A Muslim inmate scheduled to be executed next week says the state is violating his rights by requiring a Christian prison chaplain in the execution chamber. In the lawsuit filed Monday, 42-year-old death row inmate Domineque Ray said the warden refused his request to have a Muslim imam stand in the execution chamber instead of the prison chaplain during the…
The Democratic National Committee has set hearings on challenges to the election of Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley. In a letter, the national party said an evidentiary hearing will be held Feb. 11. Unless a resolution is reached by mediation, the party’s credentials committee will hear the challenges on Feb. 14. The panel will make a recommendation to the…
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WEDNESDAY: Today will feature a mix of sun and clouds and it will be a bit warmer, however temperatures will remain well-below average for this time of year. After the very cold start to the day, we should see afternoon highs around 50°. THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Thursday will be a mainly sunny day with a high in the mid 50s. Friday will…
On August 4, 2018, the Montgomery Police Department and Fire Medics responded to the 4300 block of Sunshine Drive at about 4 p.m. in reference to a call of shots fired. Upon arrival, they located a deceased teenage male in the ditch line. The circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation. Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance for any information…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for two unknown subjects wanted in reference to a robbery investigation. Investigators say that on January 28, an unknown male and female entered a business and stole property by force. Investigators report that the female suspect used pepper spray on an employee while the male suspect stole property. The suspects are wanted for Robbery…
The NCAA football rules committee later this month will consider changing the overtime format. The goal is to make it less likely for games to go beyond two extra possessions for each team. Among the more radical ideas set to be discussed is going to a 2-point-conversion shootout after teams have played two full OT possessions. The current format, implemented…
A judge has ordered mediation in a defamation lawsuit filed against former Gov. Robert Bentley by his former law enforcement chief Spencer Collier. Al.com reports that Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin on Monday ordered the two sides to attempt mediation. Collier sued Bentley in 2016. He contends Bentley wrongfully fired him as the head of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency…
CBS News says “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan will sit down with President Donald Trump for an interview that will air before Sunday’s Super Bowl. CBS says the interview will be taped Friday. Part of it will air during the regular “Face the Nation” broadcast Sunday morning, while the rest will be shown around 2:30 p.m. during CBS’ pregame…
Chicago police have opened a hate crime investigation after a cast member of the television show “Empire” alleged he was attacked by men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs at him and physically attacked him. Police haven’t released the name of the 36-year-old cast member but say he reported being attacked while walking downtown around 2 a.m. Tuesday. Police spokesman…
