Straight Party Voting Rules
Voters will head to the polls in less than a week, but there is some discrepancy in ballot rules. There is a place on the ballot for straight party voting. That…
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Text 911 Services Coming Soon to Montgomery County
In situations where people can't call 911, texting will soon be an option to get law enforcement and first responders on the scene. Sending a text with photos or videos to 911…
Write-In Candidate
Voters in Tuesday's election will have dozens of candidates to choose from on the general election ballot....or they can write in a name that is not on the ballot. That's what…
Montgomery Fire And Rescue Graduates New Firefighters, Aiming To Fill More Openings Soon
20 new firefighters took the path to protect and serve Thursday at Montgomery Fire and Rescue's graduation ceremony. Still, officials say even more fire personnel are needed. Montgomery Fire and Rescue…
Sanitation Dept. Consolidates 2 Saturday Trash Pick-Up Points
If you use Montgomery's Saturday bulk trash- pick up service, some changes are taking effect this week. The Department of Sanitation has consolidated its Saturday pick-up points at Danelly Elementary School…
Wellness Coalition Now Offers Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Over the Phone
If you're uninsured or under-insured, The Wellness Coalition in Montgomery wants to help. It's offering a new free service to help you get the coverage you can afford. The organization can…
Montgomery County Sheriff Addresses Concerns of Sex Offenders on Halloween
Some parents may be concerned when it comes to what neighborhoods their children should be in while trick or treating. That is why Montgomery County Sheriff officials are reminding people to check…
Hundreds show up at local Memorial Service for Synagogue Shooting Victims
It was an overflow crowd with standing room only as the Montgomery community came together at the Agudath Israel Etz Ahayem Synagogue Tuesday. Speakers from different faiths and…
Montgomery Public Schools Emergency Response Team Trains for Evacuations
At anytime disaster could strike schools, prompting teachers and emergency officials to act fast for evacuation. Montgomery Public Schools Emergency Response Team is making sure they are ready in the event…
Salvation Army's Annual Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off in Montgomery
The Red Kettle Campaign is a way to help the less fortunate during the holiday season. On Tuesday, the first donations were made in what the Salvation Army is hoping will…
Deondra Lee Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Without Parole
A man convicted of capital murder last week in the triple slaying of 9-year-old twins and their babysitter in 2012 found out his sentence today. After hours of deliberation in…
Fourth Person Charged in Oct. 3 Fatal Shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery Police have charged another person in the shooting death of 27-year-old Terry Tallie. 25-year-old Markieth Manora has been charged with one count of Capital Murder. Manora is the fourth person charged in the case. Manora is being held in…
MPD: Toddler Dies From Gunshot Wound
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in a toddler's death. The shooting happened Monday afternoon in the 3700 block of South Court Street. The toddler was rushed to a local hospital where the child was pronounced…
Arts and Crafts Show Highlights Hand-Made Items Around Southeast
Dozens of vendors, creators, and designers came to Prattville for the annual Spinners Pumpkin Patch Arts and Crafts show this weekend. When asked about their products, many of the vendors said their craftsmanship is one-of-a-kind. The Prattville Spinner's Club allows…
Former Montgomery State Prison Guard headed to Federal Prison
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A former Alabama prison guard has been sentenced to six years in federal custody for intending to smuggle drugs into the facility where he worked. U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin Sr. says 29-year-old Antwan Giles was…
Lions Club Chili Cookoff
Best overall Amateur 1 - child protect, 2 - united good & fuel Restaurant 1 - central, 2 - Biscuits (wild game) Best meat Amateur 1 - united food & fuel, 2…
$17.7 million in Community Block Grants Awarded
Representatives from communities across Alabama came together Friday grateful for the opportunity to help their communities in practical ways. Fifty-five communities received block grants from ADECA totaling more than $17 million. "These grants will provide tangible resources and make a…
Polio-Like Disease Raises Concerns
Over 60 confirmed cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis - a rare but serious condition has popped up in 22 states. In Alabama, there are no confirmed cases. However, officials say 4 cases are under investigation. "It's worrisome that there are…
Face 2 Face: Rhonda Oats
Our Face 2 Face interview series features an interview with the Democratic Nominee for The MBOE District 5 seat. She talks with Alabama News Network's Senior Political Reporter, Tim Lennox: …
Montgomery County Tax Notice Error
Montgomery Revenue officials say a Tennessee Company that handles property tax billing for Montgomery County made an error in this year's tax calculation. They say the Diversified Services company neglected to count a $10 storm water fees when they totaled…
Hundreds Participate in Envision Montgomery 2040 Summit
Five hundred participants gathered at the ASU Acadome Thursday night. "There have been some individual plans, and this is a time to put it all together in one place, one comprehensive plan and be able to reach as many people…
Montgomery Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing a Child
A Montgomery man is facing life in prison after sexually abusing a child. Authorities say Denardo Laster was convicted of rape, sodomy, and incest. They say because of Laster's criminal record, he faces a mandatory life sentence without parole. “Denardo…
Attorneys Ask DA to Probe Campaign Donations to AG Steve Marshall
Two Montgomery lawyers are asking the local district attorney to review $735,000 in contributions Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall received from a national Republican group as a possible campaign finance violation. Jullian McPhillips, who has spoken as a campaign surrogate…
MPD Officer Placed on Leave; Charged with Enticing a Child
A Montgomery police officer has been relieved of duty after being accused of enticing a 15-year-old female. Steve Rodgers, 22, is charged with one count of enticing a child to enter a house for immoral purposes; a Class C felony.…
MPS Board Votes in favor of Repealing Accountability Act
For the past five years, the Alabama Accountability Act has allowed students of failing schools to transfer to a another public or even private school if they met certain income requirements.…
