MPD Celebrates National Faith & Blue Weekend
Church of Highlands on Taylor Road partnered with the Montgomery Police Department to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend. A few weeks ago, some law enforcement leaders extended an olive branch to…
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JLM Hosting Annual 'Holiday Market' Fundraiser Week
The Junior League of Montgomery is hosting its 32nd annual 'Holiday Market' fundraiser this week. Since Wednesday, the week has consisted of a pop-up shop, spirit night, and girl's night out. Tomorrow, Oct. 10,…
2nd presidential debate is officially canceled
The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed Friday that the Oct. 15 face off would be scrapped. The decision was made a day after the…
Bullock County Coroner Sidney Jernigan, Sr. Dies at 79
Bullock County Coroner Sidney Jernigan, Sr. has died. Bullock County Probate Judge James Tatum confirmed to Alabama News Network that Jernigan, Sr. passed away Thursday. Jernigan, Sr. was first…
Pelosi Unveils Plan to Allow Congress to Remove a President
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled legislation today that would allow Congress…
Harris and Pence Face Off in Only VP Debate
The first and only vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris was held on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the University of Utah. We watched a more civil debate this week, but didn't…
One Person Life-flighted in Wreck in Autauga County
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on I-65N in Autauga County. ALEA Trooper Michael Carswell said one person has…
Tallassee Cancels Thursday's Game Against Talladega
Tallassee High School has canceled Thursday night's game against Talladega. Tallassee City Schools Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin said with recently confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the high school, all football and cheer activities have been put off for the time…
Montgomery Police Searching for Theft Suspects
Montgomery police say they're searching for two theft suspects. Police say the theft happened at Eastdale Mall on Wednesday, September 16. No other details have been released. If you have any information regarding the suspects' identity or location,…
Kickoff for Alabama-Ole Miss Game Delayed Due to Hurricane Delta
The Southeastern Conference has announced that the kickoff time for the Alabama at Ole Miss football game on Saturday will be delayed due to Hurricane Delta. The kickoff will be 6:30PM CDT in Oxford, Mississippi. The game was originally scheduled…
President Trump Says He Won't Participate in Virtual Debate
President Trump says he won't participate in next week's debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it's virtual. Debate organizers announced…
One Dead in Early Morning Shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery Police is investigating the city's 49th murder of 2020. Capt. Saba Coleman says 19-year-old Kevontae Blount of Montgomery was shot in the 3000 block of Kelly Circle around 4:30 AM. Once police and fire medics arrived on the scene,…
Halloween Events Happening In River Region
HALLOWEEN: Many Halloween events around Montgomery have been cancelled due to the pandemic. Though all hope is not lost, the Montgomery Sheriff's office and Penton Farms decided to continue on with their events with…
Two Fraternities Join to Deliver Meals to MPS Students
GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY: On Wednesday, Oct. 7th members of Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity joined together to deliver meals to Lanier High students. The members delivered almost 50 breakfast and…
Montgomery Car Dealership Donates Van to Injured Police Officer Carlos Taylor
Some great news for Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor and his family. You may remember he was severely injured in a 2017 car wreck and for years, the Taylor family has been raising money…
Update: Montgomery Police Make Second Arrest in Mobile Highway Murder
Montgomery police say they've charged a second suspect with the murder of 30-year-old Lamar Merritt of Montgomery. Police say they've charged 21-year-old Joedauris Tolliver with murder. Previously,…
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Mobile Highway Murder
Montgomery police say they've charged a Luverne man with murder in a fatal shooting that happened on Mobile Highway. Police say 28-year-old Edriage Vinson, Jr. is charged with killing 30-year-old…
Baird Wins in Alexander City Mayoral Election
Alexander City: Curtis "Woody" Baird won in Tuesday, Oct. 6th's mayoral election after a very close race coming down to the absentee votes. Baird won over incumbent Mayor Thomas Spraggins in Tuesday night’s…
Mayor's Races: Two Local Incumbents Lose
When the final unofficial results were announced, two local incumbent mayors lost their re-election bids. Both of them serve cities in Tallapoosa County. In the Alexander City mayor's race, Mayor Tommy Spraggins lost to Curtis Wood "Woody" Baird. The vote…
Prattville Police Searching for Suspects Passing Counterfeit Money
Prattville police are searching for two people accused of passing counterfeit money at several stores. Police say on September 17 between 8:55 and 9:15 p.m., a male wearing a red shirt passed two counterfeit bills at a store. Investigators…
Campaign 2020: The City Runoffs
Voters in many local cities went to the polls to decide runoffs in mayoral and city council races. The runoffs were necessary in these races because no candidate got a majority of the votes after the initial voting on August…
Mayor Reed Names 30 People to Serve on the 'Mayor’s Young Professional Council'
Mayor Steven L. Reed announced 30 individuals have been selected to serve on the Mayor’s Young Professional Council (MYPC). The City received hundreds of competitive applications for the council that a committee of former MYPC members evaluated using a detailed…
Gov. Kay Ivey Orders Tourists to Evacuate Alabama Beaches Ahead of Hurricane Delta
With Hurricane Delta on a track to make landfall on the Gulf Coast late this week, Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered that tourists on Alabama's beaches evacuate ahead of the storm. “Working with local leaders in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores,…
Montgomery Co. Sheriff to Offer Drive-Through Halloween Event
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham has announced that his office will offer a Halloween event for children this year that is designed to protect…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency for Hurricane Delta
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for Hurricane Delta, which is making its way toward the Gulf Coast this week. “As our coastal areas are still recovering from Hurricane Sally, another system, Hurricane Delta, is making its…
