Montgomery Public Schools: "Raffle Scam" Warning
Officials with Montgomery Public Schools have asked us to warn you of an unauthorized raffle that they're calling a scam. A spokesperson says people claiming to represent…
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Church Brings 'Ashes to Go' to Montgomery
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First Travel-Related Case of Zika Virus Confirmed in Alabama
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MPD: Shooting Victim Not Critical
Montgomery Police say a person who was shot in the city overnight received injuries that were not life-threatening. Officers went to the shooting scene on East Patton Avenue, off Norman Bridge Road, around 11 o'clock. More on the story during…
Medical Marijuana Advocates of Alabama Rally in Front of State House
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Trump, Sanders Win New Hampshire Primary; Kasich in Second in GOP
The New Hampshire primary winners are Donald Trump on the Republican side and Bernie Sanders in the Democratic race. Each took the top spot after second-place finishes in the Iowa caucuses. Trump's first victory of the 2016 White House race…
Winston's Law Makes It Through Senate
Alabama State Senators unanimously agree on one thing Tuesday- the punishment of convicted child abusers should be raised. Right now, someone convicted of aggravated child abuse can not be sentenced to more than 20 years in prison. But the Senate…
2nd Annual Missing Persons Seminar Looks to Bring Closure for Families
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Energy Agency Says Gasoline Will Average Under $2 in 2016
Gasoline under $2 a gallon? For a whole year? That's the government's latest forecast. The U.S. Energy Information Administration said Tuesday in its monthly short-term energy outlook that regular gasoline will average $1.98 a gallon nationwide in 2016. If the…
CrimeStoppers: Prattville Papa John's Robbed
CrimeStoppers is helping Prattville police look for a suspect in the robbery of a pizza restaurant. On Saturday, February 6, at approximately 7:55 p.m., the Papa John's was robbed on South Memorial Drive in Prattville . Police say witnesses told…
North Alabama Gets Snow
In North Alabama, schools altered schedules and roads quickly turned to slush as that part of the state received a dusting of snow from a winter weather system. Several school systems delayed opening or closed early Tuesday because of the…
Federal Officials Approve Alabama Medicaid Changes
Federal officials have approved Alabama's plan to switch its Medicaid program to managed care. Gov. Robert Bentley made the announcement in a press conference. The waiver approval comes after three years of planning and negotiation with federal officials over the…
Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Crash
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal wreck that left a man dead. Police say around 4:15 p.m. Monday, they and fire medics responded to a three-car crash at Atlanta Highway at Oldfield Drive. Officers say 77-year-old Lytle Allen of Montgomery…
U.S. Senate, Congress Races Heat Up
Longtime Incumbents are facing some opposition this year as the primary gets closer. U. S. Senator Richard Shelby has been in office for nearly 30 years. Congresswoman Martha Roby is in her 6th year. They each have opponents. But how…
Large Sinkhole in Prattville Neighborhood
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Rep. Martha Roby Picks Up Two Endorsements
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Congresswoman Martha Roby in her re-election campaign for Alabama's second district. Chamber officials says they support Roby because she values the free enterprise system, supports the highway bill, and supports bills like the…
Alabama Democratic Party Vice-Chairman Redding Pitt Dies
The Alabama Democratic Party has announced the death of Redding Pitt, the party's vice chairman since 2013. Pitt served as party chairman from 2001 - 2005. Pitt was an attorney with the firm of Farris, Riley and Pitt in Birmingham from…
Bill Would Stop Removal of Confederate, Historic Markers
As some cities make the decision to shed Confederate monuments, some Alabama lawmakers want to prohibit those removals unless legislators say it is OK. The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday will hold a public hearing on the bill titled…
Second Annual Missing Person's Day Starts Tomorrow
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Montgomery Police Investigating Crash that Killed 2-Year-Old Boy
Montgomery police are still investigating a crash that killed a 2-year-old boy early Sunday morning. Police say at about 6:45 a.m., officers and fire medics responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 southbound between Chantilly Parkway and Wares Ferry…
Judge Reschedules Hubbard Hearing
A judge has rescheduled a hearing on indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard's request to dismiss ethics charges against him. Circuit Judge Jacob Walker delayed the hearing until Feb. 16 because of a scheduling conflict. Hubbard is alleging prosecutorial misconduct after…
Super Bowl Favorites
Sports fans across the nation crowded bars and restaurants to watch the Super Bowl, but were all of them watching the action on the field? The fans at Beef O'Brady's in Prattville all had different favorites. Super Bowl 50 was…
Capitol Sounds Concert Band Brings Music To Children
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Car Crash On I-85 NB Leaves One Person Dead
A crash turns deadly early this morning on interstate 85. Montgomery police were called out to exit 11 of I-85 around 7 a-m this morning to an accident. The crash involved a commercial vehicle and a passenger vehicle. One person…
Hank Williams Open House
The Hank Williams Museum in downtown Montgomery celebrated its seventeenth anniversary today. Every year the museum holds an open house for anyone who is interested in learning a little more about the country music star, Hank Williams. The museum features Hank's…
