1st Annual “Puppy Palooza” in Pike Road
Camp Bow Wow, a doggy day care, invited families and friends to bring their dogs for some family fun.
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Suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner aired grievances against President Trump in writings to family
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting.
Wetumpka man sentenced to more than 12 years after pleading guilty to drug charge
A Wetumpka man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison on a methamphetamine charge.
President Trump unhurt after shooting incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret Service agents swarmed him and took him into custody.
Appeals court overturns $8.2 million defamation win for Roy Moore
An appeals court has reversed an $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who had sued a super PAC over a 2017 political ad detailing misconduct accusations against him while he was running for a U.S. Senate seat.
Montgomery Whitewater to pause all water activities for a month
Effective immediately, Montgomery Whitewater will pause all water activities for about a month so its water filtration system can undergo maintenance.
U.S. Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions
The U.S. Justice Department will adopt firing squads as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to expedite capital punishment cases.
Pike Road Theatre Company’s “Tuck Everlasting” now showing
Tuck Everlasting is now showing through May 10 at Faulkner Theatre in Montgomery.
Well-known businessman, philanthropist Ben Russell dies
Well-known businessman and philanthropist Ben Russell has died, leaving behind a legacy of achievements in East Alabama and throughout the state.
Alabama primaries less than 30 days away
Voters in the state will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19 to elect who they would like to represent the Republican or Democratic parties.
