Alabama National Guard Prepare for Hurricane Season
After disaster strikes, The Alabama National Guard can be seen taking action to help people across the state. But what happens before, is just as important. "Right now we're in the…
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ASU Wins $50K Home Depot "Retool Your School" Contest
Alabama State University will be awarded a first-place, top-prize of $50,000 today (in a LIVE-STREAM ceremony) to be used towards a campus improvement project from Home Depot's "Retool Your School" contest that is developed to benefit our nation’s treasured Historically Black Colleges and…
MPD Officer, Two Others Arrested on Drug Charges
Montgomery Police Department initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information alleging the involvement of an MPD officer with controlled and illegal drugs. The investigation identified Amanda Millwood, 38, employed as an MPD officer, as a suspect. Late Tuesday, May 9,…
Junior League Awards $88,000 in Grants to Local Non-Profits
The Junior League of Montgomery is known for supporting non-profits throughout the region. Tuesday evening they presented grants to ten local non-profits. "I was telling someone the other day there is a…
Selma City Schools Superintendent Dr. Angela Mangum Placed on Leave
The Selma City School Board has placed Superintendent, Dr. Angela Mangum on administrative leave saying she breached her contract with the school system. Dr. Mangum was one of the possible finalists for Pike Road School Superintendent. Selma School Board officials say…
Several Montgomery Non-Profits Compete For $100,000 Grand Prize
Several Montgomery non-profits are in the running to win $100,000. The competition, sponsored by USA Today, aims to help fund organizations making a difference in their community. Montgomery YMCA serves meals to…
Steve McQueen to Direct Tupac Documentary
Academy Award-winner Steve McQueen is set to direct a documentary about Tupac Shakur. Shakur Estate trustee Tom Whalley and Amaru Entertainment said Tuesday that the film is fully sanctioned by the late hip-hop artist's estate. McQueen is best known for…
ADPH Continues to Investigate "Stomach Bug" Outbreak At Baseball Tourney
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues investigating an outbreak associated with a multistate college baseball tournament last week in Montgomery. Norovirus has been detected in three individuals associated with the outbreak. “Based on the symptoms reported, norovirus is…
The Late Kevin Turner Apart of 2017 Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class
The former Alabama and NFL star, the late Kevin Turner, will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 13. Born on June 12, 1969 in Prattville, Alabama, Turner played collegiately…
Consumer Alert: Publix Recalling Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Publix Super Markets has announced it's voluntarily recalling Publix Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip due to the possibility of the product containing small glass fragments. In a statement, the company says the 16 oz. artichoke and spinach dip was sold…
Prison Trainee Pleads Guilty in Inmate Assault Case
A man who was once training to be a corrections officer in an Alabama prison has pleaded guilty to assaulting a handcuffed inmate. The Justice Department says former Corrections cadet Jeremy Walker pleaded guilty Monday to a federal civil rights…
Full Moon Bar-B-Que Coming to Eastchase
Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC (JWA) announces the sale of a one acre parcel of land at Eastchase to Full Moon Bar-B-Que. The new restaurant location is a part of the Eastchase Central development on Eastchase Parkway directly across from…
New Baseball Roundabout in Downtown Montgomery
If you're traveling to a Biscuits' game or just driving through downtown Montgomery, you'll notice something new in the middle of the road. It's a new traffic roundabout,…
New Class of 'Super Citizens' Graduate
Montgomery Public School's has graduated a brand new batch of Super Citizens. Those new Super Citizens then honored some hometown heroes of their own. The purpose of the Super Citizen Program…
Funeral Arrangements Set for MPS Student Jaquerria Timmons
The funeral arrangements for 14-year-old Jaquerria Timmons have been announced. Services will be held at True Divine Baptist Church located at 4525 Virginia Loop Rd, Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 pm. Visitation is scheduled for all day Friday, May 12…
Pike Road School Superintendent Finalists
The Pike Road Board of Education will meet behind closed doors this morning to consider the eight semi-finalists for the position of School Superintendent. Current…
When is the F-35 Coming to Montgomery?
The United States Air Force is looking for a home for two new units of F-35 Fighter Jets. Five cities are being considered for the F-35's: Boise, Idaho; Jacksonville, Florida; Detroit, Michigan;…
Macon County Woman Arrested For Fatally Shooting Her Grandmother
Macon County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting. Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson says the shooting happened around 11 o'clock Saturday morning at a home on County Road 67. Authorities say the family was preparing to go to a funeral when…
Local Walk Raises Money to Cure Diabetes
The Montgomery Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host their annual walk for diabetes at the Montgomery Zoo Saturday. Registration begins at 9 am with the walk beginning at 10 am. For more information on the walk, click…
Fraternal Order of Police Honor Fallen Officers
Everyday officers risk their lives to protect the public. Friday, the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police honored fallen officers. Officers that are currently serving and retired officers attended the event to honor those lives and their families. Governor Kay Ivey was…
Montgomery Area Food Bank Donates 27 Tons Of Food For Families In Need
Volunteers and employees from the both the Montgomery Area Food Bank and Family Guidance Center of Alabama, gathered bright and early Friday morning with the same goal in mind: feeding families in…
Rep. John Knight to be Keynote Speaker at ASU Spring Graduation
John F. Knight, Jr., alumnus of the Class of 1974 and State Representative of District - 76, former acting president, executive vice president and 30 year-plus employee of Alabama State University - who is credited by historians for his successful…
Sale of the Biscuits Finalized; New Ownership Takes Place Immediately
The Montgomery Biscuits, Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce that the sale of the franchise has been finalized by Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball and the Southern League to a Lou DiBella-led ownership group.…
Community Gathers to Remember Bellingrath Student Shot and Killed
Hundreds packed the Community Congregational United Church of Christ. They say 14 year old Jaquerria Timmons was a star student and good kid that remained mostly to herself. She was gunned down…
The Truth Behind Fake News
https://youtu.be/BicRnlK56dI The term fake news has gained popularity in the past year. It's often the focus of political speeches, late-late night talk shows and now legislation in a few states. It's also a topic of discussion in journalism classes at…
