Thursday, May 24 2012 2:45 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:45:21 GMT
The trees which lead to the deaths of two East Alabama teenagers has been cut down. The land owner allowed family and friends to take down the tree Wednesday afternoon, saying they didn't want it to beMore >>
The tree which lead to the deaths of two East Alabama teenagers has been cut down. The land owner allowed family and friends to take down the tree Wednesday afternoon, saying they didn't want it to beMore >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:56 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:56:56 GMT
Hot temperatures are expected Memorial Day weekend. With that in mind, you're urged to be careful if you plan to do any outdoor activities. Emergency officials said to make sure you are prepared forMore >>
Hot temperatures are expected Memorial Day weekend. With that in mind, you're urged to be careful if you plan to do any outdoor activities.More >>
On Tuesday evening, the Auburn Police Division and emergency medical personnel responded to a call that a woman had fallen from a second story balcony at a residence located on the 700 block of Jennifer Drive.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:05 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:05:27 GMT
Alabama State Troopers are making a concerted effort to make sure truck drivers are following safety regulations. It's part of an effort to reduce the numbers of crashes and fatalities on our state'sMore >>
Alabama State Troopers are making a concerted effort to make sure truck drivers are following safety regulations. It's part of an effort to reduce the numbers of crashes and fatalities on our state's roads.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:01 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:01:40 GMT
A toddler was found wandering alone in a heavily trafficked area of west Birmingham Tuesday afternoon. The two-year-old was found at the Shell gas station on Arkadelphia Road at 11th Court West. Fox 6More >>
A father has been arrested after a toddler was found wandering alone at a gas station in west Birmingham.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 3:30 PM EDT2012-05-23 19:30:28 GMT
A big happy birthday wish goes out to Helen Cockrell. She turned 106-years old today. Homewood Middle School's choir visited her room this morning to sing happy birthday to her. She shared her secretsMore >>
A big happy birthday wish goes out to Helen Cockrell. She turned 106-years old today...More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:23 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:23:59 GMT
(RNN) Shareholders are suing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc. and banks who were underwriters for the social network, including Morgan Stanley, claiming information was concealed ahead of the Facebook'sMore >>
Shareholders are suing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc., and banks who were underwriters for the social network - including Morgan Stanley, claiming information was concealed ahead of the Facebook's initial public offering, Reuters reports.More >>
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and other city leaders are touting new figures that show crime in the state's capital city at a 20 year low.
There were a lot of high profile crimes that made headlines in 2011 including the Oak Park shootings, the Island Lounge shootings and the shooting at an East Montgomery postal facility, but city leaders say overall, crime statistics show a record low in criminal activity for the 2011 calendar year.
The statistics include burglary, homicide, thefts and many other criminal acts. It's important to note that while there is a downward trend in most areas, one area saw an increase: Criminal homicides.
Last year there were 31 homicides in Montgomery, and Mayor Strange said there is a lot of work to be done to decrease that rate in 2012. Arrests have been made in 71 percent of the cases (22 of 31).
In comparison, Birmingham had 55 homicides with arrests in 38 percent of those cases. Mobile had 37 homicides with only 21 percent resulting in arrests so far.
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange
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