Alabama State University officials have announced plans to offer a new summer scholarship for new and returning out-of-state students. The Hornet Hive Online (HHO) scholarships will help those students with the cost of tuition during the University’s summer semester, particularly…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) continues to follow precautionary measures at the state’s four veterans homes to mitigate the spread…
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today announced its support to increase COVID-19 testing in Montgomery and surrounding counties. The collaborative effort between HMMA and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed will help the fight against the novel coronavirus. HMMA is coordinating an…
For inmates and law enforcement officers in close quarters, social distancing can be nearly impossible. That's why Sheriff Brunson had a  Quarantine unit building built near the Macon County Jail. The…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that resulted in one pedestrian fatality. On Friday, April 10, around 6:15 p.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to Lagoon Park at Shady Grove Drive in reference to three…
With a nationwide shortage of personal protection equipment for healthcare workers, The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is hosting a a PPE donation day to try and fill local needs. From…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a body was discovered Friday, April 10, around 7:30 a.m., in the 400 block of South Decatur Street. At the scene,…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Friday evening shooting death of Ja’Shundra White, 21, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the intersection of S.…
A tree caused significant damage after it fell on a home in the Dalriada neighborhood Sunday evening. A Montgomery police officer tells us the storm knocked down at least 1-thousand trees in the city alone.…
A federal judge has ruled that Alabama cannot ban abortions as part of the state's response to coronavirus. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson on Sunday issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the state from forbidding abortions as part of a…
Three residents and eight staff members from Hillview Terrace Rehab Select in Montgomery have tested positive for COVID-19. This comes one month after a resident -who is currently receiving medical care- tested positive. In a press release sent to Alabama…
A Montgomery woman, 57, is left dead after an early morning house fire this Easter Sunday. As reported by Montgomery District Fire Chief Quentin Burke, The Montgomery fire department responded to the 1900 block of Wyndgate Loop just before 4…
At 6:15 Friday night, The Montgomery Police Department responded to a single-vehicle collision involving three pedestrians in the 2800 block of Lagoon Park Drive. The three pedestrians were transported to a local hospital, two adults with non-life-threatening injuries and a…
Each day brings the United States closer to peak severe weather season, and especially with severe weather potentially hitting our area this Sunday those are faced with a question: Is it better to take on severe weather outside a community…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Debt Management Center is suspending all actions on veteran debts under the jurisdiction of the Treasury Department for 60 days. The USDVA said it will continue to evaluate an…
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has approved three technical revisions to the health order signed on April 3. These revisions are summarized in this Explanation of April 10, 2020 Technical Revisions. The amended Stay at Home order includes these latest technical…
Gov. Kay Ivey has delivered an Easter message to the people of Alabama. WATCH GOV. IVEY'S EASTER MESSAGE Here is the complete text of her message: "My fellow Alabamians, As we enter the most Holy time for our faith, I…
The Alabama Supreme Court announced this morning that it has reversed five of the 11 ethics convictions against former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard. The high court affirmed the other six…
In response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Auburn University at Montgomery and Baptist Health have partnered together to provide a safe space for Baptist Health team members who are working on…
Ibraheem Yazeed, the prime suspect in 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard’s kidnapping and murder, has had his preliminary hearing delayed. Yazeed is now due in court on June 3. That's because the coronavirus outbreak has delayed court cases. His hearing had originally…
Montgomery police are searching for a suspect in a homicide. Police say on Wednesday, April 1, patrol units responded to the 2200 block of Cherry Street regarding a shooting. Police say the victim was identified as Ricklson Debrum and was…
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has created a unique way to connect with audiences during the coronavirus pandemic. While its theatre in Montgomery may be closed, it will be launching a virtual monologue series. Starting Friday, actors who have appeared on…
The Alabama Department of Labor has released its official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of March 29 - April 4. The labor department says 106,739 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone during the…
To show appreciation for the critical work Montgomery’s front line health providers are doing to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in our home community, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) is donating 450 box lunches to three Montgomery-area health providers…
LEAD Academy, Montgomery's first public charter school, has opened enrollment for the 2020-21 school year for students entering kindergarten through sixth grade. At full capacity, anticipated enrollment is 456 students. Parents interested…
