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Smith named interim Chief Operating Officer of TROY’s Montgomery Campus
Jim Smith has been named interim Chief Operating Officer for Troy University’s Montgomery Campus. Smith assumes oversight of campus operations following Ray White’s retirement from full-time service with the University. “Jim Smith is a tireless worker committed to student success on our Montgomery Campus,” said Dr. Kerry Palmer,...
First TR-3 F-35 aircraft lands in Dannelly Field
The first TR-3 F-35 has arrived at the Dannelly Field at Alabama Air National Guard in Montgomery, said a recent announcement from the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. The plane is a product of Lockheed Martin sporting the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) software, a computer processing electronics upgrade said to enhance is combat capabilities.
Hursboro, Lowndesboro receive grants for recreation improvements
Hurtsboro and Lowndesboro were among other communities to receive a grant from the state to improve its recreation services. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) allocated the funds from the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program. It was part of a $1.4 million round of grants.
Farm Swap supports local hobbyists
Crenshaw County is home to a swap event, organized by local farmers. This past Saturday, Sardis Farm Swap held its monthly event, featuring wares hand-crafted or home-grown in the local area. A farm swap is a small gathering, where farmers and hobbyists can sell or trade goods ranging from hand-made items, to live chickens and […] The post Farm Swap supports local hobbyists appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Juvenile injured during gunfire incident in Montgomery neighborhood
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police say a disturbance on Rosa L. Parks Avenue Monday afternoon left a 13-year-old boy hurt, but not seriously. A police spokeswoman said officers responded to a shooting call at about 1:15 p.m. Officers found that the boy sustained minor injuries as a result of gunfire during the disturbance.
Fort Deposit Youths Apprehended For Montgomery Murder
Lowndes County Sheriff’s investigators detained two Fort Deposit juveniles on Saturday in connection with a Montgomery homicide. Sheriff Chris West announced the arrests on July 20, after investigators apprehended two 16-year-old black youths wanted for the July 18 murder of a Hispanic male in West Montgomery. According to Investigator Randell Johnson, a team of investigators were arrested Saturday afternoon.
3 Alabama alumni placed on PUP before NFL training camps
Three former Alabama players have been sidelined for the opening of NFL training camps by being placed on the physically-unable-to-perform list. Receiving the designation this weekend were Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch, Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Cam Sims. Each of those teams is...
Kowaliga Retreat residents encouraged to boil water
A boil water notice has been issued by Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority (CEW&SA). The utility authority was repairing a water leak Saturday when an improperly installed sewer lateral was damaged. “ADEM was immediately notified,” CEW&SA said in a social media post. “Out of caution once water service is...
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant for the construction of a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds for a total value project of $160,000.
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
Two Lowndes County teens charged in Montgomery slaying
Two Lowndes County teenagers have been charged with capital murder in connection with a Thursday shooting in Montgomery. The two 16-year-olds are charged in the death of 21-year-old Hector Bamaca Yoc of Montgomery, said Sgt. Ernestina McGriff, a spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. They were taken into custody Sunday by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility under no bond. ...
Montgomery man arrested after high speed ATV chase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery man was charged with a felony after leading police on a chase Saturday afternoon on an ATV. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, on Saturday around 6 p.m., officers saw a man, identified as Matthew Israel of Montgomery, driving recklessly on an ATV near Atlanta Highway and Coliseum Boulevard in Montgomery.
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