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Update: Former Tallassee Police Investigator Sentenced to Prison

The U.S. Dept. of Justice says former Tallassee police investigator Brandan Smirnoff has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for assaulting a handcuffed, 24-year-old man. Investigators say Smirnoff, 27,  encountered the victim, identified by the Justice Department as "J.M.",…

Gov. Ivey Forms Group to Study Prison Issues

Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a statement this morning that by executive order, she has established the Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy. The group will analyze data and best practices to further address the challenges facing Alabama’s prison…

Are You Cautious of "Porch Pirates?"

Online shopping giant Amazon just wrapped up one it's biggest shopping events, Amazon Prime Days. But, that package at your front door could be taken in seconds. "It doesn't take but 30 seconds to…

Former Auburn Assistant Basketball Coach Avoids Prison

Former Auburn University assistant basketball coach Chuck Person has avoided prison in a bribery scandal that has touched some of the biggest schools in college basketball. Person was sentenced on Wednesday to serve community service during two years of supervised…

Trenholm State Community College President Announces Retirement

Trenholm State Community College President, Sam Munnerlyn, has decided to retire, the college announced Tuesday. Munnerlyn's career spans 40 years at Trenholm State. He began as the Educational Talent Search Program Coordinator in 1979, and also served as the Coordinator…

Qualifying Ends for Montgomery Municipal Elections

Qualifying ended at 5:00PM Tuesday for Montgomery Municipal Elections. The Municipal Elections are for Montgomery Mayor and City Council. Here are the unofficial names in the race for Mayor. Butler Browder Jr. , Ed Crowell , Artur Davis, Ronald Davis…

ADECA Moves Surplus Property Auctions Online

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is moving Alabama’s public surplus property auctions to the internet starting this month. In a statement, ADECA says its move will allow for items to be auction year-round and allow the…

Alabama Sales Tax Holiday Coming Up

Summer vacation is winding down which means most schools begin in a few weeks. During the July 19th-21st weekend, shoppers can take advantage of sales without paying the state's 4% sales tax. "This…

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Hope Hull Shooting

One person is dead and two more injured after a shooting occurred in Hope Hull. Shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reported multiple injuries in the 100 block of Vista Del Verde Drive. According to…

Hundreds Volunteer in Montgomery for Serve Day

Serve Day 2019 was a success, with hundreds of people from various churches volunteering their time to serve in Montgomery. The day began with a Furniture for Families drive, sponsored by The Family Sunshine…

Auburn to Pay Departed President $4.5 Million Over 3 Years

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn University is paying its departed president $4.5 million over three years according to a separation agreement between the parties. The Opelika-Auburn News reports it obtained documents outlining the agreement from the university using a Freedom…

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