One Man Arrested in Connection to Oakleigh Road Homicide
Montgomery police say they have arrested and charged a man in connection to a homicide that happened earlier this week on Oakleigh Road. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said…
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New COVID-19 Alabama School Dashboard Released
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 16. The latest report shows a increase from…
MPD: Two Charged in Connection to Shooting on Buckingham Drive
Montgomery police have arrested and charged two people in connection to a shooting that happened late Thursday…
Third Person Arrested in Connection to Tuskegee Shooting that Left 4-Year-Old Dead
Tuskegee police say they have arrested a third suspect in connection to a shooting that left a four-year-old boy dead. The suspect, 18-year-old Tremont Jerido, Jr., was taken into custody by the U.S.…
Perry Hill Road Now Open after Early Morning Crash
Montgomery police say the portion of Perry Hill Road closed this morning after a car crashed into a power pole is now open. Police say the single vehicle crashed happened in the 300 block of Perry Hill Road. The road…
Bill Would Ban State Enforcement of Federal Gun Laws
The Alabama Senate has backed legislation to make it a crime for local police officers to enforce any new federal gun restrictions on Thursday senators voted 21-5…
Alabama Lawmakers Vote to Ban Trans Girls from Female Teams
Alabama could soon become the next conservative state to prevent transgender girls from playing on female sports teams. The Republican-dominated Alabama Legislature gave final passage Thursday to a bill that would prohibit K-12 schools from letting a "biological male" participate…
911 Dispatchers Receive Awards for National Public Service Telecommunications Week
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week was held April 11 through April 17th. Four members of the telecommunications department received awards today including dispatcher of the year and supervisor of the year. Mayor Steven…
Montgomery Adult Community Education Offering Courses
If you are an adult and looking to further your career, there's a new program in Montgomery that can help. The Montgomery Adult Community Education program (M.A.C.E.) is offering medical, technical, and professional courses. The private licensed program can be…
Alabama Senate Approves Lottery and Casino Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved a lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers make a third attempt to advance a gambling bill this session. Senators on Tuesday voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional…
Health Centers Across Alabama Receives over $92 Million in Grant Money for COVID Relief Programs
April 1, 2021, the Biden administration along with the Health resources and services administration invested more than $6 billion to community health centers nationwide. The state of Alabama received a total of $92…
Tallassee Police Seize Gambling Machines at Gas Station, Owner Arrested
Tallassee police have arrested and charged a gas station owner following the seizure of several gambling machines inside the facility. Tallassee Police Chief Matthew Higgins said following an investigation by the Narcotics Unit, the department executed a search warrant…
MPD: One Dead in Shooting on Oakleigh Road
Montgomery police is investigating a shooting that left one man dead. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said officers responded to the 5900 block of Oakleigh Road just before 2:00PM on Wednesday. Once they arrived on the scene, the victim, who…
Sweet potato could be Alabama's official state vegetable
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The sweet potato could soon be the official state vegetable of Alabama. The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill to name the sweet…
CrimeStoppers: Reward Offered in March 2021 Murder Investigation
The Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that may lead to the arrest of a suspect(s) in the death of Abimael Roblero. CrimeStoppers said the incident happened on Sunday, March 14 in the 200 block…
Alabama Veterans Homes Establishes COVID-19 Vaccination Program
The Alabama State Veterans Homes has established a new COVID-19 vaccination program. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs said the new program is in line with the CDC and will allow the four…
MPD: One Man Shot on Troy Highway
Montgomery police is investigating a shooting that injured a man. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said it happened in the 4400 block of Troy Highway earlier Wednesday. The adult male was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.…
Dr. Scott Harris Interview on Alabama News Rising
Alabama State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris had a live interview Wednesday morning on Alabama News Rising to discuss vaccinations in Alabama.
Johnston Taylor Granted Youthful Offender Status in Deaths of Rod, Paula Bramblett
Johnston Taylor, the teenage driver charged in the fatal wreck that killed “The Voice of the Auburn Tigers” Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula in 2019, has been granted youthful offender status. He is charged with two counts of manslaughter.…
Alabama Senate Approves Lottery, Casino Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved a lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers make a third attempt to advance a gambling bill this session. Senators voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional amendment would establish a state lottery and allow nine casino…
COVID Protocols In Place at Montgomery Regional Airport
As summer approaches, state's begin to lift their mask mandates, and vaccines continue to be administered more people are choosing to travel by plane. TSA has reported over 200,000 more travelers are…
Montgomery Man Charged in Death of 5-Month-Old Son
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the death of five-month-old Austin Diaz Flora. On Wednesday, April 7, at about 11:30 a.m., police say they responded to a hospital after receiving a report of a baby with life threatening…
U.S. Marshal Searching for Timothy Wyatt
The U.S. Marshal's Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force continues its search for Timothy Jabbar Wyatt. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office resubmitted a request to CrimeStoppers to air Wyatt's case again with additional photos. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Statement on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statement on the federal government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for…
Jackson Hospital Pausing Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Jackson Hospital says it will follow the government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration says it is…
