Photo from Greenville Police Dept. Greenville police say they’ve arrested an armed robbery suspect. Police say Timothy Obryant Smith, 32, of Greenville has confessed to the armed robbery of a business in the 900 block of Fort Dale Road. Police say the robbery took place Sunday morning around 4 a.m. The clerk says a man entered the store wearing a…
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced at a press conference that one million more people visited Alabama in 2018 than ever before and spent $15.5 billion, which was $1.2 billion higher than the previous year, according to the state’s annual economic impact report produced by Montgomery economist Dr. Keivan Deravi for the Alabama Tourism Department. The industry attracted more than…
The Biscuits (28-16) avoided being no-hit, but still fell to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (16-29) by a score of 5-1 in the series finale on Monday afternoon at The Baseball Grounds. Marlins number 17 prospect Jordan Yamamoto kept the Biscuits off-balance all afternoon, hurling seven no-hit innings, walking one, and striking out five. Yamamoto was removed for Jeff Kinley for…
Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster injured his left leg during an offseason practice and was taken off the field on a cart. Foster went down clutching at his left knee during the first practice of organized team activities Monday. His left leg was stabilized before he was carted off. Washington claimed Foster off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers after…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state’s new abortion ban reflects Alabamians’ value for the “sanctity of life.” Ivey made the comments Monday. Last week she signed the legislation that bans abortion in almost all cases. Asked about criticism the state has received, Ivey responded that the Legislature has spoken and the ban “underscores the sanctity of life the people…
Tuition will not increase next year at Troy University. The school announced this week that its Board of Trustees voted to keep the current tuition rates in place for the upcoming academic year. Reports say the current undergraduate tuition of $325 per credit hour, graduate tuition of $425 per credit hour and general university fee of $42 per credit hour…
Authorities in Auburn have arrested a man suspected of killing a police officer. Police say 29-year-old Grady Wayne Wilkes lead police on a manhunt late Sunday night after Wilkes shot at three officers who responded to a reported domestic disturbance. One officer was killed, another officer is listed in critical condition, the 3rd officer’s injuries are said to be non-life…
For our Monday, a weak surface front will stall out and dissipate over Alabama, we will leave the threat for a few scattered showers and storms in the forecast later this afternoon and evening, but nothing especially heavy is expected. The day itself should feature a mainly sunny sky, with hot temperatures as highs should be around 90°. THE HEAT…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Parking lots have been filling up with scores of new Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Alabama. The Tuscaloosa News reports that thousands of the vehicles are showing up in parking lots across west and central Alabama. Officials with Daimler AG, the Germany-based company that owns Mercedes-Benz, declined to say how many vehicles are being stored. But company officials…
BALTIMORE (AP) – The Latest on the Preakness (all times local): 7:10 p.m. War of Will has won the 144th Preakness. After finishing well out of the money in the Kentucky Derby from the No. 1 post, War of Will charged to victory after again starting from the rail on Saturday. Everfast finished second and Owendale took third. Bodexpress reared…
