States Consider Allowing Concealed Carry of Guns without a Permit
Starting Saturday, concealed guns are allowed at college campuses in Georgia and Kansas, more public buildings and bus stations in Tennessee, and at the Iowa State Capitol…
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Ex-Cop Avoids Federal Lockup, Faces State Charges in Beating
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge in Alabama has given five years of probation to a white ex-policeman who admitted trying to obstruct investigators looking into charges that he beat a Black driver who had gotten into an argument…
Montgomery County Board of Education Calls Special Meeting
The Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE) will have a special called board meeting at 5 pm Tuesday, January 26th, at G.W. Carver High School, 2001 W. Fairview Ave. The called meeting will be to consider the charter application by I Dream Big Academy. According to the I Dream…
Life of Civil Rights Pioneer Jean Graetz Remembered in Montgomery
The family of Jean Graetz, a nationally-known civil rights pioneer, held a virtual memorial service for her Sunday. Graetz died last month at her home…
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to Be Held in Montgomery January 30
The City of Montgomery and Montgomery County have announced that they, along with the Alabama Department of Public Health, will hold an 1A+ COVID-19 vaccination clinic. The clinic will be held Saturday, January 30, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.…
TV Talk Show Legend Larry King Dies at 87
Larry King has died at age 87 after a half-century in broadcasting that included interviews with presidents, movie stars and everyday people. His production company tweeted that he died Saturday at…
Alabama COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard for January 22
The Alabama Department of Public Health’s updated vaccine dashboard shows that 223,000 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine in the state so far. For the week ending January 22, more than half received the Moderna vaccine (shown in blue) as…
Supply Issues Slowing Coronavirus Vaccinations in Alabama
Alabama's state health officer says supply issues have been the biggest hinderance to vaccination efforts in the state so far. Dr. Scott Harris told reporters Friday the state is trying to…
Two Leaders of Violent Gang Organization "Gangsters Disciples" Sentenced to Prison
Two leaders of the national gang the Gangster Disciples were sentenced today for a racketeering conspiracy involving murder. Shauntay Craig, aka Shake, 42, of Birmingham, was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Craig pleaded guilty in August 2019 to racketeering…
Alabama School Coronavirus Dashboard for January 22
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases for January 22. This is the second weekly report of the year. Overall, there are 2,155 COVID-19 cases involving Alabama’s public schools for this week.…
Coffee County Man Killed in Pike County Crash
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Troopers are investigating a two vehicle crash that claimed the life of 42 year old Andrew Baker of Jack. State Troopers say that Baker was driving a the wrong way on Highway 231 south of Brundidge…
Tuskegee Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Having an AK Pistol with Rifle Bullets
On Thursday, January 21, Brian Bernard Burton, 36, of Tuskegee was sentenced to 36 months in prison after pleading guilty to a federal firearms charge, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Burton was also ordered to serve three…
BTW Piano Teacher Dies; Fourth MPS Teacher to Die this Week
Montgomery Public Schools has announced the death of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School teacher. The teacher's name is Leslyle Ames. Ames was a piano teacher at the school. "Mrs. Ames was a brilliant and beautiful spirit who was committed…
Selma Police Officer Indicted for Excessive Use of Force, Obstruction of Justice Given 5 Years Probation
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that United States District Judge Jeffrey U. Beaverstock sentenced defendant Matthew Blaine Till, 34, a former officer of the Selma Police Department, to five years’ probation for…
Alabama Unemployment Rate in December Drops to 3.9%
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 3.9%, down from November’s rate of 4.4%, and above December 2019’s rate of 2.7%.  December’s rate represents 87,534 unemployed persons, compared to 100,374…
Auburn Alumnus Named Nation's Next Secretary of Defense
Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin III, a 1986 alumnus of Auburn University, was confirmed on Friday to serve as the nation’s next secretary of defense. Austin was commissioned as an Infantry second lieutenant in 1975 upon graduating from the U.S.…
Alabama Native Hank Aaron Dead at 86
The baseball great and one-time home run king Hank Aaron has died. The Atlanta Braves said he died peacefully in his sleep early Friday. No cause was given. He was 86. Aaron endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his…
NFL Given Away 7,500 Free Super Bowl Tickets to Healthcare Workers
The NFL says 7,500 health care workers vaccinated for the coronavirus will be given free tickets to next month's Super Bowl to be played in Tampa, Florida. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also said that attendance at the Feb. 7 game…
Roads Closed in Pike County After Multi-Vehicle Wreck
State Troopers are on the scene of a multi-vehicle wreck on Highway 231 at County Road 59 Friday morning near Brundidge. Initially, Troopers said there was a fatality involved, which has since changed. Troopers no say while no one…
Koch Foods Announces $16M Expansion, 135 New Jobs in Alabama
One of the largest poultry processors in the U.S. is investing nearly $16 million to expand a processing plant in Alabama. The city of Gadsden said in a news release the funds will go towards the production line of the…
Auburn Man Faces Charges in Connection with Capitol Riot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Another Auburn man faces federal charges in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. Court records show 23-year-old William Wright Watson of Auburn faces…
Reward in Vandalism on Huntsville Synagogue
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Nearly $20,000 in reward money is being offered for information about vandalism last year on a Huntsville synagogue and Jewish center that were painted with anti-Semitic graffiti. Police hope the money will lead to arrests in…
Alabama Officials Promise to Speed Up Coronavirus Vaccinations
The outlook on COVID-19 in Alabama has not gotten any better since last summer, it has worsened. At one point last week, 1561 of Alabama's 1600 ICU beds was occupied, leaving…
MPS Announces Death of Park Crossing High School Coach DeCarlos Perkins
Montgomery Public Schools has announced the death of yet another coach within the school system. Park Crossing High School coach DeCarlos Perkins has died. We're experiencing quite a bit of sorrow right now, and we're sending our thoughts, love, and…
Frazer UMC Invites Women to "Come Thirsty" Conference
If you'd like to start the new year in a healthier place, Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery is inviting all women to their conference next weekend. The conference is called "Come Thirsty" and organizers say its about renewing your…
