Gas Prices Could Impact State Agriculture
The U.S. Energy Administration reports gas prices are down 36 cents per gallon from this time last year. While the lower prices are good for your budget right now, they…
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Troy University Student Adapts to Life After "The Amazing Race"
After a month of living life in the fast lane on CBS’ “The Amazing Race,” Cole LaBrant is enjoying the process of slowing down. “It’s been very relaxed compared to ‘The Amazing Race,’ which was just a whole month of…
Dadeville PD Receives Grant to Purchase New Equipment
Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $2,544 grant to help the City of Dadeville purchase new equipment for police officers. The Dadeville Police Department will purchase new safety lights and holsters to help officers operate more efficiently when patrolling at…
United Way Holds 'Day of Action'
Food insecurity is a common issue for seniors across the country. That's why the group is looking to do something about it locally by making a change in the eating habits, and lives…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wares Ferry Rd. and Rifle Range Rd. to be Closed for Railroad Repairs
CSX will close Wares Ferry Road at Rifle Range Road for railroad crossing repairs, starting at 7 a.m., on Wednesday, Jun 22nd. This section of Wares Ferry Road is located approximately one mile north of Kilby Prison. Plans are to…
MPD Investigates West Park Avenue Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department has launched a homicide investigation following the shooting death late Monday, June 20, of 30-year-old Darnell Bush of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 200 block of West Park Avenue at about 11 p.m. after receiving a…
City Leaders & Skating Community Discuss New Skate Park
After the City of Montgomery announced that a Staybridge Suites hotel would be coming to downtown, skaters at the Montgomery Skate Park found out their skate park would be closing and moving to…
Both Political Parties Split as Presidential Race Heats Up
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have campaigned across the country the past few months turning out the votes. But political analyst Steve Flowers says only a few really matter. "Only about 7…
Two Years Since Webber Building Collapse; Structure Still An Eyesore
The Webber building, also known as the Montgomery Theater, dates back all the way to 1860. It even featured performers like John Wilkes Boothe, the actor who assassinated Abraham Lincoln. But now,…
YMCA holds 19th annual Kevin Turner golf benefit
Montgomery, Ala. (www.waka.com)---It's the 19th year of the Kevin Turner YMCA golf tournament in Turner's beloved hometown of Prattville, but this year the tournament is different because its "driving force" is missing. Turner passed away back on March 24 ending his…
AG: Alabamians Will Get $6.3 Million in E-Book Price Fixing Lawsuit
Officials say Alabama consumers will receive more than $6,300,000 from Apple Inc. in a lawsuit over inflated e-book prices. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange said in a statement Monday that the tech giant is expected to spend about $400 million…
Alabama News Network Receives Awards from the Associated Press
Alabama News Network has received more recognition for excellence in local news coverage. The Alabama Associated Press Media Editors (APME) presented its yearly awards at a luncheon Saturday in Birmingham. Alabama News Network received honors in the following categories for…
Acting House Speaker Declines State Security Detail
In a statement from the Alabama House of Representatives, Acting Speaker of the House Rep. Victor Gaston (R-Mobile) has declined the security detail that state law would otherwise provide to him. The statement says the reason is to save taxpayer dollars…
Father's Day in Montgomery
There were dozens of dads out on Father's Day, enjoying the day with their families at the Montgomery Zoo. Zoo admission for dads was free if they came with their…
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Department Host Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo
Dozens of families kicked off Father's Day weekend reeling in plenty of fish. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department invited people out to their annual kids fishing rodeo. The free event was held at the Montgomery County Fishing Ponds. Kids ages…
Pike Road Schools have chance at $10 Million Grant
A local school district is in the running to win a ten million dollar grant. The X-Q Super School Project team was met today with students and administrators from Pike…
Court Documents Give Details of Sodomy Charges Against MPD Officer
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated disciplinary proceedings against one of their fellow police officers, after charging him in connection with the sexual assault of an adult male. MPD charged Deonte Lashawn Hamner with first-degree sodomy Tuesday, June 14, and placed him…
Sickle Blood Drives Looks to Educate People About the Disease
Sickle Cell anemia affects over 100,000 people every year, especially Alabamians. One group is doing it's part to educate people about the disease. The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery…
AL Highway 49 and AL Highway 229 Closes for Railroad Crossing Repairs
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of two separate road closures while railroad crossing repairs are performed. Starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 21 the railroad crossing on Alabama Highway 49 will be closed. The crossing…
ASU Announces Warning Status Lifted by SACSCOC
Alabama State University received good news today from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The University has been removed from warning status by the accrediting body. President Gwendolyn E. Boyd made the announcement today on…
The Battle Over Victoryland in Tuskegee Continues
The battle over Victoryland in Tuskegee continues as Mayor Johnny Ford has now filed a complaint with the Alabama Ethics Commission. "I have requested the Alabama Ethics Commission to also…
Local Reaction to "The Daily Show" Poking Fun at Alabama
With our own weekend anchor Josh Ninke making an appearance, host Trevor Noah didn't hold back when it came to poking fun at Alabama politicians. Some people we talked to…
Club 322 Plans Balloon Release To Honor Orlando Victims
In the wake of the Orlando shooting at a gay nightclub, where 49 innocent men and women were gunned down, fears of could this happen again still linger. Clubs even in…
Advocates Bring Awareness to Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse is an ongoing issue across the country, and advocates in the capitol city are raising awareness, because they say it affects millions. Money is one of the biggest factors when it…
MPD Arrest and Charge Man with 8 Counts of Sexual Abuse
On Monday, June 13, Montgomery Police Department responded to the 900 block of Pebblebrook on a call of a possible sex abuse. After further investigation, Detarrio Chappell was identified as the suspect. He was taken into custody and charged with…
