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City Updates Law to Reflect State’s Beer-to-Go Law

The City of Montgomery is now on board with the state’s latest beer-to-go law. The law went into effect last week. Now breweries can sell craft beer directly to the consumer as long it doesn’t exceed 288 ounces per day. The city council unanimously approved updating the city’s law to reflect the state law. Mayor Todd Strange says it will…

A Weather Hodgepodge

An interesting week of weather is ahead. We are talking one more day with decent rain chances, but then a pattern change will allow for sunny and dry weather to move into the state. Slightly lower humidity levels are expected midweek, before the heat cranks back up late in the week. Oh and did I mention tropical troubles in the…

Showers and Storms are in the Forecast

MORE STORMS TOMORROW: Sunday is going to be almost identical to today as it should be another relatively wet day for much of the Southeast. The major trough moves slowly across the eastern half of the country. The trough should drag a cold front into the area keeping our chance for showers and storms high once again. Clouds and numerous…

22 Graduate from MPD Citizen’s Police Academy

A group of Montgomery citizens got an up close and personal view of the police department...and how officers combat crime in the city.

Twenty-two people graduated from the Citizens Police Academy Tuesday night. It’s an eight week course conducted by the Montgomery Police Department. They help the citizens get a better idea of what the police department does each and every day. One of the graduates says he went on a ride along to a shooting Friday night, and it really opened his eyes. “What…

The Heat is On

FOR MEMORIAL DAY: Copy and paste today’s weather into tomorrow, and that is what you can expect for much of South/Central Alabama. Of course, there could be a few isolated showers/storms possible, but many communities will remain dry with a partly sunny day. The highs will once again be in the lower and mid 90s Monday. REST OF WEEK: Staying…

Hot and Humid Weather for the Rest of the Holiday Weekend

For Sunday, we are not expecting as many clouds or showers, so temperatures will likely once again in the lower 90s for South/Central Alabama. Rain chances are very low, but not zero, so don’t be surprised to see a few isolated showers across the Alabama landscape. WAITING ON BONNIE: Still a tropical depression as of the 1100 AM EDT update….

Montgomery Symphony Jubilee Pops Concert

It was a picture perfect evening as a crowd packed the Capitol lawn to take in a free concert for all ages. “‘Showboat’ for the train shed down by the river.. We’ll do ‘Hey Good Lookin” for the Oakwood Cemetery and Hank Williams.” said Conductor Thomas Hinds. The music lead the audience on a journey by giving tribute to Maxwell…

Prattville Police Make Arrest in Death of Prattville Woman

Authorities have arrested a man in the death of a Prattville woman who was run over and killed by her own car. Autauga County officials tell news outlets that they have arrested 30-year-old Willie Edward Foster Jr. on a murder charge in connection with the death of 72-year-old Carol Parker Nunnery on Monday. Authorities say Nunnery died of blunt force…

Discount Movie Theater in Montgomery?

How would you like to pay less to go to a movie in Montgomery... And even see some classics on the big screen for only a few bucks? Well, it could be a reality.

Evans Theatres in Norman, Oklahoma is thinking about bringing a discount movie theater to Eastdale Mall. They would offer 6 dollar movies and 3 dollar matinees. There would also be classic movies like “The Breakfast Club,” “The Goonies” and “Back to the Future” for 3 dollars. People we talked to say they would welcome it at Eastdale Mall. “That’s a…

Wetumpka Grads Remember 6 Deceased Students

They say they are a special class because of the tragedies they have overcome through the years.

The Wetumpka High School class of 2016 marched into the ASU acadome Tuesday evening. This day has been a long time coming, and they are ready to embrace it. “13 years, I’m ready to go. I feel like I am at the next level!” said Wynston Brady Ballenger. “Basically 173 days to get to this point. They are excited. We are…