Former Auburn President James Martin Dies
A former president of Auburn University has died. The university says James Martin died Saturday at the age of 84. Martin was the university's 14th president and served from 1984 until he retired…
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Community Activities Give Kids a Positive Start to Summer
From basketball, to motivational talks with community leaders and law enforcement, these kids are being influenced in a positive way. "If you look around there's a bunch of abandoned gyms and stuff of that nature and it's not a lot…
Elmore Co. Prison Inmate Suffers Serious Injuries from Stabbing
A stabbing at a state correctional facility on Thursday has left an inmate in serious condition. Prison officials said the stabbing happened at around 4:30 p.m. at the Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore when a fight broke out between two…
Autauga Co. Crash Claims the Life of Clanton Woman
A single-vehicle crash at 2:45 a.m. today, June 2, has claimed the life of a Clanton woman. Laurie Brooke Mims, 36, was killed when the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker she was driving left the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned. Mims, who…
MPD Makes Arrest in Sexual Assault and Robbery Investigation
Montgomery police charged Robert Wiley, 28, with first-degree kidnapping, first-degree rape, first-degree robbery, and first-degree sodomy in connection with a continuing sexual assault investigation. Wiley was placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility under bonds totaling $240,000. MPD previously charged…
Too Much Rain could cause Trouble for Trees
We've had record rainfall for the past month...And more is expected this week. While the rain takes the state out of a drought, too much rain can also have a negative…
Combating Mosquitoes: Tips To Keep You Safe From Disease
Annoying..that's what comes to mind when most of us think of mosquitoes. But are you doing enough to steer clear of the viruses that they carry? Kristin Beckham was out woih her…
Hearing Set for Request to Move MPD Officer's Murder Trial
A judge has set a hearing on a request to move a Montgomery police officer's murder trial to another city. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin scheduled the hearing for June 13. Aaron Smith faces a murder charge for the 2016…
Tuskegee University President Concludes Tenure in June
The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees and President Brian L. Johnson announce that Dr. Johnson will conclude his service as the university’s president on June 30, 2017. This coincides with the end date of his current annual contract. During Dr.…
Montgomery Teen Killed in Fatal I-85 Three Vehicle Crash
A three-vehicle crash at 4:07 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, has claimed the life of a Montgomery teenager. The 15-year-old was killed when the Chrysler Pacifica she was a passenger in was struck by a 2003 Nissan Frontier driven by Daniel…
Autauga Co. Police Charge Man with 40 Counts of Child Pornography
Authorities say an Alabama man faces 40 counts of possession of child pornography. Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger told the Montgomery Advertiser on Wednesday that more charges could be handed down to 22-year-old Nicholas Clement Snow. Court records show Snow…
Montgomery Man Charged with Two Counts of Attempted Murder
On Wednesday, May 31, Montgomery Police Department charged Anthony Jerome Williams, 32, with two counts of attempted murder. Williams was placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility and being held on bonds totaling $250,000. The arrest resulted from MPD’s investigation…
Charter School Public Hearing
Infinity Learning Center wants to be a 9th through 12th grade school and hold about 200 to 220 students. Wednesday night they presented their information to representatives of the charter schools.…
Alabama Death Row Inmate Asks for Emergency Execution Stay
An Alabama inmate is asking an appellate court to halt his upcoming lethal injection using a sedative that his lawyers say has "failed to work properly in four states." Robert Melson's attorneys on May 25 asked the 11th U.S. Circuit…
Kathy Griffin Holding Gory Trump-Like Prop Head: Free Speech Or Too Far?
Kathy Griffin has received widespread backlash after she posted controversial images of her holding a gory, Trump-like prop head. Was it an exercise in free speech or did the comedienne go too far? Donald…
Montgomery Man Sentenced for Filing Fake Tax Returns with Stolen ID's
A Montgomery resident was sentenced to 42 months in prison for his role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clark Morris for the Middle District of Alabama and Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M.…
UPDATE: One Dead, One Injured in Head-On Collision in Elmore County
A two-vehicle crash today, has claimed the life of an Elmore County man. Michael Bruce Head, 61, was killed when his 1994 Ford pickup collided with a 2007 Chevrolet pickup. Head was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet…
"Standing for Israel"
Members of the nation's largest pro-Israel organization... "Christians United For Israel" were in Montgomery Tuesday night speaking on the significance of supporting Israel in modern times. A group of Christians and…
State Correctional Officers Charged with Using Their Position for Personal Gain
The Alabama Department of Corrections says it's arrested five correctional officers on charges of using their positions as correctional officers for personal gain following a three-month investigation at the Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore. ADOC says it started its investigation…
Woman Pleads Guilty to Killing 23-Month-Old Boy in Montgomery
A woman has pleaded guilty to capital murder in connection with the 2014 death of a 23-month-old boy in Montgomery. The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office says Natasha Cottrell entered the plea during her trial last week. Cottrell was charged with…
Gathering Of Eagles at Maxwell Air Force Base
The Eagles have gathered at Maxwell Air Force Base. The annual Gathering of Eagles program brings together aviation heroes and pioneers to share their experiences with a new generation of leaders. "We're trying…
Chilton, Macon, Tallapoosa Counties Getting Telehealth Grant Money
Chilton, Macon and Tallapoosa counties are among the 19 counties in Alabama that are getting grant money to provide better access to high-tech medical care. In a statement, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the services are being provided through a $139,650 Appalachian…
ALEA Investigating Four Traffic Fatalities, Two Boating Deaths over Memorial Day Weekend
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says state troopers are investigating four traffic fatalities and two boating deaths statewide during the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. The period ran from 6 a.m. Friday, May 26 to midnight Monday, May 29. In…
Kids Learn Life Lessons Playing Golf
The U.S. Kids Golf Montgomery Local Tour kicked off their tournament season Tuesday at Aroostook Golf Course. Children ages 5-14 took part in the tournament competing in varying age divisions. For 9-year-old Lauryn…
City of Prattville Remembers Fallen Military of Autauga County
As the nation remembers those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms, several veterans of Foreign wars and The American Legion joined the city of Prattville to do the same. Hundreds participated in…
