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Families Seek Help in Solving Five-Year-Old Triple Murder Mystery

Victim's families gather at Madison Park Community Center to plea for information
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Three families. Three unsolved murders. Family members now renewing a call for answers five years later. “It’s so hard for us to sleep at night knowing that the people who did it are still out there,” said Lakita Lewis, during a gathering Wednesday at Montgomery’s Madison Park Community Center. Lewis is now raising her slain sister’s only son. “All of…

Students Across Montgomery Prepare to Head Back to Class after Winter Storm

Students across River Region were treated to a rare five-day weekend thanks to old man winter
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As last week’s wintry mix gripped the Capital City, students across Montgomery were treated to a rare five-day weekend thanks to old man winter. “I went outside and played in the snow and stayed in the house and watched TV,” said student Lamarriah Austin of Montgomery. School buses may have been brought to a halt, but students say they didn’t…

Montgomery County Roads and Bridges Impassable Advisory Lifted

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Montgomery, AL- Effective at 2 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2018, conditions have improved and the previous IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY for Montgomery County roads and bridges has been lifted. Because county officials cannot guarantee the conditions everywhere, drivers are reminded to use caution while traveling. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: montgomery, roads, safe, snow, Travel

Friendship Mission among Montgomery Shelters Bracing for Arctic Blast

Friendship Mission Shelter is one of Montgomery's designated hot-spots
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The return of colder weather this week has area homeless shelters preparing for large crowds — and the different needs that brings. For Clarence McDuffie, the Men’s Shelter at Montgomery’s Friendship Mission West is a special place. “It’s like a haven or a sanctuary,” said McDuffie. He says it can be a lifesaver for those like him who may have…

Montgomery Police Chief, Mayor Review Crime In 2017

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Montgomery city officials are once again addressing crime. Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley, and Mayor Todd Strange were among few officials taking part in a discussion of crime prevention and response  last year. Officials provided a look at the crime numbers in 2017 compared to the year before: Mayor Strange says crimes committed by juveniles, were an integral part of last…

Montgomery School Board Chooses Interim Superintendent

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The Montgomery County School Board has selected Ann Moore as interim superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. Moore is the former superintendent of Huntsville City Schools. The board interviewed Moore and Larry Dichiara in a special meeting today. Dichiara is the former superintendent of Phenix City Schools, and the head of the state intervention of Selma City Schools. The board recently…

Fire Destroys Home on Taylor Road

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  Montgomery fire department went to a reported grass fire in the 6000 block of Taylor road, but they discovered the house was on fire when they got there. They were unable to get inside the house and had to put out the flames from outside. No one was living in the home at no injuries were reported. Categories: Montgomery…

Police Find Suspect in Vaughn Road Manhunt

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 MONTGOMERY POLICE HAVE ARRESTED THE MAN REPORTEDLY ARMED WITH A GUN NEAR THE BLOUNT CULTURAL PARK FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS ON SATURDAY, AN APARTMENT COMPLEX ON VAUGHN ROAD WAS EVACUATED AS OFFICERS INVESTIGATE AN INCIDENT IN WHICH A CAR REPORTEDLY OVERTURNED WITH PEOPLE INSIDE. APARTMENT RESIDENTS TOLD ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK THEY SAW SEVERAL POLICE CARS AND A CIVILIAN CAR…

Shooting Leaves Two Dead and One Injured

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Montgomery- MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of Maury Street and S. Hull St. in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival three adult male victims were found to be suffering from gunshot wounds. Two of the adult males were pronounced deceased on scene and one was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The circumstances…

Montgomery Community Centers Open As Warming Stations

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From the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency: Here is a list of the Montgomery community centers that will be open for residents looking to get out of the cold during the day, including hours and days of operation. NOTE: These are not overnight shelters; they are locations open during the hours normal shelters are closed.   The  Montgomery Co. EMA…