The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in the May 26 shooting death of Michael Garland, 31, of Montgomery. MPD charged Jeremie Wright, 22, of Montgomery with Murder after he was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force this afternoon. Following his arrest, Wright was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility. He is being…
On Monday, June 11, a physician, Dr. Willie J. Chester, 65, of Pike Road, pleaded guilty in the ongoing “pill mill prosecution” arising out of a now-closed Montgomery medical office, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. That medical practice was known as “Family Practice” and was located at 4143 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery. According to court documents, Dr….
The Montgomery Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a suspect involved in an armed robbery has been identified. Montgomery Investigators say that two anonymous tips led them to the identity and location of a suspect in the robbery of the Little Caesars on McGehee Road. Police have identified Devonte Kevon Thompson as the offender of a May 26 armed…
A Millbrook man is dead after a shooting over the weekend. The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office says Dallas Ferrell, 40, was shot and killed on Lucky Town Road in Elmore Saturday, June 9. Authorities say they found Larry Turner, 26, a short time later at a nearby home. He was arrested and charged with murder. Turner’s bond is set at…
Your ability to watch and use your favorite apps and services could start to change – though not right away – following Monday’s official repeal of Obama-era internet protections. The repeal of “net neutrality” takes effect six months after the Federal Communications Commission voted to undo the rules, which had barred broadband and cellphone companies from slowing down or blocking…
A suspect in a June 8th shooting in Troy has turned himself in. Abrien Myhand, 23, turned himself to Pike County police shortly before 10:00 AM Sunday morning. Myhand has been charged with Attempted Murder. He was identified as the shooter in a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of South Brundidge Street. The 20-year old victim has been treated…
The Biscuits (33-30) edged the Chattanooga Lookouts (34-29), 2-1, on Sundae Sunday Ice Cream Social at Riverwalk Stadium. Montgomery starting pitcher Sam McWilliams (2-2) frustrated the Lookouts, holding Chattanooga to one run over seven innings. The Lookouts, continuing their offensive surge, jumped ahead 1-0 on Brent Rooker’s ninth home run of the season. Although Edgar Corcino followed with a single,…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall urged of members of Congress to support the state’s fight to exclude immigrants living in the country illegally from the U.S. Census counts used to determine congressional districts. Marshall and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama testified Friday before a subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee regarding the upcoming U.S. Census. Alabama filed a lawsuit…
NEW DAY, SAME FORECAST: Higher moisture levels today will allow scattered showers and storms to become more numerous, but still not everyone will see rain. As we see each day, the greatest coverage of convection will be during the afternoon and evening hours. Otherwise, we will have a mix of sun and clouds today, very humid conditions, with a highs…
Natives of Nigeria, who live in the area, gathered at Trenholm College Auditorium to celebrate their culture and cuisine. The main purpose of the event was to give the community the opportunity to learn about the Nigerian culture. The event offered 15 samples of fresh, organic Nigerian food, which features a lot of sauces, spices, and tomatoes. Some of those who…
