Open in NewsBreak

Letohatchee

See all locations
Customize your news
45°F
publisher avatar

LATEST NEWS

hoodline.com

website

NexPoint Materials Shutting Lowndes County Plastics Plant, Shifting Work to Indiana

NexPoint Materials plans to close its polycarbonate resin and compounding plant in Lowndes County, Alabama, near the end of the first quarter of 2027, shifting that production to its facility in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The move will see the company transfer its Lexan-brand polycarbonate materials production out of the state entirely, ending decades of manufacturing at the site.

Lowndes County, AL · 2d
article img

WSFA

website

Man found dead inside submerged car in Prattville

Prattville police are investigating an apparent drowning after a man was found dead inside a submerged vehicle Friday night.

Prattville, AL · 6h
article img

blackbeltnewsnetwork.com

website

Montgomery investigators seeking help after Oct. 12 homicide

Investigators with the Montgomery Police Department are asking for help in finding the answers to a homicide that took place on Oct 12. According to CrimeStoppers 215 STOP Jabreil Strowder was murdered at around 3:11 a.m. at the 900 block of South Union Street. "Even the smallest piece of information...

Montgomery, AL · 2d
article img

alpolitics.com

website

Governor-Elect Tuberville Names Jordan Doufexis as Chief of Staff

MONTGOMERY – Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville today announced that Jordan Doufexis, his current Chief of Staff in the United States Senate, will serve as Chief of Staff to the Governor. The appointment marks the first official personnel announcement from Tuberville's Golden Age Transition Team. As Tuberville's Senate Chief of Staff,...

Montgomery, AL · 2d
article img

waka.com

website

Police: Tallassee man arrested for identity theft following pizza purchase

MILLBROOK, Ala. (WAKA) – Millbrook police say a Tallassee man faces identity theft charges following a purchase at a pizza restaurant. They say 26-year-old Justin Pack of Tallassee has been charged with identity theft in both Millbrook and in another case in Eclectic. Millbrook police say they received a...

Millbrook, AL · 1d

waka.com

website

Improvements at Elton Dean Park unveiled

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery County leaders are celebrating improvements at Elton Dean Park. The upgrades include a new ADA-accessible fishing pier and extended walking paths. The project was primarily funded through a $200,000 transportation grant, with the Montgomery County Commission providing the remaining funds. Officials say the improvements...

Montgomery County, AL · 1d

WSFA

website

Montgomery County’s unsheltered population rises 50% as shelter beds disappear, local non-profit says

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A 50% increase in unsheltered people in the last two years: that’s what the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) found in its latest census of Montgomery County. While they stress the census is just a one-night snapshot, the latest count showed at least 364...

Montgomery County, AL · 2d

waka.com

website

Forget the Sleigh: Skydiving Santa Will be Dropping Into Prattville Soon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Forget the sleigh! Santa Claus is trading his reindeer for a parachute as he makes a special skydiving entrance in Prattville. The Santa Drop will be on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Willis Bradford YMCA, bringing a festive lineup of activities for the entire family.

Prattville, AL · 2d

The Montgomery Advertiser

partner publisher · 29.3K followers

Georgia woman dies in Montgomery County crash

A Georgia woman was killed Thursday in a traffic crash in Montgomery County, authorities confirmed. The single-vehicle crash at 7:57 a.m. Nov. 5 claimed the life of Kimberly S. Moore, 33, of Albany, Georgia, when the 2023 Jeep Wrangler she was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch, overturned and struck a tree, said Sgt. Reginal King, a spokesman for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Moore was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead, he said. The crash happened on U.S. 82 near the 179 mile marker, approximately 19 miles west of Union Springs, in Montgomery County. Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@gannett.com . To support his work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser . This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Georgia woman dies in Montgomery County crash

Montgomery County, AL · 2d

blackbeltnewsnetwork.com

website

Montgomery City Council establishes healthcare authority

The Montgomery City Council created a healthcare authority Nov. 3 despite concerns about whether the Montgomery County Commission will join in. The healthcare authority will be a separate legal entity that will handle funding for hospitals in Montgomery County. No funding source for the healthcare authority has been identified. Council...

Montgomery County, AL · 8h

wiregrassdailynews.com

website

Former Ozark Police Chief Inducted Into State Hall of Fame

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — A longtime law enforcement leader with ties to Ozark has been inducted into the Alabama Peace Officers Hall of Fame, recognizing more than six decades of service. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Chief R. Alan Benefield was honored Thursday, Nov. 5, during...

