Preparing Storm Survival Kits
When preparing for severe weather, there are items that you do not want to forget. We stopped by Montgomery's Home Depot to find out what those items are. Â They are making…
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Standoff Ends in Butler County
Authorities say a standoff is over in the Butler County town of Georgiana. Police say it started about 5 Thursday evening. They say a man barricaded himself in a home on Pine Street. Police say he is a suspect wanted in…
Higher Education Day Draws Big Crowd At State House
You can always count on Higher Education Day to bring a crowd to the State House. Students want lawmakers to give our 14 public universities the money they need. "We aren't…
Sessions: US to Continue Use of Privately Run Prisons
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has signaled his support for the federal government's use of private prisons, rescinding a memo meant to phase out their use. Sessions issued a new memo Thursday replacing one issued last August by Sally Yates, the…
2 Montgomery Students Robbed in Separate Incidents on the Way to School
Montgomery Police Department is investigating the robberies of two teenage students yesterday between 7 and 8 a.m. One occurred on Potomac Avenue and one on Plymouth Street. Property was taken from both victims, but neither was injured. Parents of students at…
Senators Debate Changes to Accountability Act
State senators have narrowly approved a tax break bill to entice donations to a state program that provides scholarships to private K-12 schools. The Accountability Act gives state income tax credits for donations to scholarship granting organizations. The bill approved…
Andalusia Woman Arrested for Vehicle Burglary
Andalusia Police Department Investigator Sgt. Jody Scott says a local woman was arrested last night just after 7:00 PM for burglarizing a vehicle. 40 -year -old Lakeshia E. Crittenden of Andalusia was arrested and charged with one count of breaking…
Bama Belle returns to Black Warrior River in West Alabama
The Bama Belle has returned to cruising the Alabama's Black Warrior River. The Tuscaloosa News reports (http://bit.ly/2moh56y ) that the popular paddle-boat has been out of commission for about…
Chairman: Impeachment Should Be 'Resolved' This Spring
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says he expects the House of Representatives will vote on whether to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley sometime this spring. Chairman Mike Jones on Wednesday gave an update to committee members who will recommend…
Montgomery Shot Spotter
Montgomery Police Department has technology that was unveiled in 2009 still useful in 2017
AUM Hires Alumna Jessie Rosa to Lead Athletics Department
Auburn University at Montgomery Chancellor Carl A. Stockton has named Jessie Rosa Director of Athletics, effective March 1, 2017. Rosa previously served as the department's Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA). She has served as interim AD since…
Hammon Resigns as House Majority Leader
The long-time Republican majority leader in the House of Representative has stepped down a week after surviving a confidence vote. Republican Rep. Micky Hammon of Decatur announced Wednesday that he was stepping down as majority leader. He will continue to…
Alabama Senate Panel OKs Bill Limiting Same-Sex Adoptions
An Alabama Senate committee has advanced a bill to let faith-based adoption agencies, including those that care for state foster children, turn away gay couples on religious grounds. The Senate Health Committee on Wednesday voted 6-1 for the legislation that…
Senator: Selma wants $23,000 for Bridge Crossing Services
A state senator who founded Selma's annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee says the city is demanding more than $23,000 for police and city services for the event. Sen. Hank Sanders on Wednesday criticized the request as an attempt to end an…
Prosecutors Oppose Relocating Officer's Murder Trial
Prosecutors say the murder trial of an Alabama police officer should be held in the capital. The district attorney's office filed a motion Tuesday opposing a defense request to move Officer Aaron Smith's trial out of Montgomery. Prosecutors say there's…
Suspended Alabama DA seeks dismissal of perjury charge
A suspended Alabama prosecutor is asking a judge to dismiss the perjury charge that led to him being barred from taking office. A lawyer for Jefferson County District Attorney Charles Todd Henderson…
Tuskegee Police Look for Capital Murder Suspect
CrimeStoppers needs your help finding a man wanted on multiple charges, including capital murder. Tuskegee police are looking for Michael Norris on attempted murder and capital murder charges. They say he shot 19-year-old Kentavious McDaniel. Norris also goes by the…
SLE Expo and Rodeo Alabama Cattleman's Association Media Luncheon
It's almost time once again for the rodeo to lasso it's way into the Capital City. The Alabama Cattleman's Association held their annual media luncheon to preview this year's rodeo. For the rodeo's 60th year, organizers are announcing some changes…
Sen. Cam Ward Wants Mentally Ill Inmates Covered Under Medicaid
An Alabama senator wants the federal government to cover most of the cost of caring for jail inmates with mental illnesses. Sen. Cam Ward, an Alabaster Republican, said Tuesday that counties…
Montgomery Man in Wheelchair Fatally Struck by SUV
On Wednesday, February 15, at about 4:30 p.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to Southlawn Drive at Greensboro Drive in reference to an adult male in a wheelchair being struck by a motor vehicle. The victim, Gerald Goodwin, 55,…
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Taking a Tour of a Storm Shelter
A tornado doesn't slow down or stop for anyone. It mows down homes,…
"A Living Hope" Update
For the past three months, Rhonda Adair has been in the fight of her life. With a four year old and 3 month old by her side, she has been getting treatment at…
ASU Looking to Fill Final Two Board of Trustees Vacant Spots
The Nominating Committee for the Alabama State University Board of Trustees (BOT) is accepting applications for a vacancy for its District-5 and its Nation-at-Large BOT seats. The candidates for the BOT Congressional District-5 seat should reside in one of the following…
Montgomery Man Arrested on Multiple Sexual Abuse and Robbery Charges
The Montgomery Police Department arrested Decarsio Shorts, 20, of Montgomery in connection to sexual assault and robbery involving two victims. The first incident occurred on Tuesday, February 14, in the 2600 block of Zelda Road and a second assault involving…
