All charges dismissed for 53-year-old North Alabama man
All counts of indictment have been dismissed against a north Alabama man who had been indicted by a grand jury on child sex crimes. Officials originally reported 53-year-old Bruce Wayne Abbott of Cullman was arrested and charged in Autauga County. The records now show the State made a motion to dismiss all counts of...
PSC doesn’t have to hear from public on Alabama Power fuel costs, judge rules
A judge has ruled that the Alabama Public Service Commission does not have to allow public input when deciding how much Alabama Power can charge customers for fuel costs. “This is a disappointing outcome for Alabamians who have no choice but to pay the high cost of fossil fuels on their Alabama Power bill,” said...
Mayor Reed gives update on the city
By Jamal Thomas Montgomery, AL- (July 8, 2025)- On yesterday, Mayor Reed held a Press Conference at the City Hall Council Chambers. Reed says that crime has went down in ... Read more The post Mayor Reed gives update on the city appeared first on Gumptown Magazine.
Advocacy orgs demand changes to parole release guidelines
Four Alabama advocacy organizations joined forces to demand changes to the guidelines that serve as guides for whether to grant parole requests. The Southern Poverty Law Center, Alabama Arise, Alabama Justice Initiative and ACLU of Alabama drafted the letter as part of a public comment session on proposed regulation...
Clay Street Missionary Baptist Church earned place in Montgomery history
A historic Montgomery church endured major fire damage July 8, but it wasn't the first time for this place of worship to be damaged — nor was it the worst. Here's a look back on the history of Clay Street Missionary Baptist Church: When the church first opened in 1912, it wasn't on Clay Street. Under the Rev. O.W....
Aldi opening 36 new stores in 12 states: Here are the new locations
Shopper-favorite Aldi is continuing its march towards opening 225 new store locations this year. Part of a five-year national growth strategy, the additions are a combination of new stand-alone locations and conversions of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores. Aldi plans to convert some 220 Southeastern Grocers...
3 Historical Facts About Alabama You May Or May Not Be Aware Of
Maybe you guys have known this, but I haven’t. Here are 3 facts that blew my mind. I know maybe I am just someone that loves knowing weird facts about the state I call home. Yet, I wonder how many Alabamians can admit that they knew these facts?. Alabama...
Alabama Check Your Spare Change For This Coin Worth $2000.00
Guess what time it is? It’s time to look at our spare change. So pull out that spare change and dig in. How does an extra $2000.00 in your pocket sound to you? It’s a nice chunk of “change”. See video by scrolling below and find out if you have this coin!
Alabama attorney general pushes for trial of an ex-officer accused of fatally shooting an...
Alabama Police Immunity Hearing ©Jeronimo Nisa/Decatur Daily A former Alabama police officer charged with murder for shooting an armed Black man in the man's front yard during a dispute with a tow-truck driver shouldn't be granted immunity before going to trial, the state's attorney general says. In a court brief...
2 shot, 1 critical, in separate incidents off Bell Road
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two people are hospitalized after back-to-back shootings in two separate spots off the same road, according to the Montgomery Police Department. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 5000 block of Paddock Club Court, at the Paddock Club Apartments, located off Bell Road, on reports of a...
