FRONT ON THE WAY: Until it arrives, expect scattered showers and storms along with lots of clouds, today and tonight. Temperatures this afternoon will be in the 80s in most locations. The front currently over North Mississippi will push its ways into and through Alabama today will cause the best chance of showers and thunderstorms to be across South?central Alabama…
A Montgomery church is lending a helping hand to families in need on the other side of the world. And they’re doing it one bucket at a time. Dalraida Church of Christ is packing up “buckets of blessings,” which are filled with basic need items for displaced families in Ukraine. The church has been collecting donations and supplies from all…
On Thursday, August 16, 68-year old Dwight Smith, of Dadeville, was reported missing from his residence on Slaughter’s Cross Road. An investigation revealed that Smith was last seen on Sunday, August 12. Today, at approximately 9:40 a.m., Smith was found deceased in a wooded area near his residence. Investigation remains pending as authorities await results of an autopsy from the…
Montgomery police have charged Gerald Lamar, 50, with first-degree rape in reference to a sexual assault that occurred August 18. The assault is said to have occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Beckview Drive. The adult female victim says Lamar knew the individual she was providing care for and was at the residence. She says that he sexually assaulted…
MPD charged Arthur Colvin, 16, in connection with a shooting and robbery that occurred August 8. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. in the 1700 block Hamlet Court. The adult male victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. A second subject, Colvin, sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound and also was transported to a local…
Alabama will begin its quest for a second consecutive national championship with a rare feat. The Crimson Tide is just the second team to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll for three straight seasons. Alabama received 42 out of 61 first-place votes. No. 2 Clemson received 18 first-place votes. Georgia is No. 3 and…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state comptroller has updated an agreement with county sheriffs to end a practice that let some of them pocket state money left over from inmate food programs. Reports say the affidavit that county sheriffs must sign effective Sept. 1 contains new language clarifying the use of jail food funds. It states they must agree…
THE WEEK AHEAD: A wet and stormy start to it, with a rare summer front for midweek, which will deliver some much anticipated relief from the humidity. The forecast, Monday and Tuesday shows an upper trough will keep our weather wet and unsettled. Expect numerous showers and storms along with lots of clouds, our high temperatures will be held in…
Fire destroyed part of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in Montgomery – Photo from MPS Leaders at Montgomery Public Schools are getting a better idea of the fire damage at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School and the work involved in transferring students to the old Hayneville Road Elementary School so they can resume classes. A three-alarm fire early…
Fire destroyed the eastern side of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 – Photo from Montgomery Public Schools Every school has a history that includes the faces of students, the commitment of teachers and a treasure trove of memories. But Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in Montgomery, which was partially destroyed by fire early yesterday…
