Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $193,000 to assist specialized groups that help domestic violence and sexual assault victims in south central Alabama. “The extremely negative effects of domestic violence and sexual assault can linger for years for victims and their families,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies for helping victims and their family members begin the recovery…
Residents gathered in downtown Montgomery Friday for an event called “This side of the Bridge” Jubilee. This event is a celebration to remember the Selma to Montgomery Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The event took place by the Court Square Fountain downtown and brought in artists from all over the state as well as live music, food vendors and more. The Jubilee…
Devore Jones, a.k.a “Walking John Da’Voe” was known throughout the community as a man who was dedicated to serving the people. He was dedicated to making the community better and it was something he has done for years. Walking John was known for walking everywhere he went. His family says he didn’t drive, he would only take use public transportation…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State fell behind early and could not recover, falling to Troy 16-3 in a midweek contest Wednesday afternoon at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium. Troy (10-10) got on the board early against Hornet starter Osvaldo Mendez, with five runs in the top half of the first inning of the contest to take the early lead. Mendez (0-2) suffered…
The special election for the Montgomery City council District 3 seat is headed for a runoff election. Marche Johnson received the most votes in Tuesday’s election with 319 (39.18%), while Adrienne Larkin garnered 214 votes (26.28%). Both candidates fell short of the 50%+1 needed to win outright. A special runoff election will be held on April 27th. The District 3…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 7:30 on Tuesday, March 23. Montgomery police responded to the 4200 block of Strathmore Drive in reference to someone shot. At the scene, police located an adult male with a life-threatening gunshot wound and transported him to a local hospital. No arrest made at this time as police continues…
The Montgomery Police department has charged a 16-year-old suspect with death of Marcus Brown, 39, of Montgomery. Police charged Chad Chatman, 16, of Montgomery with Brown’s death. On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at about 4:20 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1100 block of Barley Drive in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, contact was made…
The SLE Rodeo has always been an exciting time for families every year in Montgomery Alabama. Since the rodeo is back families get to be out again seeing their favorite cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation compete for a spot in the Las Vegas competition. Some families are excited to have their children competing in competitions like the Junior…
The annual SLE Livestock and Rodeo are back in Montgomery this week. The 2020 Rodeo was canceled this time last year after the first case of COVID-19 entered Alabama. Just one year later officials are ready to bring the show back to life with a few changes. The shows will have limited seating and masks will be required to make…
Alabama is officially entering phase 1-c of vaccinations which includes people who are 55 or older. The Alabama department of public health says Alabama will get more Pfizer and Moderna vaccines by March 22nd. Another 5,800 doses of Johnson & Johnson are coming to Alabama in the next two weeks, and the state will be adding 131 new sites to…
