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…
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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…
Alabama Senate Could Vote on Gambling Bill This Week
Alabama senators could vote on a lottery bill this week. Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) said he hopes to get a Senate vote on his bill that would authorize a lottery where tickets could be sold at stores, kiosks and through…
EJI Founder Bryan Stevenson to Perform at Lincoln Center in New York
Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, will be taking on a new role -- concert pianist at New York's Lincoln Center. Stevenson will appear as both a speaker and performer at an event called "Freedom,…
WANTED: Dallas County Sheriff's Office Searching for Man Considered to be Armed and Dangerous
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for a fugitive. Richard Surles is the name of the suspect in the investigation. His charges include Attempted Murder and Robbery. According the investigators reports, Surles approached the victim with a 9mm…
MPD: Shooting, Abduction Under Investigation
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting turned…
Freedom Riders National Monument Opening in Anniston
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) — The old Greyhound bus depot in Anniston has opened for the first time as the Freedom Riders National Monument four years after it was established. The monument recognizes the story of activists who set out as…
Police: 1 Dead, 5 Injured in Shooting at Birmingham Park
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Birmingham police say one woman died and five other people were shot at a park Sunday evening as people gathered on Easter. A police official told reporters that a 32-year-old woman died. The five other people…
Updated Dashboard Shows 236 COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 2. The latest report shows several systems did not report due to spring break. School systems such as Montgomery Public Schools have…
Luverne Football's Legendary Coach Glenn Daniel Dies at 95
The AHSAA has announced the sad news that Hall-of-Fame Luverne football coach Glenn Daniel died Saturday at the age of 95. AHSAA executive director Steve Savarese calls Daniel a “generational coach.” “He was an icon within the coaching profession…
Report: Alabama Man Fights to Avoid Extra Prison Time after Accidentally Given Early Release
An Alabama veteran who has met all of his parole conditions is fighting to avoid additional time behind bars after state officials say they mistakenly gave him an early release. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and…
Montgomery Police Investigating Man's Shooting Death
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the death of 30-year-old Jamarcus Jordan of Montgomery. Police say at about 6:22 p.m. Saturday, they and fire medics responded to Troy Highway near Eastern Boulevard on a shooting call. That's…
Wetumpka Teenager Killed in Lowndes County Wreck
A Wetumpka teenager has been killed in a two-car wreck in Lowndes County. State Troopers say a 16-year-old was riding in a car driven by 50-year-old Cassandra Hill of Wetumpka. Investigators say she tried to cross U.S. Highway 80 about…
