Beasley Allen Law Firm Serves Over 500 Bagged Lunches to MPD
On Tuesday, April 28, the Beasley Allen Law Firm partnered with Chappys Deli to serve lunch to Montgomery Police Department. They served over 500 bagged lunches. Each division had…
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Local Governments Urge Governor for "Flexibility" in Re-Opening Economy
Last week Elmore and Autauga County officials sent a letter to the Governors office asking that she leave some flexibility to local governments when it comes to re-opening economies. County and…
Reward Grows to $10,000 for Information on 17-Year-Old's Stabbing Death
The cash reward has grown to $10,000 in the case of a 17-year-old girl found stabbed to death near Montgomery's Regency Park neighborhood. Montgomery police found the body…
Hyundai Factory Reopens on Volunteer Basis
Hyundai Manufactured opened its doors Monday, April 27 following a closures after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The opening was on a volunteer basis. Team Members who volunteered to work this week are helping the company make sure the…
Montgomery Man Charged with Murder in Shooting Where Three People Were Shot
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the Sunday evening shooting death of Marjavious Walker, 25, and the wounding of a second adult male. Both victims are from Montgomery. MPD…
McQueen Street Duplex Damaged in Monday Morning Fire
Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to the 2900 block of McQueen St. around 5 a.m. on April 27 on a structure fire call. Upon arrival, units found a large single story…
Man Says Ex-girlfriend Hit Him in the Head with Glass Clock During Verbal Dispute
Marlena Walker, 24, was charged with one count of second-degree domestic violence assault in reference to a domestic dispute that occurred on April 22. Police responded to a call in the 700 block of Whitehall Parkway. The adult male victim…
Montgomery Police Officer Injured While Responding to Domestic Dispute, Suspect Charged with Assault
Montgomery police charged Xavier McCall, 20, with second-degree assault on an officer in reference to a domestic disturbance that occurred on April 26 around 10 a.m. in the 2500 block of Woodley Road. While on scene, contact was made with…
Montgomery Man Faces Robbery, Shooting into Occupied Resident/Vehicle Charges
Montgomery police charged Dontavious Nelson with one count each of first-degree robbery, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. The charges stem from a call of gunshots around 2 p.m. on March…
MPD: Meet Up Leads to Armed Robbery
Montgomery police charged David Day, 24, with one count of first-degree robbery in reference to a robbery of a person that occurred around 10 p.m. on April 20. The robbery occurred in the 800 block of Airbase Boulevard. The adult…
As COVID-19 Cases in Alabama top 6,400 Montgomery County Sheriff Pushes for Hazardous Duty Pay
As the number of Covid-19 cases in Alabama continue to rise daily, Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham pushes for hazardous duty pay for some county employees. Sheriff Cunningham's proposal requests that two dollars and…
Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth: "...working to produce COVID-19 test results in just three minutes"
According to a Tweet on Twitter Sunday, Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth says he is, "... working to bring an international company that can produce COVID-19 test results in just three minutes to Alabama. With a cost of $20 per test,…
Protesters Hold Rally in Montgomery, Demand the Reopening of All Alabama Businesses
While some states are starting to reopen economies, this week Governor Kay Ivey and state health officials chose not to reopen the state due to continuing Coronavirus concerns. Some people are disagreeing with that decision. "We're one of the states…
Two People Face Murder Charges in Tuskegee
Tuskegee police say they've made two arrests in the murder of Antwan Whittaker last Saturday. He was shot and killed in the 500 block of Pleasant Spring Drive. Police say 27-year-old Nicholas Echols and 32-year-old Chancey Norris have been arrested…
State Senator Expresses Concern over Plans to Reconvene Alabama Legislature
State Sen. Vivian Davis Figures (D-Mobile) has released a letter that she's sent to Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh asking that the Legislature not be called back into session…
Alexander City Man Charged with Sending Explicit Photos to 13-Year-Old Girl
An investigation conducted by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Investigative Unit and the Alabama Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) on Tuesday, April 21, led to the arrest of Benjamin David Barnes, 40, of Alexander City. Police reports say Barnes sent…
Alabama Legislature to Resume on May 4
At a late press conference on Thursday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon announced that an agreement has been made for Alabama lawmakers to resume work on May 4th. When the Legislature resumes…
Dalraida Church of Christ Sends Thousands of PPE's to Harlem Hospital in New York
Brandon Hardin is a nurse that answered New York City's call for help with the Coronavirus pandemic. Brandon is in charge of a 147 person nursing unit that works specifically with Coronavirus patients. In a…
Storm Cleanup Continues As Another Severe Weather Threat Looms Thursday
While some are still cleaning up the damage left behind from Sunday night’s weather, another round of severe storms is possible Thursday. “We're hoping for the best, but you know, we’re preparing for the worst,” Pike County EMA Director Herb…
Loss of Revenue Could Lead to Montgomery County Workforce Reduction
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker says the county may have to reduce its workforce as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. She tells Alabama News Network the county is expected to lose millions in revenue this year. Walker says the…
City of Montgomery Sanitation Worker Positive for COVID-19
A City of Montgomery Sanitation Department employee tested positive for COVID-19. The City was informed late Monday and only able to verify the positive results today. The employee has been self-quarantined for more than a week. The employee did not…
Two Arrested in Dadeville Double Murder Charged
On April 17, Dadeville police responded to 911 call at 218 North Barrett Street in reference to two deceased persons. Willie Tidwell, 61, and his wife Barbara Tidwell, 65, suffered apparent gunshot wounds. After finding the bodies, an investigation began…
Construction Causes Several Downtown Montgomery Road Closures
Due to construction and a possible mobile rally, the following streets will be closed until 5 p.m. *Monroe Street from North Decatur to North Union *Dexter Avenue from North Decatur to South Bainbridge *South Bainbridge from Dexter Avenue to Washington…
Three MPS Schools Ranked in Top 10 in State, LAMP Ranked in National Top 25
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2020 list of the top high schools in America. Three Montgomery County schools are ranked in the top 10 in Alabama, with one grabbing both the state’s top spot and a top…
Montgomery Man Dies in Crash on Highway 231
A single-vehicle crash at 5:39 p.m. Monday, April 20, has claimed the life of a Montgomery man. Jack D. Byrd, 53, was killed when the 2007 Cadillac DTS he was driving left the roadway, struck a power pole then overturned.…
