Fatal Accident
A 90 year old Titus man was killed Wednesday afternoon about 4:33 p.m. in a two car accident. Alabama State Troopers say Bernard Harbin died when his vehicle collided with another vehicle on U.S. 231 north of Wetumpka. Troopers say…
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Community Hears from Aviation Heroes at "An Evening with Eagles"
It was a night to celebrate American air power as the community heard the inspiring stories of aviation pioneers Wednesday evening at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. It's part of the "Gathering of Eagles" program at Maxwell Air Force Base. Each…
MPS Accreditation Status Changed To 'Under Review'
Officials with the accrediting board-AdvancED met with the Montgomery Public School Board Wednesday, for an update in the school systems' accreditation status. AdvancED State Director Andre Harrison, announced the change from 'accredited' to 'under review' point, he says not to…
Wetumpka Police Searching for Suspect in Multiple Robberies
The Wetumpka Police Department is searching for an unidentified male wanted in connection to multiple robbery investigations. Two of the robberies occurred Sunday morning between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. One happened at the Chevron located at the corner of Highway 231 and Red Eagle…
How Many Voters Are Expected to Vote in Next Week's Primary Election?
From local to state-wide races, some voters already have their minds made up on whether or not they will be heading to the polls next week. "I do plan on voting. I'm not exactly sure who is in the running…
Poor People's Campaign Rally Protests War and Guns
The Alabama Poor People's Campaign held the third in an on-going series of rallies and demonstrations this afternoon at the State Capitol. Organizers say the Poor People's Campaign is a national…
Hyundai Investing $388 Million, Adding 50 Jobs to Montgomery Plant
Gov. Kay Ivey, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, Montgomery Co. Commission Chairman Elton Dean and other officials joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC President and CEO Dong Ryeol Choi this afternoon to announce…
ABC President Cancels 'Roseanne' Reboot
ABC has canceled its hit reboot of "Roseanne" following Roseanne Barr's racist tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett. ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey says the comment "is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to…
Crenshaw County Dropped from Tropical Storm Warning; Covington County Remains in Warning
The National Weather Service has dropped Crenshaw County from the Tropical Storm Warning as Subtropical Storm Alberto heads from the Florida panhandle into Alabama. Covington County remains under the warning. Besides Crenshaw County, the Tropical Storm Warning was…
Montgomery City-County EMA Operations Center Prepared for Alberto
Teams are working at the Montgomery city-county Emergency Operations Center in preparation for the arrival of Subtropical Storm Alberto. The center was activated at 7 a.m. Monday, just ahead of Alberto's landfall in…
Bodies of Man and Woman Found in Montgomery
Montgomery police say the bodies of a man and woman have been discovered in Montgomery. Police say they've started a homicide investigation after locating the bodies in the 4100 block of Williams…
Montgomery Police Investigate Life-Threatening Stabbing
Montgomery police say they've responded to a stabbing in the 2100 block of E. South Blvd. Police say the victim is suffering from life-threatening injuries. Investigators say the exact location of occurrence is still being determined. Police say the case…
Memorial Day Ceremony Canceled in Montgomery
Weather concerns associated with Alberto have prompted the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System to cancel its annual Memorial Day observance scheduled for Monday at its Montgomery campus. The entire area, including Montgomery, is in a State of Emergency as declared by…
Man Dies in Montgomery Shooting that Injured a Juvenile
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of 31-year-old Michael Garland of Montgomery. Police say on Saturday night at about 8:45 p.m., they and fire medics responded to the 500 block of East South Blvd.…
State of Emergency Issued for Entire CBS 8 & ABC 32 Viewing Area
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 6:00 a.m. Sunday, which includes the entire CBS 8 and ABC 32 viewing area. This declaration is in preparation for the arrival of Alberto. Get the latest Weather Authority…
Woman Wanted for Questioning in Double Homicide Contacts Crimestoppers
A woman wanted for questioning in connection with a double homicide investigation has contacted Crimestoppers. Crimestoppers says Nichollete Jackson called them this afternoon at approximately 2:45 p.m. after learning she was wanted for additional questioning by investigators in the murder…
Dozier Elementary School to Remain Open One More Year
A spokesperson for Montgomery Public Schools has announced that Dozier Elementary School will remain open one more year. That decision was made today by Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Ann Roy Moore and State School Superintendent Eric Mackey after looking at the logistics…
MPS Releases Statement After Video Goes Viral of Teacher Making Fun of Student
Montgomery Public School officials have launched an investigation into a video that is making the rounds on social media. The video appears to show a teacher at Jefferson Davis High School…
Final Day of Georgia Washington Middle before Closing is "Bittersweet"
It was a day full of mixed emotions for Georgia Washington Middle students and parents. Thursday was the school's last day before closing. "It was kind of sad and…
Pike Road Schools Superintendent Reflects on First Full Year
For Pike Road Schools, the end of the school year is here. Superintendent Dr. Chuck Ledbetter says there have plenty of wins that he is proud of during his first…
Faulkner University Strengthens Relationship with Chinese Partners
An international friendship that has remained strong for nearly a decade was made evident again as Faulkner University hosted three professors from Xiangyang, China, last week. The visit was a part of a cultural exchange program between Faulkner University and…
Deatsville Man Killed in Crash with Unoccupied Vehicle
A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, May 23, has claimed the life of a Deatsville man. Carl Wade Nelson, 44, was killed when the 1997 GMC Suburban he was driving left the roadway and struck an unoccupied 2016 Toyota 4Runner. Nelson was…
Valiant Cross Academy in Need of Assistance for Fire Prevention System
Valiant Cross Academy, an all male private school for at-risk youth in Montgomery, is in need of the community's help. Valiant Cross Academy is expanding to high school next year. They…
Taking a Look at School Bus Safety
Following last week's deadly school bus crash in New Jersey that involved the bus driver having 14 suspensions and several tickets some school systems may look a little closer when hiring those…
Governor's Race Heats Up 2 Weeks before Primaries
While the gubernatorial race is in full swing, political analyst Steve Flowers says it's been a fairly quiet race since it started. "With two weeks to go, the polling is about…
