Bye-Bye State School Board? Alabama Voters Decide In Two Weeks
Governor Kay Ivey has said the state's education leadership needs a bold change, because the current system is not working. Her 2019 proposal would not only get rid…
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Montgomery City Council Approves 1% Occupational Tax
The approval of a 1% occupational tax ordinance passed the Montgomery City Council by a vote of 5-3 Tuesday night. The city council decided to move forward with that vote-- which would require anyone…
Runaway Prattville Teen Possibly Traveling to Iowa
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance on locating 16-year-old runaway, Destiny Ann George. On February 14, George left her Prattville residence and have not returned. George is described as a 16-year-old white female standing 5'7" tall,…
Annual Police Chiefs Conference Returns to Capital City
Police chiefs from across the state are in the Capital City, learning about the latest technology and training to better protect themselves and you. It's all part of the Alabama Association of…
12 Years Later: Remembering the EF-3 Tornado that Hit Prattville in 2008
Monday, February 17 marked the 12-year anniversary of an EF-3 tornado hitting Prattville. According to the National Weather Service, 50 people were injured and an estimated 200 homes and 40…
Severe Weather Awareness Week Is Underway in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed this week as Alabama Severe Weather Awareness Week. This leads up to the state sales tax holiday weekend on severe weather preparedness items,…
Man Suspected of Pouring Scalding Hot Liquid on Family Member Wanted by Police
The Montgomery Sheriff’s Office has notified CrimeStoppers of a subject wanted for felony Domestic Violence warrants. Alnekeo Davis is wanted for Domestic Violence Assault 1st degree. Davis reportedly caused serious physical injury by means of a scalding liquid thrown on…
Vigil Honors Hate Crime Victims
The annual Vigil for Victims of Hate and Violence brought dozens of supporters out to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Montgomery Sunday. The vigil honors Billy Jack Gaither, who was reportedly beaten and burned for being a homosexual in Sylacauga…
2 Dead after Domestic Dispute in Notasulga
Multiple people are dead after a domestic dispute turned deadly in Notasulga. Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson confirmed that two people are dead after a shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute. The shooting occurred in Notasulga along Highway 14. The…
MPD Investigating Fatal Hit and Run on I-85
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and- run involving a pedestrian. According to Montgomery Police Captain Regina Duckett, officers and Fire Medics responded to I-85 Southbound between Forest Avenue and South Union Street at about 9:18 a.m. on…
Alabama Eligible for Nearly $42M in Federal Water Funding
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is in line for nearly $42 million in federal funding to help with projects related to water. An announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency says the state is eligible for about $18 million to help…
Tallassee Woman Using Billboards to Find Kidney Donor
There are more than 1300 Alabamians on a waiting list who are in need of a kidney transplant. A Tallassee mother on that list is reaching out to the public to search for a donor. Her name is Melinda Lauderdale.…
Monday Final Day to Register for Upcoming Alabama Elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Monday is the final day to register to vote in the March 3 primary elections in Alabama. People have until midnight to electronically register to vote in the election. Voters can check their registration status and…
Prattville Police: Suspects in Attempted Theft from Belk Identified
**UPDATE** The Prattville Police Department has notified CrimeStoppers that the two suspects wanted for stealing from Belk have been identified. However, the case is ongoing. CrimeStoppers says that on Friday, February 14, the two suspects wanted for stealing from Belk…
Gov. Kay Ivey Announces Members of Group Studying Gambling
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the members of her Study Group for Gambling Policy. She had announced the formation of the group during her State of the State Address…
Montgomery Woman Sentenced to 11 Years for Her Role in Armed Robbery Spree
On February 12, Diamond Markayla Mathis, 24, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for her role in committing multiple armed robberies and violating federal firearms laws, announced U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., FBI Special Agent…
Extra: A Conversation with Dr. Martin Luther King's Barber
Malden Brothers Barbershop sits on Jackson St. in Centennial Hill, a once bustling neighborhood in Montgomery that catered to black citizens at a time when Montgomery was dominated by segregation. Many…
Lowndes County Sheriff Remembers "Big John" Williams While Sharing his Vision
It has been three months since Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams was shot and killed in downtown Hayneville. While some continue to grieve over their beloved sheriff, the department…
UPDATE: Search Suspended for the Night for Possible Plane Crash in Pike Road
Update: 8:09 p.m., Thursday, February 13 The search for the site of a possible plane crash in Pike Road has been suspended the for night according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's…
Flooding Causing Concerns for River Region
Waters continue to rise in Alabama's rivers due to the continued rain fall amounts. That is causing flooding concerns here in the River Region. RiverFront Park is flooded with waters crested at 40…
Atlanta Highway Wells Fargo Robbed Wednesday Morning
The Wells Fargo bank in the 6200 block of Atlanta Highway at Bell Road in Montgomery was robbed of an unspecified amount of money around 10 a.m. Wednesday. The adult male…
Alabama House Votes to Limit Cities' Ability to Start Occupational Taxes
A proposal in the Alabama Legislature would prohibit cities from enacting new occupational taxes without approval of lawmakers. The House of Representatives voted 74-27 Tuesday to approve the bill that now moves to the Alabama Senate. The measure comes as…
Frazer United Methodist Church Names New Senior Pastor
One of the largest churches in Alabama has a new senior pastor. In an email sent to the congregation, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, in conjunction with Bishop…
Montgomery Transition Team To Hold Public Meeting Wednesday
Mayor Steven Reed and the Montgomery United Transition team are meeting later this week. They're encouraging you to come and let your voice be heard on several topics. Reed says the meeting…
Woman Injured, Self-Storage Units Damaged, In Early-Morning Fire
Several storage units had to be cut open Monday, as crews battled an early-morning fire at the Red Dot storage facility in the 6300 block of Atlanta Highway. It was a similar…
