Fire Officials Investigating House Fire
Montgomery Fire officials are investigating an early morning house fire on longview street near Ann street..
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Local American Idol Jess Meuse Makes it Through Eliminations
She is safe. Our local American Idol contestant Jess Meuse made it through the eliminations tonight.
Taste Of The South: Niffer’s
Jeff Sanders continues his search for a Taste of the South.
Tourism Trouble? Montgomery Snubbed by USA Today Article
Even though much of the Civil Rights Movement took place in Montgomery — USA Today didn’t even list Montgomery in its Top 10 list of cities where black history comes alive.
Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo Preview
Opp’s Rattlesnake Rodeo is less than two months away, and snake hunters say they are ahead of schedule.
Higher Education Rally Brings Hundreds To State House
The students poured through the streets of Montgomery, heading toward the state house to defend their public universities and colleges.
Governor Robert Bentley took to the podium, showing his support for the state’s higher education.
Tallassee Child Killed In Dog Attack Name Identified
From Tallassee — we now know the name of the little girl killed in a dog attack. 4-year-old, Summer Sears, was killed while playing in her grandfather’s unfenced backyard.
Union Springs Police Chief’s Job in Question
The future of a Bullock County police chief is in question. The City of Union Springs’ mayor says he wants to fire Police Chief Clarence Wheeler, but Wheeler is fighting the termination.
Senate Approves Open Meetings Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved open meetings legislation sought by the Alabama Press Association and the governor.
Death of Inmate Won’t Affect Case Against Other Suspects
A prosecutor says the death of a defendant who faced a murder charge in the 20-year-old killing of a business owner will not affect the prosecution of the other three suspects.
