss mainly afternoon and evening storms. Rain chances these three days will be around 40%, slightly higher than previous days, but still not overly impressive….

New Details about Teenager Involved in Crash That Killed Ron and Paula Bramblett

Photo from Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office The teenager charged with manslaughter in the deaths of Auburn radio announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula was driving more than 30 miles over the 55mph speed limit and accelerating when he slammed into the back of the couple’s SUV. That’s according to court records that have just been made public. Auburn police…

Tallassee Gas Station Armed Robbers Sought

Shortly after midnight on April 12, the Sunoco Gas Station in Tallassee was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown masked individuals. The two suspects entered the gas station, one suspect produced a silver and black handgun and demanded money from the registers with the second suspect being unarmed. Both suspects jump over the counter and begin to retrieve money from…

Senator Doug Jones in Dadeville for Rural Healthcare Roundtable

Rural Healthcare is a hot topic going into next years Primary Elections. Tuesday Senator Doug Jones was at the Lake Martin Community Hospital to have a roundtable discussion with administration. Officials from Ivy Creek Healthcare talked with Jones about their concerns and needs. “Reimbursement issues have been dramatically lower, especially in Alabama and rural healthcare has taken the brunt of…

Local Airports Get FAA Grants for Improvements

  Several local airports are getting grants from the Federal Aviation Administration to make improvements. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) says that overall, 19 Alabama airports will be getting more than $9.7 million. “This $9.7 million in funding awarded by the Department of Transportation will significantly aid in the development of local airports across the state of Alabama,” Shelby said…