The qualifying deadline has now passed for the 2018 Alabama state elections. So the field is set for the June 5 primaries. In the race for governor, Kay Ivey hopes to be elected to a full term in office after becoming governor in April 2017 following the resignation of then-Gov. Robert Bentley. But she faces a few challengers in the…
A man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in the shooting death of Auburn University football player Jakell Mitchell. Markale Hart pleaded guilty to manslaughter during a hearing in Opelika on Friday. Hart was charged with murder in the December 2014 gunshot killing of Mitchell, a freshman. He was shot to during a party at apartments in Auburn. Jurors…
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, Taziki’s Restaurants LLC – which operates 14 restaurants in Alabama, Georgia, and Virginia – will pay $135,844 to 26 employees to resolve violations of overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Investigators found the restaurant chain – doing business as Taziki’s Mediterranean Café…
A group in Prattville wants to raise awareness for the prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C in Alabama. A non-profit group called Medical Advocacy and Outreach sponsored the 2nd annual Breaking Barriers Summit. The purpose of the two-day summit is to increase knowledge of HIV and Hepatitis C through care and prevention in rural communities. A wide variety of people are…
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating the fatal stabbing of an inmate at the St. Clair Correctional Facility in Springville. The stabbing happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. Friday when correctional officers responding to an inmate assault found Travis Lamar Wilson Jr., 25, outside a cell block with serious injuries. Wilson was treated at the scene and taken to an area hospital where…
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office officially notified CrimeStoppers that Tyrone Lawson III is in police custody. Lawsom turned himself into the Lowndes County Detention Facility today at approximately 9:30 am. Lawson, 25, was convicted of Second Degree Rape of a 14-year old female juvenile. Lawson was wanted for failing to register as a sex offender. Categories: News, West Alabama
According to CrimeStoppers, Hannah Marie Knighten, 16, was found safe Friday and is back with her family. The Wetumpka Police Department did not release any other details. The Wetumpka High School student was reported missing earlier this week after her family was unable to get in contact with her after the school day ended. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, Statewide…
Interim state school Supt. Dr. Ed Richardson held a grim news conference this morning, outlining his plan to bring massive changes to Montgomery Public Schools. The changes are designed to fix the school system’s academic and financial problems. The school system is currently under state intervention. To get the system’s finances back on track, Richardson plans to close Chisholm Elementary,…
A very moist airmass will move up into the state today and over the weekend, and we will continue to forecast occasional showers and thunderstorms today through Sunday. There will be breaks in the rain, but if you have something planned outdoors just be ready for a shower or thunderstorm at any hour. Some heavy downpours are likely, but for…
Frontier Airlines will begin direct flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport on April 11. At a news conference Thursday, Al.com reports the airline will offer direct service to Denver, Orlando and Philadelphia from Birmingham. Introductory prices will start at $39 and must be purchased by Feb. 12. Flights to and from Denver will be offered on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Flights…
