Millbrook police are investigating a burglary at the Adams Drugs Pharmacy, in which the suspect stole a variety of prescription medications. Investigators say a two unknown males dressed in grey shirts/hoodies used a stick or pipe to break the front glass door to get inside the store, located in the 100 block of Ashton Plaza. Crime Stoppers offered a $1000 reward for a…
The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee was unanimously in favor of a bill proposed by Senator Clyde Chambliss to enact stiffer penalties against those who commit Aggravated Child Abuse. The bill, known as Winston’s law, was inspired by a case currently being overseen by Elmore County District Attorney Randall Houston. Houston asked the State Legislature to increase the penalty of Aggravated Child…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is proposing a mix of budget cuts and a shift of education funds to address a shortfall in the state’s general fund. Acting Finance Director Bill Newton on Wednesday briefed reporters on the governor’s budget plan. The governor is seeking to shift $181 million in use tax funds from the education budget to the general fund….
The National Weather Service says an EF2 tornado struck rural western Alabama and destroyed more than a dozen homes. Officials say the tornado struck the town of McMullen in Pickens County Tuesday evening and destroyed 13 homes. Of that number, 10 of the structures were mobile homes. Federal authorities say a tornado damaged the administration building of a women’s prison…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who committed an armed robbery at a Montgomery County convenience store Tuesday evening. The unknown male robbed the Pace Car in the 2800 block of Pyramid Avenue. The suspect held the clerk at gun point while taking an undetermined amount of money. He was last seen on foot traveling towards the…
Donald Trump says his decision to skip the last GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses may have contributed to his second-place finish. But the billionaire businessman says he’d do it the same if he had to do it again. Trump finished second to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in Monday evening’s contest after placing first in multiple polls. He skipped the…
Because of the threat for severe storms early Wednesday morning, Coosa County Schools will start at 10 a.m. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News
Montgomery police say one person was injured Tuesday night in a shooting. Investigators say an adult male was shot in the Virginia Pines Apartment in the 3200 block of Virginia Pine Lane. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There is no one in custody at this time. Police say the investigation is ongoing. Categories: Crime,…
In a unanimous vote, the Montgomery City Council has given the ride-sharing service Uber approval to operate in the Capital City. Uber is a popular choice among millennials, as younger Americans seek new ways beyond traditional taxi services to get around. It allows travelers to hail a ride through a smartphone app and to pay electronically. Uber had been on hold while council…
Indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard is asking a judge to dismiss ethics charges against him after a political consultant said he discussed the grand jury with a state prosecutor. Hubbard’s defense filed the accusation in a motion Tuesday. Political consultant Baron Coleman said in an affidavit that he had between 50 and 100 conversations with prosecutor Matt Hart about the…
