The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of 47-year- old Clifford Cummings, who died from wounds he received in an Oct. 20 shooting. Cummings was pronounced dead at Baptist Medical Center South, where he had been…
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange has released a statement on the death of former Montgomery city council member Jim Spear. Mayor Strange says, "The City of Montgomery has lost a dedicated public servant. Jim Spear provided stellar service to the families…
Caution, common sense and vigilance. These are the Montgomery Police Department’s watchwords to help protect property and ensure personal safety during the busy holiday season. MPD will be working throughout the holidays to safeguard the public and offers these safety…
The Alabama Marine Patrol is investigating a drowning on Lake Jordan near Blackberry Cove. Elmore county sheriff Bill Franklin identified the victim as Richard Harris, 58, of Deatsville. Franklin says Harris may have been fishing at the time of the incident.…
It's a project that takes a lot of helping hands. The Magical Christmas Toy Drive brings hundreds of smiles to children across the River Region, who otherwise may not have…
November is Adoption Awareness Month, and a local church wanted to take the time to thank the families who have opened their hearts to children. Saint James Methodist Church took time before…
We learned Friday that a Montgomery police officer has been indicted for murder. Officer Aaron Smith shot and killed a black man on February 25th, and the family is speaking out today. It's been almost one year since Greg Gunn…
Three times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving. That's why fire officials encourage you to pay close attention the goal of getting a holiday meal on the table. The Alabama Department of Insurance State Fire Marshal's Division offers…
Gov. Robert Bentley is asking the Alabama Republican Executive Committee to suggest who should replace U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions. The governor sent a request to the 400-plus committee members seeking their input on who he should appoint to fill Sessions'…
In response to the political changes across the country, one Montgomery church dedicated a Black Lives Manner banner. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Montgomery put the banner up on November 10th and officially dedicated it Saturday. The banner was originally…
An eventful week is ahead for Alabama State fans, preparing for this year's Turkey Day Classic hosted by Steve Harvey. Harvey addressed fans Saturday morning, filling them on the excitement. Harvey teed off in the ASU celebrity golf tournament at…
People at Montgomery's New Life Baptist Church are giving back to those in need for Thanksgiving in a big way. For the past 12 years Jay Maze has been giving Thanksgiving boxes to the community. His heart to give has spread…
Montgomery police are investigating a homicide. 21-year-old D'Vonte Flonnoy of Montgomery was shot and killed Thursday in the 5600 block of Carmichael Road. Flonnoy was one of eight people that were charged in the in the shooting death of 41-year-old…
U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has been appointed to serve as President Elect Donald Trump's Attorney General. The announcement came Friday morning, along with several other cabinet announcements. Senator Jeff Sessions has served in that office for the better part of…
Montgomery Police Officer Aaron C. Smith has been indicted for murder in the fatal shooting death of 58-year-old Greg Gunn. Smith was arrested after he shot and killed Gunn, a resident of the Mobile Heights community in Montgomery. Smith said…
The Montgomery Police Department has a suspect in custody in connection to the Nov. 12 shooting death of 35-year old James Horn of Montgomery. MPD charged Kenneth Harvey Sr., 48, with one count of murder in connection with Horn’s death.…
Alabama U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions has been offered the position of attorney general in the Trump administration. Sessions was the first member of the U.S. Senate to endorse Trump during this year's presidential campaign and has been one of his…
Montgomery police are investigating two homicides. The first shooting happened Wednesday at 10 p.m. in the the 4100 block of Fitzpatrick Boulevard. The victim has been identified as 27 year…
A Montgomery city judge has been suspended amid ethics charges. The Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission filed charges against Armstead Lester Hayes III, the presiding judge of Montgomery's municipal court, regarding claims that include the jailing of poor people because they…
A spokeswoman for Gov. Robert Bentley says the governor's former political adviser - whose relationship with the governor became part of an impeachment probe is not returning to the administration. Bentley spokeswoman Yasamie August issued the clarification Thursday after Bentley…
At about 8 p.m., Nov. 16, MPD responded to Cresta Circle in reference to a stolen vehicle that was reported by Onstar as being pinpointed in that area. Cresta Circle is the Smiley Court community. The vehicle was located and as…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated two homicide investigations in the wake of separate fatal shootings overnight that claimed the lives of Roderick Bell, 27, and Jacurtis Howard, 31. Shortly before 10 p.m. Nov. 16, MPD and Fire Medics responded…
One-third of Alabama is now in what is called an "exceptional" drought---the most serious level.
The beloved Charles Dicken's story tells the tale of Scrooge in search for redemption and a spectacular, magical evening of ghosts, spirits, festivity and goodwill. "Scrooge, First Act, is the meanest person…
Taking a walk up Dexter Ave. in downtown, Montgomery is like taking stroll down memory lane. It leads to the state capitol where the first and only president of the…
