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One Suspect shot in Macon County manhunt

Three suspects remain at large.

We now have more information on a manhunt in Macon County. One suspect in that man hunt was shot and taken into custody, three other suspects remain at large. It all started around 2:30am Wednesday , September 26. A man sleeping in his car at a truck stop off I-85 exit 42 was attacked by four men. Investigators say after…

Gov. Kay Ivey celebrates 25th annual food drive kickoff with Auburn and Alabama

Representatives from Auburn University’s Beat Bama Food Drive and the University of Alabama’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, along with each school’s cheerleaders, mascot and SGA president, will gather with Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, Oct. 1, at 11:30 a.m. on the front steps of the Capitol to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the annual food drive competition. Since 1994, the…

Wet Days Ahead

TODAY/THURSDAY: More of the same in the forecast as a deep upper trough will dig down into the Central U.S. over the next few days, pushing a cold front in our direction. This will keep our weather wet today and tomorrow with periods of rain and a few thunderstorms. Additional rain amounts of 2-3″ are likely over the portions of…

Strayer University Opens in Montgomery

Strayer University held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 25 to celebrate the opening of their newest campus.  Montgomery joins Birmingham and Huntsville as the third location in Alabama. Strayer University’s unique curriculum caters towards working adults. The university offers online classes and support resources at the University. Strayer University offers associates, bachelors, and masters degrees. The university has…

Get a Free Car Wash, Help Men’s Health on Thursday

Thursday, you have the chance to get a free car wash and help promote men’s health at the same time. Rich’s Car Wash locations at 151 Perry Hill Road and 2395 E. South Boulevard are offering the free car washes all day, in exchange for donations to the Jackson Hospital Foundation’s 2nd annual Mustache Run. The 5K run will start and…

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Near Air Base Blvd. Dies from Injuries

A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, Sept. 6, has died of injuries sustained in the crash. Peggy Williams, 57, of Montgomery was pronounced dead Sept. 25, at Baptist Medical Center South, where she had been receiving treatment since the crash. Montgomery police and fire medics responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, at about 2:15…

Seale Woman Killed in Montgomery Crash with Semi-Truck

A two-vehicle crash at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, has claimed the life of a Seale woman. Shirley Nulton, 67, was killed when the 2007 Nissan Murano in which she was a passenger collided with a 2018 International 400. She was pronounced dead a short time later at a local hospital. The driver of the Nissan was injured and transported to…