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Montgomery sanitation truck hit by gunfire, no one injured

Police say several persons of interest have been detained.

Crime

Montgomery Police Seek Man Wanted for Questioning in 2021 Homicide

Montgomery police need your help finding a man wanted for questioning in a 2021 homicide.

Crime

UPDATE: Two Suspects Caught, One Still on the Run in Car Theft, Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card at ASU

Alabama State University police are investigating a car theft and multiple fraudulent uses of a credit/debit card and need your help identifying people wanted for questioning.

Montgomery Metro

Annual Neighborhood Banquet held to thank Montgomery community leaders

Mayor Steven Reed and the city of Montgomery neighborhood services held the annual neighborhood banquet tonight to thank Montgomery community leaders who are making a difference.

Campaign 2022

State Politics Quiet Ahead of General Election

In many state races, Republican nominees face little-known Democratic opponents.

Montgomery Metro

U.S. Justice Department Says Alabama’s Foster Care System Breaks the Law

The federal government says the state of Alabama illegally discriminates against children in foster care with behavioral and emotional disabilities.

Crime

$1,000 Reward Offered in Montgomery Murder Case

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward in the hopes of solving a man's murder in Montgomery.

East Alabama

Alabama Broadcasters Association Virtual Job Fair: October 17-21

If you think the only job at a television station is in front of the camera, you're missing some great opportunities!

Crime

Woman Shot in Montgomery

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured.

Crime

Montgomery Man Charged in Hit-and-Run That Killed Pedestrian

Montgomery police have charged a man in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian.

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3 Degree Guarantee: Family Sunshine Center Gets $1,500 Check

We are happy to give away another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity.

Crime

Alabama Seeks New Execution Date for Alan Eugene Miller

Alabama is asking a court to swiftly set a new execution date for Alan Eugene Miller, who had his lethal injection called off last month after multiple failed attempts to connect an intravenous line to his veins.

Montgomery Metro

What’s Happening: October 7-9

There is a lot happening in the River Region this weekend. Savanna Sabb has more.

Montgomery Metro

Montgomery Officials Reveal "Downtown Plan"

In August of 2021, work began on a new vision and action plan for downtown Montgomery.

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Longtime WVAS radio host killed in Macon County accident

Marshall was a graduate of Tuskegee University and an Army veteran. He began his radio career in 1974.

Montgomery Metro

Alabama National Fair Begins Friday

The Alabama National Fair will open Friday at 4pm. There are a few new vendors and rides this year at the fair. A new asphalt surface has also been added to the entire…

Montgomery Metro

Montgomery Chamber releases downtown draft plan

Residents are encouraged to look at the plan and submit their feedback to the Chamber by October 31.

Montgomery Metro

Andalusia Man Killed in Montgomery County Crash

Alabama State Troopers say an Andalusia man was killed in a wreck in Montgomery County.

Montgomery Metro

Macon County Residents Speaking out against Bingo Machine Ban

Macon County Residents along with local officials met today in response to the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling to close electronic casino locations at Southern Star, White Hall and Victory Land.

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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit over Alabama's Congressional District Lines

Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a lawsuit over Alabama's congressional district map, which sets up a new test of the Voting Rights Act.