ADOC: Escaped Inmate Recaptured in Wetumpka
The inmate, who escaped while working his assigned job in Montgomery, has been found. Charles Marlin Harris III was recaptured Thursday afternoon just before 3:00 P.M. in Wetumpka. Harris was…
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North Montgomery Community Concerned About Possible Land Rezoning
For 20 years, Greta Sayles has lived in New Hope Village - a community in north Montgomery. But now, she and several people living there are not happy with a potential rezoning. "I didn't know that this was something that…
Update: Missing Prattville Man Found Safe
A missing Prattville man has been found safe. 81-Year-Old James Merriweather was located by the Prattville Fire Department Search and Rescue Team Friday afternoon. He is currently under the care of…
Wetumpka Police Take Fugitive Into Custody
A fugitive wanted for theft of property and burglary has been taken into custody. Melvin Daniels, Jr. was located in Wetumpka after Montgomery Police received an anonymous tip from CrimeStoppers…
ADOC: Inmate Escaped While on Assigned Job
The Alabama Department of Corrections needs your help relocated an escaped inmate. ADOC officials say 29-year-old Charles Marlin Harris III escaped early Thursday morning while on his assigned job in…
Lunch and Learn: Educating our Sr. Citizens about Fraud and Scams
The Montgomery County Elder Justice Task Force, AARP, and the Alabama Securities Commission gathered with Sr. citizens for educational event. The "lunch and learn" educated Sr. citizens on what to look for as a possible scam and how to recognize…
CrimeStoppers: Man Wanted for Burglary of a Business
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers needs your help identifying a suspected burglar. The unknown male burglarized a business in the 3000 block of McGehee Road in Montgomery on Saturday, June 8. If you have any information regarding the identity of this suspect,…
Utility Workers Find Body On Wesley Drive
Montgomery Police are conducting a death investigation after a man's body was found by utility workers. It happened Tuesday in the 3700 block of Wesley Drive around 12:15 P.M. The cause and manner of death are pending forensic evaluation.
Montgomery Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating an early morning shooting in South Montgomery. It happened just before 7 Thursday morning in the 300 block of East Edgemont Ave. Investigators say one adult male was shot and was taken to the hospital with…
Former Alexander City Mayor Don McClellan Passes Away
People in Alexander City are mourning one of their former leaders. Don McClellan, the former mayor of Alexander City passed away Tuesday night. His passing comes after the city's mayor Jim Nabors passed away in May. Flags were flown at half-staff Wednesday…
Legal or Not? Authorities Confiscate 100 Grams of Hemp
It looks, smells, and is consumed just like marijuana, but it is hemp. According to Federal law, hemp is a legal derivative of marijuana. Hemp is considered any part of the marijuana plant that contains less than 0.3 percent THC.…
Merger, Renovations Ahead for Eastside Branch YMCA
Two Montgomery area YMCAs are planning to merge into one location and renovations have already started. A merger between the Westminster Branch and the Southeast Branch locations will soon be called the Midtown YMCA. It will be located at the…
Memory Loss Victims Put On Patriotic Concert for Community
A special concert brought a packed house today in Montgomery. But it was the singers that got all the attention. The concert was put on by the Side by Side Choir.…
JCPenney Hiring 30 Seasonal Employees in Montgomery
The back-to-school season is quickly approaching, and JCPenney is getting ready to welcome crowds of excited customers shopping the latest styles and trends for the new school year. The Company plans to hire as many as 30 seasonal associates throughout…
Montgomery Airport Among Several Alabama Airports Awarded FAA Grant
The Federal Avation Administration is awarding $495 million in airport infrastructure grants. Airports in Alabama are among the recipients. "This significant investment in airport improvements in Alabama will fund construction and rehabilitation projects that will help maintain high levels of…
Lawsuit: 83-year-old Woman Was Left in Senior Facility's Van
The family of an 83-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against an Alabama assisted living community accusing them of leaving the senior citizen in a van for six hours. News outlets report the lawsuit was filed against Elmcroft of Montgomery,…
John Merrill Expected to Announce Tuesday Whether He'll Run for U.S. Senate
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has scheduled an announcement for Tuesday morning in Montgomery. He is expected to announce whether he'll seek the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 2020. The seat is currently held by Democratic Sen. Doug…
Organizers Preparing for CrimeStoppers Gun BuyBack
An event happening this weekend aims to get guns off the streets. Crimestoppers annual Gun BuyBack will be held Saturday at First Baptist Church in Montgomery. "This is just one of the options,"…
River Region Residents Trying to Beat the Heat
Summer is officially here- as of Friday. But it feels like it has been here for some weeks now. We spoke with people around downtown to see how they were trying…
3rd Annual Montgomery Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday hundreds of people gathered in Downtown Montgomery to celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the celebration of the last enslaved people in America being freed. The word Juneteenth comes from the…
David Sadler to Run for Mayor of Montgomery
Another candidate has officially announced a bid for Montgomery Mayor. David Sadler made his candidacy official this morning. Sadler is a Montgomery business owner and community activist. He is known for his free…
Downtown Montgomery Revitalization
The capital city is growing, especially when it comes to downtown. A 2019 study of Downtown Montgomery shows 977 existing multifamily units. There are also 288 single family units. With 252 planned…
First-Ever Recipients of ASF Patrons of the Arts Award Announced
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has announced that Barrie and Laura Harmon are the inaugural recipients of the Wynton M. Blount Patrons of the Arts Award.…
Dalraida Church of Christ Shipping Donated Medical Supplies to Kazakhstan Hospital
A container full of medical supplies is now on its way from Montgomery to a country located in central Asia. Kazakhstan is located in central Asia. Members of Dalraida Church…
Holy Cross Episcopal School Closing after 20 Years
Officials at Holy Cross Episcopal School, a private elementary school in Montgomery, have announced the school will close after 20 years. In a statement from the school, leaders say the decision…
