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Lockdown Lifted at Redstone Arsenal after Possible Active Shooter Situation

A lockdown has been lifted at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, though officials say they are still investigating a possible active shooter incident there. Christopher Colster, a spokesman for Redstone Arsenal, said officials do not believe there is an ongoing threat. No injuries or arrests have been reported. Colster says a training exercise was ongoing that was supposed to end Wednesday….

Juvenile Charged with Reckless Murder in Coral Lane Shooting

Montgomery police say a shooting this afternoon has left a 9-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old boy with injuries. The shooting happened at a home on Coral Lane, just off Norman Bridge Road. Police aren’t releasing many details, other than to say the two juveniles were hit by a single round. “Unfortunately a 9-year-old has been pronounced deceased by a…

Nice, Summer Days

Compared to where it can be this year, the weather does not get much than this for summer in Alabama. Tons of sun, low humidity, and temperatures around 90°s, this weather is a world of difference compared to last week. Our nights are very refreshing with lows down in the 60s. This weather will stick around through Wednesday, before those…

Dr. Reginald Eggleston Named Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools

Alabama News Network has confirmed that Dr. Reginald Eggleston has been named as the new superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. He was appointed to the position by state School Supt. Michael Sentance. Currently, the state is intervening in Montgomery’s school system in the hopes of making academic improvements. Earlier today, current Montgomery Public Schools Supt. Margaret Allen announced her retirement after…

Husband and Wife Accused of Stealing More Than 100 Guns in Andalusia

Andalusia police say a husband and wife are facing charges of stealing more than 100 guns from Fletcher’s Outdoors. Police say Timothy DuBose and Claudia DuBose are charged with first-degree theft of property. Police say store management noticed discrepancies in the book used to track gun purchases. Police say the thefts involved rifles, shotguns and pistols, as well as ammunition,…

Macon Co. Jailer, Investigator Arrested

Macon Co. Sheriff Andre Brunson has confirmed to Alabama News Network that a jailer and an investigator have both been arrested on various charges. Brunson says jailer Andrew Dixon has been fired after being arrested on four counts of custodial sex abuse. Brunson says court documents say he had sex with four women in the jail. Brunson says investigator Jason Whitt has been fired…

Sunny & Dry Days Ahead…Finally

TODAY-THURSDAY: We are going to see mainly sunny comfortable days, clear cool nights, and low humidity. Highs for the week ahead will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s and overall much of the week will be dry and very nice for June in Alabama. RAIN CHANCES RETURN: By late Thursday and into Friday, our pattern begins to change…

More Sun Today, but Rain and Storms Remain

The remnant circulation of Cindy will be near Memphis today, and Alabama remains in a airmass loaded with deep tropical moisture. Rain chances are much lower today as the greatest threat for rain and storms will be across the northern half of the state, but we are still going to see the threat of rain and storms in the southern…

Flooding and Tornadoes Remain a Threat

ay as there will be a for quick, spin-up tornadoes. As Cindy moves inland today, shear values will rise significantly, and we will have the risk of a few isolated tornadoes at anytime. Tornadoes associated with a tropical system tend to be short-lived, and mostly in the EF-0/EF-1 category. But, they are still dangerous. We need to stress it is…

Local Restaurant Shut Down After Horrific Health Code Violations

After a failing health score, a local Montgomery restaurant had to be shut down immediately by the health department. The Old Selma Butcher Market received a 53 at its routine inspection. Anything below 60 is automatically shut down. Health officials say there was a long list of health code violations and extremely unsanitary conditions. “There was sewage backing up in the…