Weather concerns associated with Alberto have prompted the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System to cancel its annual Memorial Day observance scheduled for Monday at its Montgomery campus. The entire area, including Montgomery, is in a State of Emergency as declared by Gov. Kay Ivey. CAVHCS wants everyone to be safe in the wake of Alberto,” said Kim Betton, spokesperson for the…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of 31-year-old Michael Garland of Montgomery. Police say on Saturday night at about 8:45 p.m., they and fire medics responded to the 500 block of East South Blvd. in reference to two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators say the first person, a juvenile male, had a non-life…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 6:00 a.m. Sunday, which includes the entire CBS 8 and ABC 32 viewing area. This declaration is in preparation for the arrival of Alberto. Get the latest Weather Authority forecast The counties included are as follows: Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa,…
A spokesperson for Montgomery Public Schools has announced that Dozier Elementary School will remain open one more year. That decision was made today by Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Ann Roy Moore and State School Superintendent Eric Mackey after looking at the logistics involved in rezoning and closing schools after having to wait for the final court rulings. Superintendent Mackey believes this delay is actually cost…
On Thursday, May 24, Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to Mobile Highway at Greenleaf Drive in reference to a two-vehicle collision that resulted in one fatality. The crash involved a 2017 Cadillac XTS and a 2002 Honda Shadow motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle, Andre Carroll, 37, of Montgomery sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. The…
District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced today that Ozzy Osborne, 27, of Montgomery was convicted of murder by a Montgomery County Jury. On September 11, 2015, Osborne shot 30-year old Rodrekas Zeigler once in the neck at a barber shop located off of Lower Wetumpka Road. According to the testimony of witnesses, the Defendant attacked the victim as he was entering…
Governor Kay Ivey, at the request of the Trump Administration and upon the recommendation of the Alabama Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Sheryl Gordon, has approved the deployment of one helicopter and five personnel to help protect the United States’ southwest border with Mexico. The soldiers will be supporting the Texas National Guard in partnership with the U.S. Customs and Border…
Montgomery Public School officials have launched an investigation into a video that is making the rounds on social media. The video appears to show a teacher at Jefferson Davis High School making fun of a student getting extra help from a teacher. The video was posted to Facebook by a woman who says the student in the video is her…
It was a day full of mixed emotions for Georgia Washington Middle students and parents. Thursday was the school’s last day before closing. “It was kind of sad and happy because I’m not going to be able to see some of my friends again. But I’ll be able to talk to them because I’ll be able to text them…
Forty-five Alabama lawmakers from across the state today endorsed Kay Ivey for Governor, citing her leadership in creating jobs, putting more money back in Alabamians pockets and prioritizing conservative values. A complete list is available below. “From my experience as Lieutenant Governor, I understood and prioritized open communications between the Executive and Legislative Branch to make sure we were effectively…
