The National Weather Service is issuing a hard freeze advisory for central Alabama as an arctic cold front moves into the state. Forecasters say temperatures are predicted to plummet to as low as 8 degrees across central Alabama early Thursday morning. Meteorologists expect temperatures to drop into the low 20s as far south as the Alabama coast. Montgomery city officials say warming stations will be opened starting today from 7:30 a.m. through 8 p.m. at ten community centers across the capital city. Shelters are also being prepared at the Salvation Army on Maxwell Boulevard and Friendship Mission West on Mobile Highway.
Teen Sentenced
A Montgomery teenager has been given a lengthy prison sentence following his conviction for murder and robbery. 19-year-old Devonte Worley was sentenced Tuesday to serve 140 years in prison. Montgomery County prosecutors said Worley pleaded guilty to fatally shooting 21-year-old Darium Hill in March 2013. The victim's body was found on Air Base Boulevard. A co-defendant, 20-year-old Jarquez Smith, was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
ASU Golden Ambassadors
The Alabama State University Golden Ambassadors were honored by the Montgomery City Council. The group was among three winners in the Capital City Christmas Parade Float Competition. Montgomery Fire and Rescue and the Cloverdale Idlewild Association also were also recognized for the Christmas floats. ASU President Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd was pleased with the recognition.
Montgomery Revenue
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange says 2014 was a positive year for the Capital city. Strange made the comments at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. He cited an increase in tax revenues and the city's reserve fund.