Alabama Officials Promise to Speed Up Coronavirus Vaccinations
The outlook on COVID-19 in Alabama has not gotten any better since last summer, it has worsened. At one point last week, 1561 of Alabama's 1600 ICU beds was occupied, leaving…
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Frazer UMC Invites Women to "Come Thirsty" Conference
If you'd like to start the new year in a healthier place, Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery is inviting all women to their conference next weekend. The conference is called "Come Thirsty" and organizers say its about renewing your…
Biden signs burst of virus orders, requires masks for travel
President Joe Biden signs executive orders after speaking about the coronavirus, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, right, in the State…
Man Wanted for Montgomery Murder Arrested in Escambia County
The U.S. Marshal's Task Force have arrested a man wanted for Murder in Montgomery. Pierre Woods, 27, is now in police custody. Woods faces Murder charges for the death of 27-year-old Joshua…
2 Children Taken from NY Foster Home Found in Alabama
GREECE, N.Y. (AP) — Two young children forcibly taken from their western New York foster home were found Wednesday after authorities tracked a rental car to Alabama and found them on the floor of the backseat, police said. Police Chief…
Health Officials Urge Ivey to Extend Alabama's Mask Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Health officials want Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to extend a state mask order that is set to expire Friday. Ivey is expected to announce whether she will extend the order during a Thursday press conference. Dr.…
Local Political Analyst Reacts to Inauguration Day
Despite the controversy and misinformation surrounding Novembers election, Inauguration Day is here, and Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States. Biden enters his term facing many challenges such…
MPS Announces the Deaths of Two Coaches with the School System
The Montgomery Public Schools system announced the deaths of two coaches. Robert E. Lee High School assistant football coach Dwayne Berry and Capital Heights Middle School P.E. teacher Luscious were the two…
Alabama's Congressional Delegation Reacts to Biden Inauguration
President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden watch a military pass in review ceremony on the East Front of the Capitol at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP…
Vote for Your Favorite Video in the "Mask Up Alabama" Video Contest
You have the chance to vote in the "Mask Up Alabama" video contest. State medical groups are sponsoring the contest to show people why it’s important to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. Judges from the Alabama Hospital Association,…
Joe Biden Becomes 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday,…
Seven Candidates Qualify for Special Election for Montgomery City Council
Seven candidates have qualified for the special election for the District 3 seat on Montgomery City Council. The seat became vacant with the death of Councilman Tracy Larkin on January 5. Here's the list of people who qualified for the…
Trump Pardons Former Alabama State Rep. Ed Henry
FILE - In this May 2, 2019 file photo, former Alabama legislator Ed Henry smiles as he speaks with reporters outside the federal courthouse in Montgomery, Ala. President Donald Trump has pardoned the Alabama lawmaker who…
City of Wetumpka Reflects on Damaging Tornado, Two Years Later
On January 19, 2019, an EF2 tornado hit parts of Wetumpka near downtown, damaging several businesses and homes, thankfully leaving no injuries or fatalities. The First Baptist Church and city police station were…
President Trump Releases Farewell Video
President Trump has released a farewell video on his final full day in office. In it, he said he is praying for the incoming Biden administration to succeed to keep America safe and prosperous and says, "We extend our best…
City of Montgomery Announces Winners in Virtual Contest Celebrating MLK's 92nd Birthday
The City of Montgomery on Monday announced the winners of a virtual contest created to commemorate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 2021 MLK Student Perspectives Contest asked Montgomery students to submit a brief video presentation…
Montgomery Firefighters Investigate Halstead Drive Mobile Home Fire
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department is investigating a fire in the 00 block of Halstead Drive. Upon arriving on the scene, firefighters found a single-wide mobile home engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames. All occupants…
MLK Day of Service: Protecting the Home of Claudette Colvin in Montgomery
Today was the third and final Day of Service in Montgomery, being held in tribute to the national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The focus was cleaning up the King Hill neighborhood around the former home of…
Montgomery to Pay Tribute to Those Who Died of COVID-19
The city of Montgomery has announced that downtown landmarks will be lit in amber hues tomorrow night as part of a nationwide initiative to mourn the more than 394,000 American lives lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. That…
Montgomery Ministry Receives Donation of Former Channel 12 Studio Building
A Montgomery ministry has received a donated facility to help in its efforts in the community. The MAP Center, which stands for Ministry About People, has accepted the former studio building of Channel 12 on Delano Avenue. The TV station…
State Dashboard Shows 130,000 Alabamians Have Received COVID Vaccine
The Alabama Department of Public Health's updated vaccine dashboard shows that 130,000 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine in the state so far. For the week ending January 16, about half have received the Pfizer vaccine (shown in purple) and…
One Killed in Three-Car Crash in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a three-car crash that left one person dead. Sunday at about 6:50 p.m., police and fire medics were called to Narrow Lane Road near the intersection of E. Fairview Ave. That's where they found the wreck,…
ASU to Remain Closed Until Thursday as Protest Precaution
Alabama State University President Quinton Ross has announced that campus will be closed until Thursday, as a precaution over the possibility of armed protests downtown. The city of Montgomery has closed several streets near the Alabama Capitol. Mayor Steven Reed…
MPD Makes Arrest In Fatal Sunday Night Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested 28-year-old Dhuntae Hardy of Montgomery and charged him with murder in the deadly shooting of 24-year-old Kendarries Swain of Montgomery. Sunday, January 17, at about…
MPS Schools Under Mandatory Quarantine
The Montgomery Public School System has announced that Garret and Fitzpatrick Elementary are now under a mandatory quarantine starting Monday, January 18, for the next 2 weeks, all students and teachers will be virtual. According to Jade Jones, the senior…
