Alabama Democratic Party Re-Elects Nancy Worley as Chair
The Alabama Democratic Party has re-elected Nancy Worley as chair. U.S Senator Doug Jones is the only democrat holding statewide office and he wanted Worley replaced. But he did not…
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Alabama Lawmaker Proposing Later Start Date for School Systems
Many Alabama school systems are already back in session. But one Alabama lawmaker has a problem with the early start. Rep. Craig Ford is proposing that school start just two weeks before Labor Day. These days, the beginning of August…
20 Montgomery Police Officers Promoted
The Montgomery Police Department held its promotion ceremony Friday morning at City Hall. A total of 20 officers were promoted to the ranks of police sergeant, lieutenant, captain and major. The ceremony also included the swearing in of chiefs of…
Montgomery Death Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department says a body was found in the 1500 block of South Hull Street about 7 a.m. this morning. Police say a man was found dead at the scene. Montgomery police are investigating the cause of…
District 5 MPS School Board Candidates Speak to Neighbors
Both Republican Jannah Bailey and Democrat Rhonda Oats spoke to the Halcyon Neighborhood Association. They say they are looking to bring fresh vision and perspective to the board. Jannah…
Keeping Tourism Numbers Up in Montgomery
For many people, Montgomery is a tourism destination and city and county leaders are doing everything they can to keep people coming back to the Capitol City. Darren Bater of Canada, is …
Montgomery Physician Arrested in Raid
Armed DEA Agents raided the Montgomery family medicine practice of Doctor Richard Stehl as well as his home this morning and left with materials. Stehl faces charges of illegally distributing controlled…
Deputies Better Equipped To Respond To Cardiac Arrest Emergencies
For a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. Experts say the chances for survival decrease 10% with every minute you wait to get medical attention. That's why the Montgomery County…
Walt Maddox Releases Video on Kay Ivey's Refusal to Debate Him
Democratic gubernatorial challenger Walt Maddox has launched a series of videos about Republican Gov. Kay Ivey's refusal to debate. The campaign posted the first video on social media Thursday. It shows an empty debate podium with "Kay Ivey" written on…
State Supreme Court Stays Officer's Murder Trial
The Alabama Supreme Court has stayed the trial of a Montgomery police officer facing murder charges. Aaron Cody Smith was scheduled to go to trial Monday on murder charges for the…
EJI Memorial Brings Boost to Businesses
Since the opening of the Equal Justice Initiative's Peace and Justice Memorial and Legacy Museum, thousands of people have flocked to Montgomery, giving other downtown businesses and attractions a boost in traffic. Over 100,000…
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange Delivers 2019 Budget Message
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange delivered an optimistic budget message for fiscal year 2019. He says the budget forecasts revenue of $250 million, the first time the city has ever reached that milestone. Strange made his comments at Montgomery City Council…
Neighbors get together for National Night Out
Neighbors across Montgomery and the country came out Tuesday evening for a meet and greet. It's all a part of National Night Out-- A program to promote community and safety. The Capitol Heights neighborhood met at a local park to…
Pike Road High School Prepares For New Year In Georgia Washington Building
The sign on the building still reads "Georgia Washington Middle School", but Wednesday marks the first day of school for students and teachers at Pike Road High School. It was a quick turn around, but all summer long the school…
School Safety Training
It's called "Run, Hide, Fight" training. The Montgomery County Sheriff's office offered the class to cover the "what if's?" "So we had an open conversation about what they see in the classroom,…
Volunteers Clean Up Before New Bike Trail Opens at Lagoon Park
Volunteers spent a part of Sunday cleaning up a newly-built bike trail at Montgomery's Lagoon Park. The Lagoon Park Trails Group teamed with the Auburn-based Central Alabama Mountain Pedlers, or CAMP, to…
Young Person Seriously Injured in Montgomery Wreck
The cars collided at the intersection of East South Street and Union Street alongside I-85. It happened about 7:15 PM on Saturday. Montgomery police say four people were injured and taken to the hospital, including one juvenile whose injuries are…
Jackson Hospital Employee Shot in Armed Robbery
A Jackson Hospital employee has been shot after being involved in and armed robbery Friday morning. At 1:00 A.M. three Jackson Hospital employees and an employee at Nolan Hospital were held up at gunpoint in the 1200 block of Forest…
Possible Father & Son Drowning in Alabama Gulf Waters
AP-AL-Missing Swimmers Body found after father, son disappear off Alabama coast DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) - The body of a 17-year-old boy has been found after he disappeared while swimming off the coast of Alabama with his father. News…
Over 1,100 Job Seekers Attend Terri Sewell's Job Fair
On Thursday, August 2, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) hosted her 7th Annual Congressional Job Fair at Alabama State University’s (ASU) Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery. The job fair featured a total of 104 employers hiring in Alabama in industries ranging from the automotive…
Price for MLK Letter Goes from $6,500 to $95,000 in One Week.
AP-US--Martin Luther King Jr Letter Rare Martin Luther King Jr. letter for sale_again ATLANTA (AP) - A 1966 letter from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is up for auction for the second time in two weeks. The letter contains…
MPD Investigated Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating the shooting that happened about 9:00 PM. Their statement: An adult male sustained a gunshot wound while in the 4900 block of Hatton Ave. He was…
Judge Temporarily Halts Release Of Blueprints For 3D Printed Guns
The fight involving a Texas man who distributed blueprints to create a 3d-printed plastic gun seems to be at a standstill. A judge issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday that…
Montgomery Lawyer Confirmed to Federal District Court
A Montgomery lawyer has been confirmed as a district judge for the state's central district, which is based in Montgomery. President Trump nominated Emily Marks of Montgomery in September. She has practiced law in Montgomery since 1988 and specialized in…
Traffic Alert for Sunday August 5th.
Crews are scheduled to make repairs to a railroad crossing on Wares Ferry Road between Hollow Wood Road and East Boulevard N. this Sunday, August 5. The work will require Wares Ferry Road to be closed from 8:00 A.M.…
