MPS Still Without A 2018 Fiscal Budget
The Montgomery Public School Board of Education held a second budget meeting Thursday. This, in an attempt to finalize a 2018 fiscal budget plan. A budget was proposed on Tuesday which…
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Alabama Business Shuts Down Amid State Lawsuit Over Gambling
A north Alabama business is shutting down until a court rules on the state's lawsuit claiming it's an illegal gambling operation. A court order says River City Entertainment in Lacey Springs and the state have reached an agreement while a…
Montgomery Cancels Vets Day Parade
Montgomery officials have decided to replace the Veterans Day parade the city organized for the past seven years with an event inside Riverwalk Stadium this year. The city's announcement quotes Mayor Todd Strange: “Although support has been steady in the…
Suspect Wanted for Theft Turns Himself In
A man wanted for theft has turned himself in. CrimeStoppers released photos of the suspect on October 19th. After being shown on television and social media, the suspect contacted the lead Investigator and identified himself as Mardrecuis Williams. The Investigator…
1 Arrested, 1 Sought in Deadly Nightclub Shooting
One person is in custody and police are looking for another suspect following a deadly shooting at a nightclub in Selma. Police Chief Spencer Collier tells area media that 30-year-old Juantonio Oteis Cosby was arrested late Wednesday. He's being charged…
Community Gathers for Historic Pike Road School Dedication
It was a special night for the Pike Road community as they dedicated the newly renovated Historic Pike Road School Wednesday. The historic school is one hundred years old and 47 years ago it had to shut its doors. But…
Raccoon in East Montgomery Tests Positive for Rabies
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has recently confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon in the Lake Forest neighborhood in east Montgomery. A raccoon that was found in a resident’s back yard tested positive for the rabies…
MPS Budget Concerns
The Montgomery County Board of Education met Tuesday night for one of two budget hearings. There were a lot of concerns brought up about where the money was going and how it was being used. Almost 3 million dollars are…
Unsung Heroes of the Skies: Montgomery Air Traffic Controllers Save Lives of Dozens of Passengers on PSA Flight
Montgomery Regional Airport air traffic controllers John Leslie and Lee Watson are unsung heroes in the sky. "We hope this doesn't happen, but we're prepared for when it does," said Leslie. In June, this duo guided PSA Airlines flight 5559…
Former Game Warden Arrested on Shoplifting Charges
On October 23, at approximately 4:00pm, Prattville Police Department responded to Bass Pro Shop on a report of shoplifting. Officers made contact with James Hasty Hudson, 56, of Trillium Court in Wetumpka and took him into custody without incident. Hudson…
Montgomery Police Arrest Man in Fatal Shooting Outside Courthouse
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in a fatal shooting that happened Monday afternoon outside the Montgomery County Courthouse. Police say 25-year-old Josephus Boone is charged with capital murder in the death of 31-year-old Kelvin Cooley. Police say Boone…
Teen Wanted for Assault of Prattville Officer, Receiving Stolen Property Captured
CrimeStoppers has been officially notified by the Prattville Police Department that Kendrick “Big Mac” Nelson is in Police custody. U.S. Marshalls picked Nelson up on October 23 from the 4500 block of Rich Road in Prattville. No other details of…
Alabama National Fair about to Open
We're just a few days away from the Alabama National Fair opening its gates. And crews are working hard to get it all set up in time. The fair will…
Montgomery Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition. Police say a man was shot in the 300 block of South Lawrence Street in downtown Monday afternoon. The victim is in hospital with life threatening injuries.…
Bomb Threat Closes Schools in Bullock County
Bullock County Schools were closed on Monday, due to what Union Springs Chief of Police Danny Jackson calls a bomb threat. He tells Alabama News Network that Bullock County High School principal Derrick Harris got the threat by email early this…
Wetumpka Walmart Greeter Celebrates Major Milestone
Wetumpka Walmart greeter James Osborne has one mission every time a customer walks through the door. "Make them feel welcome and tell 'em have a good day and all," said Osborne. Osborne has…
Montgomery Woman Arrested in Fatal Stabbing
Montgomery police say they've charged a woman in a man's fatal stabbing. Police say 32-year-old Harriet Holloway is charged with murder. Police say she is being held on a $150,000 bond. According to investigators, 38-year-old Peter Zetrenne was stabbed Saturday…
Prattville Restaurant Owner Opts Not to Show NFL Games or Related Broadcasts
Randy Eckman is the owner of Fox's Pizza Den in Prattville. He has posted a sign on the door telling customers NFL games will no longer be shown on the TV's in the…
New South Bookstore is Now "Read" Herring Bookstore
The New South bookstore in downtown Montgomery has a new name. It's a play on the term "Red Herring." It's now the "Read Herring" bookstore. The owners say the name change is to differentiate the store from the New South…
Great Grits Cook-Off and Festival Benefits Prattville YMCA Coach a Child Scholarship Fund
Over 40 teams participated in the Great Grits Cook-Off and Festival that benefits the Prattville YMCA Coach a Child Scholarship Fund. "We've served up some Mexican grits and they seem to be…
Autauga County Children's Policy Council Hosts Special Needs Trunk or Treat
Some children in Prattville are trick or treating a little early. The Autauga County Children's Policy Council hosted a special needs trunk or treat event Saturday at First Baptist Church of Prattville. The…
Capitol Music Store Faces Uncertain Future after 62 Years in Business
Capitol Music has been in business since 1955 at its location on Harrison Road in Montgomery. But it faces an uncertain future at the end of the month. The store's 88-year-old owner Jim…
Teenage Boy Arrested in Arson Fires at Lee High School
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Bureau of Investigations says it has arrested and charged a 14-year-old boy in a string of arson fires at Lee High School. Investigators say three small fires were set inside the school Wednesday afternoon. They say trash…
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in 92-Year-Old Woman's Death
Montgomery police say they've arrested a man in connection with a 92-year-old woman's death. Police say they've charged 27-year-old Rodney McQueen in the killing of 92-year-old Mary Gedel. Officers say McQueen is charged with one count of capital murder during…
UPDATE: Montgomery Shooting Turns into Homicide Investigation
Montgomery police say a man who was shot earlier this week has died, which has turned the case into a homicide investigation. Police say 19-year-old Jadairrus Grimes was shot in the 600 block of Buckingham Drive around 10:30 a.m. on…
