The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a double homicide in the 100 block of Longbrook drive. Sources say that it happened around 7:30 Friday morning. According to police, a teenage male victim and the adult male suspect sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional adult shooting victims were taken to a local hospital for treatment….
A jackknifed 18-wheeler caused a major backup on I-85 Northbound in Macon County Tuesday morning. The backup stretched from the Shorter Exit to exit 15, the Pike Road flyover exit. Crews used a large tow truck to pull the 18-wheeler out of the median. Troopers diverted traffic using the Waugh exit and Highway 80. There were no injuries in the…
Volunteers from the Audubon Society across the state head out between the last half of December and early January to take a census of birds in Alabama. Today they’ll be looking for the birds in Guntersville. A Montgomery hunt is set for Saturday—- new year’s eve. You can see the entire schedule for Alabama bird counts HERE. Categories: Montgomery Metro,…
Scott Tears of Montgomery’s Humane Society says it was a good feeling to walk into one of the kennels this morning to find that all but one of the dogs had been adopted. He says “it was just nice to have that breath of fresh air, no matter how long it lasts, to see how many pets have been adopted…
A Montgomery woman is in custody after admitting to fasley reported the death of a 12 year old boy on social media. 20 year old Bailey Simmons has been charged with falsely reporting an incident. Police say Simmons made a Facebook post saying she heard gunshots across the street. The post goes on to say she discovered a 12 year…
The next time you have to pay a ticket or make an appearance in court, you’ll notice a big change from Montgomery’s old building. Instead of just one courtroom there are now two, and plenty of pay windows for everyone coming through. Mayor Todd Strange says this has been a need for quite some time now. “Well frankly it’s been…
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. Police say that shooting happened in the 1900 block of Gibbs Drive around 4:00pm Thursday afternoon. One man was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle. His condition is considered non-life threatening. Police have arrested one person in relation to the shooting. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News…
A lawyer for a white Alabama police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a black man has asked a judge to move the officer’s upcoming trial. Aaron Smith’s lawyer filed a motion Friday seeking a new venue, saying publicity and protests over the February shooting death of 58-year-old Greg Gunn in Montgomery would make a fair trial…
The Salvation Army in Montgomery is in need of volunteer bell ringers. Major Strong, Corp Officer of the Salvation Army says that they aim to raise $400,000 this year however, the current outlook is bleak without the help of more volunteer bell ringers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer bell ringer you can contact Tina Golson at 334-265-0281. …
The Christmas season is in full swing in Montgomery. Governor Bentley helped light the Christmas tree at the capital steps last week. Now, he is opening his home to candlelight tours for the first three Mondays in December. Starting December 5th, the Governor’s Mansion and the neighboring Farley-Hill House will be open to the public for guided candlelight tours for…
