No. 3 Alabama Trying To Keep ‘Focus Stamina’
Alabama hasn’t been fazed by a neutral-site game, an overmatched opponent or a quarterback competition that’s still going strong.
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Montgomery Man Kills Self During Traffic Stop
State troopers say a Montgomery man fatally shot himself after being pulled over in a traffic stop in Wetumpka. Troopers identified the man as 56-year-old Raymond Dawkins. Troopers say the shooting occurred during a traffic stop about 9 p.m. Sunday near the Poarch Creek Indians’ casino on U.S. 231 in Wetumpka. Authorities say a tribal police officer was nearby and…
Tyler Sheehan
This video is no longer available.Tyler Sheehan #9 Macon East AcademyTo Vote for Tyler Sheehan, text “Sheehan” to 45548 343 yards rushing on 32 carries in their win over Springwood. 4 rushing TDs and he also tossed a TD pass as well. Categories: High School Highsman, Sports
Governor’s Security Officer Makes Lots of OT
The head of Gov. Robert Bentley’s security detail made $16,918 in August including overtime. Al.com reports the August income pushed Wendell Ray Lewis’ salary, including overtime, so far this fiscal year to $153,000. That’s with one month to go in the fiscal year. Lewis’ salary is almost $50,000 more than the head of the state Department of Public Safety made…
Atlanta Company Starting 2nd Plant in Cullma
Atlanta-based Reliance Worldwide Corp. is expanding its manufacturing operation in Cullman and planning to add 130 jobs. Company officials joined Gov. Robert Bentley on Monday to announce that the company will open its first U.S. plant to take its SharkBite plumbing connection system, which has been produced only in Australia. Officials said the company will invest $50 million in a…
3 People Injured From a Shooting this Weekend
Three people are injured after a shooting in the capitol city this weekend. Police say the victims were shot in the 2400 block of east south boulevard saturday night. All three victims were expected to be out of the hospital yesterday.No arrests have been made. Â Categories: News
Montgomery Police are Investigating a Robbery.
Montgomery police are investigating a morning robbery. Officials say it happened near a Always Money location in the 1100 block of Ann Street. Luckily, there were no injuries. Police are  searching for the adult male suspect who fled on foot. We will have the latest on this investigation as more details become available.     Categories: Crime, Montgomery…
Elmore Co. Officials Arrest 2 Men After Burglary
Elmore county officials arrest two men after a burglary. Justin Koerner and Brandon Stodghill are behind bar after police say that they burglarized a home in Wetumpka off highway 231. According to authorities, the two allegedly stole money and jewelry.  Both men are charged with Third degree burgulary and theft of property.  Categories: News
Authorities Search for Lawrence County Inmate
Law officers in northern Alabama are searching for an inmate they say failed to return from a work-release assignment. Authorities say 24-year-old Christopher Chase Sapp of Hillsboro was being held for failing to appear in court. WHNT-TV reports that authorities said Sapp was supposed to return from his work release detail Friday night but never showed up. Deputies have been…
Boy killed During Gunfight at Birthday Party
 Authorities say a 7-year-old child was killed after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two men as the boy attended a birthday party in Greensboro. Hale County District Attorney Michael Jackson said the Saturday night gun fight was apparently over a female. Authorities said two suspects were taken into custody. Killed in the shooting was Decorrion Johnson,…
