Police: 1,866 guns taken off the streets of Montgomery in 2024
Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed are providing an update on public safety efforts in the city.
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Millbrook to get Big Mike’s Steakhouse location
Alabama-based Big Mike’s Steakhouse has announced plans to bring a location to Millbrook.
Burst pipes at Pike County Judicial Complex force sheriff’s office to move temporarily
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office has moved temporarily after water pipes burst at the county’s judicial complex due to the recent bitterly cold temperatures.
Troy softball, Taylor McKinney ready for 2025 season
River Region natives Mya Holt and D1Softball Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year Taylor McKinney open their season with Troy softball Friday
Rigsby brothers, Troy basketball face James Madison on 4-game streak
Scott Cross praises Marcus and Myles Rigsby as Troy basketball looks to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against James Madison
Troy women’s basketball looks to keep shooting trend vs. Old Dominion
Troy women’s basketball head coach Chanda Rigby looks forward to more time at home to practice shooting as the Trojans sit 8-3 in the Sun Belt
Lawmakers react to Governor Ivey’s State of the State address
Some democratic lawmakers are concerned about the “enhanced legal protections” for law enforcement officers that Governor Ivey said would be part of a package of bills she supports.
Broome, Baker-Mazara score 15 as No. 1 Auburn basketball tops Oklahoma
Auburn (21-1, 9-0) has now won 14 games in a row, the second-longest active winning streak in the country.
Park Crossing boys basketball wins Area championship
The Park Crossing boys basketball team beat Russell County 59-56 to win the AHSAA 6A Area 3 Championship. The Thunderbirds will host Sub-Regionals on Saturday.
Gov. Kay Ivey wants to ban the use of smartphones in public schools
Gov. Kay Ivey, in her State of the State Address, announced her support for a ban on the use of smartphones and other wireless communication devices in Alabama’s public schools.
