Suspect in Crash that Killed Rod & Paula Bramblett Allowed to Go into Home Confinement
A judge in Lee County is allowing the teenager charged in the wreck that killed Auburn University broadcaster Rod Bramblett and…
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13 Arrested During Large Drug Raid at "The Farm" in Prattville
A major narcotics warrant was served in Autauga County Thursday morning. Multiple agencies (Autauga County Sheriff's Office, Elmore County Sheriff's Department, Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, Montgomery Police Department, and the Prattville Aviation…
Tuskegee University President Resuming Duties Following Taking Medical Leave in January
Tuskegee University announces that Dr. Lily D. McNair will resume her role as the university’s president, effective Friday, May 15. Dr. McNair began medical leave in early January — and now upon her return, she expressed her gratitude to the Board of…
Safety Tips for Do-It-Yourself Projects
A safer-at-home order and springtime weather mean more people are heading to the hardware stores for those home project supplies. But a local construction company president is urging caution before you tackle…
Hyundai Power Transformers Suspends Production Until May 4 After Positive COVID-19 Test
Hyundai Power Transformers, USA has confirmed a case of COVID-19 among its workforce. The employee with the positive test was last on the site on April 24. Hyundai Power Transformers say they have notified employees who may have came in…
Costco Requiring All Customers to Wear Masks Starting May 4
Wholesale giant Costco announced Wednesday it will soon require face coverings for all customers at its stores nationwide. Beginning Monday, May 4, all members and guests will be required to wear a mask which covers their mouth and nose. It…
Montgomery Man Killed in Tallapoosa County Wreck
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a Montgomery man has been killed in a wreck in Tallapoosa County. State troopers say 55-year-old Anthony L. Smith was killed when the tractor-trailer truck he was driving hit wires hanging over the roadway,…
Montgomery Church Donating Supplies to Build COVID-19 Field Hospitals
More medical supplies are being shipped out from a Montgomery's Dalraida Church of Christ to COVID-19 hot spots. Last week, the church sent loads of personal protective equipment to Harlem…
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…
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…
