Community comes out for Anti-Crime Town Hall, Block Party
Local law enforcement agencies came together for a town hall meeting and block party to help find ways to curb violence in Montgomery. ASU hosted the anti-crime event at Lanier…
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Warning Alabamians of Phone Scam
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is making their customers and Alabamians aware of a current telephone spoofing scam targeting individuals throughout the country. These scammers represent themselves as Blue Cross and Blue Shield employees. The perpetrator may use…
Bridgework to Begin on Two Bridges on Ingram Road
Bridgework is slated to begin on two bridges on Ingram Road just north and south of Myrick Road beginning on May 1, 2017. The section of Ingram Road will be closed to allow replacement of two bridges that are over…
W.A. Gayle Planetarium to Host Annual Astronomy Day on Saturday
The W.A. Gayle Planetarium, operated by Troy University Montgomery, will be hosting a special free event at 6 p.m., Saturday in support of National Astronomy Day. The event will include telescopic viewing of stars planets and the moon (weather permitting), as well…
Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Killed in Alabama
A woman has died after stepping into the path of a car. The Opelika-Auburn News reports (http://bit.ly/2pkKCTf ) that the Opelika Police Department says in a statement that the woman was a pedestrian who entered the roadway in front of…
Morning Mimosas? House Debate Sunday Morning Alcohol Sales
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to let some local governments decide if restaurants can offer up Sunday morning mimosas and other alcoholic drinks. The bill would allow county commissions and city councils, in areas where Sunday alcohol sales…
Three Montgomery Magnet Schools Named in Top Ten
On the same day that Alabama State education officials met with parents to discuss the state takeover of many Montgomery Public Schools, three Montgomery city/county magnet schools have been ranked tops in the state. U.S. News & World Report Magazine…
Voters to Decide on 'Right to Life' Language in Constitution
Alabama voters will decide in 2018 whether to write anti-abortion language into the state constitution. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 73-24 Tuesday to give final approval to the legislation seeking to put "right to life" language into the Alabama…
"Girls on the Run" Empowers Girls to Believe in Themselves
Local girls are hitting the pavement getting ready for a 5k run this weekend. But it's about a lot more than just running. "Girls on the Run" is an international organization that…
Lawmakers Pass Bill Affecting Faith-Based Adoption Organizations
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a bill protecting faith-based adoption organizations that refuse to place children with gay parents or other households because of their religious beliefs. The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 87-6 to go…
Billboards To Support F-35 Planes In Montgomery
You may have noticed them around town - The Montgomery area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring billboards across the city to raise awareness of the effort to get the F-35 to locate here. Leaders of the F-35 Task Force say…
Former AU Coach Tommy Tuberville Won't Run for Governor
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville says he won't run for Alabama governor in 2018. Tuberville told Sirius XM's College Sports Nation Tuesday he thinks he could have won but decided not to run. The former Texas Tech and Cincinnati…
New Jimmy John's Location Coming to Montgomery
A new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located at 1470 Taylor Road is now open and ready to serve gourmet sandwiches to the people of Montgomery. “This will be our third store in Montgomery and our team is excited to serve…
Donald Trump Jr. to be Guest Speaker at Faulkner Benefit Dinner
Faulkner University announced that Donald Trump, Jr. would be the speaker at Faulkner’s Annual Benefit Dinner during a press conference held Tuesday. President Mike Williams revealed the news. “Donald Trump, Jr. is a giant in the landscape of American Business, and…
U.S. Senate Seat Race Heats Up
The U.S. Senate seat once held by Jeff Sessions is up for election. Political analyst Steve Flowers says there is one politician that may have a good chance of…
Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Saturday Shooting
Montgomery Police have launched a homicide investigation following a Saturday night shooting. The shooting happened around 11 p,m. Saturday at the intersection of Westview and Goodwyn Drive. 2 people were shot. One victim died at the scene, the other was…
St. James Church Holds Sunday Service "Outside the Building"
St. James United Methodist Church took a break from the usual Sunday service to get outside and…
Wags 4 Wishes Hosts Exotic Animals In Montgomery
Sunday was a chance for many people in Montgomery to get up close and personal with some animals they may have only seen in a zoo at Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital's annual…
16th Annual Walk of Life Draws Thousands to Montgomery
The Joy to Life Foundation held its annual fundraiser, the "Walk…
Strawberry Crop is Ripe for Picking at Verbena Farm
Spring is in full bloom all around us, and it's especially true up the interstate in Verbena where this year's strawberry crop is coming in strong. Sugar Hill Farms in Verbena has…
Bake Sale For Student Hit By Car
A community is rallying behind the family of a girl that was struck by a car earlier this week and they're doing so in a very sweet way. Friday…
Montgomery Humane Society holds 19th Dog-U-Tante Ball
Lots of dogs put their best paw forward Thursday night as the Montgomery Humane Society celebrated its 19th annual Dog-U-tante Ball. Guests enjoyed a cowboy themed buffet dinner and a silent auction. Twenty…
House Votes for Autism Therapy Coverage Mandate
The House of Representatives has unanimously voted to mandate insurance coverage for autism therapy. Representatives voted 100-0 for the bill Thursday. It now moves to the Alabama Senate. The bill mandates coverage of applied behavioral analysis therapy. The Autism Society…
Lawmaker Proposes Resolution Condemning Mason
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a resolution criticizing the staffer at the center of a scandal that led to Gov. Robert Bentley's resignation and apologizing to the state's former first lady and others. Gov. Robert Bentley resigned from office amid…
Lawmakers Vote to Declare Alabama 'Right to Life' State
Lawmakers have passed a proposal to declare Alabama a "right to life" state in the state constitution. The Alabama Senate passed the motion 25-7 on Thursday as part of what the Republican leadership dubbed "pro-life day" in the chamber. The…
