River Region Prepares for Hurricane Zeta
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Zeta. Officials are not taking the storm lightly and want to have all emergency personnel in place before…
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Will President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Impact the Election?
The nomination, appointment, and confirmation of Amy Cohen Barrett was seen as a political power grab to some people. Democrats are against the appointment to the Supreme Court, because it happened so…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency for Zeta
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency ahead of Zeta, which may again become a hurricane before it makes landfall on the Gulf coast. “Ahead of Tropical Storm…
Health Officials Give Recommendations for Safe Halloween
With Halloween just a few days away and the pandemic still among us, most parents are wondering "is it safe for my child to trick-or-treat?" Though several annual events like, pumpkin patches,…
Montgomery and Religious Leaders Encourage Voters to Turn Over Ballots
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, several Montgomery and religious leaders met at the state's capitol to encourage voters to vote for Amendment 382. If the referendum is passed, it would increase Montgomery's millage…
U.S. Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett is headed to to the Supreme Court. The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, with Republicans overpowering Democratic opposition a week before Election Day. Barrett will be the third Supreme Court justice nominated by Trump. At…
Local Youth Organization Raises $20,000 in Golf Tournament
That's My Child (TMC) hosted its first-ever charity golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 26. The inaugural tournament saw over 60 participants swinging in the tournament. The money raised is used to help…
UPDATE: Police Still Searching for Two Missing Indiana Girls Last Seen in Elmore County
Law Enforcement Agencies in the river region and tri-county area are searching 12 year old Savannah Mills and her sister 10 year old Racheal. The girls' biological father alerted police that the…
Tuskegee University President Takes Second Medical Leave
Tuskegee University says its president will take a second medical leave of absence starting this month. The university says Lily D. McNair will be on a six-month medical…
Free Flu Shots Provided This Week
Eastdale Mall and the Alabama Department of Public Health are teaming up for a drive-up flu vaccination clinic this Thursday. It'll take place from 9 am to 4:30 pm in the mall parking lot. You can also get your flu…
MPS Releases Weekly COVID-19 Numbers
Montgomery Public Schools is now releasing data showing the number of new positive COVID-19 cases in each school. The total number for each school include both employees and students who notified MPS that they tested positive for the virus. The…
Botox for Breast Cancer Awareness
The River Region Facial Plastics teamed with the American Cancer Society Saturday to help in the fight against breast cancer. The River Region Facial Plastics at Jackson Clinic held a Botox for…
18th Annual Drug Take Back Event in Montgomery
The Attorney General's Office, DEA, and Montgomery police held it's 18th annual drug take back event Saturday. People were encouraged to drop off any old or unused prescription medicines. These items were boxed…
U.S. Senate Expected to Confirm Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court Monday
The Republican-led U.S. Senate has voted to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections. Barrett’s confirmation on Monday is hardly in doubt, with the majority Republicans mostly united in support behind President Donald Trump’s…
Driver Killed in Tuskegee Wreck
Tuskegee police say one person was killed in a wreck this morning. Police say 29-year-old Kyla Marie Jones of Tuskegee was killed in the wreck, which happened just after 7 a.m. near the intersection of West Montgomery Highway and Reed…
Police Searching for Girls Last Seen in Eclectic Area
Police in Sheridan, Indiana, need your help in finding two girls last seen in the Eclectic area. Investigators say 12-year-old Savannah Mirrah Mills and 10-year-old Racheal Maria Mills were taken from their home in Sheridan. They were last seen on…
Wetumpka Elementary Renames Building After Educational Figure
Elmore County school officials honored the late Welton B. Doby by renaming their activity center after him on Friday, Oct. 23. This comes 50 years after integration of Alabama schools made officials…
$37 Million in Federal Grants Awarded to Alabama for Rural High-Speed Internet
If you live in one of the more remote locations of Alabama high-speed internet access may be available soon. On Thursday the USDA announced they would be investing $37 Million in high speed broadband in rural Alabama. The $37 Million…
Alabama National Fair Raises Money for Local Charities
The Alabama National Fair wrapped up on Sunday, Oct. 18, with a successful turnout despite the pandemic and mother nature. Things looked a little different this year, with no indoor activities, vendors, less…
Pike Road Partners with Life South to Save Lives in the River Region
The Town of Pike Road partnered with LifeSouth for a community blood drive in honor of the town's founders' week. LifeSouth officials say the river region is in emergency need of blood…
"Bold, Beautiful and Beyond Cancer" Wig Giveaway
Women suffering from health-related hair loss can get a complimentary wig this weekend. Montgomery city councilman Oronde Mitchell, the  American Cancer Society, Beauty and Beyond, The Strategic Group, Women of W.I.L.L., Young Men on A Mission, and the City of…
ASU Students Hold Hurricane Relief Drive
Alabama State University students worked Thursday to help bring some much-needed relief to hurricane victims in several states. Following the damage of Hurricanes Laura, Sally and Delta, Alabama State University students put their…
Brewbaker Primary School, and Southlawn 6th Graders Under Mandatory Quarantine
Montgomery's Brewbaker Primary and School, and sixth graders at Southlawn Middle School are now under mandatory quarantine after two separate employees tested positive for COVID-19. Montgomery Public Schools confirmed the…
Local Boys and Girls Club Host 30th Charity Golf Tournament
The Boys and Girls Club of the River Region hosted their 30th annual golf and tennis charity tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 21. After being postponed in May due to the pandemic,…
Residents Speak, City Council Listens, Passes Ordinance Restricting Liquor Stores
West Montgomery seems to be an attraction for business owners, but residents are not happy with the kind of businesses that are coming to the area. Residents say package stores…
