It’s called “Run, Hide, Fight” training. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office offered the class to cover the “what if’s?” “So we had an open conversation about what they see in the classroom, which was pretty good for us and pretty good for them, so we all will be on the same page,” said Cunningham. Sheriff Derrick Cunningham says his office…
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Quadarius Lamar Long in Tuskegee. Long was fatally shot on June 26 in 600 block of Judkins Court. 47-year-old Robert Reynolds, Jr., who is currently in federal custody on unrelated drug charges, and 30-year-old George Black are charged with felony murder in Long’s death. “We are glad that…
Michelle Obama is marking the 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by urging Americans to participate in a week of action to get people signed up to vote. The former first lady announced Monday that the When We All Vote Week of Action will be held Sept. 22-29. Mrs. Obama, a co-chairwoman of the When We All Vote organization,…
The Andalusia Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that happened just before Noon today. Police say the shooting occurred on Snead Street. Investigators have no suspects at this time, but they are looking for two vehicles: a black, 4-door Chevy Silvarado with a chrome package, and a small red car. No one was hurt in the shooting. If you…
After raising nearly $130,000 to cover tuition, a gay Florida valedictorian who says his parents kicked him out will pay nothing to go to college this fall. Reports say Georgetown University adjusted 18-year-old Seth Owen’s financial aid package, reducing his expected out-of-pocket contribution from $20,000 to $0. His aid package had been calculated based on his parents’ ability to pay….
A two-vehicle crash onSunday, August 5, has claimed two lives. Thomas James Barnes, 57, of Ramer was killed when the 1974 Chevrolet pickup he was driving collided with a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. He was not using a seat belt. The driver of the Mitsubishi, Houston Louis Gill, 22, of Meridianville was also pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on…
A single-vehicle crash on August 5, has claimed the life of a Titus man. David Clark Lionberger V, 31, was killed when the 1998 GMC pickup he was driving left the roadway and struck several trees. Lionberger, who was not using a seat belt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger was transported to Baptist Medical Center South with…
Alabama is accepting comments on its proposal to put a work requirement on 74,000 Medicaid recipients. The Alabama Medicaid Agency opened a new public comment period on the proposal. The proposal would require 35 hours of work, job training, education or volunteer service each week. Exceptions would be made for people with young or disabled children The proposal only impacts…
MORE OF THE SAME: If you liked the weekend’s weather you will love today’s…It will be a hot day with isolated to scattered showers and storms developing mainly during the afternoon; these should be few and far between. Temperatures will be in the mid and upper 90s across much of South/Central Alabama this afternoon. Stay cool out there today! THE…
Preparations for improvements to Eastern Boulevard from Woodmere Boulevard to Monticello Drive will begin Monday, August 6. The improvements are part of an Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project that includes the resurfacing of Interstate 85 from Eastern Boulevard to Taylor Road that began May 21. The Changes Continuing three lanes of traffic over interstate from Woodmere Boulevard to Monticello Drive, Signalized…
