Alabama National Guard unit deploying to Romania
An Alabama National Guard unit from our area is deploying to Romania.
East Alabama
United Methodists vote to close 27 churches, some in our area
The Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church held its annual meeting this week, voting to close 27 churches in its district.
Macon County Economic Development Authority steps in to buy “The Tuskegee News”
The Tuskegee News, the 160-year-old newspaper in Tuskegee, has been saved from possible closure by the Macon County Economic Development Authority.
18-year-old arrested in Tuskegee following police chase on Interstate 85
An 18-year-old has been arrested in Tuskegee following a police chase that started in Opelika and went down Interstate 85.
Two contraband arrests made at state prison in Barbour County
Two people have been arrested on contraband charges at Easterling Correctional Facility in Barbour County.
Lee County man arrested on sexual assault charge
He is being held in the Lee County Jail on no bond, pending an Aniah’s Law Hearing.
Man arrested in Dadeville shooting
Details are limited, but Dadeville police say the shooting happened Friday morning on College Street.
Suspected case of measles reported in Lee County
State health officials say they’re investigating a suspected case of measles in a person in Lee County who was not yet eligible to get a vaccine.
Two arrested in contraband bust at Easterling
ADOC says they recovered 326 grams of tobacco, 163 grams of marijuana, 3 vapes and 3 cell phones.
Gov. Kay Ivey names new Public Service Commission President
Cynthia Almond will take over for Twinkle Cavanaugh, who previously stepped down to take on a role with the Trump administration.
