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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Photo of Montgomery murder suspect released; Reward offered
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has released the photo of one suspect in a recent homicide case in Montgomery and is offering a reward for his arrest. As Action 8 News has reported, at around 7:15PM on Monday, June 24, 67-year-old Holloway Vason was shot in the 3400 block of Woodley Road. He died three days later at a Montgomery hospital.
Tickets Now on Sale for the Season Opening Boeing Red Tails Classic
TUSKEGEE, Ala. – Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Boeing Red Tails Classic inside as part of the Montgomery Kickoff Weekend. The game kicks off on Sunday, September 1 at 6 p.m. CT at the historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. The 2024 Boeing Red Tails Classic...
Second man charged in June homicide in Montgomery
William Melendez, 22, of Montgomery is charged with capital murder, said Maj. Saba Coleman, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. He was identified as a second suspect in the shooting death of Noel Avido Lopez, 22, of Montgomery. The Montgomery Police Department took him into custody on Saturday and he...
PREP SUMMER DRILLS: Carr rearranging Carver roster with new faces
New Carver coach Bobby Carr doesn’t shy away from the obvious, pointing out the difficulty of blending in rosters from Carver, Lanier and middle schools with a new coaching staff while admitting he has no shortage of talent on the Wolverines’ roster. The Wolverines have competed in seven-on-seven...
Montgomery Advertiser wins 14 awards from Alabama Press Association
ORANGE BEACH − The Montgomery Advertiser has won 14 awards from the Alabama Press Association for its 2023 news coverage, including best spot news story and best spot news photograph. The APA Media Awards drew 1,770 entries from 56 publications across the state and was judged by members of...
Join the parade! Cloverdale-Idlewild Fourth of July celebration looks at election of 1824
“Find a mission that you can give yourself over to and then spend your days moving that mission forward.” — President John Quincy Adams. For almost half a century, Charlie Colvin and the Cloverdale-Idlewild Association have been on a mission to celebrate the Fourth of July in Montgomery. He practically bleeds red, white and blue, and has the outfit and striped “Mad Hatter” top hat to match.
Pets of the Week: July 1
It’s the beginning of the week, which means it’s time to introduce the Montgomery Humane Society’s Pets of the Week. This week we have Tom Nook and Tay Tay. Tom Nook is a 2-month-old domestic shorthair kitten. He is a very tiny kitty who loves being held, playing, and has a $10 adoption fee at the Montgomery Humane Society until July 3.
Montgomery Botanical Gardens Plans July Class on Building Birdhouses and Feeding Birds
Urban farm, Eat South, where she prepares their raised beds for spring and summer plantings. One of Ms. Crawford’s favorite projects is Lilly’s Garden at Forest Avenue Elementary School, which she co-chairs with Ann Oldham. Due to neglect caused by school closure due to COVID-19, she single-handedly re-ordered the large school garden area, and she helped to replace the raised beds in Lilly’s Garden before students returned to school.
Goodwyn Mills Cawood names new Executive Vice President of Transportation
[MONTGOMERY, Ala.] – Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is pleased to announce Ryan Pearce, PE has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Transportation. With over 15 years of experience with GMC, Pearce shifts from his previous role of Vice President of Aviation where he demonstrated expertise and leadership, doubling the size of the aviation team since 2019. He succeeds Bobby Kemp, PE who has led the transportation department for the last ten years.
Montgomery Water Works and Sanitary Sewer recognized for outstanding achievements in water quality
Earning top honors from the Alabama Water Pollution Control Association, the American Water Works Association, and Alabama’s Water Environment Association, Montgomery Water continues to set the standard for excellence in water and wastewater services in Alabama. These prestigious awards highlight the Montgomery Water and Sewer Board’s commitment to providing...
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