Police have 32-year old Michael Morris in custody after a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Montgomery. Montgomery police say officers responded to the 5200 block of Carmichael Road, at the La Quinta Inn, on a call of a subject shot. The victims injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Police say charges are still pending against the suspect in custody. Morris is being held…
Gov. Robert Bentley is placing the head of Alabama’s state law enforcement agency on medical leave. Bentley announced the decision about Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier on Wednesday. The medical leave will last for as long as three months, allowing Collier time to recover from what the governor’s office describes as an upcoming back surgery. Bentley is appointing…
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It’s time to award another deserving teacher with our Golden Apple Award. This week’s winner comes from Dallas County High School in West Alabama. Do you have a recommendation for a great teacher we should recognize? To nominate a teacher for the Golden Apple award, click on the “Golden Apple” banner on our website and fill out the form. Categories:…
Ms. Cannon’s 2nd Grade Class Student:Grace Goodwin Categories: The Morning Pledge, Video
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Ms. Crosby’s 4th Grade Class Student: Tyler Lynn Categories: The Morning Pledge, Video
Ms. Davis 3rd Grade Class Categories: The Morning Pledge, Video
County Road 4 will connect to U.S. Highway 82. The Chamber of Commerce hopes opening this corridor will attract manufacturers to the Prattville/ Autauga area. They are hoping automotive, aerospace and information technology industries will come. The city also hopes to recruit 500 to 1,000 or more future jobs. However, one resident is concerned about how this project will work…
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill to block cities from setting local minimum wages and to roll back Birmingham’s planned increase to $10.10 per hour. Legislators approved the GOP-backed bill Tuesday night on a 71-31 vote after cutting off a filibuster by House Democrats. The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate. Alabama has no state minimum…
