Controversial Year in Politics for Alabama
As 2016 winds down, we are taking a look at the top political stories... It's been a tumultuous year in Alabama politics as several top officials found themselves in hot water. Controversy a nd…
Montgomery Newsroom
Gov. Bentley Interviews Aderholt, Byard and Magee for Senate Seat
There is a growing list of contenders vying to replace U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Thursday interviewed U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt and two of his own cabinet members as potential replacements for Sessions. Revenue Commissioner Julie…
Montgomery Says Violent Crimes Down In 2016
While many crime statistics were down this year, some were on the rise. When it comes to the city's murder rate, Director of Public Safety Chris Murphy says that number was trending in…
Rebekah Mason Asks to Stay Civil Lawsuit Amid Ethics & Criminal Probes
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's former political adviser is asking a judge to a pause a defamation lawsuit filed by the governor's one-time body guard because of what her attorneys described as ongoing criminal and ethics probes. Lawyers for Rebekah Mason…
MPD Issues Fireworks Advisory
The Montgomery Police Department reminds residents and visitors to exercise caution during their New Year’s celebrations. The department will help ensure safety through strict enforcement of the city’s fireworks and firearms ordinances throughout the holiday. MPD advises that it is…
WANTED: Police Search for Millbrook Car Thief Suspect
On Tuesday, December 13, an unknown female stole a 1995 green Toyota Corolla (AL tag 3159AC7, last 4 of VIN 1733) from the Chevron Convenience Store located at 3250 Main Street…
Death Threat Scam Alert
A warning from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office-- there is a scam going around that they say could give your phone or computer a virus. The text message states, "I've been…
Actress Debbie Reynolds Dies at Age 84; One Day after Daughter Carrie Fisher Dies
Actress Debbie Reynolds, the star of the 1952 classic "Singin' in the Rain," has died. She was 84. Her son, Todd Fisher, said Reynolds died Wednesday, a day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher, who was 60. "She's now with Carrie…
Gov. Bentley Interviews Strange, Roby and Others for Senate Post
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has interviewed six more potential candidates for the U.S. Senate seat now held by attorney general-designee Jeff Sessions. Bentley's office said the latest round of interviews include state Attorney General Luther Strange, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby…
Larry Dixon Retiring as Head of State Board of Medical Examiners
After serving as executive director of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners for more than 35 years, Larry Dixon has announced his retirement at the end of the year. He is also well known as a former state legislator from…
Feds: Alabama to Expand License Office Hours after Probe
U.S. Department of Transportation officials say they have reached an agreement with Alabama after determining that black residents were disproportionately hurt by the state's closure of rural driver's license offices. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the agreement Wednesday. The department…
10-Year Old Hit by Truck in Montgomery Dies
On Tuesday, Dec. 27, around 6:45 p.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to West South Boulevard in reference to a single-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The crash involved a pickup truck and a juvenile male pedestrian. The pedestrian, Jaden…
Montgomery Co. Authorities Investigate Gas Station Shooting
Montgomery County authorities are investigating a shooting that happened at a gas station. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says two people fired at each other at the Entec gas station, off exit 16 of Interstate 85. Two cars were hit…
Christmas Tree Recycling Locations
Now that Christmas is over, attention turns to what to do with your live tree. Several cities in our area are offering to take your tree for recycling, so that it doesn't waste space in a landfill. This list will…
MPD Investigating 3 Christmas Holiday Fatal Crashes
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating three separate crashes that resulted in fatal injuries. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, at about 2 p.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to East South Boulevard and Norman Bridge Road in reference to a two-vehicle…
AL Dept. of Public Health Offers Help to Quit Smoking
The Alabama Department of Public Health is offering help for people who want to quit smoking in the New Year. The agency has a telephone service called the Alabama Tobacco Quitline that operates daily, and help is also available through…
Bird Census in Alabama this week
Volunteers from the Audubon Society across the state head out between the last half of December and early January to take a census of birds in Alabama. Today they'll be looking for the birds in Guntersville. A Montgomery hunt is…
Millbrook Police Searching for Car Burglary Suspect
Millbrook police are looking for a man who broke into a car, and they say he may be involved in multiple vehicle break-ins across the River Region. Police say earlier this week, the suspect broke into a woman's car in a…
Prattville Police Search for Burglary and Fraud Suspect
Prattville police are searching for a man wanted for breaking into a vehicle and credit card fraud. Police say the man used a stolen debit card at the One Stop liquor store in the 2000 block of Fairview Avenue on…
Former Alabama Commissioner of Labor Tom Surtees Has Died
Tom Surtees, who served under two governors as Revenue Commissioner and Labor Commissioner has died. The Alabama Department of Labor says Surtees died after a long battle with cancer. He was 66. Surtees was appointed as Commissioner of the Alabama…
Hope, Abused Rottweiler Released From Animal Hospital
You may remember Hope, the abused Rottweiler that was abandoned and in pretty bad shape. We've continued to follow her story and keep you updated on her condition. We now have some good news to report: Dr. Jessica Loch says that…
State Troopers Visit Hospital To Deliver Christmas Teddy Bears
Christmas came a little early to some children in Montgomery hospitals today but it wasn't from the man in red, but the boys in blue. They were visited by officers from the state trooper's office. The troopers took a visit to…
Prattville Police Preparing For Move
Prattville Police have shared space with city hall for as long as Police Chief Mark Thompson can remember. That's meant quite a few growing pains as the city has expanded. The police are working out of the old city jail,…
Lawyers: Alabama Inmate Given No Counseling before Suicide
Attorneys say an Alabama inmate who killed himself after testifying about mental health care in prison received no counseling before taking his own life. The lawyers made the written arguments Thursday as a federal judge considers their lawsuit, which claims…
Prattville Police Look for Suspected Shoplifters
Prattville police need your help finding people who stole $1600 worth of merchandise from the Bama Fever Tiger Pride store on Cobbs Ford Road. Police say the theft happened on December 14. The three suspects are believed to be in…