Ozark, AL · 2d

WSFA

website

Juvenile critically injured in Friday Montgomery shooting

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile in critical condition Friday. Police said officers found the juvenile at an area hospital around noon after receiving a report of a shooting. The victim had sustained a single life-threatening gunshot wound and was being treated for his injuries, police said.

Montgomery, AL · 1d

nildealnow.com

website

Very Cold Air Mass Could Bring First Real Freeze to Alabama Including Huntsville, Birmingham, and Florence Next Weekend With Lows Near 29

ALABAMA — A very cold air mass for this time of year could settle over the Deep South late next week, with the coldest air compared to normal centered right over Alabama. The latest GFS model shows Saturday morning, November 14, starting in the upper 20s across North Alabama, with freezing temperatures reaching as far south as Montgomery and Auburn. The event is still about eight days out, and one model run does not make a forecast, but residents with outdoor plants or pets should start thinking about a plan.

Alabama · 2d

WSFA

website

Families of the Year: The McGee Family

Meet the McGee Family, one of three extraordinary families chosen for actively working to make a difference in our community.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

prepsnet.com

website

Hoover vs. Thompson, Spain Park vs. Prattville Lead Projected 2026 AHSAA, AISA Second-Round Playoff Pairings

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The first round is in the books, and the second round of the 2026 Alabama high school football playoffs is shaping up to deliver some heavyweight clashes. Hoover travels to Thompson. Spain Park gets a rematch at No. 1 Prattville. Hewitt-Trussville heads north to James Clemens. Those three Class 6A showdowns lead a packed slate of projected pairings across every AHSAA classification and the AISA brackets.

Alabaster, AL · 1d

WSFA

website

Ben McGough takes the reins as Second Circuit district attorney

LUVURNE, Ala. (WSFA) - Ben McGough has been sworn in as district attorney for Alabama’s Second Judicial Circuit, taking over an office that prosecutes cases in Butler, Crenshaw and Lowndes counties. McGough succeeds Charlotte Tesmer, who retired, marking the first change in the circuit’s district attorney in more than...

Lowndes County, AL · 2d

alpolitics.com

website

JacksonFest Brings Health, Healthcare Career Exploration and Family Fun to Montgomery November 14

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (November 5, 2026) Families, students, neighbors, and friends are invited to JacksonFest on Saturday,November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn behind Jackson Surgery Center and Jackson Imaging Center. The free community celebration will bring together wellness resources, healthcare career exploration and family activities as Jackson Hospital celebrates80 years of service to Central Alabama.

Montgomery, AL · 1d

alpolitics.com

website

Still, Mosley Weigh Alabama’s Next Power Struggles

Tommy Tuberville’s move to Montgomery will bring more than a change of Governors. It will put new powers in new hands, with choices ahead on state agencies, energy policy and the people who run them. That was a central theme of the Nov. 6 Heart of Dixie podcast, as...

Alabama · 1d

waka.com

website

ALEA honors eight law enforcement officers for outstanding service

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is honoring eight law enforcement officers for their courage and lifesaving efforts. This week, ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor recognized the officers during an ALEA awards ceremony. They represent several ALEA divisions and the FBI’s Mobile office. “Every day, our...

Montgomery, AL · 2d

The Montgomery Advertiser

partner publisher · 29.3K followers

See all Alabama high school football postseason brackets, AHSAA Round 2

The chase for an Alabama high school football state championship is getting thinner as teams across the state prepare for the second round of the 2026 AHSAA playoffs. Second-round matchups are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, where teams will compete for a spot in the quarterfinals. The private school classifications will play four postseason rounds, while the public school classifications will play five. For the first time, the AHSAA football state championships will be held in Mobile. Flag football championships kick off the event Dec. 1, followed by the private school championships Dec. 2 and the six public school classifications Dec. 3-5. Here's the complete second-round schedule for the 2026 AHSAA high school football playoffs across Alabama, organized by classification. STATE TITLE PICKS: Picking eight 2026 AHSAA football state champions FINAL SCORES: Alabama high school football first-round scores, live updates in AHSAA playoffs AHSAA football second-round playoff schedule, bracket for Round 2 Class 6A Hewitt-Trussville (7-4) at James Clemens (8-2) Foley (7-4) at Auburn (7-3) Spain Park (7-4) at Prattville (10-0) Carver-Montgomery (7-4) at Daphne (7-3) Baker (6-5) at Central-Phenix City (9-1) Vestavia Hills (8-2) at Sparkman (9-2) Opelika (5-5) at Fairhope (8-2) Hoover (5-6) at Thompson (8-1) Class 5A

Montgomery, AL · 1d