Father's Day in Montgomery
There were dozens of dads out on Father's Day, enjoying the day with their families at the Montgomery Zoo. Zoo admission for dads was free if they came with their…
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Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Department Host Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo
Dozens of families kicked off Father's Day weekend reeling in plenty of fish. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department invited people out to their annual kids fishing rodeo. The free event was held at the Montgomery County Fishing Ponds. Kids ages…
Pike Road Schools have chance at $10 Million Grant
A local school district is in the running to win a ten million dollar grant. The X-Q Super School Project team was met today with students and administrators from Pike…
Court Documents Give Details of Sodomy Charges Against MPD Officer
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated disciplinary proceedings against one of their fellow police officers, after charging him in connection with the sexual assault of an adult male. MPD charged Deonte Lashawn Hamner with first-degree sodomy Tuesday, June 14, and placed him…
Sickle Blood Drives Looks to Educate People About the Disease
Sickle Cell anemia affects over 100,000 people every year, especially Alabamians. One group is doing it's part to educate people about the disease. The Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery…
AL Highway 49 and AL Highway 229 Closes for Railroad Crossing Repairs
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of two separate road closures while railroad crossing repairs are performed. Starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 21 the railroad crossing on Alabama Highway 49 will be closed. The crossing…
ASU Announces Warning Status Lifted by SACSCOC
Alabama State University received good news today from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The University has been removed from warning status by the accrediting body. President Gwendolyn E. Boyd made the announcement today on…
The Battle Over Victoryland in Tuskegee Continues
The battle over Victoryland in Tuskegee continues as Mayor Johnny Ford has now filed a complaint with the Alabama Ethics Commission. "I have requested the Alabama Ethics Commission to also…
Local Reaction to "The Daily Show" Poking Fun at Alabama
With our own weekend anchor Josh Ninke making an appearance, host Trevor Noah didn't hold back when it came to poking fun at Alabama politicians. Some people we talked to…
Club 322 Plans Balloon Release To Honor Orlando Victims
In the wake of the Orlando shooting at a gay nightclub, where 49 innocent men and women were gunned down, fears of could this happen again still linger. Clubs even in…
Advocates Bring Awareness to Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse is an ongoing issue across the country, and advocates in the capitol city are raising awareness, because they say it affects millions. Money is one of the biggest factors when it…
MPD Arrest and Charge Man with 8 Counts of Sexual Abuse
On Monday, June 13, Montgomery Police Department responded to the 900 block of Pebblebrook on a call of a possible sex abuse. After further investigation, Detarrio Chappell was identified as the suspect. He was taken into custody and charged with…
Prattville Teen Dies in Single Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, claimed the life of a Prattville woman. Kacy Elizabeth Harris, 19, was killed when the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer she was driving was struck by a tree as she traveled on Bridge…
Four MPD Officer Arrests So Far This Year
The first officer arrest came after the Greg Gunn shooting in February. Twenty-three year old Officer Aaron Smith was charged a week later with murder in Gunn's death…
Montgomery Child in Birmingham Hospital after Near Drowning
A Montgomery toddler is in a Birmingham hospital, after a near-drowning that happened Wednesday. Police say it happened on Loring Street, which is just off Day Street. That's where police say a 2-year-old child fell into a pool. The child wasn't able…
Central Alabama Veterans Receive Bikes
Veterans throughout Central Alabama have a new way to get around town. The VA clinic gave away bikes to formally homeless veterans. They say it's all thanks to donations from people across the…
Possible Passenger Railroad Coming to Montgomery
You might have another way to get around the state of Alabama, and that way is by train. It's all part of a new private passenger rail that's setting up…
Prattville Finalize Details for Independence Day Event
It’s almost time for the City of Prattville’s 15th annual 4th of July Celebration and patrons can expect that the holiday will definitely go off with a bang! This year’s 4th of July Parade theme is “Salute to Law Enforcement Personnel.”…
Creek Walk Concert Series Kicks Off in Prattville
Music could be heard throughout downtown Prattville Tuesday night. The city kicked off the third annual Creekwalk Concert series. The band "Souled Out" performed as people brought their lawn chairs and enjoyed…
Prattville Teen Inspires Many in Viral Video
A Prattville teenager is being called an inspiration to many after a Facebook video she was featured in went viral. The video posted on the Facebook page Special Books by Special Kids…
DA's Office Cracking Down On Unpaid Child Support
The District Attorney's Office is celebrating Father's Day in a unique way. It's called "Operation Support Our Children" and District Attorney Daryl Bailey says investigators are targeting 105 men and women seriously…
Montgomery “Hams” Join in National Deployment
On June 25 and 26, thousands of Amateur Radio operators—commonly referred to as “hams”—across the country will be showing off their emergency capabilities on Field Day 2016. In past years the news has been full of reports of ham radio…
Entertainment Line-up Released for the Alabama National Fair 2016
The Alabama National Fair will be held in Montgomery, AL at the Garrett Coliseum October 28-November 6, 2016. As with last year, Ticketmaster will provide Fair Patrons with the ability to purchase pre-sale tickets online. Patrons will even be able to…
Exclusive: Maxwell AFB Preps For New Ways To Fight Terrorism
The events in Orlando and terror attacks around the world have a huge impact here in the river region on Maxwell Air Force Base. The air university school teaches new officers about the…
Local LGBT Community Holds Vigil for Orlando Victims
The names of the Orlando shooting victims were each read aloud. Each person attending the vigil was impacted by the tragedy in a unique way. "I have a lot…
