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MPD Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian

The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal crash following the death of a pedestrian who was struck and injured last week in the 900 block of West South Boulevard. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the scene at about…

Over 5,000 People with Disabilities Lose Jobs in Alabama

 As the State of Alabama celebrates a record number of unemployment, the state ranks among the worst when it comes to employing workers with disabilities. According to RespectAbility, a national nonprofit organization that fights stigma and advances opportunity for people with…

MPD Conducting Homicide Investigation

The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the death of Chauncey Blackburn, 18, of Montgomery who died from injuries he sustained in a Feb. 24, 2018, shooting. Blackburn was pronounced dead early this morning at Baptist Medical…

National Pi Day Brings Big Savings

It’s a day that brings math lovers, sweet-toothed pie enthusiasts and pizza fanatics together — National Pi Day. National Pi Day 2018 — which celebrates the mathematical constant shortened to 3.14 and is naturally held every year on March 14…

Lawmakers Hold Hearing On Proposal To Arm Teachers

Alabama lawmakers will hold public hearings on proposals to allow some teachers to carry concealed handguns into their schools The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee will hold a Wednesday hearing on the bill by Republican Rep. Will Ainsworth.…

Senate Committee Approves Rosa Parks Day

Alabama inched closer to setting aside a day to honor civil rights icon Rosa Parks. An Alabama Senate committee on Tuesday approved legislation to name Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day. The bill now moves to the full Senate. Parks…

MPS Leaders Weigh In On Return of $1.4 Million

The State Department of Education has repaid Montgomery Public Schools 1.4 million dollars, that was mistakenly sent to the town of Pike Road in November 2016. The money would have been returned in the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School…

Marijuana Legislation

Republican State Senator Dick Brewbaker is not running for re-election. Neither is Democratic Representative Pat Todd. And both are sponsoring legislation in this session that would reduce penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Brewbaker says people would be…

CSX Changes

  CSX has a large presence in  Montgomery. It operates a major train terminal in the city, and its rail cars can be seen crisscrossing the area daily. Now the Wall Street Journal is reporting CSX is planning to cut…

Selma Man Dies in Auto Accident

  Alabama State Troopers say the 81 year old victim was walking near his home on Mathews Lane two miles East of Selma on Friday when he was struck by a car. They identify the victim as 81 year old  Charles…

MPS Letter to Teachers and Staff

The Montgomery Public School Chief Administrative Officer released this letter late this afternoon about the system's financial difficulties.   Dear Faculty and Staff: As you prepare to enjoy a well-deserved Spring Break, I would like to settle any concerns you…

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