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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…
Body of Missing Andalusia Man Found South of Opp
City officials in Andalusia say the body of a 78-year-old Andalusia man missing since Wednesday has been found. The Covington County Sheriff’s Office notified the Andalusia Police Department at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday that the body of Billy Joe…
Montgomery Police Charge On-Duty Police Officer
The Montgomery Police Department has announced it has charged an on-duty police officer. MPD says 36-year-old police officer Nathaniel Miles has been charged with using his official position for personal gain. According to court records, on April 1, Miles accepted…
Churches Welcome Congregations Back in Person for Easter Sunday Services
It has been two years since the last time churches gathered in celebration for Easter Sunday. This year many churches are opening their doors and welcoming their friends and family to worship…
Tuskegee Police Working to Identify Human Remains
On Thursday evening , human remains were found at Alabama Ave. and Avenue B in Tuskegee. Now police are searching for clues to determine what happened. Police did…
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Garden Installation, Music Series Starts April 3
Some April Foolery has taken oven at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Fairy doors have been spotted throughout the ASF Garden. As part of the Spring Music Series, a new garden installation, "Fairy Doors," will open Saturday, April 3 and run…
Selma High School Returning to Virtual Learning Following Shooting Inside School
On Thursday, April 1 two Selma High School students were arrested after a gun went off inside the school building. The incident stemmed from a fight inside where two students jumped another. During the incident, a student pulled out a…
Pike Road Schools Administering COVID-19 Vaccine to Staff, Family of Staff on April 5
Pike Road Schools has been able to work out a partnership with the Center For Pain (Dr. Herrick) who happens to have extra COVID-19 vaccines. They will be providing shots to PRS staff and adult family members of PRS staff…
Man Rams Barricade at U.S. Capitol; Man and Police Officer Killed
A man rammed a car into two U.S. Capitol Police…
Zoo Weekends Starts at Montgomery Zoo on April 3
Saturday, April 3rd marks the first Saturday of Zoo Weekends at the Montgomery Zoo. What used to be just one weekend in the past is now all month long. Along with the usual games and inflatables, guests can now expect…
Gov. Ivey Announces All People Age 16 and Up Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that starting Monday, April 5, all Alabamians ages 16+ will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. She made the announcement while attending the Alabama National Guard's free…
Montgomery Police Investigating Death of Pedestrian Struck by Semi on Mobile Highway
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian. On March 24, around 8 pm, MPD and Fire Medics located a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Authorities located the adult male in the 6400 block…
AUM Offering Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Urges Community Members to Schedule Appointment
Auburn University at Montgomery is making Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines available to eligible community members. Community members meeting the eligibility requirements outlined by the Alabama Department of Public Health can receive the vaccine. Those looking to receive the vaccine at AUM…
Montgomery Police Chief Speaks Out As Violent Crimes Rise
Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley says that overall, crime is down in Montgomery, but violent crime has risen. Finley says the shootings and violent assaults happening in Montgomery are largely the…
Non-Stop Flights to Washington, DC Are Coming Back to Montgomery Regional Airport
Non-stop flight service to and from Washington, DC is returning to Montgomery Regional Airport. The airport has announced that starting Sunday, American Airlines will resume non-stop flights from Montgomery to Reagan National Airport. The service began in January 2020 but was…
Alabama Tax Preparer Indicted in Tax Fraud Case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The owner and operator of a tax preparation service in Alabama has been indicted in a federal fraud case. Federal authorities say a grand jury handed up a 37-count indictment against 33-year-old Ametra Q. Wooden, who…
Alabama House Approves Alcohol Delivery Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama could soon allow people to get beer, wine, and liquor delivered to their homes. The House of Representatives on Thursday voted 79-12 for the Senate-passed alcohol delivery bill. The Alabama Senate will now decide whether…
Alabama to Begin Vaccinating Prison Inmates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama prison system says it will begin vaccinating inmates for COVID-19 after previously only making vaccines available to prison officers and staff. The Alabama Department of Corrections announced that on April 12 it will begin…
