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Alabama Man Sentenced to 15 Years for ISIS Involvement

Aziz Ihab Sayyed, 23, of Huntsville, was sentenced today to 15 years in prison followed by lifetime supervised release for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization.Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town for the Northern District of Alabama, and Special Agent in Charge…

Tuskegee Sexual Assault Fugitive Captured in Florida

The Tuskegee Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that wanted fugitive, Cornelius Bowen, is in Police custody. On June 6, Bowen was arrested by the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Panama City, Florida. Bowen, who was on federal probation, was picked up on a federal probation violation and felony warrants filed in the City of Tuskegee. Tuskegee Assistant Police…

Instagram Creates New “IGTV” App in Attempt to Lure Users Away from Youtube

Facebook’s Instagram app is loosening its restraints on video in an attempt to lure younger viewers away from YouTube. The expansion announced Wednesday will increase Instagram’s video time limit from one minute to 10 minutes for most users. Accounts with large audiences will be able to distribute programs lasting up to an hour. Video will be available through Instagram or…

Teen Charged with Elmore County Gas Station Shooting

Kelton Bozeman, 17, has been charged with a shooting that occurred Tuesday night at a gas station in Elmore County. According to Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, Bozeman exited a truck and immediately began firing into a group of people at the Marathon gas station in Slapout. At 9:48 p.m. on 6-19-2018 a 17 year old, Kelton Bozeman, exited a truck…

President Trump Says He Will Sign “Something” That Will Keep Families Together

President Donald Trump says he’ll be signing something “in a little while” to address the spike in the number of migrant children being separated from their families at the border. Trump said during a White House meeting with members of Congress that, “We want to keep families together.” The comments come amid news that Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has…

Noon Update: Very Hot and Humid on this Last Official Day of Spring

THE HEAT IS ON: Our weather this week is being controlled by a surface high pressure in place across the Southeast. This is really hampering the development of afternoon showers and storms again today and will again be the issue tomorrow. Rain chances are low, but not zero, and we could see a few isolated showers. With the overall lack…

Cyclist Thanks Firefighters for Saving His Life

A Montgomery man is thankful to be alive after having a recent brush with death. Tuesday night he wanted to thank the firefighters that saved his life. Phillip Jones is part of the Montgomery Bike Club. He had just finished a race near Lagoon Park when he blacked out and had a heart attack. His wife and friends gave him…

MPD Searches for June 15 Dale Drive Murder Suspect

Jacab Irving is wanted by the Montgomery Police Department for Murder. Jacab Irving Irving is wanted for Murder in connection to a homicide that occurred on June 15, in the 1600 block of Dale Drive. The victim, Timothy Martinez, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Montgomery Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating Irving. If you…

Famed Rapper Shot and Killed at Motorcycle Shop in Miami

MIAMI, FL – (Photo by Miami Dade County Corrections via Getty Images) Deputies were searching for suspects Tuesday after troubled rapper-singer XXXTentacion was fatally shot in the driver’s seat of a luxury electric sports car. The 20-year-old rising star, who pronounced his stage name “Ex Ex Ex ten-ta-see-YAWN” and whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was pronounced dead Monday…

Loaded Handgun Found at Montgomery Airport Security Checkpoint

The Transportation Security Administration discovered a loaded firearm at the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) checkpoint this morning. At approximately 9 a.m., a loaded Kel-Tec 9mm handgun was discovered in a passenger’s carry- on bag. TSA immediately alerted local law enforcement, who took possession of the bag and escorted the passenger out of the checkpoint area. While firearms may be transported…