Vigil Held for Shooting Victim Kelvin Cooley
Family and friends of Kelvin Cooley, the man shot to death in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse last week, came together Tuesday night. They held a vigil to remember his…
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Deconstruction Of Webber Building Downtown Almost Complete
In about 3 weeks, what's left of the Webber Building in Downtown Montgomery will be no more. The building was taken over by a company called Marjam, last year. One City…
UPDATE: Road Worker Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle, Driver Arrested
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating an afternoon car crash involving three pedestrians that resulted in one death and two non-life-threatening injuries. On Tuesday, October 31, around 11:30 a.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to the 4000 block of…
Former Prattville Police Officer Pleads Guilty to 4 Felony Charges
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that a former Prattville police officer pleaded guilty to felony counts of burglary, attempted burglary, theft, and impersonating a police officer in Autauga County. John Wayne McDaniel Jr., 48, of Prattville pleaded guilty Monday to…
MPS Approves Budget for 2018 Fiscal School Year
Montgomery Public Schools now has an approved budget for the 2018 Fiscal School year. MPS Chief Education Officer, Dr. Reginald Eggleston, approved the budget without a vote from the school board. The budget does not include the sale of Georgia…
Safety Tips for Halloween 2017
City of Montgomery officials will not impose a curfew for trick-or-treating this Halloween, but Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange suggests trick-or-treaters wrap it up by 8 p.m. The Montgomery Police Department will increase patrols in neighborhoods from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Additionally,…
Montgomery Airport to Offer Flights to Washington D.C. Starting June 2018
Montgomery Regional Airport will begin offering direct flights to the nation's capital next year. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that airport officials announced Monday that American Airlines service to Washington's Reagan National Airport is set to begin June 7, 2018, as…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Car While Changing Tire
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a car crash that resulted in one pedestrian fatality. On Monday, October 30, at about 6:30 p.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to the 1000 block of East South Boulevard in reference to a…
Parents Voice Concerns over Sale of Georgia Washington Middle
Parents and concerned citizens showed up at Georgia Washington Middle School gym ready to let the board know they were not happy. "Just coming here to be pacified. That's…
Fighting Rumors: The Cost Of False Alarms And Threats
A bomb threat to a Bullock County High School, a threat of mass casualties in Crenshaw County Schools, and hearsay of a shooting at Troy University; all examples of costly rumors.…
Police Search for Wetumpka Gas Station Robber
On October 26, between 9:10 and 9:15 p.m., an unknown male robbed the H&K gas station located at the corner of Highway 111 and Highway 14 in Wetumpka. According to witnesses, the suspect was driving a silver or beige Ford…
Billingsley Man Killed in I-65 Crash with Tractor Trailer
A three-vehicle crash on Sunday, October 29, claimed the life of a Billingsley man. Matthew Blair Prebula, 23, was killed when the 2015 Dodge Ram he was driving side-swiped a 2017 Nissan Altima before striking a guardrail. The Dodge was…
Court Order Shuts Down Montgomery Credit Repair Company
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that a Montgomery credit repair company has been permanently closed by court order at the request of his office. The order was part of a settlement the Attorney General’s Office reached with Scott’s Credit Repair…
Two Shot, One Dead in Rane Drive Shooting
On Saturday, October 28, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3100 block of Rane Drive in reference to a shooting of two subjects. Upon arrival, they located an adult male who had sustained a non-life threatening injury and was…
Man Drowns After Falling into the Coosa River
Authorities say an Alabama man who fell into a river has drowned. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Corporal Jess Thornton told Al.com that the body of 42-year old George Zeigler was recovered near where he fell into the Coosa River on…
Fair Food: A Timeless Tradition
It's day three of the Alabama National Fair and while some people are there to ride the rides or play the games, it seems that everyone is there to eat the delicious fair food. Fair food is quite a tradition…
Montgomery Biscuits Host First-Ever Ballpark Candy Walk
Sunday afternoon, hundreds of trick-or-treaters came out to Riverwalk Stadium. It was for the first annual Ballpark Candy Walk. The free event was hosted by the Montgomery Biscuits and featured food, games, face painting, hay rides, and more. Our very…
Competitions at the Alabama National Fair
Rain may have cut into fair attendance Saturday,but there were indoor activities to enjoy. Women were staying dry indoors, showing off their skills in variety of creative competitions in cooking and quilting. The cooks were preparing what they hope will…
The Alabama National Fair Is Underway
The Alabama National Fair, presented by the Kiwanis Club, is underway at Garrett Coliseum. The fair has been a Montgomery tradition since 1954. This year's event promises even more rides, food and fun.…
College Football Fans Plan Slew of Activities for Bye Weekend
Both Alabama and Auburn fans will have one thing in common Saturday and that's... withdrawal. Eight weeks into the season, both the Tide and Tigers have that much-needed and well-deserved bye-weekend. For the…
Security Changes to the Montgomery County Courthouse?
County officials are taking a closer look at courthouse security after a witness was shot outside a few days ago. This was the scene Monday after a man was gunned down on Lawrence…
Autauga County Authorities Search for Armed Vehicle Breaking & Entering Suspect(s)
On October 26, on the 2000 Block of Vonica Rose Street in Deatsville, an overnight Breaking and Entering of a vehicle occurred. Autauga County investigators released video of the suspect(s). One suspect appears to be armed during the offense. If…
Millbrook Police Search for Sonic Drive-In Armed Robber
On Sunday, October 22, the Sonic Drive-In located at 77 Dudley Drive in Millbrook was robbed by an unknown male suspect. Investigators say the suspect was armed with a black unknown type handgun. An employee was made to re-enter the business at…
Wetumpka Haunted Tours give Boost to Downtown Shops
It's that time of year for ghosts and goblins. The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce is holding its second annual Haunted History Tours. And it's scaring up customers for downtown businesses. The…
i-Team: Ransomware Attack
Ransomware: it is information superhighway robbery and it could lead cyber criminals to a computer near you. According to the FBI, the number of ransomware attacks is up 300% from 2015.…
