The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 2. The latest report shows several systems did not report due to spring break. School systems such as Montgomery Public Schools have…
An Alabama veteran who has met all of his parole conditions is fighting to avoid additional time behind bars after state officials say they mistakenly gave him an early release. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and…
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the death of 30-year-old Jamarcus Jordan of Montgomery. Police say at about 6:22 p.m. Saturday, they and fire medics responded to Troy Highway near Eastern Boulevard on a shooting call. That's…
A Wetumpka teenager has been killed in a two-car wreck in Lowndes County. State Troopers say a 16-year-old was riding in a car driven by 50-year-old Cassandra Hill of Wetumpka. Investigators say she tried to cross U.S. Highway 80 about…
The Montgomery Police Department has announced it has charged an on-duty police officer. MPD says 36-year-old police officer Nathaniel Miles has been charged with using his official position for personal gain. According to court records, on April 1, Miles accepted…
It has been two years since the last time churches gathered in celebration for Easter Sunday. This year many churches are opening their doors and welcoming their friends and family to worship…
Some April Foolery has taken oven at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Fairy doors have been spotted throughout the ASF Garden. As part of the Spring Music Series, a new garden installation, "Fairy Doors," will open Saturday, April 3 and run…
Saturday, April 3rd marks the first Saturday of Zoo Weekends at the Montgomery Zoo. What used to be just one weekend in the past is now all month long. Along with the usual games and inflatables, guests can now expect…
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that starting Monday, April 5, all Alabamians ages 16+ will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. She made the announcement while attending the Alabama National Guard's free…
Auburn University at Montgomery is making Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines available to eligible community members. Community members meeting the eligibility requirements outlined by the Alabama Department of Public Health can receive the vaccine. Those looking to receive the vaccine at AUM…
Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley says that overall, crime is down in Montgomery, but violent crime has risen. Finley says the shootings and violent assaults happening in Montgomery are largely the…
Non-stop flight service to and from Washington, DC is returning to Montgomery Regional Airport. The airport has announced that starting Sunday, American Airlines will resume non-stop flights from Montgomery to Reagan National Airport. The service began in January 2020 but was…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama could soon allow people to get beer, wine, and liquor delivered to their homes. The House of Representatives on Thursday voted 79-12 for the Senate-passed alcohol delivery bill. The Alabama Senate will now decide whether…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama prison system says it will begin vaccinating inmates for COVID-19 after previously only making vaccines available to prison officers and staff. The Alabama Department of Corrections announced that on April 12 it will begin…
Two juveniles have been arrested and facing multiple charges after a gun went off Thursday inside a West Alabama high school. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson it happened around…
The Tuskegee Police Department has opened a death investigation after human remains were found Thursday. Tuskegee Police Sgt. Darrius Allen-Jones said the human remains were discovered in the area of Alabama Avenue and Avenue B. The identity of the victim…
An Alabama World War II and Korean War Veteran got the opportunity to celebrate his 97th birthday in a special way. The City of Millbrook and the American Red Cross celebrated Dr.…
The state’s largest wellness program, Scale Back Alabama, will start Monday, April 5. This year’s program is entirely new and allows participants to scale back in their own way. Registration is open to all who live or work in Alabama…
A divided legislative committee has advanced a bill to repeal Alabama's habitual offender law that mandates longer sentences for repeat offenders. The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved the bill on a 9-5 vote. The bill by Rep. Chris England…
Wetumpka will soon get a new seafood restaurant. Wharf Casual Seafood has purchased the Shoney’s restaurant property on U.S. Highway 231 and will begin converting it into its latest location. Wharf Casual Seafood…
As President Biden released his $2.3 trillion infrastructure improvement plan, Amtrak hopes some of that money will be spent on expanding passenger rail service, including to Montgomery. The president's plan…
A Montgomery home is left a total loss after a Wednesday night fire. At 8:22 p.m. on March 31. Montgomery Fire and Rescue Units responded to the 2100 block of Rosemont Dr. When the units arrived smoke and flames…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s decades-old ban on yoga in public schools could stay in place a little longer. A bill that would allow yoga in schools stalled Wednesday in the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee. During a hearing, two conservative…
Montgomery Police say they are investigating 2 separate Wednesday night shootings that occurred around the same time, 8:00 p.m. The first shooting in question took place on the 200 block of Tallapoosa St. When police arrived at the scene the…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A divided legislative committee has advanced a bill to repeal Alabama’s habitual offender law that mandates longer sentences for repeat offenders. The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved the bill on a 9-5 vote. The bill…
