A Look Inside Of EJI's National Memorial For Justice and Peace
The first national museum dedicated to victims of lynching and racial terror will open to the public Thursday. For the first time Monday, local media outlets were invited inside of the…
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Robbery Suspect Taken Into Custody
A man suspected in a series of robberies across Alabama has been taken into custody. Authorities say 31-year-old Jarius Davis of Opelika was captured Thursday after being stopped by Auburn police. He is charged with 4 counts of robbery 1 st…
YMCA of Greater Montgomery Getting Kids Active in National Healthy Kids Day Initiative
Several YMCA locations took part in the national initiative designed to improve kids health. It's an afternoon of letting loose some energy with zumba and scoring on the basketball court. "The kids are enjoying it. I can see that they're…
French and Indian War Encampment Takes Visitors at Fort Toulouse Back in Time
An annual event remembering the French and Indian War took place at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka Saturday. Visitors could see a replica encampment showing what life was like during the war in 1756. The event included mock battles and displays…
Children's Author Debuts Book Celebrating Alabama's Bicentennial at the Alabama Book Festival
The Alabama Book Festival was the place to be for book lovers Saturday. The festival invites book lovers to meet authors and discover new books. Authors signed books and took part in open mic performances This year's festival features children's author…
New State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey Ready to Tackle the Future of Education in Alabama
The state school board of education has chosen Dr. Eric Mackey as the new state superintendent. "I was especially pleased with Dr. Mackey's response with the specifics that he embraced-my education initiative, strong start, strong finish. Especially as he mentioned…
Teens To Face Trial as Adults
Two Montgomery teens will go on trail as adults for a murder in Prattville. Autauga County authorities say Roderick Demar Williams was 14 and Devonte Raymon Hill was 15 in 2016 when they killed 56 year old john Michael Taylor…
Top International Military Officers Make 'International Honor Roll'
Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base honored some of their top international officer graduates Friday. Military officials from several different countries, made the trip back to Montgomery to see their names added to a wall of International Honor Roll…
Alabama State School Board to Choose Next Superintendent
Alabama State Board of Education members will choose the state's next superintendent of education Friday. Board members will interview the four finalists Friday in Montgomery to pick the next head of Alabama's education system. The finalists are Jefferson County Superintendent…
Library Renovations Unveiled at Inaugural Gala
It was a night to celebrate as the city and county came together to unveil the library's latest renovations. The city and county invested 3 million dollars along with…
Alabama Executes 83-year-old Inmate: Walter Leroy Moody, Jr.
Alabama has executed the oldest U.S. inmate to be put to death in modern times, an 83-year-old man convicted of a federal judge's mail-bomb slaying. Authorities say Walter Leroy Moody…
Safe Driving Campaigns Sends Eye-Opening Messages to Drivers
Several messages are popping up in Elmore County, getting drivers to think twice about taking their eyes off the road. "Tragedy and split second decisions-they can effect a community and…
Abortion Facility Under Investigation After Failing to Report 13-Year-Old Patient
Reproductive Health Services near downtown Montgomery is under investigation for failing to report an under-aged patient after she got an abortion there not once, but twice. State law requires abortion…
Montgomery Fire Department Launches Investigation into Pallet Company Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is conducting an investigation after responding to a fire in the 1500 block of Furnace Street on Wednesday afternoon. The fire resulted in injuries to an adult male who was…
Lawyers for Inmate to be Executed Tonight Ask SCOTUS for Delay
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the scheduled execution of (all times local): 12:45 p.m. An Alabama inmate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his upcoming execution. Attorneys for Walter Leroy Moody, Jr. on Thursday asked justices…
Talk Of The Air National Guard
A screengrab from a video posted on Facebook that shows a Tennessee Air National Guard colonel and a senior noncommissioned officer during a re-enlistment ceremony. …
GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Debate, Minus Gov. Ivey
Three Republican candidates running for Governor participated in a debate Wednesday evening in Birmingham. However, Gov. Kay Ivey was not there. Topics ranged from ethics laws, a lottery, Roy Moore and…
Montgomery's Public Safety Department Is Hiring
If you're looking to protect and serve, Montgomery's Department of Public Safety may have a place for you. The department held a job fair Wednesday with openings from first responders to corrections…
New Trenholm and AUM Agreement Helps Students Further Education and Secure Earned Credits
A new move for Trenholm State Community College gives interested students a chance to participate in concurrent enrollment, allowing students to take classes at Trenholm and Auburn University Montgomery at…
Walter Moody's Appeal Rejected By Federal Appeals Court
A federal appeals court has rejected a death row inmate's argument that he must serve out his federal sentence before Alabama can put him to death for the 1989 killing of a federal judge. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of…
Juliette Hampton Morgan Library to Show Off New Improvements
The Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library in downtown Montgomery will host its first fundraising gala Thursday, April 19. The gala will give visitors a sneak peek at the improvements made to the library and will raise money. The library has…
CrimeStoppers: Prattville Police Searching For Residential Construction Thief
On April 13, 2018, between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. investigators advise that an unknown male described as being a white male, brown hair, beard, with tattoos on both arms. Surveillance video captures…
Central Alabama Crimestoppers Win Award
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is proud to announce that they will be awarded the Justice for Victim’s Award by the Montgomery based Family Sunshine Center. The award will be presented during the Family Sunshine Center’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony to be…
Man Charged with Murder in Death of Missing Woman
Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies say a man has been charged in the killing of a woman who had been reported missing. Sheriff's officials say Kenny Darity is charged with felony murder in the death of Christina Bloss. Bloss was reported missing…
Ivey Campaign Ad Praises Confederate Monument Law
Gov. Kay Ivey is airing a campaign ad praising a law she signed that prohibits taking down Confederate monuments. In the 30-second ad, the camera pans around a Confederate memorial outside the state capitol building. Ivey says that when "special…
