MPS to Switch to Virtual Learning Starting Tuesday, January 18
Starting Tuesday, January 18 through Friday, January 21, schools will close the schools to allow time to deep clean and sanitize all school buildings.Â
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Campaign 2022: Tim James Launches Third Campaign for Governor
Greenville businessman Tim James has kicked off his third campaign for Alabama governor.
PHOTOS: Life of Former Alabama Secretary of State Nancy Worley Remembered in Montgomery
Friends of former Alabama Secretary of State Nancy Worley gathered in Montgomery to remember her life and her contributions to education and state government.
MPS: Lanier, Carver to Combine as part of Capital Improvement Plan
MPS says Lanier students will be attending Carver once renovations are made to the Carver building. The Lanier building will no longer be in use after the students move.
Man Shot Overnight in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating an overnight shooting.
Gov. Kay Ivey Proposes Pay Raises, Gives Bright Outlook in State of the State Address
Gov. Kay Ivey delivered the annual State of the State Address to lawmakers, Constitutional officers, members of the Alabama Judiciary and others Tuesday night.
Teen Kidnapped in Georgia Found Safe in Montgomery
Officers were able to safely locate the kidnapped teenager in the 3600 block of Eastern Blvd.
Heavy Police Presence on Eastern Blvd. in Montgomery
Our chief photographer on the scene said troopers and officers with MPD are at the Family Dollar near Lowe's and Home Depot.
Montgomery Fire Battles Early Morning House Fire on Cherry Street
After the fire was brought under control, it was determined that the house was vacant.
Lawmakers Return to Montgomery for Start of 2022 Legislative Session
Alabama lawmakers are returning to Montgomery to begin the 2022 legislative session under the backdrop of looming elections and rising coronavirus cases.
At-Home COVID Tests to Be Covered by Insurance Starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for those on their plans.
Montgomery County DA Files Motion to Increase Bail for Suspect in Bama Lanes Fatal Shooting
Tory Johnson is charged with murder, two counts of assault first degree and four counts of assault second degree.Â
PHOTOS: Wetumpka Police Searching for Shoplifting Suspects
Wetumpka police need your help finding two shoplifting suspects.
Montgomery County Sheriff Speaks Out Against Proposed Gun Law Change
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham is speaking out about a proposed change to Alabama's gun laws.
Special Legislative Session Possible on Relief Fund Spending
Alabama lawmakers say there may be a special session on how to spend the state’s remaining pandemic relief funds.
Wetumpka Man Killed in Elmore County Wreck
Alabama State Troopers say a Wetumpka man was killed when he crashed his pickup truck Sunday night.
Reaction from Interim Police Chief, Mayor to Shooting Inside Bama Lanes
Interim Police Chief Ramona Harris and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed have issued statements on the shooting inside Bama Lanes early Sunday morning that left one person dead and six injured.
One Killed, Six Injured in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police say one person has been killed and six others injured in a shooting inside Bama Lanes on Atlanta Highway.
Former Tallassee Mayor Bobby Payne Dies at 76
Bobby Payne, who was mayor of Tallassee for 24 years, has died at the age of 76.
Watch the National Championship Game at Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
You are invited to watch Alabama play Georgia in the National Championship Game for free at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre.
Alabama to Spend $1 Million to Train Students to Work in Hospitality Industry
Alabama plans to spend $1 million to prepare as many as 2,000 students to work in its hospitality industry.
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Lauderdale County Deer
State officials have confirmed that Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in a white-tailed deer in Lauderdale County. This is the first case of CWD in Alabama's herd.
UPDATE: Pike Road School Board to Start Process of Hiring New Superintendent
The Pike Road Board of Education is starting the process to hire a new school superintendent following the resignation of Dr. Chuck Ledbetter.
First COVID Report of 2022 Shows Large Jump in Cases in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its first report on COVID cases in Alabama public schools for 2022. It shows a large jump in cases compared to the last report, issued just before the winter break.
Superintendent of Pike Road Schools Leaving for Pelham
Dr. Chuck Ledbetter, the superintendent of Pike Road Schools, has announced on Facebook that he will be leaving the school system for Pelham.
