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Crimestoppers Seek Tipster That Lead to Murder Conviction

The Brundidge Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that an anonymous tipster helped investigators identify suspects in the 2017 death investigation of Xavier Hykeem Thomas. CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward to the tipster for them coming forward and presenting information that investigators say helped identify the suspects involved. On November 15, Jacory Townsend was found guilty of Murder and…

SEC Offers Ticket Exchange; Alerts Fans of Counterfeit Tickets

Tickets for Saturday’s SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium between Georgia and Alabama are sold out, prompting many fans to seek tickets through the secondary market.   The SEC encourages fans to use its SEC Ticket Exchange when buying tickets on the secondary ticket market. The Southeastern Conference reminds fans to beware of possible counterfeit or stolen tickets.  Any individual in…

Congressmen Make Friendly Wager on SEC Championship Game

Congressmen Bradley Byrne (R-AL) and Drew Ferguson (R-GA) today announced a friendly wager on the SEC Championship Game between the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia. Ferguson is staking Chick-fil-a on a Bulldog victory, and Byrne is risking Alabama seafood for a Crimson Tide win. Byrne and Ferguson had a similar wager during last year’s National Championship Game,…

Suspect in Riverchase Galleria Shootings Arrested in Metro Atlanta

The person suspected of shooting two people inside the Riverchase Galleria shopping mall in Hoover on Thanksgiving night has been arrested in metro Atlanta, according to Atlanta ABC TV station WSB. The TV station says according to the U.S. Marshal, Erron Brown was arrested at a home in south Fulton County. We are awaiting more details about the arrest. The…

The Warming Trend Begins Today

Clouds will increase across the state today as our winds switch from the south and moist air returns from the Gulf of Mexico. A few scattered showers could break out during the day and continue into tomorrow night, but nothing too heavy or widespread. The high today will be warmer and in the lower to mid 60s. STORMS TO START…

Avoiding Holiday Scams

The season for giving is also the season for getting scammed as thieves can prey on a giving heart. Consumer protection specialist Emily Nichols works in the Attorney General’s Office. She says you need to make sure you are being extra careful. “We want people to be aware that holiday and charity scams go hand in hand. So watch out…

Non-Profit In West Montgomery Aims To Serve Washington Park Community

Some people do not have all of the simple luxuries that many of us take for granted; that’s why Mercy House is stepping up to help. The Mercy House is located in the West Montgomery neighborhood of Washington Park. It has been serving the community for two years, but got its official open as a non-profit organization in early October….

Uniontown Getting $23M to Upgrade Overflowing Sewer System

Uniontown is getting $23 million to upgrade a sewer system that’s been overflowing for years. Reports say the money is coming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reconfigure the city’s wastewater treatment system. Mayor Jamaal Jones says the wastewater in a lagoon near Robert C. Hatch High School is supposed to be treated and piped to a spray field…

Another Cool Day, Warmer Tomorrow

A BIT WARMER WEDNESDAY: Today will be another beautiful, sunny day, with afternoon highs in the lower and mid-50s across the area. Tonight the sky will remain mostly clear with overnight lows in the lower to mid-30s. THURSDAY: Clouds will increase across the state Thursday as moist air returns from the Gulf of Mexico, and a few scattered showers could…

Prattville Kicks off Christmas Season with Annual Tree Lighting

Hundreds turned out for the annual Prattville Christmas tree lighting Tuesday evening. The city moved the celebration and tree from city hall to the other end of downtown at the Mill Park. In addition to the tree, lights were set up across the spillway. Families lined up to get pictures and greetings from Santa and Mrs. Claus. There was also…