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Governor Ivey reports large campaign contributions

Gov. Kay Ivey has reported a string of large campaign contributions as she looks to reclaim fundraising dominance in the gubernatorial race. Campaign finance reports show the incumbent Republican has received $95,000 in large contributions over the last three weeks. Ivey received $25,000 each from the Alabama Builders Political Action Committee, the Trucking Association PAC and Georgia Crown Distributing Inc….

Pedestrian Killed in Late-Night Accident in Montgomery

A man in Montgomery has been killed after being hit by a car. Montgomery police say they and fire medics responded to the 700 block of East South Boulevard on the service road at about 11:20 p.m. last night in reference to a crash involving a car and a pedestrian. Police say the pedestrian, Floyd Pickett, 60, of Montgomery was pronounced…

18-Year-Old Man Charged with Three Counts of Attempted Murder in Andalusia

From the South Alabama Newsroom — Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson has announced that 18-year-old Santonio Davis of Moss Point, Mississippi, is being held on three counts of attempted murder. Hudson says Davis is also charged with three counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling in connection to a shooting incident that happened on Oak Street on August 11. Police…

Noon Update: Another Stormy Afternoon

MORE STORMS TODAY: Today and tomorrow, the upper ridge over the region is shifting to the east as it weakens, allowing the air becomes more unstable. Expect an increase in the number of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Chance of one location seeing rain today is near 60 percent, and 40 percent Friday. Most of the showers and storms…

Raising Support for “The Orsi Holiday Ticket”

  It’s a story that shook the community. A father opened fire on his wife and children before burning down their house and turning the gun on himself. Now three of the four sisters remain. Through the heartache, a community has rallied around three sisters in need. Doug Amos is one of them using his radio show – the MAX…

Montgomery Historian Mary Ann Neeley Dies at 85

Photo from Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery Well-known Montgomery historian Mary Ann Neeley has died. She was 85 years old. Neeley had served as executive director of Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, a non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation, from 1979 until 2003. Neeley was the author of several books on local history and was considered by many as the go-to person…

Red Tails Over Montgomery Air Show Set for September 8

The 187th Fighter Wing will host the Red Tails Over Montgomery Air Show September 8, in Montgomery. The air show will feature aerial demonstrations to include the Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team and Heritage Flight, the Air Force Wings of Blue parachute demonstration team, the Alabama Boys comedy flying act, and more. “We’re excited and ready to showcase the…

ALDOT Urges Safe Travels for this Labor Day Weekend

The Alabama Department of Transportation urges motorists to drive safely as the Labor Day holiday and college football games are expected to bring an increase in vehicles to Alabama’s highways this weekend. As an added precaution during the heavily traveled holiday, ALDOT is doing its part for safety by having no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates after noon on Friday, August 31, throughmidnight, Monday, September 3….

13-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Making Bomb Threats to Montgomery Public Schools

At approximately 8:55 p.m. Tuesday night, the Montgomery Public Schools Communication Office staff observed a social media post threatening to send bombs to various schools. The MPS security office was informed and they contacted Montgomery police with the information. At approximately 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, the Montgomery Public Schools Communication Office staff observed a social media post threatening to send bombs to various schools. The…