Montgomery Newsroom

Bands Battle It Out at Alabama State's Football Stadium

It was a battle of music, dance, and technique, as university and high school bands came to Alabama State University's football stadium for the 2018 Battle of the Bands. Bands included Alabama's Tuskegee University and Tennessee's Bethune-Cookman University. High school…

"Death Investigation" underway

Montgomery police have begun a "death investigation" after a 56 year old woman was found dead near Bell and Vaughn Roads. That designation indicates officers do not know whether or not the women was murdered, or died some other way.…

Fans Celebrating the 2018 Labor Day Classic

Alabama State and Tuskegee fans meet again. This time in ASU's  season opener. "We take about a month out just to start talking about it-talking trash so I'm looking forward to today," says Tuskegee fan, Joe Thomas. This year's Labor…

Montgomery Police Investigate Homicide

Montgomery police say a man was shot and killed just off West Fairview Avenue where it becomes Mobile Highway last night. They found the body of 46 year old Jermaine Ashley just before Midnight. No arrests so far.

Football Fans Show Team Spirit on "College Colors Day"

College football season is finally here! Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Friday as "College Colors Day." We found many people around Montgomery sporting their college colors. A lot of Alabama and Auburn fans at "Bama Fever/ Tiger Pride" were gearing up…

Suspect Wanted in Tennessee Captured in Autauga County

The Autauga County Sheriff's Office has announced that a Prattville man wanted on warrants in Tennessee has been captured after a chase in Autauga County. Sheriff Joe Sedinger says Brian Lee Cleckler, 39, of Prattville was wanted by the Franklin…

MPD Releases Traffic Advisory for Labor Day Classic

The below traffic advisory will be in effect during all ASU home games. The first home game is scheduled for Saturday, September 1. *Carter Hill Road from South Decatur Street to Felder Avenue will be eastbound only beginning two hours…

New Montgomery School Board Member Appointed

The Montgomery County School Board named a former economic developer and journalist to a vacant seat on the board today. Larry Lee will occupy the District 2 seat only until the November Election. The seat came vacant when W. Durden…

Remembering Mary Ann Neeley

Well-known Montgomery historian Mary Ann Neeley died earlier this week. For many people in Montgomery, Neeley was the go-to historian for decades. Those who worked alongside her tell me that she leaves behind…

Montgomery Historian Mary Ann Neeley Dies at 85

Well-known Montgomery historian Mary Ann Neeley has died. She was 85 years old. Neeley had served as executive director of Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, a non-profit organization dedicated to historic…

Concern IRS Rule Could Impact Private School Scholarships

Advocates of a state-supported private school scholarship program are concerned that donations could drop under proposed new IRS rules. The program, known as the Alabama Accountability Act, gives donors an income tax break for donations to groups that provide private…

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