Gas Prices on the Rise
Gas prices are on the rise across the country. "Summertime is coming, gas is going up. Everybody might as well get ready," said Michelle Regan. Filling up at the Ann Street Entec, it…
Montgomery Newsroom
Increase Fine For Parking Car In Yard
A warning for drivers and homeowners-- it'll now cost you more if you park on someone's front yard. The city council unanimously approved increasing the fine for repeat offenders. It'll cost…
Kilby Prison Correctional Officer Face Felony Ethics Charges After Sting
An Alabama corrections officer is facing a felony ethics charge after officials say he accepted money from undercover officers in exchange for promoting illegal contraband inside a state prison. Court records show 30-year-old Rayshawn Blackmon was arrested last week. Authorities…
"Vehicle of Interest" Identified in Connection with Tallassee Mill Fire
The Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office, ATF and the Tallassee Police Department have identified a “vehicle of interest” in connection with the Mount Vernon Textile Mills fire in Tallassee on…
MPD Honor Fallen Officers
The Montgomery Police Department payed tribute to its 28 fallen officers and recognized the service of former and current police officers at the 2016 Police Memorial Day Service. Mayor Todd Strange joined Police Chief Earnest Finley in placing a memorial…
Renascence Giving Former Inmates a Second Chance at Life
Overcrowded in prisons is an ongoing issue in Alabama. One non profit called Renascence is looking to do it's part by giving former non violent inmates a second chance at life. Renascence is…
Birmingham Follows Montgomery Lead
There has been a Family Justice Center in Montgomery since 2010. It, and others like it. are based on the first such center, begun in 2001 in California. All of them are authorized by federal law. Now Birmingham is starting…
Committee Looks To Expand Magnet Schools In Montgomery
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Alabama Education Association Files Lawsuit over "Secret Meeting"
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Alabama Shakespeare Festival Parking Lots to be Repaved
Visitors to Blount Cultural Park will notice a lot of activity around the Alabama Shakespeare Festival this week, as workmen diligently work to repair and repave parking lots. “It’s been ten years since the parking lots and roads were last paved,”…
Valiant Cross Shaping Young Minds of Students
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Cyclists Urge Driver Safety After Close Call Accident
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MPD Investigates Drowning Death
MPD and fire medics responded to Old Selma Road and West South Blvd. on a call of a possible drowning. An adult male was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the victim hasn't been released. We'll keep you…
MPD Search for Person in Capital Murder Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for an unknown subject wanted in reference to a Capital Murder Investigation. On Sunday, November 29, 2015 the victim, 75-year old James Chapman, was murdered at the intersection of Rosa L. Parks Avenue and Fleming Road. …
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Prepares for Renovations
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What's Next for Mike Hubbard as He Prepares for Trial?
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River Region Iron Chef Competition Kicks Off In Downtown Montgomery
This month's Second Saturday celebration in the capital city had a delicious addition, and it was all for a good cause. The 5th annual River Region Iron Chef competition kicked off today at the Riverwalk Amphitheater. Teams of two were given…
Crawfish Boil Raises Money For Pike Road School
A tradition continued in Pike Road Saturday. The Waters community hosted their 5th annual Crawfish Boil. Close to 1,500 people showed up for the event with almost 3,000 pounds of crawfish. There were games for the kids, live music and…
Graduating Montgomery Senior will "WALK" to Get His Diploma
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Car
The Montgomery Police Department and Fire Medics responded to the 1000 block of East South Boulevard on the service road at about 5 a.m. Thursday, May 12, in reference to a crash involving a 2004 Lincoln Town Car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian,…
Parents, Teachers Come Together for Children With Autism Conference
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World's Oldest Person Dies at 116
Susannah Mushatt Jones, the world's oldest person, has died in New York at age 116. She was born in Lowndes County, Alabama in 1899. Robert Young, a senior consultant for the Gerontology Research Group, says Jones died at a senior…
EXTRA: Meeting Special Needs
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Crowd Turns out for Victoryland Town Hall Meeting
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Chief Justice Roy Moore's Supporters Plan Rally
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