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State lawmaker calls out Montgomery’s crime; mayor responds
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A state lawmaker is calling out the city of Montgomery to prioritize public safety. Republican Rep. Allen Treadaway of Jefferson County chairs the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. He released an opinion on the city’s crime Thursday. In it, he accuses Mayor Steven Reed of blaming Montgomery’s violence on a constitutional carry law passed two years ago.
Heavy police presence reported in the area of Walmart on Pepperell Parkway
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika Police Department is searching for a suspect who is wanted for a felony shooting charge in the area of Walmart. Officials have confirmed that the suspect was not in the Walmart, located on Pepperell Parkway, and officials are continuing to patrol the area. The...
6-year-old girl who died in horrific wreck helps other live
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WTVY) - A six-year-old wreck victim and her family, who donated her organs when it became apparent that she would not survive a horrific wreck, were honored Thursday in Birmingham. The Geneva County collision also killed that girl’s mother and left her father critically injured. Rylan Michelle...
Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game
Four of Shelby County’s top softball players had a big part to play in a wild doubleheader at the North-South All-Star Game while going against the top rising seniors in the state. The post Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Henry Co. paraplegic man found dead; questions rise over mental health struggles of the disabled
HENRY COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — After police recovered the body of a missing paraplegic man in Lake Eufaula, questions are arising about mental health and people with disabilities. Experts say when it comes to mental health research and awareness, people with physical disabilities often do not get adequate attention.
Stanhope Elmore eyeing football postseason
After three seasons of sitting at home during the postseason, Stanhope Elmore’s football team is looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Under second-year head coach Hunter Adams, Stanhope Elmore will have plenty of chances to break through with a preferable schedule. The 10 teams...
Auburn Airstream Juniors Bounced From Area Tournament to Close Season
The Auburn Airstream Juniors had a fast exit as the host of the juniors B2 area tournament last weekend. A 16-1 loss to the bracket’s top seed in Lincoln Christian and a walk-off in the bottom of the seventh by Fairbury made Auburn the first team out. Leading into...
Construction on state veterans home in Enterprise completed; opens in less than two months
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — After five years, construction on the Command Sgt. Bennie G. Adkins Veterans home in Enterprise is now complete and is less than two months away from opening. This veterans home will mark the fifth one in the state of Alabama. The Department of Veterans Affairs...
Bevill State, Jasper Love’s receives grant funding for EV charging initiative
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist in the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center expansion of the current HVAC Training Center in Jasper. This expansion will now include workforce training resulting in certification for the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 12 cents since...
Alabama hotel up for best boutique in America in new USA Today poll
A small, one-of-a-kind Alabama hotel has a shot at top honors in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards, and voting is open. The GunRunner in downtown Florence is among 20 finalists in the awards’ Boutique Hotel category. USA Today says the category is dedicated to hotels that “offer an escape all their own, complete with a more customized experience and the best modern amenities and service … [and] unique accommodations in the middle of some of the nation’s greatest destinations.”
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