Face 2 Face: Sue Bell Cobb
Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a “Face to Face” with Gubernatorial candidate, Sue Bell Cobb. Bell is the former Alabama Chief Justice and is running as a Democrat. Categories: Face 2 Face
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Two from Montgomery Arrested on Robbery Charges in Millbrook
Millbrook police have arrested two people on robbery charges. Authorities have charged both, Dominique Jones, 24, and Briona Lawson, 24, with two counts of 1st Degree Robbery. Lawson and Jones were located and detained in Montgomery by the United States Marshal’s Service. Both suspects are from Montgomery. Police say the two suspects robbed two people at gunpoint in the 2100…
Marengo Co. Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Crack Cocaine Case
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announces today that Chief United States District Judge Kristi K. DuBose sentenced Gerald Barber, 40, a resident of Marengo County, to 120 months imprisonment in a crack cocaine case. The judge ordered that Barber undergo eight years of supervised release after finishing his term of imprisonment, receive substance…
Morning Pledge: St. James School-Mrs.Taylor’s Class
The Morning Pledge is brought to you by the Montgomery Biscuits and was presented by Mrs. Taylor’s 1st grade class from Saint James School! Categories: The Morning Pledge
Dry Today, Rain Tomorrow
Today will be dry with more sun than clouds; afternoon highs top out in the mid-70s. Tonight will feature clouds on the increase and showers will mainly be possible over the western half of the area after midnight, but a few isolated showers will be possible in the east. Lows will be in the lower to mid-50s. REST OF WEEK:…
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off in Live Debate
Gubernatorial candidates Sue Bell Cobb, Christopher Countryman, James Fields, Walt Maddox, and Doug Smith took the stage in Birmingham Tuesday night. All candidates say they are for a lottery, for medical marijuana, and against legislation that would discriminate against the LGBTQ community. There were some heated moments when Sue Bell Cobb and Walt Maddox exchanged jabs. While Alabama has…
Court Orders Judge to Free Rapper Meek Mill on Bail
Pennsylvania’s highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions. The Supreme Court directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order releasing him on unsecured bail. Mill was sentenced in November to 2-4 years in prison for violating probation. Mill issued a statement…
Montgomery Teacher Named Final Four Finalist for Alabama Teacher of the Year
The list of 16 finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year has been narrowed down to four of Alabama’s most outstanding educators who are described as ambassadors in the classroom. The finalists are: Elementary Meghan Allen, Minor Community School, Jefferson County School System, State School Board District Four Carol McLaughlin, Greystone Elementary School, Hoover City School System, State School Board District…
AMC Theaters to Offer $10 Movie, Drink, & Popcorn Combo
Where can $10 get you a movie, popcorn and drink? At AMC Theaters, every Tuesday! AMC is excited to offer moviegoers with a deal difficult to refuse. Every Tuesday, AMC Stubs members can get a $5 ticket to any movie playing at AMC that day by reserving their seat at the box office, online or through the AMC app, and…
Prattville Barbershop Triple Murder Suspect Pleads “Not Guilty” Due to Mental Illness
A central Alabama man is pleading not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect in a triple homicide. Reports say that Marty Morgan, 35, entered the plea Tuesday in Autauga County Circuit Court. He and Keon Dashon Cain, 19, are both accused of entering a Prattville barber shop on the night of July 3 and shooting three men. Both…
