Senator Says Health Care Vote Set For Next Week
The No. 2 Republican in the Senate…
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Governor Ivey Announces Pre-K through Third Grade Pilot Schools
Governor Kay Ivey today announced that five Alabama school systems, with a total of eight individual schools, will lead a new effort to improve student success by aligning effective teaching strategies and improving collaboration among educators in early elementary school…
Georgia Teen Dies After Jumping Into Creek at Alabama Park
A Georgia teenager has died after officials say he jumped off a rock into a creek at an Alabama park. DeKalb County, Alabama Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Michael Edmonson tells local news outlets…
74-Year-Old Alabama Pharmacist Dies in Lawn Mower Accident
An Alabama man has died in what local outlets are calling a freak lawn mower accident on his property. Chilton County sheriff's deputies say 74-year-old Larry Smitherman was killed while trying to disentangle a garden hose from his bush hog.…
Second Suspect Arrested in Triple Killing in Alabama
Authorities have captured the second of two men wanted in a triple slaying in central Alabama. Police say 35-year-old Marty Morgan was arrested Monday at an apartment complex in Montgomery. Acting U.S. Marshal…
NFL Player O.J Howard Hosts Backpack Drive at Autauga Academy
NFL Player O.J. Howard, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers paid a special visit to Autauga Academy Sunday. Howard is a tight end for the Buccaneers. Howard hosted "Got Da Juice" a backpack drive and community day at Autauga Academy. Over…
Northview Christian Church Hosts "Worship on the Waterfront"
For Northview Christian Church, Sunday's service was a little different with lawn chairs and blankets on the Riverfront. "The best place to have it is on the water and we want to come…
Dozens of Homes Showcased at the Parade of Homes
Several homes are waiting to be filled with homeowners and by the looks of it, it may not be hard to make a sale. "I think it's a good idea for people building…
Tuskegee Police Investigating Murder of 18-year-old Male
UPDATE: Tuskegee Police have arrested 18-year-old Kayonna Robinson in connection to the murder. She's been charged with hindering prosecution. The Tuskegee police are investigating the murder of an 18-year-old male. Tuskegee Chief Lester Patrick says 18-year-old Jaivontavious Sellers of…
Wetumpka Boys & Girls Club Closes
After months of fighting for funding, the Boys & Girls Club of Wetumpka closed its doors for the final time Friday afternoon. The club struggled to find funding after the City of Wetumpka…
World Championship Domino Tournament
The 42nd annual World Championship Domino Tournament got underway in Andalusia Friday. The Andalusia Rotary Club puts on the event every year as a fundraiser and they say it brings people from all over. "We usually have a couple hundred…
Moe's Original Barbecue Opens, Old Cloverdale Residents Hope For Other Businesses To Join The Area
There's a new buzz in the Old Cloverdale area of Montgomery. Moe's Original Barbecue has officially opened it's doors and those in the area are welcoming the eatery with open arms. "I'm pretty excited about this coming, I live right…
Heat Safety Precautions
The heat and humidity have definitely returned this week as temperatures soar into the 90's. And if you're not careful, it can be extremely dangerous. If you have to be out in…
Congressman Mo Brooks Campaigns For U.S. Senate Seat In Montgomery
With just over a month away from the election for the Senate seat previously held by Jeff Sessions, candidates are busy trying to reach as many voters as possible. Mo Brooks…
Prattville Triple Homicide Suspect Arrested; Continue to Search for Marty Morgan
On July 5, the Prattville Police Department arrested Keon Dashon Cain, 19, on 3 counts of murder in reference to an incident that occurred on July 3. Warrants were obtained on Cain after probable cause was developed during the ongoing…
Montgomery Man Arrested and Charged with Arson
Montgomery Fire/Rescue has arrested a Montgomery man in connection with a structure fire on July 3. MF/R charged Quenton T. Washington, 36, with second-degree arson and placed him in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, where he was being held under…
Police Release Names of Victims in Prattville Triple Homicide
Authorities have released the names of three men killed at a barber shop in central Alabama as they continue the search for suspects in the shootings. Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson…
Prattville Police Searching for Triple Murder Suspect
What police believe would have been a robbery at Hook-Up Barber and Style Shop Monday around 10:30 pm, quickly turned into a triple murder with Marty Morgan wanted. "Marty was known…
Tick Time + Treatment Too
From a UAB News Release: UAB Researchers say there has been a significant increase in tick borne diseases in Alabama: How to remove a tick and prevent bites Walter Schrading, M.D., director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Office…
Crimestoppers Host Gun Buy Back Program
People turning in guns Saturday, say they are tired of hearing of gun violence in the area. This is one way they are helping law enforcement, while getting a small reward for turning…
Cloverdale's A&P Social Restaurant Closes
For the last time, the A&P Social serves up their signature Southern fine dining experience. "It's a really sad day because there aren't enough restaurants out here that are doing really good food…
Gun Buy Back Program In Montgomery
Crime Stoppers and the Central Alabama Community Foundation have teamed up to get as many illegal guns of the street as they can. They're sponsoring, a gun buy back event that kicks off tomorrow. After success in other cities, Tony…
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Names New Artistic Director
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has named a new artistic director. After a year-long search, Rick Dildine has been appointed by the ASF Board of Directors, becoming only the fourth artistic director in its 45-year history. Dildine is an Arkansas native…
Montgomery Woman Dies in Woodley Road Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash after Sara Farley, 78, of Montgomery died after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle crash on June 29. Farley was pronounced dead on June 30 at Jackson Hospital, where she had…
MPD Charges Suspect in Garden Street Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection with the shooting death of Curtis Vaughn, 29, and the wounding of a father and son on Wednesday afternoon, June 28. MPD charged Ricardo Crenshaw, 24, with one count…
