TPD: Troy Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Home on Tate Street
Troy police have made an arrest in connection to a Robbery on June 2. Devonta Cottrell, 28, of Troy is charged with Robbery 1st Degree. Police took him into custody on Tuesday, June 8.
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Montgomery Man Dies Following Woodley Road Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has launched a death investigation following a shooting in the 3000 block of Woodley Road. Police received a call of a subject shot and at the scene located Andrew McCall, 35, of Montgomery. The shooting happened on Sunday, June 6, around 1:30 am.
Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley Resigns
Mayor Steven L. Reed today accepted the resignation of Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley, Jr.
ADPH Now Offering At-Home STD/HIV Testing Kits
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) began offering STD/HIV home specimen collection and laboratory testing kits to all Alabama residents ages 12 and older beginning June 7. The ADPH Division of Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention and Control has collaborated with Binx Health to implement home delivery STD/HIV specimen collection and laboratory test kits by mail.
Mayor Reed Partners with Montgomery Biscuits, MiLB for Free Youth Event
A free event scheduled for Saturday aims to expand the games of baseball and softball in Montgomery while strengthening their affinity with those already involved in local leagues.
Tuskegee Man Turns Himself In on Multiple Vehicle Burglaries Charges in Auburn
On June 4, Auburn Police arrested Jeremy Dantrell Ewell, 26, of Tuskegee. They charged Ewell with 10 counts of unlawful breaking and entering into a motor vehicle, two counts of theft of property fourth degree, five counts of theft of property third degree, and three counts of theft of property second degree.
Pandemic EBT Cards for Families with School-Age Children Start Rolling Out This Week
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits will start rolling out this week to families with eligible school-age children who missed out on free or reduced-price school meals because of the pandemic.
Montgomery Shooting Suspect Arrested at Fast Food Restaurant on Ann Street
A man wanted for a shooting in Montgomery is now in police custody. United States Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force took Wiljam McBryde, 25, into custody on Friday, May 28.
Doc's Country Store in Opp Burns Down
Store owners, Steve, Elaine and TJ Boothe, say they didn't just lose their business but they lost their home. Doc's County Store had been in business for 17 years.
Prattville Nursing Home Goes All Out for Resident's 100th Birthday
Ruth Hunt will turn 100-years-old on June 21st. And the staff at The Harbor at Hickory Hill in Prattville gave her an early birthday gift...A big party complete with a crown and photo shoot.
Montgomery Fire Units Extinguish Sylvest Drive Apartment Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is investigating a a fire to an apartment in the 100 block of Sylvest Drive. The fire occurred on Monday, June 7.
Alabama Man Charged in Brother's Gun Death at Atlanta Hotel
ATLANTA (AP) — An Alabama man is jailed on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his teenage brother at an Atlanta hotel. Records show 29-year-old Marquise Daniel of Harvest, Alabama, was being held at the Fulton…
Doctor: Alabama's Lagging Vaccination Rates a Concern
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An infectious disease expert says the low vaccination rate in Alabama is concerning and he is watching to see how many cases rise after the Memorial Day holiday. According to numbers from the Centers for Disease…
Kidnapping Report in Georgia Ends With 5 Arrested in Alabama
BUCHANAN, Ga. (AP) — An investigation that began with a report of a kidnapping in Georgia resulted in the arrests in Alabama of five people suspected of human smuggling. The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office says a woman paid to have…
Marengo Co. Authorities Search for Missing Sweet Water Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Marengo County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing Sweet Water man who disappeared last week -- without a trace. Sixty-four year old Melvin Tensley is well-known around…
HGTV's "Hometown Takeover" Makes An Impact On Wetumpka Community
The City of Wetumpka has come to life during HGTV's "Hometown Takeover" television series. The series featuring Wetumpka may be over, but residents of the community say this isn't the end. The renovations…
Montgomery Man Wanted for Questioning in Woman's Homicide
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is searching for Samuel Terrell Williams. He is wanted for questioning only in the homicide of Mattaniah Dotson.
ALEA Announces Death of K-9 Indy after 10 Years of Service
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has announced the death of one of its canine officers.
MPS Summer Learning Program Begins at Chisholm Elementary
Monday, June 7, was the first day of MPS’s summer learning program, Launch into Learning. Students began arriving with their parents just before 7:30 AM to the Chisholm school campus.
Katie Boyd Britt Files Campaign Paperwork to Run for U.S. Senate
Katie Boyd Britt has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission stating that she plans to run for U.S. Senate in Alabama in 2022. She has not made a public announcement.
WANTED: Eclectic Police Searching for Rape, Sexual Abuse Suspect
The Ecletic Police Department is currently searching for the location of a man wanted for multiple sexual assault charges. Police identified the sexual assault suspect as William Dunaway III. Police say Dunaway is wanted for Rape 1st but also has…
Man Charged with Arson in Montgomery Motel Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is investigating a fire that occurred in the 1500 block of Federal Drive. The fire happened at a motel located across the street from Garrett Coliseum. Upon arrival to the scene, fire units located flames and smoke coming…
Baldwin County Deputy Drowns Rescuing Swimmers
William "Bill" Smith, A Baldwin County Sheriff Deputy died after rescuing swimmers in distress Sunday night. Smith and another deputy were responding to a distress call around 6 pm on Fort Morgan which is located 22 miles west of Gulf…
Another COVID Side Effect: Many Kids Head to Summer School
As the second school year disrupted by the pandemic winds down, summer school plans are taking shape around the country. An influx of federal funding included in COVID-19 rescue legislation is letting districts broaden programming and offer spots to more…
Lawsuit Targets Violence-Plagued Apartments in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The city of Birmingham has filed suit asking the owners of an apartment development to accomplish what local authorities haven’t been able to do: Stop violence in the complex. A lawsuit announced Friday by the city…
