Kids Dig Up Dinosaurs At Montgomery Zoo
Usually you go to the Montgomery Zoo to see the lions and the tigers, but today, kids got to go and discover animals that went extinct millions of years ago. IT was all part of this year's dino dig. About…
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Alabama Education Association Official Dies In Crash
AP - Authorities say an Alabama Education Association official was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the southeastern area of the state. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency tells local news media that 41-year-old Gregory Graves died Friday night after the vehicle…
Local Reaction to Lawmakers Voting on Cake
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Food Truck Frenzy Hits Downtown Montgomery
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Alabama News Network Hosts Healthy Living Expo
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Plans to Move Hobby Lobby to Eastchase Finalized
Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC and ALFA Realty, Inc., the development team for Eastchase in Montgomery, Alabama, are pleased to announce the completion of a new agreement with Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. for a move to Eastchase. With site work scheduled to…
Community Supports Local Charity Fundraisers
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Montgomery Shooting Victim Identified
The victim in a shooting that happened Wednesday night in Montgomery has been identified. Police say 24-year-old Jordan Wilson was shot in the 3200 block of Virginia Pines Lane around 10:30 Wednesday night. Wilson was taken to the hospital, and died Thursday morning. Police…
Three People Sentenced to Life in Prison
Judge Johnny Hardwick had a busy day of sentencing today as he handed out life sentences to three people today. District Attorney Daryl Bailey announces that 26-year old Marquis Cheatham of Montgomery and 24 year old Dominque Atkinson of Wilmington, NC…
MPD Investigates Third Shooting in 12 Hours
MPD responded to the the 500 block of West Jeff Davis Ave. on a call of a business robbery, subject shot. An adult male was transported to a local hospital with a non life threatening injuries. There is no one…
Update: MPD Investigates Two Overnight Shootings; One Shooting Fatal
At about 11:05 p.m. on April 27, MPD responded to the 3200 block of Virginia Pines Lane on a call of a subject shot. An adult male was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. The injuries proved…
Update: Person Named in Redland Road Fatal Crash
A single-vehicle crash overnight has claimed the life of a Camden man. John Helmers Jr., 24, was killed when the 2004 Ford F-150 he was driving left the road and struck a tree. Helmers, who was not wearing a seat belt, was…
The City of Montgomery has New Energy Program to Save Money
The City of Montgomery today announced a new initiative to increase energy efficiency, conserve tax payer resources and protect the environment. “At the end of the day, this program will eliminate waste and continue building on our objectives of being…
Should the State Observe Confederate Memorial Day?
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Dreams Set to Come True for Two Local Kids
Montgomery Academy students will surprise 18-year-old girl named Hallie with the news she will travel to meet Justin Bieber for her magic moment. Hallie suffered a brain aneurysm at age 13 and the students at Montgomery Academy have been raising…
Victim Identified in North Montgomery Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has identified the victim of a weekend fatal shooting as 55-year-old Charles Jones Jr. of Montgomery. MPD initiated a homicide investigation into Jones’s death following the April 23 shooting. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block…
St. John's AME Church Celebrates Third Annual Law Day
Law Day is a chance for law enforcement to be honored and thanked for the services they provide to the community. St. John's AME Church celebrated the day a little early with a service dedicated specifically to law. The theme…
Former Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. Dies at 91
Former Alabama Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. has died at the age of 91. His son told The Associated Press that he died Sunday morning at his home in Montgomery. Hooper Sr. was elected to serve as Chief Justice of the…
Montgomery Holds Annual Urban Challenge
Saturday was your chance to take part in Montgomery's version of the Amazing Race! It's called the Urban challenge. About twenty teams of two signed up to solve puzzles across downtown. At each stop they were asked to do different tasks, including…
11th Annual Alabama Book Festival
People came out to Old Alabama Town in Montgomery today to take a look inside a book. It was all part of the 11th annual Alabama Book Festival. Authors were on hand for special book signings and for readings. The free event promotes…
Healthy Kids Day
The YMCA is hoping to get kids up and moving today as they celebrate healthy kids day. Every YMCA in the river region participated in the fun event. There were things for kids of all ages, from zumba to tee ball…
Arrest Made In Club Shooting That Left 3 Dead In Auburn
Auburn police have arrested 33-year-old Tarabien Cobb, age 33 for capital murder in connection with an Auburn club shooting. that left 3 dead. Authorities say the shooting happened near Mr. D's Lounge on Lee Rd. 83. Police arrived at the club…
Huntingdon's CloverJam Honors Prince
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Autauga Academy Holds Earth Day Event
Students at Autauga Academy in Prattville had a chance to learn more about energy conservation and how energy is used in everyday life, during an Earth Day event. The event is co-sponsored by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community…
ASU to Begin Offering Music Programs to MPS Schools
The Department of Music at Alabama State University has been awarded a $20,000 Alabama Arts Education Initiative grant from the Alabama State Department of Education. The grant funds will enable ASU, in conjunction with its Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Learning Center and…
