One local group had a little fun over the holiday last night...all for a good cause. The group Live + Listen held its annual Funksgiving benefit concert last night at the Union Station Train Shed in downtown Montgomery. The event…
People across the country were encouraged to shop small for Small Business Saturday. Several shops in Montgomery participated in the annual day that highlights small businesses. Many took to social media with the hashtag #shopsmall or #smallbuisnesssaturday promoting the event.…
 A teen has died after a two-car wreck on Interstate 85. Troopers say a 13 year old boy from Louisiana died when the truck he was riding in left the road and hit a guardrail. That crash happened I-85 north,…
Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday. The Alabama Retail Association campaign SHOP ALABAMA and small business owners encourage shoppers to spend their dollars locally for the holidays to boost the local economy. Al Cantrell, owner of  Al's Antiques on Mulberry…
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman could be released from prison as early as February, but is still hoping for a pardon from outgoing President Barack Obama. In a Thanksgiving message to supporters, Siegelman thanked people who supported him during his…
Alabama State University ended their week of festivities before Thursday big game against Miles College, with their Turkey Day Classic Parade. Hundreds of people lined Dexter Avenue for this year's parade.…
Gov. Robert Bentley's former security chief has filed a lawsuit against the governor saying his career and reputation were damaged as Bentley tried to maintain and hide an affair with a former political adviser. Ray Lewis, the former state trooper…
Gov. Robert Bentley's former security chief has filed a lawsuit against the governor saying his career and reputation were damaged as Bentley tried to maintain and hide an affair with a former political adviser. Ray Lewis, the former state trooper…
There were plenty of laughs to be had as Steve Harvey cracked jokes for the audience. While he wants to bring fun to Alabama State's Turkey Day Classic, he also says he's in it for another reason. "One of my…
Whether you're planning to fly the friendly skies or take to the roads this Thanksgiving... You are not alone. AAA estimates more than 48 million people will be traveling. And thanks…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of 47-year- old Clifford Cummings, who died from wounds he received in an Oct. 20 shooting. Cummings was pronounced dead at Baptist Medical Center South, where he had been…
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange has released a statement on the death of former Montgomery city council member Jim Spear. Mayor Strange says, "The City of Montgomery has lost a dedicated public servant. Jim Spear provided stellar service to the families…
Caution, common sense and vigilance. These are the Montgomery Police Department’s watchwords to help protect property and ensure personal safety during the busy holiday season. MPD will be working throughout the holidays to safeguard the public and offers these safety…
The Alabama Marine Patrol is investigating a drowning on Lake Jordan near Blackberry Cove. Elmore county sheriff Bill Franklin identified the victim as Richard Harris, 58, of Deatsville. Franklin says Harris may have been fishing at the time of the incident.…
It's a project that takes a lot of helping hands. The Magical Christmas Toy Drive brings hundreds of smiles to children across the River Region, who otherwise may not have…
November is Adoption Awareness Month, and a local church wanted to take the time to thank the families who have opened their hearts to children. Saint James Methodist Church took time before…
We learned Friday that a Montgomery police officer has been indicted for murder. Officer Aaron Smith shot and killed a black man on February 25th, and the family is speaking out today. It's been almost one year since Greg Gunn…
Three times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving. That's why fire officials encourage you to pay close attention the goal of getting a holiday meal on the table. The Alabama Department of Insurance State Fire Marshal's Division offers…
Gov. Robert Bentley is asking the Alabama Republican Executive Committee to suggest who should replace U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions. The governor sent a request to the 400-plus committee members seeking their input on who he should appoint to fill Sessions'…
In response to the political changes across the country, one Montgomery church dedicated a Black Lives Manner banner. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Montgomery put the banner up on November 10th and officially dedicated it Saturday. The banner was originally…
An eventful week is ahead for Alabama State fans, preparing for this year's Turkey Day Classic hosted by Steve Harvey. Harvey addressed fans Saturday morning, filling them on the excitement. Harvey teed off in the ASU celebrity golf tournament at…
People at Montgomery's New Life Baptist Church are giving back to those in need for Thanksgiving in a big way. For the past 12 years Jay Maze has been giving Thanksgiving boxes to the community. His heart to give has spread…
Montgomery police are investigating a homicide. 21-year-old D'Vonte Flonnoy of Montgomery was shot and killed Thursday in the 5600 block of Carmichael Road. Flonnoy was one of eight people that were charged in the in the shooting death of 41-year-old…
U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has been appointed to serve as President Elect Donald Trump's Attorney General. The announcement came Friday morning, along with several other cabinet announcements. Senator Jeff Sessions has served in that office for the better part of…
Montgomery Police Officer Aaron C. Smith has been indicted for murder in the fatal shooting death of 58-year-old Greg Gunn. Smith was arrested after he shot and killed Gunn, a resident of the Mobile Heights community in Montgomery. Smith said…
