PCA's Adam Roberson accepts Cross and Flame Scholarship from Huntingdon College

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 9:51am

PCA's Adam Roberson accepts Cross and Flame Scholarship from Huntingdon College

Adam Roberson, a senior at Prattville Christian Academy, has accepted the Cross and Flame Scholarship to Huntingdon College, and has committed to play basketball for the Hawks beginning this fall. The Cross and Flame Grant/Scholarship is awarded to Methodist students based on their grades and leadership accomplishments. The amount is for $10,500 a year and is renewable all 4 years he will be at Huntingdon College.

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Montgomery records 22nd homicide of 2013 as man killed on Alexander St.

Submitted by WSFA 12 News Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 7:15am

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- Montgomery Police say an adult male has died following a shooting incident on Alexander Street.

The shooting happened shortly after 3 p.m. in front of a residence in the 900 block of Alexander Street. An adult male was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. He later died as a result of his injuries.

This death has been classified as Montgomery's 22nd homicide of 2013.

At this time the circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation. No additional details are available.

Police ask individuals with knowledge of this homicide to call CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP, Secret Witness at 262-4000, or the Montgomery Police Department at 625-2831.

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First residents move into Montgomery's new Plaza at Centennial Hill development

Submitted by WSFA 12 News Staff

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:28pm

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- The first residents have moved into the new Plaza at Centennial Hill development off of Hall Street in Montgomery.

The development is a public/private partnership between the Montgomery Housing Authority and Interstate Realty. There will be 129 units in what's known as Phase 1 of the development.

"I stayed in Tulane Court about 13, 14 years so I decided to come back over here," said Kenneth Hudson, who just moved in Wednesday. "With us being the first tenants, you can get the feel, smell the fresh paint and all that kind of stuff."

Some of the units are single level, while others are townhomes.

"Very spacious, three floors," said Charina Allen-Beasley, Deputy Executive Director of the Montgomery Housing Authority. "So it's enough for a family and their children to have space, independent space..to have a little bit of me time."

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B.A.S.S. to Host Bassmaster Elite Series Alabama River Charge Presented by Star brite

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 3:20pm

B.A.S.S. to Host Bassmaster Elite Series Alabama River Charge Presented by Star brite

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – April 30, 2013— B.A.S.S. will host the Alabama River Charge presented by Star brite, May 9 – 12, on the Alabama River in Montgomery, Ala., the fifth of eight Bassmaster Elite Series professional bass fishing tournaments scheduled in 2013.

One hundred of the top bass anglers in the world will compete for a $100,000 prize and coveted entry into the 2014 Bassmaster Classic to be held in Birmingham, Ala., with fishing on Lake Guntersville. Among the field of competitors will be fishing legend Kevin VanDam, 2013 Bassmaster Classic Champion Cliff Pace and 16 Alabama anglers.

From watching the first boats launch at 6:30 a.m. on Thurs., May 9, and the final weigh-in at the Montgomery Riverfront on Sunday at 3:15 p.m., to participating in the family-friendly Elite Series Expo, the activities planned throughout the weekend are free and open to the public, including:

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Montgomery woman indicted for allegedly using stolen identities to file false tax returns

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 3:00pm

Montgomery woman indicted for allegedly using stolen identities to file false tax returns

Montgomery, Alabama – Bridgette Rivers, a resident of Montgomery, Ala., was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy and theft of government funds related to her participation in a scheme to use stolen identities to file fraudulent tax returns, announced George L. Beck, Jr., United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama.

According to the indictment, Rivers provided identity information to co-conspirators, who then used the stolen identities, among other identities, to file false tax returns that fraudulently requested tax refunds from the IRS. Rivers is also alleged to have recruited another individual to provide her bank account information for use in the conspiracy. Fraudulently obtained tax refunds allegedly went into that individual’s bank account and the individual would then withdraw the money to give to Rivers.

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Faulkner University to host graduation ceremonies May 3

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 2:56pm

Faulkner University to host graduation ceremonies May 3

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Faulkner University will host its annual graduation ceremonies this Friday, May 3, at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Montgomery.

The keynote speaker at Friday’s graduation ceremonies will be Dr. Jeff Langham, superintendent of the Elmore County (Alabama) Public Schools and a 1978 graduate of Faulkner. Langham was Faulkner’s 2012 Alumnus of the Year.

An estimated 550 students are expected to graduate during commencement ceremonies planned for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All one-year degree programs will participate in the 2 p.m. ceremony, with all other programs included in the 10 a.m. commencement. Both ceremonies will be broadcast live over the Internet for those who cannot attend but wish to watch. You may view the ceremonies at http://www.faulkner.edu/studentlife/it/WebStream.aspx.

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NASCAR will local honor members of the military at Talladega

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 2:40pm

NASCAR will local honor members of the military at Talladega

NASCAR will welcome service men and women from Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, Ala. at Talladega Superspeedway. The troops will attend the Aaron’s 499 on Sunday, May 5 as part of NASCAR’s Troops to the Track® program—a partnership with the Armed Forces Foundation that treats members of our military to a daylong NASCAR-style VIP experience.

The airmen and women will be treated to interactive at-track experience, which includes a special invitation and recognition at the driver’s pre-race meeting, a private tour of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage, pit road access during driver introductions / National Anthem and special seating in the grandstands. The initiative is just one way the NASCAR community gives back to members of the military for the sacrifices they’ve made in defense of our nation. Troops to the Track will honor service men and women at 26 races throughout the 2013 season.

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