The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation into the Wednesday night shooting death of Jermaine Barnes, 45, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 900 block of South Union Street at about 7 p.m. Wednesday night after receiving a report of subjects shot. There, they located Barnes, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced…
One person has been hurt when a single-engine plane crashed into some woods in near Opelika. Reports say three people were on the plane when it came down near Interstate 85 near Opelika around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Opelika Fire Chief Byron Prather said there were no serious injuries. One person was taken to the East Alabama Medical Center for treatment…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s doctor confirmed she was hospitalized during a 2015 trip to Colorado, but Ivey disputed a statement from the state’s former top law enforcement officer that she had suffered a mini-stroke. Ivey said she had altitude sickness and is in good health. The health of the 74-year-old Republican governor has become a periodic issue in the state’s…
TODAY: While the cold front will have moved completely through the state, but it will still be close over the western Florida Panhandle and up into southern parts of Georgia. We’ll continue to have a slight chance of a few isolated showers across the area. Those shower chances will be highest over the northern half during the morning hours, but…
Tua Tagovailoa and four of his Alabama teammates highlight The Associated Press midseason All-America team. Tagovailoa, the prolific quarterback of the top-ranked Crimson Tide, has 21 touchdown passes and no interceptions without having to attempt a pass in the fourth quarter because Alabama has been so thoroughly dominant. The Tide is averaging 53.6 points per game. Joining Tagovailoa on the…
Organizations including Alabama 2-1-1, United Way, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief, and other local groups are working to help those affected by Hurricane Michael. Alabama Emergency Management Agency is supporting local EMA’s and state agencies as they work toward recovery. Alabama residents who have been affected by Hurricane Michael can call 2-1-1 to get help…
The City of Selma says it will lay off 68 employees because it lacks money. Reportedly, Mayor Darrio Melton met with employees Monday to notify them of layoffs, which will take effect on Nov. 5. Melton and Selma City Council dispute whether the city’s budget passed in September was balanced. Melton claims the council didn’t account for $1.2 million in…
This week’s Golden Apple comes from Marbury High School. Brent Sowell is a 9th grade History teacher at Marbury High School. He also coaches girls soccer. He says that he hopes his classes will benefit his students by allowing them to have a better life. Students say that Sowell is very motivational and encouraging when it come to education and…
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Ms. Goodwin’s 2nd grade class at Pike Road Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
The Alabama Securities Commission is cautioning investors about schemes and risks associated with marijuana-related investments. Investments in marijuana business ventures are becoming more prevalent and are receiving increased media coverage. Fraudsters may attempt to use this attention to convince investors to hand over money for risky or outright fraudulent marijuana ventures. The advisory provides information about common marijuana-related investment schemes…
