Retail Giants Closing Several Stores Nationwide
It's been a tough time lately for several retail giants. Many have announced store closures and bankruptcies nationwide. "These department stores, are having to kind of having to shift their way of…
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Suspects Identified in Fatal Stabbing of Elmore Co. Prison Inmate
The Alabama Department of Corrections has identified two suspects in the stabbing death of a state inmate that happened at the Elmore Correctional Facility on Sunday. Prison officials said state inmates David Menuel…
Montgomery Couple Charged with Aggravated Child Abuse
On Thursday, February 23, MPD responded to the 8700 block of Will Newton Drive in reference to assisting DHR with a child welfare investigation. Contact was made with Randall Deal, 31, who attempted to flee from police. Once Deal was…
Man Free on Bond Awaiting Murder Trial Arrested on Multiple Charges
A man free on bond while awaiting trial in the slaying of an Auburn University football player has been arrested again on unrelated charges. Police in Dadeville arrested 24-year-old Markale Deandre Hart of Camp Hill on Sunday. A police statement…
Prattville PD Search for Four Women Wanted for Felony Shoplifting
The Prattville Police Department is searching for unknown subjects wanted in reference to a Theft of Property Investigation. Two have been identified and two remain at large. The listed females are wanted for questioning in regards to a felony shoplifting…
Tuskegee Man Captured, Charged with Capital Murder
The Tuskegee Police Department and Macon County Sheriff’s Department has notified CrimeStoppers that Michael Anthony Norris has been taken into custody. Norris was suspected of shooting 19-year old Kentavious Deon McDaniel. Norris was arrested on Thursday, February 22, on County…
Two Deatsville Men Arrested in Sexual Contact with Minor Investigation
Montgomery police  arrested Keith Barnes, 38, of Deatsville in reference to an ongoing investigation that began on February 21, involving a teenage female victim. During the course of the investigation MPD determined that Barnes…
MCSO Investigating Pike Road Homicide
Montgomery County Sheriffs Office responded to a call of a vehicle fire off Marler Road in Pike Road. There they found a body in the trunk of the burning car. The fire was immediately put out by volunteer fire fighters.…
Community Holds Prayer Vigil for Injured Officer
Dozens of people surrounded the Baptist South Hospital fountain Sunday afternoon to support…
Car Crash After Police Chase In Union Springs Leaves 2 Dead
Officials in Bullock County are investigating a wreck that left 2 people dead after a short police chase. The victims have been identified as 73-year-old Hattie Walker and 25-year-old Bryant Harris. State troopers say the wreck happened when Harris refused…
Community Remembers Greg Gunn On Anniversary Of His Death
Saturday marks 1 year since Greg Gunn was killed by Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Smith just a few feet away from his home. A vigil was held for Gunn in…
iHeart Prom Dress Giveaway Draws a Big Crowd
Excitement builds as high school girls from across the River Region stand in a line that stretches around the building. The time is finally here to find their very own prom…
908th Airlift Wing Retires Auburn C-130
The 908th Airlift Wing's Auburn plane has been with the unit for 31 years. In that time, it's flown across the globe, even earning a purple heart when it was shot…
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach Police Prepare for Spring Break
Police in coastal Alabama's beach cities are informing the public about a "zero tolerance" policy of misbehavior during Spring Break. Media outlets report the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores police departments issued warning letters to the public this week via…
Preparing Storm Survival Kits
When preparing for severe weather, there are items that you do not want to forget. We stopped by Montgomery's Home Depot to find out what those items are. Â They are making…
Standoff Ends in Butler County
Authorities say a standoff is over in the Butler County town of Georgiana. Police say it started about 5 Thursday evening. They say a man barricaded himself in a home on Pine Street. Police say he is a suspect wanted in…
Higher Education Day Draws Big Crowd At State House
You can always count on Higher Education Day to bring a crowd to the State House. Students want lawmakers to give our 14 public universities the money they need. "We aren't…
Sessions: US to Continue Use of Privately Run Prisons
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has signaled his support for the federal government's use of private prisons, rescinding a memo meant to phase out their use. Sessions issued a new memo Thursday replacing one issued last August by Sally Yates, the…
2 Montgomery Students Robbed in Separate Incidents on the Way to School
Montgomery Police Department is investigating the robberies of two teenage students yesterday between 7 and 8 a.m. One occurred on Potomac Avenue and one on Plymouth Street. Property was taken from both victims, but neither was injured. Parents of students at…
Senators Debate Changes to Accountability Act
State senators have narrowly approved a tax break bill to entice donations to a state program that provides scholarships to private K-12 schools. The Accountability Act gives state income tax credits for donations to scholarship granting organizations. The bill approved…
Andalusia Woman Arrested for Vehicle Burglary
Andalusia Police Department Investigator Sgt. Jody Scott says a local woman was arrested last night just after 7:00 PM for burglarizing a vehicle. 40 -year -old Lakeshia E. Crittenden of Andalusia was arrested and charged with one count of breaking…
Bama Belle returns to Black Warrior River in West Alabama
The Bama Belle has returned to cruising the Alabama's Black Warrior River. The Tuscaloosa News reports (http://bit.ly/2moh56y ) that the popular paddle-boat has been out of commission for about…
Chairman: Impeachment Should Be 'Resolved' This Spring
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says he expects the House of Representatives will vote on whether to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley sometime this spring. Chairman Mike Jones on Wednesday gave an update to committee members who will recommend…
Montgomery Shot Spotter
Montgomery Police Department has technology that was unveiled in 2009 still useful in 2017
