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Noon Update: Cool and Blustery Monday

Our sky will be gloomy and gray throughout the day and we may see a few passing light showers or sprinkles, winds will be gusting up to 30 MPH at times out of the ESE. Afternoon highs will be around 60° and lows tonight in the lower 50s. The weather improves on Tuesday, the cloud situation doesn’t make that much…

Crenshaw County Fire Prompts Evacuations

Alabama News Network is following a fire at the Brantley Recycling Center in Crenshaw County. The fire is so large that it is prompting calls for evacuations. Crenshaw County Emergency Management Agency Director Elliott Jones is asking that anyone living within a quarter mile of the fire to leave their homes. He says that the gym at Brantley High School…

Troy Police Investigating Murder

  The Troy Police Department is conducting a murder investigation following the death of a man late last night. Police say 27-year-old Jamarion Deandre Edwards was found shot to death on Watkins Court just before midnight.  Police say there were a lot of people on Watkins Court when Edwards was killed. Police hope that anyone with information will call them…

VictoryLand Owner Milton McGregor Dies at 78

Photo from miltonmcgregor.com Alabama News Network has confirmed that VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor died this morning at his home. He was 78 years old. McGregor was well known throughout our area for VictoryLand in Macon County. He had also owned the Birmingham Race Course. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Turner McGregor, two daughters and sons-in-law…

Gov. Ivey Signs Bills Bills Providing Pay Raises for Educators and State Employees, Bonus for Retired State Employees

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed into law bills providing pay raises for state employees, education employees and a one-time bonus for retired state employees; joining her for the signing were the sponsors of the bills.   “We cannot have an effective state government without excellent employees. I am proud to have proposed the first raise for state employees to…

Charges Dropped Against Man in Troy Murder Investigation, Woman Now Charged

Investigators with the Troy Police Department have uncovered new information in the murder of Gary Lee Pergler. Ashlee Beebe has now been charged with Murder in addition to Hindering Prosecution 1st degree for her role in the case. Beebe remains incarcerated in the Pike County Jail, with bonds totaling $105,000. A bond of $100,000 has been set for Murder (Class A…

Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Help Andalusia Resolve Sewer Problem and Preserve Local Jobs

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $175,000 grant to help the city of Andalusia avert a potential health hazard while also preventing several businesses from closing or having to relocate. The Community Development Block Grants will enable the city to make permanent repairs on a major sewer line that has collapsed twice in a business area along the Andalusia Bypass….

Wilson Pickett Exhibit Coming to Prattville

The City of Prattville and the Prattville Creative and Performing Arts Council are pleased to host an exhibit of memorabilia of the late, great Wilson Pickett, Prattville’s native son and multi-award winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. This exhibit is part of the Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival and Celebration of the Arts and will run March…

Noon Update: Warmer Days Ahead

FINE-LOOKING FRIDAY: To end the work week, expect a dry day with a good supply of sunshine, we will see a few more clouds in the Alabama sky; highs will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s. THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Starting Saturday, clouds increase during the day, and we will mention a chance of showers by late Saturday night….