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Pay It Forward: Buena Browder of Montgomery

  Buena Browder has been serving the Montgomery and Chilton County communities for almost 30 years. She, along with her husband, co-founded the Faith Crusade Montgomery Rescue Mission, which provides shelter, a thrift store, and food to those in need. She recently opened Abner House, a place for women veterans. “There are homes for male veterans, but very few for…

Amazing Race SEASON FINALE Tonight at 7 PM

Watch the SEASON FINALE of The Amazing Race TONIGHT at 8/7c on your local CBS8!

“Now It’s About Winning” – With the $1 million prize on the line, the final three teams travel to New Orleans. After visiting 11 countries, 17 cities and travelling more than 33,000 miles, one team will be crowned the winners of THE AMAZING RACE! Watch the SEASON FINALE of The Amazing Race TONIGHT at 8/7c on your local CBS8! Categories:…

First Pfizer Vaccine Doses Administered in Montgomery

  Just one day after Baptist South saw its highest COVID-19 hospitalizations, the first three Pfizer vaccines were administered in Montgomery. Three healthcare employees (Pulmonologist Dr. David Thrasher, Lab team member, Amy Bohannon, and RN/emergency department Jared Knighting,) met the requirements for the vaccine. All were included in Phase 1A, were eligible and were interested in taking the vaccine. All…

For Life WINTER FINALE Tonight at 9 PM

Watch The Winter Finale episode of For Life TONIGHT at 9/8c on your local ABC32!

On tonight’s’ episode, “Collars for Dollars”, Aaron and Roswell agree to help a young lady facing deportation for a minor crime. They realize her case could be a key to exposing a broad pattern of police corruption.

Wet Start to Wednesday; Sunny, Cold Thursday

A widespread rain is ongoing to start our day, but through the day, the rain will gradually wind down and should be mostly done for South/Central Alabama by the early afternoon hours. The low is down along the Gulf Coast, and the air is cool and stable, so there is no threat of severe weather. Temperatures struggle to reach 50…

One dead, one injured after Police Chase in Montgomery

Montgomery – One person is dead and another injured following an afternoon police chase. Montgomery police say during an attempted traffic stop, the driver refused to comply and a police chase began. The driver then crashed into a home in the 2100 block of West Jeff Davis Avenue. There were a total of three occupants in the car. The driver…

Hatcher Wins Democratic Primary Runoff For District 26 Seat

The Democratic Primary runoff election for the State Senate District 26 is over. Representative Kirk Hatcher won the runoff with more than 74% of the vote.  Challenger, former Representative John Knight received just over 25% of the votes. Hatcher will face off against Republican Candidate William Green in the general election in March. Tags: john knight, kirk hatcher, State Senate…

Montgomery City Leaders Discuss Hazard Pay for All Employees

Montgomery City HallThe Covid Cares Act has helped municipalities across the country give hazard pay to many city employees, but it doesn’t cover all employees. The Covid Cares Act covers additional pay for first responders, and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed had city sanitation workers covered through the personnel board. At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Councilman Glenn Pruitt asked to…

MPD Needs Help Finding Missing Woman

The Montgomery Police Department needs help locating 38-year-old Michela Letitia Crawford (Burton). Police say Crawford may suffer from a condition that may impair her judgement. She was last seen in the Mt Meigs road area of Montgomery. Anyone who has any information regarding the whereabouts of Michela Letitia Crawford (Burton) is asked to contact the Montgomery Police Department at 334-625-2651…

Coronavirus Vaccinations in Alabama Nursing Homes Should Begin Near Christmas

According to the Alabama Nursing Home Association, vaccinations will begin in Alabama nursing homes sometime around Christmas. The federal government has entered a partnership with CVS and Walgreens Pharmacies to distribute and administer the vaccine in Alabama’s nursing homes. Vaccines are expected to arrive at the pharmacies on December 21, and a vaccination plan will be in place and should…