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Habitat for Humanity Gifts A Family A Home In Time For Christmas

Habitat for humanity gave a very special gift to a woman and her grandchildren today that will give them a fresh start.

NFL Draft Prospect Cam Taylor-Britt Gives Back to Boys & Girls Club, MGM

'Tis the season of giving! Montgomery native and NFL draft prospect Cam Taylor-Britt gave back to 100 kids at the Boys and Girls Club of River Region. With the help from his partnerships…

House Fire in Pike Road Causes Heavy Damage

Firefighters and deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a home near Longwood Trail and Belser Boulevard just before 4:00 p.m.

Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1

This is the second extension from the administration. President Joe Biden says the administration understands that borrowers are still coping with the impact of the pandemic.

Montgomery Metro

Ball State, Georgia State Arrive in Montgomery for Camellia Bowl

The Ball State Cardinals and the Georgia State Panthers have arrived in Montgomery as preparations begin for the 8th annual TaxAct Camellia Bowl on Christmas Day.

Coronavirus

WATCH: Free COVID-19 Home Tests to Be Offered to Combat Omicron Surge

Starting in January, Americans will be able to request rapid tests through a website and have them delivered free.

Montgomery Metro

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Kicks Off '12 Days of Safety'

As the festive holiday season continues, families are preparing and finalizing plans for Christmas gatherings and New Year’s celebrations. Much like the Thanksgiving travel period, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)…

Montgomery Metro

Former Secretary of State Nancy Worley "Gravely Ill" in Montgomery Hospital

While Reed declined to specify the reason for her admittance, he did ask for prayers and best wishes during this time.

Coronavirus

Alabama COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump More Than 50% from Month Ago

Alabama’s COVID-19 numbers are once again headed in the wrong direction.

Crime

Montgomery Police Make Murder Arrest

Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a man on Sunday.

Coronavirus

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Takes a Look Back at 2021

During this year, Alabama has faced many highs and lows as we entered another year in the pandemic.

Coronavirus

Final COVID-19 Report for 2021 Shows Cases Rising in Alabama Public Schools

The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its final weekly report on COVID-19 cases in Alabama public schools for 2021. It shows cases on the rise for the second week in a row.

Crime

Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation after Fatal Shooting

Montgomery police say they're conducting a homicide investigation after a man's shooting death on Sunday night.

Crime

Man Shot on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened on Eastern Boulevard Friday night.

Montgomery Metro

Gambling on the Agenda for 2022 Alabama Legislative Session

Lottery and casino legislation will be again be introduced in Alabama’s upcoming legislative session which starts January 11

Montgomery Metro

Groups Want Investigation into Alabama's Plan to Use Pandemic Relief Money for Prisons

Nearly two dozen organizations have sent a letter asking the U.S. House Financial Services Committee to investigate Alabama’s plan to use $400 million in pandemic relief funds to build two super size prisons.