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Eastdale Mall Thriving Amidst the Pandemic

The one year mark of the pandemic approaches yet stores in Eastdale mall are continuing to grow. Eastdale mall like so many other businesses had to close last April, but they are looking towards a new future. The one thing many people who visit the mall will notice is the many new businesses that are opening up. Eastdale mall now…

Montgomery Biscuits Release 2021 Season Schedule

The Montgomery Biscuits have officially released the 2021 season schedule. Tickets and season passes are now on sale. The 2020 Biscuits baseball season was canceled months ago due to the pandemic. General Manager Mike Murphy says he is excited for the biscuits to be back on the field. The team will follow all the local COVID-19 regulations and the major…

Judge Drops One of Two Capital Murder Charges Against Three Accused of Killing Montgomery Teenager, 4th Suspect Identified

Lesley Pantaleon/Source: CrimeStoppers A Montgomery judge has dropped one of the charges against three teenagers accused of kidnapping and killing a another teenage girl last year. Circuit Court Judge Monet Gaines dismissed the charge of Capital Murder during Robbery against Tyeshia Whisenant, Erin Taylor, and Ta’Niya Merriweather. Judge Gaines said in an order that there wasn’t enough sufficient evidence to…

MFR: Highland Avenue Home Severely Damaged in Fire

Home Damaged by Fire on Highland Avenue in Montgomery/Source: Alabama News Network Montgomery Fire and Rescue is investigating a fire that occurred on February 17 in the 2300 block of Highland Avenue. Fire crews received the call of a fire and upon arrival they found a single story home engulfed in flames. They determined the fire to be a W-3…

Dead Dogs, Piglets Dumped on Todd Road in Montgomery

Authorities say dead animals and all types of trash are being dumped on a Montgomery road that played a key role in the city’s civil rights history. According to reports, cleanup crews found five dead dogs wrapped in sheets and plastic bags along Todd Road. A resident recently reported that someone had dumped a dead pig and piglets at the…

Cold Weather Prompts Some to Help the Homeless and Needy

As freezing temperatures came through Monday night, a concerned Montgomery residents decided to go out a help the homeless. Rachel Boutwell went looking for homeless people and the needy at their normal gathering spots in Montgomery but they weren’t there. Boutwell because of where she lives sees and helps those homeless persons all the time giving them food warm clothing…

New Hours of Operation for Montgomery’s Drive-up Vaccine Clinic

After two days of operation at the Montgomery Drive-up Vaccine Clinic and administration of nearly 3,500 COVID-19 vaccines, organizers have made the decision to adjust the clinic’s hours of operation in order to accommodate as many people as possible. The new hours are as follows: · Wednesday, February 10; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. · Thursday, February 11; 12:00 p.m….

Railroad Crossing on Highway 31 at Birmingham Highway to be Closed for Maintenance

The railroad crossing on U.S. Highway 31 at Birmingham Highway, in Montgomery, will be closed beginning Wednesday, February 10, while CSX Railroad performs maintenance at the crossing. The intersection will close at approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday and is expected to reopen by end of the day Friday, February 12. A signed detour onto Hunter Loop Road will be in…

Montgomery Man Arrested for South Court Street Shooting Charged with Murder

Montgomery police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, February 7. Kendrick Turner, 34, of Montgomery died from a fatal gunshot wound. Police responded to a call of a subject shot in the 3800 block of South Court Street. Upon arrival police located Turner who sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. Turner later died at a local hospital from his…

Home Catches Fire Wednesday Morning on West Patton Avenue in Montgomery

Wednesday morning a single-story home on the 400 block of W. Patton Avenue caught fire. Firemen responded to the residence at approximately 7:24 a.m. The home was covered in smoke, units were able to contain the fire leaving the home with moderate damage there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Categories: News Tags:…