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Alabama dominates Kentucky to keep top spot in SEC

LEXINGTON, Ky. — — John Petty Jr. scored 23 points, including four of Alabama’s 14 3-pointers, Jaden Shackleford added 18 points and Alabama never trailed Kentucky to earn an 85-65 rout Tuesday night in a matchup of the Southeastern Conference’s top two unbeaten teams. The Crimson Tide (10-3, 5-0 SEC) won their fifth consecutive game to remain atop the conference….

Special Election Announced for Montgomery City Council District Three

The City of Montgomery has announced a special election for Montgomery City Council District Three. The seat was vacated by the late, former City Councilman Tracy Larkin, who passed away on January 5.  The special election will take place on March 23. City officials say anyone interested in qualifying as a candidate for the seat, an individual must have at…

Funeral arrangements announced for Montgomery City Councilor Tracy Larkin

Montgomery City Councilor Tracy Larkin Funeral arrangements for Montgomery City Councilor Tracy Larkin have been announced. Councilor Larkin will lie in repose in the council chambers at Montgomery City Hall on Saturday, January 16, from 8:00AM to 11:00AM. A graveside service will take place at 2:00PM Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery on Highland Avenue in Montgomery. ADPH protocol for COVID-19 will…

Pay It Forward: Charlotte Washington of Montgomery

This week’s “Pay it Forward” honoree is a caregiver to a family in Montgomery. Her nominator says when she cares for someone, she cares with her whole heart and soul. “The meaning of life is to find your gift, but the purpose of life is to give it away. That sums you up perfectly. You found your gift and you…

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You can catch MeTV's "Toon In With Me” weekdays from 6 AM - 6:30 AM and Saturday Morning Cartoons starting at 6 AM on your MeTV Montgomery!

You can catch MeTV’s “Toon In With Me” weekdays from 6 AM – 6:30 AM and Saturday Morning Cartoons starting at 6 AM on your MeTV Montgomery!

Ivey urges patience with Alabama’s vaccine rollout

Gov. Kay Ivey received the second and final dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Montgomery (Source: Governor Ivey’s Office/Twitter) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging people to be patient amid the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Ivey addressed reporters Tuesday after receiving her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The governor said the state…

Records: Alabama man on bond arrested after Capitol riot

William Wright Watson (Source: Lee County Jail) AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – An man who was out on bond on drug charges on the condition he not leave the state of Alabama has been taken into custody on charges of participating in last week’s riot inside the U.S. Capitol. Court records show that a judge on Monday revoked the bond for…

Carver High School in Montgomery to go Virtual for Two Weeks

Students and staff at Carver High School in Montgomery are being forced to go virtual for two weeks. Montgomery Public Schools officials announced the decision Tuesday after an employee with the system tested positive for COVID-19 and was in close contact with several personnel and students at the high school. The mandatory 14-day period will start Wednesday, January 14. MPS…

Thousands Party in Streets after Alabama Win Despite Virus

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Thousands of excited football fans ignored pandemic precautions and partied in streets around the University of Alabama after the Crimson Tide defeated Ohio State for the national championship. City officials had urged people to watch the game at home and celebrate privately to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. But students and others…

1st US Execution of Female Inmate in 67 Years Halted

Lisa Montgomery, Courtesy: Ap News MISSION, Kan. (AP) – A judge has granted a stay in what was slated to be the U.S. government’s first execution of a female inmate in more than 67 years. Lisa Montgomery killed 23-year-old Bobbie Jo Stinnett in December 2004, cut the baby from her womb, and then passed off the newborn as her own….