Holy Cross Episcopal School Closing after 20 Years
Officials at Holy Cross Episcopal School, a private elementary school in Montgomery, have announced the school will close after 20 years. In a statement from the school, leaders say the decision…
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College Theft Suspect Arrested, Faces Numerous Burglary and Theft Charges
The Alabama State University Department of Public Safety has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a suspect has been identified and captured that was wanted in connection to numerous Burglaries and Thefts that occurred on the campus. Anonymous tips identified Kurtavious…
Starbucks Dedicates Military Family Store in Prattville
A Prattville Starbucks is saluting the U.S. military in a new way. Starbucks has dedicated its location on Cobbs Ford Road as a "military family store", with a specific focus on hiring…
Selma City Council Prepares to Start Searching for New Police Chief
The Selma City Council has started its search for a new police chief, following the announcement last week that Chief Spencer Collier would retire on July 30. Collier is currently on medical…
Southside High School Gets Advanced Multimedia Studio
Southside High School now has a new state of the art multimedia studio, thanks to one alumnus who has used some of his own money to fund the project. Andre Williams is…
Selma Police Investigate Break-In at Vasser's Mini Mart
Selma police are investigating a break-in at Vasser's Mini Mart, a popular store, gas station and restaurant on West Dallas Avenue. Police say the break-in happened just before 12:30 Monday morning. Surveillance…
Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist child victims in Butler, Crenshaw and Lowndes Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $42,017 to ensure that young victims of physical or sexual abuse in Butler, Crenshaw and Lowndes counties have access to free, professional care to help them recover. The Butler County Child Advocacy Center will use…
Alabama Officer Leaves Intensive Care after Rattlesnake Bite
GREENVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama police officer has left intensive care after being bitten by a rattlesnake while on duty. News outlets report Greenville Officer Marissa Morrison has been given 16 vials of antivenin since Monday. The snake got…
Local Law Firm Concerned About Detergent Pods After Tuskegee Man's Death
Detergent pods are nothing new. But Attorney Gerald Brooks of the Serious Injury Law Group, wants to see changes made to them after the death of Willie Reynolds Sr. of Tuskegee. "Unfortunately in Mr.…
From Montgomery to the World : ASU Celebrates Nat King Cole
World famous singer, musician , and actor Nat King Cole would have turned 100 years old this year. Wednesday a celebration was held on the campus of Alabama State University to celebrate…
Drug Traffickers Turning to East Coast Due to Increased Southwest Border Security
This week's staggering cocaine bust in Philadelphia is another sign that traffickers are turning to East Coast seaports as a result of increased law enforcement pressure along the country's southwest border. Federal law enforcement officials raided a container ship at…
Pike County Salvation Army Seeing Rise In Thefts
The Pike County Salvation Army is experiencing an increased theft problem. According to Director Kim May, someone has been destroying the nonprofit's property, as well. "Whenever someone leaves donations when we’re not…
Comedian Tiffany Haddish Won't Perform in Georgia Due to New Anti-abortion Law
Tiffany Haddish says she chose to join a boycott of Georgia after she read the state's new anti-abortion legislation. Haddish announced this week that she had cancelled a show in the state and explained her reasoning Tuesday. "The reason that…
CrimeStoppers Puts Out Urgent Call in Search for Murder Suspect
CrimeStoppers has put out an urgent call in the hopes of finding a murder suspect who failed to appear in court. J'Tari Bass is wanted by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for failure to appear on the charge of murder.…
Pike Road Elementary Getting a New Library
AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company, is giving back to a local school here in our region as a part of its annual "Week of Possibilities". The company chose to gift Pike Road Elementary School with a library as one of…
Montgomery Mayoral Forum Focuses on Education, Crime, and Future of West Montgomery
Montgomery's mayoral election is just a couple of months away. But, some candidates are already speaking publicly on how they plan to lead the Capitol City. Terry Wooten - one of…
Benin Delegation Visits Tuskegee
A group that included the brother of the president of the West African country Benin was in Tuskegee today. The delegation is in Alabama visiting Africa town in south Alabama. While in Alabama the group wanted to see the historic…
"Builders For Christ" Volunteers Come to Union Springs
Members of a Bullock County church will soon have a new place of worship. It's all thanks to a group of special volunteers. The group is called "Builders for Christ." They…
Two Arrested in drug and sex trade
TALLAPOOSA CO-- According to the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, a search warrant was issued at a mobile home park off Dadeville Road in Alexander City today. During the search, investigators seized several grams of marijuana. The search warrant…
Four Teenagers Arrested in Butler County Fatal Shooting
Butler County authorities are investigating a shooting where one man died. Sheriff's deputies responded to shots fired last Wednesday on Crosby Lane in Butler County. They found one male victim with a gunshot wound. He was taken to LV Stabler…
Suspects Steal Nearly 300 Gallons of Gas from Highland Home School Bus Fuel Pumps
On June 2, unknown persons broke into the Highland Home school bus fuel pumps and left with approximately 300 gallons of fuel. The worth of the fuel is estimated at $720. They were…
DraftKings Returns to Alabama
DraftKings Inc. announced today that its daily fantasy sports products have returned to Alabama after the state passed legislation allowing DFS operators to offer fantasy contests for the first time in three years. Sports fans across the state are now…
Tallassee Police Searching for Subway Armed Robbery Suspects
On Saturday, June 8, at 10:10 p.m, an unknown male subject, wearing a mask, robbed the Subway in Tallassee at gunpoint. Investigators advise that the masked robber left the business with a small amount of U.S. currency. No injuries…
Alabama's Roy Moore to Announce US Senate Plans Thursday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Conservative firebrand Roy Moore of Alabama will announce this week if he is running for U.S. Senate in 2020. Moore's wife, Kayla Moore, confirmed that he will make an announcement on the Senate race Thursday. Moore…
Teenagers Learn about Health Care at Elmore Community Hospital
The Southeast Alabama Area Health Education Center recently hosted its annual Discover Medical Camp for high school students. The week-long camp allowed 21 students to explore career opportunities in the health care field. Campers toured the…
