ADVA to Build Veterans Home in Enterprise
A federal grant thanks to the U.S. Veterans Administration will soon allow Alabama to build its fifth veterans home. According to officials with the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, the…
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Lowndes County Pays Tribute to Sheriff 'Big John' Williams in the Courthouse
Family and friends gathered in the Lowndes County Courthouse today to honor the life and legacy of sheriff big John Williams Sheriff "Big John" Williams was a well loved sheriff in the…
Secretary of State John Merrill Announces He Won't Seek Re-Election in 2022
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced his won't seek re-election in 2022. Merrill elected to the position in 2015 is Alabama's 53rd Secretary of State. The following is a direct statement from Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill:…
Baptist Health Hosts Vaccination Clinics in Montgomery & Prattville
Baptist Health officials say they are expanding the COVID-19 vaccination efforts with the opening of two clinics in the River Region. Anyone wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to set…
Sheriff: Tiger Woods Was Speeding Before Crash Near Los Angeles
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2021, file photo a crane is used to lift a vehicle following a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods, in the Rancho Palos Verdes suburb of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo…
Update: Three Suspects Identified in Marion Shooting Investigation
Authorities in Perry County have now identified three suspects arrested in a shooting in Marion. Lawrence Johnson, 36, Christopher Roberts, 38, and Gerald Hogue, 59, who are all from Missouri, are charged…
Selma Private School Employee Charged with Stealing $10,000 from School
An accountant at a private school in Selma has been arrested and charged with stealing $10,000 from the school. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says Jennifer Robinson, 43, of Selma is charged…
Gov. Ivey Rescinds Mask Mandate, Issues new "Safer Apart" Order
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her twenty-sixth supplemental emergency proclamation transitioning the state from an amended Safer at Home Order to a new Safer Apart Order, the third phase of COVID-19 pandemic health orders. Ivey cites the increase in…
Alabama Senate Expected to Debate Lottery Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama senators are expected to debate a lottery bill. Senators say they expect to debate the bill by Republican Sen. Jim McClendon of Springville on Wednesday. The bill would authorize a lottery where tickets could be…
Distracting Driving Bill Crashes after Alabama House Debate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has rejected a proposal to impose fines for using a smartphone while driving. The bill by Republican Rep. K.L. Brown of Jacksonville failed on a narrow 47-48 vote. The proposal would…
Lawmakers approve alcohol delivery bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama could soon allow people to get beer, wine, and liquor delivered to their homes. The Alabama Senate voted to accept House changes to an alcohol delivery bill sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills. The…
Montgomery City Council Approves 30-Day Face Mask Extension
Tonight, the Montgomery City Council unanimously approved a face mask ordinance that Mayor Steven Reed proposed. It will keep a face mask mandate intact for 30 days, taking effect when the…
Montgomery Police Officers Allege Mistreatment, Cover-ups within MPD
Tuesday night multiple current and former MPD officers aired out grievances to Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, and the Montgomery City Council. Accusations include misappropriation of funds, bullying, retaliation, cover ups, and descrimination in…
Small Businesses and Residents React to Mask Mandate Ending Soon in Montgomery
The State mask mandate is set to end Friday, April 9th after 5 p.m. The Montgomery City Council voted to extend the mask mandate for the city for an additional 30 days. Once…
Whitehurst Case Bound to Grand Jury, Judge Finds Probable Cause
Thomas Whitehurst, who was accused of killing his estranged wife Starr Mulder, will now have his case be presented to a grand jury. Mulder's remains were found and identified in the Conecuh…
Thomas Whitehurst Has Preliminary Hearing in Murder of Ex-Wife Starr Mulder
Thomas Whitehurst had his preliminary hearing today in Elmore County District Court in the murder of his ex-wife Starr Mulder. She had…
Ransom Note Threatens to Make Confederate Monument in Selma a Toilet
A group claiming responsibility for stealing a Confederate monument from Old Live Oak Cemetery in Selma last month is now threatening to turn the ornate sculpture of a chair into a toilet. A representative of the United Daughters of the…
$400,000 in New Cars Stolen from Car Dealership in Valley
Alabama law enforcement officers are looking for a thief or thieves who stole seven new vehicles from a car dealership in Valley. Valley Police Maj. Mike Reynolds said officers were called Monday to King Ford Auto dealership about a burglary.…
Montgomery Police Seeking Second Suspect in Troy Highway Murder
Montgomery police are seeking a second suspect in the shooting death of Jamarcus Jordan. Police say Jordan, 30, was shot Saturday just before 6:30 p.m. on Troy Highway…
MPD: Second Suspect Sought in Troy Highway Murder Investigation
Montgomery police are searching for a second suspect in the fatal shooting of Jamarcus Jordan. Police say they gathered enough evidence to identify 18-year-old Matthew "Lil Sam" Clayton as the second suspect in the shooting. Police arrested 18-year-old Rantavious Managan,…
AG Steve Marshall Paying Tribute to Fallen Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will pay tribute to the late Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams at a law enforcement ceremony Wednesday, April 7, 2:00 p.m. in Hayneville. Attorney General…
Alabama Department of Human Resources Announces Second Round of Grants for Child Care Providers
The Alabama Department of Human Resources on April 7 will begin accepting applications for a second round of grants supporting licensed child care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Temporary Assistance for Stabilizing Child Care - Round 2 (TASCC-2) grant…
Pike Road Schools Holds Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic for Staff, Family Members at Pike Road Elementary
On Monday, April 5, Pike Road Schools Staff and their family members were offered their 1st round of the Pfizer vaccine. A drive-thru clinic was set after school in the rear of Pike Road Elementary. The Center for Pain…
MPD: Suspect Charged with Murder in Fatal Troy Highway Shooting
Montgomery police have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of Jamarcus Jordan. Police arrested 18-year-old Rantavious Managan, of Montgomery for the Murder on Monday, April 5. On April 3, around 6:22 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to Troy…
Crimestoppers Offering $1,000 Reward for Information in 2018 Montgomery Murder Investigation
An $1,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of Mark Anthony Robinson. Police say Robinson is wanted for Trafficking Narcotics, Escape and Failure to Appear on the original charge of Murder. On March 17, Robinson was stopped…
