A three-month operation focused on reducing violent crime in Selma and the Gulf Coast region resulted in federal charges against 24 defendants, with about 50 guns seized, announced U.S. Attorney Richard Moore, Southern District of Alabama; U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin, Middle District of Alabama; Assistant Special Agent in Charge David Hyche along with Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson of…
NUMEROUS AFTERNOON STORMS: We are seeing a mix of sun and clouds today. As we head into the afternoon, daytime heating will allow instability to build and we will be seeing showers and storms developing. As we see each day, any storm which develops, will be capable of producing gusty winds and small hail, but the main concerns will be…
Both Republican Jannah Bailey and Democrat Rhonda Oats spoke to the Halcyon Neighborhood Association. They say they are looking to bring fresh vision and perspective to the board. Jannah Bailey is a Montgomery native and the executive director of Child Protect Children’s Advocacy Center. She says she works a lot with children in the schools and she wants to help…
Alabama State Troopers are investigating what caused a deadly four-car crash in Macon County Wednesday morning. Troopers say 71-year-old James McCorvey of Columbus, Georgia and 39-year-old Derrick Shelton of Prattville died in that crash Highway 80, east of Tuskegee. Authorities say McCorvey sideswiped an SUV before hitting Shelton’s car. McCorvery was not wearing a seatbelt and both men died at…
Former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is attempting to revive his battered reputation on social media after his administration ended in scandal. The former governor has launched the “Bentley for Alabama” website and reactivated his social media accounts. The website discusses positive achievements such as his promise to not take a state paycheck until the unemployment rate significantly declined. Bentley told…
Armed DEA Agents raided the Montgomery family medicine practice of Doctor Richard Stehl as well as his home this morning and left with materials. Stehl faces charges of illegally distributing controlled substances. A court hearing is set for Monday morning. He operated Healthcare on demand on Winton M. Blount Loop near Taylor Road. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: DEA, Dr….
The University of Alabama is set to finish several renovations before classes start this month. Reports say renovations to a dining hall, residence hall and engineering building will be finished by Aug. 22. The director of dining service, Kristina Patridge, says Lakeside Dining Hall will have a soft opening next week. Renovations to the hall began in spring. Patridge says…
Montgomery police have charged Karon Burgans, 26, with chemical endangerment of a child. These charges come after an infant under her care tested positive for narcotics. MPD arrested Burgans at her home in Montgomery and placed her in the Montgomery County Detention Facility. She is being held on a $2,500 bond. Categories: News
Democratic gubernatorial challenger Walt Maddox has launched a series of videos about Republican Gov. Kay Ivey’s refusal to debate. The campaign posted the first video on social media Thursday. It shows an empty debate podium with “Kay Ivey” written on it. A caption lists the “debate topic” as abortion, guns and the U.S. Supreme Court. An announcer asks without getting…
AFTERNOON STORMS A PLENTY: A quiet morning is expected to give way to active afternoon of showers and storms across the state. Temperatures will climb into the lower 90s, and that will allow instability to build which will provide ample fuel for showers and storms this afternoon. Any storms which develop, will be capable of producing gusty winds and small…
