Search Results for: Crenshaw County

Man Attempts to Scam Residents in Troy, Acting as TroyCable Employee

Residents in Pike and surrounding counties who use County use internet and television service provided by TroyCable are being urged caution after a man claiming to work for the company reportedly went to two houses trying to sell services. Jake Cowen is the General Manager of Troy Cable. “We were contacted by a couple of customers around our area stating…

Local agencies to receive $924,255 in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $924,255 to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their home’s utility bills. The grants are supporting Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. Priority is given to those with disabilities, the elderly and low-income households with children. “Those living…

Weather Closings and Delays

This is the latest list of closings and delays from Alabama News Network. – Adullam House Christian Schools – Closed Thursday – AIDT Offices – Open 11 a.m. Thursday – Alabama State Offices – Reopen at noon Thursday – Alabama State University – Open Friday – Alexander City Schools – Closed Thursday – American Apparel (Selma) – Opens 8 a.m….

More Than $2.6 million Awarded Alabama Counties for Emergency Housing Assistance

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.6 million in grants to help homeless Alabamians find immediate housing and to assist others who are in danger of becoming homeless. The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant program will support organizations across the state that provide shelter, legal and health services and financial education for families and individuals without a residence….

Locally Dense Fog Sunday Night

Sunday was another warm November day. High temperatures ranged from the upper 70s north to mid 80s across far south Alabama. Like last night and early this morning, locally dense fog will again be a possibility. A dense fog advisory has already been issued for Crenshaw, Butler, and Covington county from midnight tonight to 9AM Monday. Patchy fog will be…

Gov. Ivey Awards $3.47 Million for Highway Safety Enforcement Campaigns

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling nearly $3.5 million to support law enforcement efforts to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries and fatalities. The state’s four regional traffic safety offices will use the funds to cover overtime for local police officers and sheriff’s deputies conducting extra patrols and checkpoints during peak travel times targeting speeding, seat belt violations…

MPD Charges Suspect in Garden Street Shooting

The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection with the shooting death of Curtis Vaughn, 29, and the wounding of a father and son on Wednesday afternoon, June 28. MPD charged Ricardo Crenshaw, 24, with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder. He was taken into custody June 29 by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive…

Montgomery Police Identify Homicide Victim

UPDATE: Police have charged 24-year-old Ricardo Crenshaw with murder and attempted murder.  Crenshaw is being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $270,000 bond. Montgomery police have identified the victim of Wednesday afternoon’s fatal shooting. The victim is identified as 29-year-old Curtis Vaughn of Montgomery. The shooting happened at about 2:30 p.m. on the 100 block of Garden Street. Vaughn was pronounced dead at the…

Montgomery Attorney Announces Run for Alabama Senate

Montgomery attorney Will Barfoot has announced that he’s running for the Republican nomination for the District 25 seat in the Alabama Senate. Current Sen. Dick Brewbaker isn’t running for re-election. “We can’t continue to elect career politicians and then be surprised when our problems get worse, not better,” Barfoot said. “I am running to bring fresh ideas and a new…

Gov. Ivey Awards Grants to Assist Low-Income and Elderly Residents with Bills

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $950,000 to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their home’s utility bills. The grants are supporting Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. Priority is given to those with disabilities, the elderly and low-income households with children. “Those with…