Corrections Officer Acquitted on False Report Charges
A judge finds a former corrections officer not guilty of false report. But that false claim caused him to lose his job. Myron Chappell has served within the Alabama Department of Corrections…
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Man Charged with Murder in Vaughn Road Fatal Crash
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a Montgomery man with murder in connection with a weekend crash that resulted in the death of a 27-year old woman. Ashleigh Perkins of Montgomery was killed in the two-vehicle crash at about 10:30…
Mothers Celebrate Mother's Day at the Montgomery Zoo
Moms were able to enjoy an extra special Mother's Day at the Montgomery Zoo, where they got in free all day long. The Montgomery Zoo lets moms in for free on Mother's Day every year, as a way to say…
Man Killed in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting. Police say that a man was shot and killed in the 2200 block of Woodley Square West at the Garden Grove Apartments around 4 o'clock Friday afternoon. Authorities say they're investigating what may…
Suspended NFL LB Rolando McClain Arrested
Suspended NFL linebacker Rolando McClain has been arrested on misdemeanor drug and firearm charges after a police stop in Hartselle. Police Lt. Justin Barley says an officer pulled over McClain about 1 p.m. Friday because his car's window tint was…
What's Next for Montgomery's Oldest Community, Cottage Hill?
For people living in the Cottage Hill neighborhood, a vision is finally becoming a reality as they see a transformation of their area, which they believe highlights the historical district that has been forgotten. This quiet neighborhood overlooking downtown Montgomery,…
School Board Releases Timeline For MPS Intervention
We are learning more about the state takeover of Montgomery public schools after The Alabama State Board of Education met Thursday. The board laid out the timeline for the intervention. As we've reported, the state is taking over 27 of…
Montgomery Woman Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
On Wednesday, May 10, Luciana Mekele Jackson, 40, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 81 months in federal prison for wire fraud and identity theft, announced A. Clark Morris, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. Her prison sentence…
MPD Investigates Fatal North Gap Loop Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Dennis Jones, 22, of Montgomery. Jones was pronounced dead after sustaining a fatal gunshot wound late Wednesday evening. At about 11:30 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded…
"Escapology" Ready to Bring New Entertainment to Downtown
A new high- tech form of entertainment is about to open its doors in downtown Montgomery. It's called Escapology. It's a live action breakout game where participants have to solve puzzles and search…
First Responders Participate In Mental Health Crisis Intervention Training
First responders in the River Region are learning how to deal with people with mental health issues during a crisis. The three day training was sponsored by the National Alliance of…
Alabama National Guard Prepare for Hurricane Season
After disaster strikes, The Alabama National Guard can be seen taking action to help people across the state. But what happens before, is just as important. "Right now we're in the…
ASU Wins $50K Home Depot "Retool Your School" Contest
Alabama State University will be awarded a first-place, top-prize of $50,000 today (in a LIVE-STREAM ceremony) to be used towards a campus improvement project from Home Depot's "Retool Your School" contest that is developed to benefit our nation’s treasured Historically Black Colleges and…
MPD Officer, Two Others Arrested on Drug Charges
Montgomery Police Department initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information alleging the involvement of an MPD officer with controlled and illegal drugs. The investigation identified Amanda Millwood, 38, employed as an MPD officer, as a suspect. Late Tuesday, May 9,…
Junior League Awards $88,000 in Grants to Local Non-Profits
The Junior League of Montgomery is known for supporting non-profits throughout the region. Tuesday evening they presented grants to ten local non-profits. "I was telling someone the other day there is a…
Selma City Schools Superintendent Dr. Angela Mangum Placed on Leave
The Selma City School Board has placed Superintendent, Dr. Angela Mangum on administrative leave saying she breached her contract with the school system. Dr. Mangum was one of the possible finalists for Pike Road School Superintendent. Selma School Board officials say…
Several Montgomery Non-Profits Compete For $100,000 Grand Prize
Several Montgomery non-profits are in the running to win $100,000. The competition, sponsored by USA Today, aims to help fund organizations making a difference in their community. Montgomery YMCA serves meals to…
Steve McQueen to Direct Tupac Documentary
Academy Award-winner Steve McQueen is set to direct a documentary about Tupac Shakur. Shakur Estate trustee Tom Whalley and Amaru Entertainment said Tuesday that the film is fully sanctioned by the late hip-hop artist's estate. McQueen is best known for…
ADPH Continues to Investigate "Stomach Bug" Outbreak At Baseball Tourney
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues investigating an outbreak associated with a multistate college baseball tournament last week in Montgomery. Norovirus has been detected in three individuals associated with the outbreak. “Based on the symptoms reported, norovirus is…
The Late Kevin Turner Apart of 2017 Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class
The former Alabama and NFL star, the late Kevin Turner, will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 13. Born on June 12, 1969 in Prattville, Alabama, Turner played collegiately…
Consumer Alert: Publix Recalling Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Publix Super Markets has announced it's voluntarily recalling Publix Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip due to the possibility of the product containing small glass fragments. In a statement, the company says the 16 oz. artichoke and spinach dip was sold…
Prison Trainee Pleads Guilty in Inmate Assault Case
A man who was once training to be a corrections officer in an Alabama prison has pleaded guilty to assaulting a handcuffed inmate. The Justice Department says former Corrections cadet Jeremy Walker pleaded guilty Monday to a federal civil rights…
Full Moon Bar-B-Que Coming to Eastchase
Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC (JWA) announces the sale of a one acre parcel of land at Eastchase to Full Moon Bar-B-Que. The new restaurant location is a part of the Eastchase Central development on Eastchase Parkway directly across from…
New Baseball Roundabout in Downtown Montgomery
If you're traveling to a Biscuits' game or just driving through downtown Montgomery, you'll notice something new in the middle of the road. It's a new traffic roundabout,…
New Class of 'Super Citizens' Graduate
Montgomery Public School's has graduated a brand new batch of Super Citizens. Those new Super Citizens then honored some hometown heroes of their own. The purpose of the Super Citizen Program…
