Christmas came early for Montgomery with a big announcement Thursday afternoon. The home of the F-35 fighter jet will be in the Capital City. This is a project that local and state leaders have been working on for about three…
The Troy Police Department arrested Demon Jerome Cooks, 21 of Troy, December 20, 2017. Cooks was arrested for Obstructing Governmental Operations which is a class A misdemeanor. Officers were investigating a report of a robbery in the 200 block of…
Alabama election officials say they've found nothing improper after investigating a TV interview that raised suspicions of voter fraud in the state's closely watched Senate election. Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore on Dec. 12 to become the first…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Wednesday morning shooting death of Jonathan Jordan, 18, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2000 block of Coliseum Boulevard on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at about 1…
MONTGOMERY – Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced on Thursday that the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet. “I am thrilled and very pleased that the…
On December 15, at approximately 3:00 a.m. the Elmore County Sheriff's Office received multiple reports of vehicle break-ins in the Wallsboro community. Victims listed money, prescription medications, personal identifications, credit cards, and a firearm among the items stolen. The sheriff's…
Early Monday night, December 18 around midnight, Prattville Police Department received a call of shots fired in the 700 Block of Sweet Ridge Road. Witnesses stated that they observed three black males walking across the street carrying packages. When witnesses asked the…
Two of Montgomery’s best-loved attractions are featured in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice contest for Best Alabama Attraction! TheAlabama Shakespeare Festival and the Dexter Parsonage Museum are up against 20 other Alabama attractions such as the Alabama Gulf Coast, Birmingham Civil Rights…
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. will invest $28 million in improvements at a production facility and warehouse in Alabama. The company announced its investment Friday at its Montgomery Sales Center, as part of a bus tour of local industries. The…
It's go time for gift-givers this holiday season. And while it's true online shopping has hurt retail stores, malls like Mongomery's Eastdale have invested thousands of dollars to lure shoppers back... and they say it's working. "Up to this point, it's…
A non-profit group wants to create monuments to the U.S. Bill of Rights at each of the state capitals....and Alabama is one of the first states to start the process. The group MyBillOfRights.org wants a monument built in each state…
It was a chilly night in downtown Montgomery, but that didn't stop many people from braving the cold to come see their favorite sights and sounds of the season. From marching bands to big floats to Moon Pies and lots of candy,…
Republican Roy Moore is telling supporters "the battle is not over" in Alabama's Senate race as he asks for campaign donations and any reports of voting irregularities. Moore in a Friday fundraising email asked supporters to contribute to his "election…
The Montgomery County board of education voted on a budget for the school year. There were four scenarios and they chose one that includes cutting 114 non-tenured teachers and 30 classified personnel. There are mixed emotions about this vote. Lesa Keith…
The city of Montgomery now has a way for residents to track crime in their area, with the click of the mouse. Montgomery's open data portal, which already allows you to search through public employee salaries and budget information, now…
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is bringing a multi-million dollar investment to the City of Prattville. Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says the department is building two new facilities at Legends Park. One, a state-of-the-art clinical…
Roy Moore has made headlines throughout the world for his conservative views and bold stances. After losing the U.S. Senate race, political analyst Steve Flowers says Moore's political career may be a thing of the past. "I think he is…
Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore released a statement Wednesday night about Tuesday's special election: Tomorrow, my wife and I will celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary. I want to thank her and all my family, for standing with me through this…
Former Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore has not yet admitted defeat. After losing to Democratic opponent Doug Jones Moore addressed his supporters election night, saying "its not over" and implying that there may be a recount. Secretary of State John…
Republican U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks of Huntsville says he has prostate cancer. The four-term lawmaker made the announcement today on the House floor in Washington. In an interview, Brooks said he will undergo treatment and was optimistic about the outcome.…
President Trump is defending his decision to initially back Sen. Luther Strange against Roy Moore in Alabama's U.S. Senate election, saying in a predawn tweet that "Roy worked hard but the deck was stacked against him." "I was right!" the…
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-7th District) was standing just behind Doug Jones in Birmingham as he accepted victory in the special election for U.S. Senate. Sewell had campaigned for Jones in the closing…
The Democratic primary for the District 26 state senate seat ended with two victors. None of the 5 democratic candidates earned 50 percent of the vote, therefore a run off is to come between…
Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore is not conceding to Democrat Doug Jones, telling campaign supporters "it's not over." "It's going to take some time," the candidate says during a…
It appears the Democratic race for the State Senate District 26 seat will be heading to a runoff. State Rep. John Knight came in with 39 percent of votes and Montgomery City Council member David Burkette came in with 25…
