MPD Launches Investigation into Fatal East South Boulevard Hit-and-Run Accident
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a traffic collision. The collision resulted in one death.
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Crimestoppers: $1,000 Reward Offered in Brundidge Murder Investigation
The Brundidge Police Department needs help identifying a Murder suspect. Crimestoppers has offered a $1,000 reward in hopes that someone comes forward with information on the Murder of Pedro Espindola Ibanez, 25, of Clio.
Media Barred from Jury Selection in Sheriff's Trial
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Jury selection has begun in the trial of a longtime Alabama sheriff accused of theft and ethics charges, but news outlets and the public were barred from attending jury selection. Potential jurors reported Monday for the…
Macon County Sheriff's Office Looking to Hire More Employees
Now that the federal unemployment funding is no longer available, many employers are hoping that will encourage more people to look for work. Among the employers looking to hire more staff is the Macon county sheriff's office.
After Multiple Deaths This Summer, Law Enforcement Urges Wearing Seat Belts
This summer there have been several wrecks, including two last weekend, where drivers and passengers who weren't wearing seat belts died or were seriously injured. It is against the law to not be buckled up, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is encouraging people to take this seriously.
Manhunt Underway For Attempted Murder Suspect
A manhunt is underway for an attempted murder suspect. Montgomery Police are actively searching for 28-year-old Kevin Jenkins, Junior. Jenkins is wanted in connection with an assault on his girlfriend last Monday in the 3500 block of Coachman Road. Anyone…
MPD: 17-year-old Dies After Shooting on Delmar Drive
Montgomery Police say a teenage girl was shot and killed Monday afternoon. The victim is identified as 17-year-old Leiah Holmes of Montgomery. Police say Holmes was transported to a hospital where she later died. The shooting happened in the 4200…
WANTED: Montgomery Police Searching for Man in Attempted Murder Stabbing Incident
The Montgomery Police Department is actively searching for wanted fugitive Kevin Jenkins Jr. Jenkins is described as a 28-year-old black male. Jenkins is wanted by the Montgomery Police Department in reference to an Attempted Murder that occurred on Monday, July 5.
Montgomery Zoo Starts Up Annual Zoofari Summer Camp
Each summer, the Montgomery Zoo hosts their Zoofari Camp for the local children. The camp is available for kids ages 5 to 12 years old. The Zoofari campers will get a behind the scenes look…
Court Declines to Review Case for Youth Pastor Sentenced to Over 1,000 Years for Sexual Abuse of Teenage Boys
Acton Bowen in 2019 pleaded guilty to 28 counts involving six boys between the ages of 13 and 16. The charges include sexual abuse, sodomy, enticing a child for sex and traveling to meet a child for sexual abuse.
New Manicure Implants Chip to Keep Digital Contact Details at Fingertips
A new type of manicure is allowing customers to keep their digital contact details at their fingertips and share the information with others in seconds.
Internet Company Moving from Georgia to Alabama, Bringing Jobs to Opelika
An internet service provider is moving its headquarters from Georgia to Alabama. Point Broadband recently announced the relocation of its headquarters from West Point, Georgia to the city of Opelika.
Alabama Safari Park Welcomes New Endangered Species to Park Exhibit
Alabama Safari Park recently welcomed some of Madagascar’s most famous residents to a new exhibit at the park: the black-and-white ruffed lemur and the ring-tailed lemur. Ring-tailed lemurs are labeled as endangered, and black-and-white ruffed lemurs are critically endangered. Their status…
Ambulance Response Delayed in Fatal Georgia Lightning Strike
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — It took more than twice as long as normal for an ambulance to reach an Alabama girl who died after being struck by lightning on a coastal Georgia island in June. Records show police received…
Project to Develop Area Beneath New Interstate in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Work has begun on a $34 million project to develop a nearly mile-long area beneath an elevated interstate highway through Birmingham. City Walk BHAM will be located under Interstate 59/20, which was recently rebuilt. It lies…
New Beach Fire Station Planned after Deputy's Drowning Death
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - A new fire station is being planned along an Alabama beach known for drownings following the death of a deputy who went under while trying to save distressed swimmers. Officials hope the beachfront station will…
Jury Selection Set to Begin for Trial of Alabama Sheriff
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — A longtime Alabama sheriff accused of theft and ethics charges is set to stand trial nearly two years after he was indicted. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday for Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely. He…
Trump Stresses Support of Brooks
MONTGOMERY, AL. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump repeated…
Multi-million Dollar Renovations Underway at Historic Montgomery Church
First United Methodist, Montgomery's oldest church congregation, is getting renovations after almost 200 years. One renovation members say they are most excited about is a new organ. After 50 years of use, they are putting their previous organ to rest, to welcome in Alabama's first Schoenstein organ, produced by one of the countries oldest pipe organ builders.
PHOTO GALLERY: Billionaire Richard Branson Reaches Space in His Own Winged Rocket Ship
Thrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson has reached space aboard his own winged rocket ship in his boldest adventure yet.
Greenville Police Department Looking to Hire New Officers
The Greenville Police Department is taking applications in the hopes of hiring new officers.
World Championship Domino Tournament Brings Competitors to Andalusia
People from across the country are in Andalusia to compete in the World Championship Domino Tournament.
Statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee Removed in Charlottesville, Virginia
Work to remove the statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee began early this morning. Crews also took down a statue of Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson.
Unopened "Legend of Zelda" Game from 1987 Sells for $870,000
An unopened copy of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda that was made in 1987 has sold at auction in Dallas for $870,000.
Highland Home Man Faces Charges in Crash that Injured Two Children
The State Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Highland Home man on two counts of felony leaving the scene of an accident and two counts of assault in the first degree.
