Annual motorcycle ride held in Lowndes County in memory of Sheriff “Big John” Williams
The 4th annual Motorcycle Memorial Scholarship Fund Ride in memory of Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams was held in Hayneville Saturday.
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First-ever MGM Runway 5K held at Montgomery Regional Airport
Runners got the chance to hit the pavement and see aircraft at the first-ever MGM Runway 5K.
Montgomery County observes National Fishing Day with free fishing
Montgomery County officials observed National Fishing day with free fishing at Elton Dean Park.
UPDATE: Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, died by suicide
Authorities say Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign, died of suicide.
Alabama drops Game 1 of super regional, losing 5-4 to Wake Forest
Alabama will need a win against Wake Forest on Sunday to keep its playoff run alive.
Rain & Thunderstorm Chances Increasing
Sunday Thunderstorms Likely
After a very summer like Saturday across the River Region with sunshine and high temperatures around 90 degrees, rain chances will be increasing for Sunday. Low and mid-level winds from the south and southwest will bring in moist air from the Gulf of Mexico tomorrow, providing the necessary fuel for showers and thunderstorms across our area on Sunday. …
Alabama to get nearly $249 million to fight opioids
Alabama will get nearly a quarter-billion dollars to fight opioids in a settlement with Teva, Allergan, CVS and Walgreens.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Beware of scam claiming to raise money for injured firefighters
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says to be aware of a scam involving someone claiming to be raising money for the five firefighters who were recently injured in a fire.
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously hurt.
Lee County deputy-involved shooting leaves man dead
A man is dead after the Lee County sheriff says he shot at deputies, who returned fire and struck him.
