EJI Plans to Open New Legacy Museum at New Location with New Exhibits
The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative says it plans to open a new Legacy Museum in the fall, which will be in a new location with much more to see inside.
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MPD Experiences Decrease in Celebratory Gunfire Reports Compared to 4th of July to Last Year
Montgomery Police Department reports that from July 4th at 6pm until 6am on July 5th, MPD responded to 486 service calls. MPD responded to 23 calls for shots fired, which is a 73% decrease (86 calls) from 2020. They responded to eight shopspotter calls. They were up four calls in 2021 compared to the four calls in 2020. The calls for fireworks were 144. This is a 47% decrease from 2020 as their were 270 calls. There were also six reports of damage to property from firearms.
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative Hit with Ransomware Attack
A utility company that provides power in the Wiregrass community says it was hit by a ransomware attack that means customers temporarily can't access their account information.
MPD: Two Suspects Sought in Eastchase Parkway Theft of Property Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is seeking the identity of two suspects in a Theft of Property investigation.Â
Suspects in Two Lowndes County Bank Robberies Sentenced in Federal Court
Two men convicted of robbing two Lowndes County banks have been sentenced. On Thursday, July 1, a judge sentenced Bennie Ray Carpenter, Jr., 42, of Town Creek, to over 154 months (over 12 years). A day later, a judge sentenced Hunter Lee McPherson, 21, of Greenville, to 130 months (over 10 years).
Local Sisters Get National Recognition for Helping Girls Across River Region
Women In Training founders, Brooke and Breanna Bennett, were one of the 16 winners of over 230 applicants to win this year's T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge. Their "Let's End…
Birmingham Police Officer Arrested on Rape, Drug Charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a Birmingham police officer was arrested on charges of rape and drug possession after investigators searched his home following a complaint about allegations of misconduct. Officer Matthew Wilcox, 37 was arrested and relieved of…
Jeff Sessions: Don't Allow Critics to "Demoralize" Country
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said critics shouldn't "demoralize" the country's founding even if the country didn't immediately meet its ideal of equality. Sessions spoke Sunday at an Independence Day program at First Baptist Church…
Alabama officials: Body found floating in Tennessee River
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - A kayaker paddling the Tennessee River in north Alabama found a body in the water. The remains of a white male who appeared to have been in the river a couple of days were located near…
About One-Third of Alabama Counties at Great Risk for Virus
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Statistics show that about one-third of Alabama's counties are at very high risk for COVID-19 as vaccination rates continue to lag. Overall caseloads and hospitalizations remain far below levels when the pandemic was at worst early…
Alabama Waterways Promote Tourism in Selma and Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Fourth of July is one of the holidays -- a lot of people in Selma like to spend taking advantage of one the area's biggest…
Census Takers Worry That Apartment Renters Were Under Counted
Some census takers worry that apartment renters were not fully tallied during last year's national headcount. Census takers say they had difficulty entering apartment buildings due to COVID-19 restrictions, and they weren't able to get in touch with landlords for help.
Montgomery Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal 4th of July Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in a fatal Fourth of July shooting. On Monday, July 5, MPD arrested and charged Damien Phifer, 25, of Montgomery, with Murder.
Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Northern Boulevard Near Coliseum Boulevard
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a July 3rd traffic collision that resulted in one fatality. On Saturday, July 3, 2021, at about 9:30 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the Northern Boulevard near Coliseum Boulevard in reference to a two-vehicle traffic collision.
Jeff Bezos Officially Steps Down as Amazon CEO
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has officially stepped down as CEO of the company he started out of his Seattle garage in 1995. Andy Jassy, the head of Amazon's cloud-computing business, is replacing him.
Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal 4th of July Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting. The shooting occurred on Sunday, July 4, around 5:30 pm. Police responded to the intersection of Seaton Blvd and Vaughn Road. At the scene, they located an adult male suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound Lanes of I-65 Closed at Mile Marker 217 Due to Crash
Southbound lanes of I-65 are closed. The lanes closures are due to a single vehicle crash that occurred around 10:17 a.m., near mile marker 217 in Chilton County.
Search for Victims Resumes after Rest of South Florida Condo Building Demolished
Rescuers have resumed their search for victims at a collapsed South Florida condo building after demolition crews set off a string of explosives that brought down the structure in a plume of dust Sunday night.
ALDOT Announces I-65 Resurfacing Project in Butler County
An Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on Interstate 65 in Butler County from the County Road 41 overpass to one mile south of the Lowndes County line will begin on Monday, July 12, weather permitting.Â
Lawmakers Explore Prison Options, Use of COVID Relief Funds
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislative leaders are continuing to discuss prison construction and renovation alternatives, including if pandemic relief funds can be used to offset costs or renovating and building prisons. Key lawmakers say they expect to continue discussions this…
Supreme Court Rules Against Inmate in Death Penalty Case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against an Alabama inmate whose lawyers argued that his trial counsel should have done more to try to show he is intellectually disabled and therefore he should be spared a…
Hospitals: Almost All COVID-19 Patients Unvaccinated
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Hospital Association said that 94% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 did not get vaccinated against the virus as the group announced a new initiative to encourage more people to get the shots. The organization…
Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident
Montgomery police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was hit and killed by a car.
Two Shot in Montgomery; One Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left two men hurt.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: Tyson Recalling 8.5 Million Pounds of Chicken Products
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert from Alabama News Network: Tyson is recalling 8.5 million pounds of chicken products because of possible listeria contamination.
