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Scattered Storms Remain in the Forecast

Today will be a more typical June day of weather, with a mix of sun and clouds, hot and humid conditions, and scattered showers and storms. Highs today should have no problem reaching the lower 90s, which will provide plenty of fuel for those scattered showers and storms. There will likely be some strong to severe storms in the state…

Benin Delegation Visits Tuskegee

A group that included the brother of the president of the West African country Benin was in Tuskegee today. The delegation is in Alabama visiting Africa town in south Alabama. While in Alabama the group wanted to see the historic sites on the campus of Tuskegee University before they went back to Benin. Africa town is near mobile. It is…

Biscuits Finish with Best-ever First Half Record in Team History

The Biscuits (44-26) closed out the 2019 First Half with a 3-2 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts (36-33) on Sunday night at Riverwalk Stadium. The victory was the Biscuits’ fifth in their six-game series against the Lookouts, and their 44-26 record is now the best at the All-Star break in team history. Chattanooga would strike first against Montgomery starter Josh…

Four Teenagers Arrested in Butler County Fatal Shooting

Butler County authorities are investigating a shooting where one man died. Sheriff’s deputies responded to shots fired last Wednesday on Crosby Lane in Butler County. They found one male victim with a gunshot wound. He was taken to LV Stabler Hospital where he later died from his injuries. Since Wednesday, four suspects, ages 16-19, have been arrested. Authorities say there…

Suspects Steal Nearly 300 Gallons of Gas from Highland Home School Bus Fuel Pumps

On June 2, unknown persons broke into the Highland Home school bus fuel pumps and left with approximately 300 gallons of fuel. The worth of the fuel is estimated at $720. They were driving a light colored extended cab pickup. Video footage was acquired from Highland Home School but suspects have not been identified. Crenshaw County is asking for the…

DraftKings Returns to Alabama

DraftKings Inc. announced today that its daily fantasy sports products have returned to Alabama after the state passed legislation allowing DFS operators to offer fantasy contests for the first time in three years. Sports fans across the state are now free to join more than 11 million registered customers on the platform and experience DFS on DraftKings once again. “We…

Tallassee Police Searching for Subway Armed Robbery Suspects

On Saturday, June 8, at 10:10 p.m, an unknown male subject, wearing a mask, robbed the Subway in Tallassee at gunpoint. Investigators advise that the masked robber left the business with a small amount of U.S. currency. No injuries were reported in this incident. The suspect vehicle, a four-door pick-up truck, was parked in the shopping center. Before the robbery,…

Teenagers Learn about Health Care at Elmore Community Hospital

The Southeast Alabama Area Health Education Center recently hosted its annual Discover Medical Camp for high school students. The week-long camp allowed 21 students to explore career opportunities in the health care field.  Campers toured the Elmore Community Hospital for a hands-on workshop on hospital procedures. Students learned how to properly wash and disinfect their hands and arms, the procedure for…

Man in Limestone County Accused of Feeding Meth to an “Attack Squirrel”

Investigators in Limestone County say a man kept a caged “attack squirrel” in his apartment and fed it methamphetamine to ensure it stayed aggressive. Authorities say they want to find 35-year-old Mickey Paulk, who is wanted on multiple charges including possession of a controlled substance. Law enforcement say they were warned of the squirrel prior to executing a search warrant…

Numerous Showers and Storms Today

We are watching the radar as showers are ongoing this morning and as we head through the day, numerous showers and storms will highlight the forecast for our Tuesday. If your location happens to be under one of these storms, you will see intense rain, frequent lightning, as well as some gusty winds. Though storms will be strong, organized severe…