Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues unveiled at Alabama Capitol
Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller have been unveiled on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol.
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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile coming to Montgomery
An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be rolling into Montgomery for the week of October 27.
Convicted killer Anthony Boyd executed for 1993 capital murder
Convicted killer Anthony Boyd has been executed by the State of Alabama for a 1993 capital murder case.
NBA head coach and player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat have been arrested along with more than 30 other people in a takedown of two gambling operations that authorities say leaked inside information about NBA athletes and rigged poker games backed by Mafia families.
U.S. Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
The U.S. Senate rejected bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week.
What’s Happening: October 24-26
If you like pickles, there’s a big event just for you, but if you don’t, there’s still plenty to do in the River Region this weekend!
Pike Road welcomes new McDonald’s restaurant
After months of construction, McDonald’s has now opened in Pike Road.
Montgomery church contributing to the fight against cancer
Montgomery’s New Hope Missionary Baptist Church is contributing to the fight against cancer.
City of Montgomery honors new 911 communications graduates
The City of Montgomery is recognizing seven graduates who are now certified to be emergency 911 dispatchers and operators.
Federal Court in Montgomery forced to close on Fridays because of government shutdown
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama has announced that it will be closed on Fridays until the federal government shutdown ends.
