On June 27, in honor of National HIV Testing Day, Alabama’s Medical Advocacy & Outreach (MAO) joins organizations across the nation to increase activities that foster people of all ages to get tested for HIV; to learn the difference between popular myths and the facts about HIV transmission; and to become agents for removing the stigma that continues to prevent many…
Alabama is appealing a federal judge’s order to make the state’s lethal injection procedures public and to unseal other court records about an aborted execution in the state. Chief District Judge Karon O. Bowdre on Thursday stayed her order to make the protocol and sealed hearing transcripts public as the Department of Corrections appeals. Bowdre had last week ordered the…
For the first time this season, the Montgomery Biscuits (31-29) have won seven-consecutive games. It wasn’t as straightforward as they might have hoped, but the Butter and Blue won again, 5-2, in the series finale against the Mississippi Braves (25-35) and swept their former South Division rivals on Wednesday night at Trustmark Park. It was Montgomery’s first sweep since August 2017 against…
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Area Development, a national publication, has selected Alabama for its Silver Shovel Award, a top honor recognizing the state’s economic development successes in 2017. In announcing the award, Area Development singled out several large-scale projects, including Mercedes-Benz’s plans to build a Global Logistics Center in Bibb County and Blue Origin’s project to assemble rocket engines at a…
Today will be another hot and humid day. For the most part, it will be generally dry, but humidity levels will continue to increase, and a few showers/storms may develop during the peak heating of the day. Highs will once again be in the low to mid 90s. TROPICAL OUTLOOK: For the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico,…
Terrell Owens says he will not attend the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, an unprecedented decision by an enshrinee. Owens was voted into the hall in February. In a statement released Thursday by his publicist, Owens says: “While I am incredibly appreciative of this opportunity, I have made the decision to publicly decline my…
Family Dollar Stores, Inc., a leading small format and convenience retailer, has announced plans for a new store in Montgomery. “Family Dollar is pleased to invite customers to experience our great value and broad assortment of merchandise in the Montgomery community,” said Heather Briganti, Family Dollar spokesperson. “Our customers can rely on Family Dollar for everyday low prices on household…
Brandon Ramond Moultry, 34, and James Edward Siler, 43, both of Troy, have been arrested and charged with Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Dwelling. On June 4, at approximately 6:45am, Troy Police responded to the 300 block of Hubbard Street in reference to shots fired into an occupied residence. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the resident…
Macon County Deputies has launched an investigation into a deadly shooting. Sheriff Andre Brunson says Eric Williams, 27, was shot and killed yesterday on Highway 29. A suspect is in custody, but his identity has not been released. Stay with Alabama News Network for the very latest on this story. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News
On Thursday, June 7, an Alabama lawmaker, William “Ed” Henry, 47, of Hartselle, was arrested on charges stemming from his role in a medical kickback scheme. All information comes from United States Attorney, Louis V. Franklin, Sr. According to court documents, from 2015 through 2017, Henry was an owner of a health care company, MyPractice24, Inc. (MyPractice24). During some of…
