Marty Roney

Prattville

Autauga and Elmore Counties Reporter at Montgomery Advertiser

Reporter for the Montgomery Advertiser, USA Today correspondent for Alabama. Redneck country boy. Shooter of politically incorrect firearms. History geek.

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Articles

Man convicted in 'complex' fraud case where $8.4M was conned from elderly victim

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Marty Roney

James "Jimmy" Bulger was convicted of defrauding an elderly victim of $8.4 million. He used the stolen funds for luxury items and an 8,000 square foot mansion. Bulger attempted to bribe the victim to drop the charges, the attorney general's office said. A Montgomery man has been convicted of numerous fraud charges in connection with a "complex." scheme to defraud an elderly victim of $8.4 million, the state's top cop says.
13-year-old girl dies in overnight Montgomery shooting

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Marty Roney

A 13-year-old girl was shot and killed in Montgomery early Friday morning, police said. At about 2:30 a.m. June 20, police and fire medics went to the 5000 block of Greensboro Court in reference to a person shot, said Sgt. Ernestina McGriff, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. They found Diamond Moore of Montgomery who had suffered fatal injuries from a gunshot wound, she said. Diamond was pronounced dead, McGriff said.
Prattville bans construction of mini warehouses, self-storage businesses

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Marty Roney

Prattville, Alabama has enacted a one-year ban on new mini-warehouse and self-storage construction. The ban aims to address the increasing number of these businesses in the city. Previously approved projects will not be affected by the ban. This follows a similar ban on new convenience stores, gas stations, and vape shops implemented in May. The City of Prattville has placed a ban on the construction of mini warehouses and self-storage businesses.
Montgomery man charged with woman's kidnapping, assault

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Marty Roney

A Montgomery man faces charges of kidnaping and assault, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. On June 16, deputies went to the 1200 block of West South Boulevard after receiving an assault and kidnapping call, said Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson. Deputies found a woman who had been seriously injured, Richerson said. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Montgomery sheriff's deputies make arrest in assault, kidnapping case

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Marty Roney

A Montgomery man faces charges of kidnaping and assault, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. On June 16, deputies went to the 1200 block of West South Boulevard after receiving an assault and kidnapping call, said Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson. Deputies found a woman who had been seriously injured, Richerson said. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Man critically injured in Montgomery shooting, police say

1 week ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Marty Roney

A man was critically injured in a Wednesday morning shooting in MontgomeryOn June 18, at about 8:55 a.m., police and fire medics went to the 600 block of Kimball Street after a shooting was reported, said Sgt. Ernestina McGriff, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. First responders found a man who had life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound, she said. The investigation determined that the shooting occurred in the 600 block of Keystone Street.
Summer's arrival brings more heat, humidity and more rain to Alabama

1 week ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Marty Roney

• Following a record-wet May, Alabama's June is predicted to continue the trend with hot, humid, and stormy conditions. • Temperatures are expected to climb to the low 90s by mid-week and reach the mid-90s over the weekend, with heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees. • While afternoon thunderstorms are still possible, they are expected to be more isolated, with the primary concern being the high temperatures and humidity.
Alabama prison guard resigns after being charged with promoting contraband

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Marty Roney

A former state prison system guard has been charged with promoting contraband on the job. On June 15, a correctional officer was discovered passing contraband food items to an inmate at St. Clair Correctional Facility, said Kelly Betts, spokeswoman for the Alabama Department of Corrections. Correctional Officer Airika Dorsey was arrested, transported to the St. Clair County Jail, and charged with promoting prison contraband, she said.
Alabama prison guard resigns after being charged with promoting contraband

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Marty Roney

A former state prison system guard has been charged with promoting contraband on the job. On June 15, a correctional officer was discovered passing contraband food items to an inmate at St. Clair Correctional Facility, said Kelly Betts, spokeswoman for the Alabama Department of Corrections. Correctional Officer Airika Dorsey was arrested, transported to the St. Clair County Jail, and charged with promoting prison contraband, she said.
Paving work is about to start on these 19 Prattville streets

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Marty Roney

Prattville City Council approved a $1.33 million resurfacing project for 19 streets. Alexander Paving was awarded the bid, with work scheduled to begin June 23 and last 75 days. The project will primarily be funded by state fuel tax revenue sharing. Most of the streets included in the project are neighborhood streets, not major arteries. PRATTVILLE − Don't look now, but more asphalt will be going down this summer in Prattville.