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Early-Sunday Morning Crash Claims Life of Pike Road Man

A single-vehicle crash at 1 a.m., on February 4, has claimed the life of a Pike Road man. Hunter Alan Chambliss, 24, was killed when the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving left the roadway and struck several trees. Chambliss, who was not using a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Alabama 110 (Vaughn Road) near the six…

Noon Update: Seasonal Monday, Active Weather Pattern

Our Monday will feature a sunny sky and highs in the mid to upper 50s. Not a bad start to the work week, and for tonight, the sky will remain mainly clear with lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s. TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY: Our flow switches out of the south Tuesday and we are going to see warmer temperatures and moisture…

Missing Man Found in Mississippi

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a missing man has been found in Mississippi. Joseph Anthony Carr IV was last seen on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at his residence near Wares Ferry Road and Old Atlanta Highway. Authorities feared for Mr. Carr’s welfare because he had left home without needed medical equipment. No other details were released except that he was found in good…

Plant-based Lifestyle Movement: Helping Others from “Tragedy to Majesty”

Renee Beavers calls herself a “lifestyle movement guide.” It’s all about a plant-based movement to teach people how to eat foods that have benefits instead of side effects. “Teach people how to use food as medicine,” said Beavers. While she has been on TV shows and written several books and devotionals on eating and building a healthy lifestyle, life has…

Pine Hill Man Sentenced to 7 Years on Child Pornography Charges

United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announces that Terry White,22, of Pine Hill, was sentenced Thursday after earlier pleading guilty to a violation of 18 USC Section 2252A(a)(2), Receipt of Child Pornography. White was sentenced to serve 84 months (7 years) imprisonment followed by a life time term of supervised release. This case arose…

Colorado Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Robbing Montgomery Bank for Second Time

Richard Allen Evans, 50, of Arvada, Colorado, was sentenced Thursday to 240 months in federal prison for bank robbery, announced Louis V. Franklin, Sr., United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. In addition to 20 years in prison, Evans is subject to 3 years of supervised release once he completes his sentence. There is no parole in the federal…

EXTRA: King, At Last

On the day set aside to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Montgomery City and County officials announced that a statue of King will be installed on on Dexter Ave. later this year. That prompted some people to ask, “What took so long?”. Senior Political Analyst, Tim Lennox has this Alabama News Network EXTRA: King, At Last. Categories: News Extras

Colder Today, Sunday Soaker

Today will feature a clearing sky and colder temperatures as highs will not get out of the lower 50s with a cool north breeze. With a clear sky and light winds, expect a very cold night with lows in the mid and upper 20s early Saturday. SUNNY SATURDAY, SUNDAY SOAKER: Saturday will be a dry day with a mix of…

World Hijab Day Celebrated in Montgomery

As the Montgomery Islamic Society continues to build a new Islamic Center in East Montgomery, Huntingdon College helps to increase cultural awareness. The college held an event Thursday night in honor of World Hijab Day. It started in 2013 as a way to foster religious tolerance and understanding allowing women to experience the head scarf for one day. Aiya Zaied,…

Drought Conditions Worsen in Alabama

Drought conditions are worsening in Alabama, with the entire state feeling the effects of dry weather. Statistics released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor show all of Alabama is abnormally dry, and 4.2 million Alabama residents live in areas that are experiencing drought. Conditions are worst in central Alabama, where much of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties have an extreme drought….