Alabama Dept. of Transportation's Christmas Messages on I-85
The DOT folks have a sense of humor. Here are the two messages on the I-85 message boards near the Ann Street Exit:
Montgomery Newsroom
Community Groups and Montgomery City Councilman Giving Back for the Holidays
Montgomery City Councilman William Green and other community volunteers provided bags of groceries to some one hundred families just in time for the holidays. "People who don't have anything appreciate it so much and it is good for someone to…
Several Dannelly Elementary Students Surprised with Bikes
Several local groups made it possible for 25 Dannelly Elementary School students to receive new bikes for Christmas. The students were taught bicycle safety by a Montgomery Police Officers before they chose a bike from the selection. They also received…
Montgomery Zoo's Christmas Lights Festival Runs through Christmas
From holiday entertainment at the Overlook Café to the twinkling lights throughout the park, the Montgomery Zoo's Christmas Lights Festival is a sight to behold. "It's a great time to see the zoo from a different perspective. People I think…
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Give Holiday Travel Tips
Millions of people nationwide are expected to hit the road for the holidays. But before they do, law enforcement officials want to remind travelers of safety. In Montgomery, troopers say that traffic is already starting to ramp up which means…
Federal Dollars Flow to Alabama
The state is distributing Almost $249,000 from the U.S. Department to Energy to a variety of institutions and municipalities statewide, including a $15,000 grant for the main Montgomery City/County Library branch, and the Coliseum Blvd. branch.. They are: Circle of…
MPD Identifies Man Wanted for Questioning in Decoris Davis Murder
Montgomery police are searching for man wanted in connection with the city's latest homicide. They say 19-year-old Jamichael Tyler (pictured) is wanted for questioning only in the death of 34-year-old Decoris Davis. Davis was found shot in in the 3600…
Dozens Arrested in MPD Drug Sting
Montgomery police have arrested a dozen people on drug charges. Police say the suspects face multiple felony charges after officers conducted searches. They say a large amount of drugs and weapons was seized during the operation. Police identify the suspect…
Alabama's Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly in November
Alabama's unemployment rate dipped slightly last month. State officials said Friday the jobless rate was 4 percent of the workforce in November. That's down from 4.1 percent in October. The national jobless rate in November was 3.7 percent. The November…
Reaction to MPS Charter Schools
The Alabama Department of Education announced it has approved the conversion of four Montgomery public schools into charter schools over the next several years. School Board member Lesa Keith says she is all for it. "It's time to move Montgomery…
Montgomery VA Hospital Holding Town Hall Meeting
MONTGOMERY – Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) will hold its next Veterans Town Hall on December 28, 2018, at the Montgomery VA Clinic, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CST) in the Education Conference Room, located at 8105 Veterans…
Man Receives 85 Year Prison Sentence following Murder Conviction
Rodrick Bagby will serve 85 years in prison for the shooting death of Nathan Dasher in June 2014. A judge handed the down the sentence Thursday. The shooting happened during a robbery. According to Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey…
Officials: Flu Now Widespread Across Most of Alabama
Officials say the flu is widespread across Alabama except for its southeastern Wiregrass Region. News outlets cite state Public Health Department maps in Wednesday reports as showing that flu activity levels are slightly higher than usual during this time. Flu…
Charter Conversion Schools Coming to Montgomery
The announcement of the state's approval for the first charter conversion school in Alabama came during a news conference today in Montgomery. The four MPS schools that will be converted are Davis…
Seeking Help For Depression During the Holidays
The holidays are filled with happiness and time spent with family and friends. The season can also be a lonely time for people, leaving them feeling depressed. The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics reports that the suicide rate is…
Alabama Career Center System Help Virginia College Employees and Students
The Alabama Career Center System along with other state agencies held several emergency meetings across the state for students and employees. Wednesday, many employees attended one of those meetings in Montgomery. More than 300 employees statewide were affected by the…
MPD: Man Dies After Being Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery Police say a man has died following a shooting in Montgomery Wednesday afternoon. Police say the man drove himself to relative's house in the 3600 block of Oak after being shot. He was taken to the hospital, where he…
Federal Grant to Add Security steps in Alabama Prisons
Alabama prisons are getting some extra money to spend on improving security. The department plans to use a more than $64,000 federal grant announced Wednesday by Gov. Kay Ivey's office to buy new equipment and conduct additional training. Some of…
Montgomery City Council Looks Back at 2018
As we take a look back at 2018, city council president Charles Jinright says Montgomery has grown especially from an economic standpoint. "2018 has been a real good year. We have probably had more tourism this year than we have…
Trenholm Community College Offers Help to Virginia College Students
Students affected by the sudden closure of Virginia College now have a better idea of what future could have in store for them, thanks to Trenholm Community College. Josh Bryars is one of several Virginia College students in Montgomery hoping…
Maxwell Air Force Base Gives Back to T.S Morris Elementary Students for Christmas
Maxwell Air Force Base is giving back to students in need for the holiday season. Volunteers distributed gifts to students at T.S Morris Elementary School Tuesday. 86 volunteers sponsored 96 children in need of Christmas gifts. Officials with Maxwell say…
Everyone Safe After Car Crashes Onto Perry Hill Road Home
There were scary moments for a Montgomery family early Sunday morning. The family awoke to find a car had crashed into their Perry Hill Road home. The driver of the car left the…
Car vs House. Neither Wins.
Montgomery fire officials sent this photo of a house hit by a car on Perry Hill Road, commenting that it "is nothing short of a miracle" that neither the driver nor anyone in the house" were injured.
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office searching for Suspect
Montgomery county sheriff's office is looking for a robbery suspect. The incident happened on the 7100 block of Mobile highway just after midnight Saturday. Authorities say they are looking for a black man with a beard. He stands at 6'4…
Montgomery Man Convicted of Murder
A 32-year old Montgomery man was convicted of murdering another man by stabbing him 11 times as he sat in the back seat of a vehicle. The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office says Marcus Austin faces 20 years to life…
