For over forty-five years, Mac Davis has enjoyed success in virtually every aspect of the entertainment industry and has established himself as an all-around entertainer: singer, songwriter, television, stage, and film actor. Born in Lubbock, Texas on January 21, 1942, his early fame as a singer came when he was signed to Columbia Records in [...]
Montgomery, AL – As the week of spring break is a highly anticipated vacation for students, state troopers are preparing for the increased traffic throughout the state, according to Department of Public Safety Director Col. J. Christopher Murphy. Overtime grants administered by the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Division of [...]
Dothan, AL – Two rallies were held yesterday in Montgomery at the State House for activists, concerned citizens, gambling, and anti-gambling supporters as the legislature was debating gaming legislation concerning electronic bingo. Governor Bob Riley teamed with the Citizens for a Better Alabama, a families advocate group and lobbying organization, to head up the first [...]
Montgomery, AL – The bingo issue drew supporters and opponents from across Alabama as they convened on the State House Tuesday afternoon to voice their views and opinions on gambling in the state. Governor Bob Riley addressed hundreds of gambling opponents at the State House earlier today, but most of his statements were drowned out [...]
Montgomery, AL – A Montgomery man has been charged with capital murder in the death of his young son, according to Major Huey Thornton, spokesman for the police department. On Tuesday, February 16, at 10:35 AM, Montgomery police officers were called to 7017 Oakside Drive in reference to a small child who was unresponsive, Thornton [...]
Montgomery, AL – A second indictment has been served that reinstates charges previously brought against Autauga County Coroner William Mack Brown III (known as Billy Brown), a spokesperson for Attorney General Troy King’s Office said today. Brown turned himself in yesterday at the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office. King’s Office presented evidence to an Autauga County [...]
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Supreme Court issued an order today staying Thursday’s scheduled hearing on the Country Crossing gambling case pending further orders from the court. “It is a sad day, not only for us but for all Alabama citizens, when the Alabama Supreme Court denies us our day in court in Houston County [...]
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Troy King announced today in a press conference that, as the state’s chief law officer, it was within his authority to intervene and direct Governor Bob Riley’s Gambling Task Force Commander John Tyson’s actions, but he was not prepared to exercise that option … yet. In early January of [...]
Montgomery, AL – The 2009 Part 1 Crime Statistics are out for the capital city, and those crimes decreased overall by 11.5% over 2008, according to Chief A.D. Baylor, Montgomery Police Department: Criminal Homicide – 23 (1/1/2008-12/31/2008), 31 (1/1/2009-12/31/2009); Felony sex cases – 50 (1/1/2008-12/31/2008), 86 (1/1/2009-12/31/2009); Robbery – 468 (1/1/2008-12/31/2008), 453 (1/1/2009-12/31/2009); Assault – [...]
