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Here are the rules for shooting fireworks in North Alabama counties, cities, towns
If you plan to light your own fireworks this July Fourth holiday, you'll need to follow local rules. We've asked for those guidelines from North Alabama counties, cities and towns. We'll update this list as we get more. Courtesy of Ardmore Police Chief Jereme Robison:. Citizens are allowed to shoot...
Supreme Court refuses to hear bite mark case involving Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for a murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of his wife, Julie Bonds, who was […]
B&G opens Taco Bell in Alabama
B&G Food Enterprises LLC, the Morgan City-based franchisee of Taco Bell, announced the opening of its first restaurant in Alabama. The restaurant is in Grand Bay, Alabama, at exit 4 on Interstate 10. While this is its first restaurant in Alabama, B&G has restaurants across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. B&G...
‘American Idol’ Star Still Hasn’t Watched Her Shania Twain Flub: “I’m So Sorry”
Mia Matthews made an impressive run on American Idol. The 19-year-old Alabama native brought the right combination of sweetness and sass to performances of Lainey Wilson’s “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” and “Over You” by Miranda Lambert. Viewers eliminated Matthews just shy of the Top 8 after she seemingly stumbled over the words to a Shania Twain song. Publicly, Matthews has taken the misstep in stride, poking fun at herself on social media. Recently, she took to Instagram to apologized to the “Come On Over” singer yet again.
Chicken Salad Chick opening new Alabama location
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its seventh location in north Alabama. The popular fast casual restaurant is opening this month at 101 Moon Shot Drive in Town Madison, the new mixed-use development with retail, residential and entertainment south of I-565. This company-owned restaurant has a drive-thru and a patio for...
Statues of Helen Keller and Rosa Parks to be unveiled at the Alabama State Capitol
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The legacies of Helen Keller and Rosa Parks will be on display in bronze at the Alabama State Capitol, thanks to the efforts of a state lawmaker. Rep. Laura Hall (D-Madison) supported a bill for the statues’ creation in 2019. She advocated for the action due to the absence of statues […]
Fuel advisory notification for all of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Forestry Commission is reminding you to stay safe when cooking out this Fourth of July week. Dry conditions are making it easier to accidentally start fires. The forestry commission has issued a ‘fuel advisory notification’ for the state. The state has seen a three-fold increase in wildfires in three weeks.
Alabama putting a stop to taxing hearing aids
ALABAMA, USA — Alabama is one of only three states in the country that puts a tax on hearing aids. However, it won't be that way for long. Lawmakers are listening and want to change how Alabamians pay for hearing aids. Representative Margie Wilcox for Montgomery explained that last...
Step back to yesterday at Meeksville
Meeksville in northern Pike County is known far and wide for its annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade tradition began across the way at China Grove and continues at Meeksville. Earnest Green, a longtime member of the sponsoring Meeksville Fire Department, said the annual Fourth of July Parade was a tradition too good to […] The post Step back to yesterday at Meeksville appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
18-year-old charged with capital murder in Montgomery triple homicide at Hispanic grocery store
A teen is in custody on capital murder charges in the June slayings of three men at a Hispanic grocery store in Montgomery. Jarques Butler, 18, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with capital murder in the June 4 shootings deaths of George Elijah, Jr., 50, Daniel Lopez, 20, and Romero Lopez, 43, all of Montgomery.
Selma assistant police chief cleared of criminal wrongdoing; resigns from force
SELMA − An independent investigation has cleared Selma Assistant Police Chief Natasha Fowlkes of any criminal wrongdoing, but she has resigned from the force, Mayor James Perkins said. Perkins place Fowlkes on administrative leave with pay in mid-June, pending an internal investigation. Perkins did not state the reason for...
Pioneer Museum celebrates the Fourth
The Pioneer Museum of Alabama has planned a full day of activities in celebration of Independence Day, July 4, (Thursday) and will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Barbara Tatom, museum director, said a special event of the day’s activities will be the dedication of the Locklar Rolling Store, 1947-2002, a recent addition […] The post Pioneer Museum celebrates the Fourth appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Suspect in multiple Montgomery armed robberies arrested
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man who was out of jail on bond is under arrest again, charged with multiple new felony counts, according to court documents and the Montgomery Police Department. Tycorian Zanquez Stephens, 20, of Montgomery, was arrested on three counts of first-degree armed robbery, as well as...
Reward offered for SORNA suspect information
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information on a man wanted by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s office. Bryant Terrell James, 40, is wanted in Lowndes County for a Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) violation. He is described as a Black male, 5-foot-9 and weighing 167 pounds. Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West […]
Legal experts weigh in on Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — For the first time in history, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled the president has immunity on official acts of office — excluding unofficial acts. This 6-3 ruling has stirred up some controversy, with some saying SCOTUS has granted the president powers above the law. “The king had absolute […]
Police seeking identity of Millbrook Walmart shoplifter
MILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) - The public is being asked for help identifying the suspect in a felony retail theft. The Millbrook Police Department released a photo of a man wanted for shoplifting on June 11 at the Walmart on Kelley Boulevard. The pictured suspect pushed out a shopping cart full...
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