Firefighters Climb Stairs to Honor 9/11 Fallen
It's been 18 years since 9/11 occurred in New York. Sunday, firefighters and communities across the state took time to honor the victims in downtown Montgomery. It was part of the 8th Annual…
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The Youngest Freedom Rider Visits Montgomery
Hezekiah Watkins was on summer break between 8th and 9th grade when he was pushed into history, becoming the youngest person arrested during the 1961 Freedom Rides. Five days inside a Mississippi death row cell transformed him from young man…
3 Juveniles in Custody After Stealing Golf Cart in Montgomery
Three juveniles are in custody after stealing a golf cart Saturday night. According to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Col. John Briggs, deputies responded to a residence on the 9100 Block of Vaughan Road for an attempted burglary. Briggs said the…
Pike Road Fire Department Host 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride
Dozens of motorcycle riders were at Harley-Davidson Montgomery Saturday morning to pay tribute to fallen firefighters and their families. The motorcycle ride was organized by the Pike Road Fire Department. All of the…
4 House Trailers Catch Fire at Willow Bend Trailer Park
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says four house trailers caught fire at the Willow Bend trailer park on Saturday. According to Col. John Briggs, four unoccupied house trailers caught fire on the 9500 Block of Highway 31.  The fire is…
Longtime Pastor of First Baptist Church of Montgomery to Retire in June 2020
Pastor Jay Wolf of First Baptist Church of Montgomery will soon step out of the pulpit. "I can't turn the calendar back. I'm 65 and I think it's time for a new season," said Wolf. For 31 years, Wolf has…
Air University Holds K-12 Education Symposium at Alabama State University
Friday educators and administrators from school systems around the River Region and even some outside of the region and state attended the Air University K-12 Education Symposium. The symposium discussed improving public educational opportunities for dependent children of Air University…
Zoobilation Continues to Bring Growth to Montgomery's Zoo
There was plenty of fun and food at the Montgomery Zoo Thursday night. It was all part of Zoobilation, a fundraiser for the zoo. This is the zoo's biggest fundraiser, going into the fall…
Wife of Ralph Abernathy, U.S. Civil Rights Advocate Juanita Abernathy Dies at 88
Juanita Abernathy, who wrote the business plan for the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and took other influential steps in helping to build the American civil rights movement, has died. She was 88. Family spokesman James Peterson confirmed Abernathy died Thursday…
ASU Holds Vigil for Fallen Hornets
Family and friends gathered for a vigil in remembrance of two Alabama State University students who recently lost their lives. One of the students, Alexis Moss, was killed during an early morning shooting on…
Mayor Todd Strange Reflects on Montgomery's Growth
Time in office is winding down for Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange. However, he says that he hopes the city continues to move in a good direction. From more hotels to more…
The Salvation Army Honors First Responders with 9/11 Luncheon
There are very few moments in time when people remember exactly where they were, but September 11th, 2001 is a day many Americans can recall exactly where they were and their feelings throughout…
Jamari Terrell Williams Act Honored
Tuesday, former State Representative John Knight, senators, and Montgomery school officials presented a proclamation to the mother of Jamari Terrell Williams - a 5th grader at Bear Elementary who committed suicide due…
Budget Hearings Begin for MPS
The Montgomery Public School Board, held the first of 2 budget hearings Tuesday. The system is reviewing a proposed budget, that's over $293 million for 2020. Chief Financial Officer Arthur Watts says…
Forest Hills Residents Want Answers After Recent Power Outages
Some people living in a small Montgomery community say they've been left in the dark several times in recent weeks. Forest Hills residents want to know what's causing the…
Hurricane Dorian Devastates Montgomery Man's Family
Ron Dean has only seen pictures and videos of the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas, but his entire family has been living the nightmare for…
COSA Holds Annual Youth Recovery Rocks Event
September is National Recovery Month- and it's used to help educate people on substance abuse treatments and services. One local organization is using the month to celebrate youth who are choosing to remain…
Labor Day Classic Brings Fans Together
Football fans from all around were at ASU Stadium Saturday for the third annual Labor Day Classic football game. The stands were full, grills had been fired up, and excitement…
Montgomery School Considering Property Sale
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Montgomery's struggling school system is looking to sell some of its vacant and unused property. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that Montgomery public school officials have identified a dozen unneeded schools and lots. They are considering selling…
NOAA Assailed for Defending Trump's Hurricane Dorian Claim
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump's claim that Hurricane Dorian had threatened Alabama. They say NOAA's action risks…
Historic Building in Montgomery Transforms into SpringHill Suites
An iconic 100-year-old building has gone under a $14 million transformation to become a new SpringHill Suites Hotel. After nearly three years of renovations, the hotel officially opened it's doors for business on Friday however, this is not your typical…
Adams Drugs Receives Statewide Recognition as a Retailer of the Year
For decades Adams Drugs has been making it easier for people to fill prescriptions. "We find that the closer we get to the big box stores, because we can…
Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-85
Montgomery Police say traffic is moving slowly due to a multi-vehicle crash with minor injuries on I-85 South near the Chantilly Exit. Two lanes are closed. Drivers are encouraged use caution in the area and should consider taking an alternate…
Southern League Playoffs Begin for the Montgomery Biscuits
Will the Montgomery Biscuits bring the Southern League Championship home? Many fans spent Wednesday night cheering for a major win, while also having a night of fun. "We bought one…
Winn Dixie Raising Money for Hurricane Dorian Victims
You can help those affected by Hurricane Dorian by doing something as simple as going to the grocery store. Winn Dixie's parent company Southeastern Grocers has announced that it's raising money to help those in the Bahamas and those along…
