What's Happening: May 12-14
Prattville City Fest is this weekend, but there are also events celebrating dinosaurs and beer in the River Region. There's also a lot more to see and do!
Montgomery Newsroom
State Awards $240,664 in Grants to Help Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Victims
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $240,664 in grants to help five agencies in central and west Alabama continue providing services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims.Â
Lanes of Highway 231 Closed After Serious Crash
The southbound lanes of U.S. 231 near the 171 mile marker in Montgomery County are currently blocked and will be for an undetermined amount of time.
UPDATE: Legislature Approves Bill to Build New Alabama State House
Lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to legislation that could lead to the construction of a new Alabama State House.
First F45 Training Gym in the River Region Coming to Pike Road
F45 offers 45-minute group fitness classes that are focused solely on high intensity interval training with each class having a personal trainer.
City Offers Community Summer Recreation Programs with Buddy Watson Renovation
Just four months ago Buddy Watson park was damaged by tornadoes moving through Montgomery.
Black College World Series underway in the Capital City
The Black College World Series runs May 10-13 at Riverwalk Stadium.
First-ever Coore & Crenshaw golf course in Alabama set to open in October
Coore & Crenshaw Golf Course Development is a world renowned golf course developer with courses around the world, including in Georgia and Florida..
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Voucher Bill that Would Give Parents $6,900 for Private and Homeschool
Alabama lawmakers have advanced a voucher proposal to give parents up to $6,900 per child each year to pay for private school or homeschooling expenses.
EJI Announces 19 Winners of Montgomery Public Schools Legacy Scholarship
The Equal Justice Initiative scholarship awards $10,000 to each recipient.
Montgomery Could Fall to 4th Largest Alabama City If Voters Approve Mobile's Annexation Plan
Mobile wants to annex more than 25,000 people, which would drop Montgomery to 4th place in the state based on population.
3 Degree Guarantee: Prattville/Autauga Humane Society Gets $1,300 Check
We are happy to present our latest 3 Degree Guarantee check to another local charity.
Montgomery Police Department Remembers Officers Killed While on Duty
The Montgomery Police Department is pausing to remember officers killed while on duty and their families.
Alabama Bill Would Enable Review of Some Habitual Offender Sentences
A few hundred Alabama prisoners serving life sentences for crimes such as robbery under Alabama's stringent habitual offender law could see their punishments reviewed under legislation that advanced Wednesday.
UPDATE: Former Alabama Football Star Henry Ruggs III Pleads Guilty to Driving Drunk, Causing Fatal 156mph Crash
Henry Ruggs III, who is from Montgomery, played football at Lee High School before becoming a star wide receiver for Alabama.
UPDATE: Pine Level Elementary Students to Remain Indoors Due to Allergic Reactions
Leaders at Pine Level Elementary School in Autauga County have decided to keep students indoors for the remainder of the school year due to allergic reactions.
Coca-Cola United Donates Two Trucks to Alabama Community College System
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United has donated two tractor-trailer trucks to the Alabama Community College System for its commercial driver license program.
Lawmakers Advance Bill that Could Lead to a New Alabama State House
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation that could lead to the construction of a new Alabama State House building, although there is not a price tag yet.
Four Charged with Capital Murder, Attempted Murder in Montgomery
Montgomery police say four people have each been charged with one count of capital murder and two counts of attempted murder.
Wetumpka Hoping to Increase Tourism with Unique City Attractions
The city of Wetumpka gained national exposure while featured on HGTV'S Hometown Take Over. Now, city officials hope to encourage tourism beyond those interested in the show.
ADPH Making Changes as Federal COVID Emergency Ends
The Alabama Department of Public Health says it will be making some changes for when the federal COVID-19 health emergency expires on Thursday, May 11.
Montgomery Rotary Club Provides Checks to Two Non-Profits
Two Montgomery non-profits are getting a financial boost, thanks to the Montgomery Rotary Club.
Group Helps Jailed Mothers Get Bail for Mother's Day
A group called The Ordinary People Society is helping jailed women spend time with their families for Mother's Day.
Bates House of Turkey Celebrates Grand Opening of Montgomery Location
Bates House of Turkey is a landmark restaurant in Greenville, and now it has returned to Montgomery.
Alabama to Resume Lethal Injections, Sets Summer Execution
The Alabama Supreme Court has authorized the execution of an inmate this summer as the state attempts to resume lethal injections following a series of troubled executions.
