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Montgomery Police Investigating Two Shootings

Montgomery police are investigating two shootings that happened in the overnight hours Saturday.

Man Charged with Arson In Montgomery Fire

According to Assistant Fire Chief Stanley Cooper, MFR units responded to a fire at around 5:50A.M. Saturday in the 2000 block of Oklahoma Street.

Montgomery Metro

Troy University, American Village Team Up to Help Children Better Understand U.S. History

Troy University and the American Village Citizenship Trust are teaming up to help Alabama youth increase their knowledge and understanding of U.S. history, the function of government and the role of the citizen in the governmental process.

Campaign 2022

State Sen. Tom Whatley Drops His GOP Primary Defeat Challenge

State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) has dropped a challenge to his one-vote defeat in the Republican primary.

Montgomery Metro

Alabama Attorney General Explains Alabama's Abortion Law

There is no provision for rape or incest. Under the law women who are pregnant under those circumstances are required to carry rape or incest pregnancies to term.

Montgomery Metro

Autaugaville Sunflower Fields Now Open to the Public

The fields are open everyday from sunrise to sunset for the 10 days the sunflowers are in bloom.

Civil Rights Pioneer Fred Gray to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

The White House has announced that attorney Fred Gray, who has played a pivotal role in civil rights in Alabama and the nation, will be among those to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Crime

Montgomery Man Sentenced for Regions Bank Robbery

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a bank robbery at Regions Bank near Eastdale Mall.

Montgomery Metro

Alabama Bond Sale for Mega Prisons Falls $200 Million Short

Alabama officials said Thursday that they will move forward with plans to build two supersize prisons despite a bond sale falling more than $200 million short amid a volatile market and pressure from activists.

Crime

City of Montgomery Sees 34% Drop in Homicides So Far in 2022

So far this year, there have been 27 murders in Montgomery. This is compared to 39 murders in 2021.

Crime

Prattville Police Searching for Belk Theft Suspects

Prattville police need your help finding three suspects wanted in a theft investigation at a Belk department store.

East Alabama

LIST: Local Fireworks Celebrations Planned Throughout Area

Here's a list of local fireworks celebrations happening in our area to celebrate Independence Day.

Montgomery Metro

Alabama Cites Abortion Ruling in Transgender Medication Case

The state is asking a federal appeals court to lift an injunction and let it enforce an Alabama law that would make it a felony to give puberty blockers or hormones to transgender minors to help affirm their gender identity.