A major concern with Coronavirus testing in Alabama is access in the rural areas. These areas are already medically under-served and present challenges for state health leaders. Macon County EMA Director Frank Lee says the lack of testing is a big issue in the county. At this point, he is not aware of any public testing sites in Macon County. …
Macon County authorities are investigating a stabbing that left one man dead and sent another to the hospital. Sheriff Andre Brunson says that stabbing happened Wednesday night near Notasulga. The second victim is in critical condition. Brunson says several agencies were involved in the investigation, including the FBI narcotics unit, and the Gulf Coast Marshal Task Force. One person has…
The Macon County Courthouse was closed for a second day after a fire early Monday morning. Now, County Leaders say some courthouse records were damaged or destroyed by the flames. Macon County Commission Chairman Louis Maxwell says the fire damaged the Probate Judge’s Office. The majority of the paperwork and furniture in the office was destroyed. Maxwell says 90% of…
A manhunt is underway in Macon County for a man who assaulted a man before stealing his car. Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson tells Alabama News Network a man was sleeping in his car at a rest area when he was assaulted by four men who then stole his vehicle. One of the suspects took the stolen vehicle while the…
