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Update: Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting

Montgomery police say they’ve made an arrest in this morning’s shooting death of 59-year-old Tony Myhand of Montgomery. Detectives say they’ve charged 40-year-old Christopher Myhand of Montgomery with murder. Police say Myhand was taken into custody at the scene. He is being held under a $150,000 bond. At about 9:00 a.m. police and fire medics responded to the 100 block…

Shooting in Greenville Leaves Man Dead, Woman Arrested

On Wednesday, March 9th around 8:45pm, Greenville police officers say they received a call of a shooting on Linda Avenue. Officers responded to the scene and  found a 31-year old man with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was treated by paramedics and transported to Stablers hospital. Investigators responded to the scene and very quickly developed a person…

Continued Warm, Rain on the Way

Clouds have been increasing in coverage as the more moist air continues to stream into the state. It has been a very warm and muggy day as temperatures were able to climb into the upper 70s and lower 80s this afternoon. It remains a breezy day as well as the stiff south wind persist ahead of the storm system. We…

Judge Orders Phone Tapes Turned Over in Mike Hubbard Case

A judge has ordered a political consultant to turn over recordings of phone conversations he had with the lead prosecutor in House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s ethics case. Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker has ordered Baron Coleman to turn over recordings of conversations with prosecutor Matt Hart. Walker also directed Coleman to give him copies of emails. Hubbard’s defense is…

Golden Apple: Jennifer Robinson

Time to award another deserving teacher with our Golden Apple Award. This week, we are back in the Montgomery Public School System at Garrett Elementary School. Do you have a recommendation for a great teacher we should recognize? To nominate a teacher for the Golden Apple award, click on the “Golden Apple” banner on our website and fill out the…

Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office Investigating Homicide in Hope Hull

A man is in custody after a fatal shooting in Hope Hull, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the female victim was killed on West McClean Road around 7:30 Tuesday evening, but there is no word on what lead to the shooting. Neither the suspect nor the victim have been identified. The investigation is still in the…

Alabama House Passes Education Budget That Includes Teacher Pay Raise

By a vote of 105-0, the Alabama House has approved a $6.3 billion Education Trust Fund budget that includes a teacher pay raise, cuts to classroom sizes and makes investments in proven classroom programs. The plan still has to be approved by the Alabama Senate. The budget plan says teachers and support personnel, such as bus drivers, lunchroom workers and…

Rudy Giuliani to Speak at Faulkner University Benefit Dinner

Faulkner University has announced that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will be the speaker at the university’s annual benefit dinner. “Rudy Giuliani is a giant in the landscape of American politics, and we are extremely excited to have him here in Montgomery,” Faulkner University President Mike Williams said. “We are confident that those who attend the benefit dinner…

MPD Possible Victim of Cyber Attack

The Montgomery Police Department is the target of a possible Cyber attack. A video with a threatening message to law enforcement is being spread across social media. The video was posted on YouTube by an account posing as the well known hackers—Anonymous. The video claims to be from a group calling themselves “anonymous anon verdict”. The video threatens to release personal information…