Will state lawmakers take a gamble on a new lottery bill after the Senate rejected a measure this week? Now another senator is offering up a proposal he hopes will pay off. A new lottery bill is being introduced in the senate. Despite Senator Del Marsh’s Bill not being passed on Tuesday, the Alabama legislature is not giving up on…
On Friday, February 23, 2021, Tawasaki Williams, 35, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 75 months (6 years 3 months) in prison for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Stewart. In addition to his prison sentence, Williams was ordered to…
Many people are experiencing extreme cabin fever from being stuck at home and are longing to see the world again. Travel agents suggest that now is the best time to begin those vacation plans including ones for next year. The Alabama World Travel agency is encouraging people to begin booking those trips for the remainder of this year. With more…
One Place Family Justice Center held a press conference today to discuss the increase in domestic violence during the pandemic. Domestic violence has always been a serious problem nationwide, with over 300,00 calls to the national hotline per year. The Justice center spoke about how COVID-19 has contributed to the increase of calls and cases. It was announced that the…
The Montgomery Biscuits will be hosting a charity kickball tournament, Saturday March 6, to raise money for Brantwood Children’s home in Montgomery. The tournament kicks off at 10am on Saturday at Riverwalk Stadium. Masks are required and will be available, as well as temperatures will be checked at the gate. “You and your family, or people you come with can…
Volunteers are still needed to help with the second dose vaccine clinics that are being held next Monday through Friday, March 1-5, in Montgomery. The people needed would help with paperwork and organization. Others will be needed for the actual vaccines, and those folks must be licensed. The clinics are being held at Montgomery Fire Station 9, which is at…
Today at the Alabama Cattleman Association’s annual SLE Rodeo luncheon, officials spoke about what will make this year’s events like none other before. The 63rd Annual SLE Rodeo is here once again, but this year is going to be a little different. The rodeo was canceled last year due to the pandemic but this year the fun of the rodeo…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged an additional suspect with the death of Terry Dugruise, 49, of Montgomery. On Friday, February 19, around 3:45 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2400 block of Highland Avenue in reference to a found body. At the scene, contact was made with Dugruise who sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on…
Montgomery Public School Officials have announced students will be returning to face-to-face learning in April. After a long break back and fourth tug of was or sorts, students are officially going back into the classrooms. This news comes just a few days after MPS announced they would be giving out vaccinations to employees. Teachers are scheduled to return March…
Jessica Crumpton West, a young Montgomery woman who was left a triple amputee after her uncle was convicted of pouring hot collards on her in 2011, has died. West died unexpectedly last week, according to friends and family. Lindsey Minor Owens, one of West’s best friends, started a GoFundMe page to help the family pay for funeral expenses. “She said God…
