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Incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from April 18 to April 24
• Robbery and burglary was reported on Coosa River Parkway. • Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. • Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. • Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. Sign up for Newsletters from The Herald. April 19. • Criminal trespass was reported on Nolen...
2024 Alabama State Football Schedule
Alabama State’s 2024 football schedule features eight SWAC games, two FCS non-conference matchups, and two non-D1 opponents. 9/1 North Carolina Central (Miami Gardens, FL) 10/26 Alabama A&M (Birmingham, AL) 11/2 Alcorn State (Mobile, AL) 11/9 at Grambling State. 11/16 vs Jackson State. 11/23 vs Prairie View A&M. 11/28 vs...
Theo Katechis served Montgomery with more than food | PERRY O. HOOPER JR.
In the heart of downtown Montgomery, where the pulse of our state’s political life beats the strongest, Theo Katechis offered more than just hot dogs; he served generous helpings of community and compassion. His passing leaves a void not just on historic Dexter Avenue, but in the hearts of all who knew him.
Short story: The Mayor of Woodland Hills meets his public defender
The following short story is a work of fiction written by Stephen Cooper. It is the seventh part to his previous short stories published in the Advertiser: "The Mayor of Woodland Hills," "The Mayor of Woodland Hills is Awakened," "The Mayor of Woodland Hills is Arrested," "A View to the Arrest of the Mayor of Woodland Hills," "Another reason the Mayor of Woodland Hills was arrested," and "Anger boils over arrest of the Mayor of Woodland Hills."
Teen charged after 2 vehicles stolen at gunpoint over the weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An underage suspect has been arrested in connection to two weekend robberies in which the victims’ vehicles were taken at gunpoint. According to the Montgomery Police Department, the first incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of Eastern Boulevard. The victim told responding officers that an unknown suspect pulled a gun and demanded his vehicle. The suspect then fled in the victim’s vehicle.
The warm-up continues as we welcome in May
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Welcome to May and get ready for a summer-like weather pattern as we move into the 5th month of the year! A few, very isolated to pop-up showers are possible through the end of the week, but most will remain dry. The big story will be the warmth... afternoon highs will soar into the upper 80s to lower 90s today and Thursday, making it feel more like June than May.
2024 National Day of Prayer marked by several central Alabama events
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Dozens of people gathered on the steps of the Alabama Capitol Thursday to take part in the National Day of Prayer, held annually on the first Thursday of May, as designated by Congress. Gov. Kay Ivey declared the day one of prayer in Alabama. Several projects...
Alabama House passes bill criminalizing ‘Glock switches’
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday to ban trigger activators, such as “Glock switches.” HB 36, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Ensler, D-Montgomery, would ban the possession of any part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into a machine gun. It would make possession a Class C felony, […] The post Alabama House passes bill criminalizing ‘Glock switches’ appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
GOPLAY Calendar for May 2-8
Deadlines for submitted items for publication in Go Play have changed. Calendar events, live music, etc. must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, prior to publication the following week on Thursday. Please send them to Shannon Heupel by email at sheupel@gannett.com, with GOPLAY in the subject line. SweetCreek Farm...
Tallassee ends season in 5A quarterfinals
Tallassee saw its baseball season come to a quick end on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers hit the road and were swept by Mobile Christian, 7-1 and 13-1, in the AHSAA Class 5A Elite Eight. Tallassee (20-10) ends its season in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2016. The Tigers...
Southern soul singer Al Davis has roots in Montgomery
If you search the name “Al Davis” online, odds are you’ll first find info about a late, super-rich NFL executive. “I’m definitely not him,” said Southern soul artist Al Davis, who grew up in Montgomery, around the Woodley Park area. He’s also lived in Florida, but has called Macon, Georgia, his home since he was about 11.
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