Several local road projects to start Tuesday, September 2
When the Labor Day holiday weekend ends, several road projects will be beginning across our area.
Montgomery Newsroom
Former Life Academy principal sentenced for theft
The former principal of Life Academy in Montgomery has been sentenced for stealing money from the school.
ALEA offers Labor Day weekend safety tips for drivers, boaters
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency wants you to “Score Big with Safety” — both on the road and on the water as you travel for Labor Day events or to football games.
Labor Day weekend gas prices are the lowest since 2020
Gas prices nationally are the lowest for Labor Day weekend since 2020.
Hotel Elevation to open in Montgomery, blending history with high-end experience
The Elevation Convening Center and Hotel, set to open Oct. 1, was developed by the Equal Justice Initiative.
River Region United Way launches annual fundraising campaign
The River Region United Way has launched its 2025 annual campaign, which helps fund more than 40 non-profits in a five-county area.
Legendary musicians to perform at EJI concert in Montgomery
Two legendary musicians will be performing together in Montgomery this fall, in a unique and extraordinary concert organized by the Equal Justice Initiative.
Threat made against Stanhope Elmore High School in Millbrook
Officials with Elmore County Schools say a threat has been made toward Stanhope Elmore High School.
Judge orders new trial for Alabama man who has been on death row for 31 years
A federal judge has ordered a new trial for an Alabama death row inmate after tests showed it was another man's DNA on the victim's body.
What's Happening: August 29-September 1
We'll be celebrating Labor Day weekend with plenty of fun activities in the River Region!
Halcyon Elementary School celebrates 25 years of success
Halcyon Elementary School is celebrating 25 years of educational excellence and service to the students of Montgomery Public Schools.
Hyundai Power Transformers makes donation to Park Crossing High School
Hyundai Power Transformers has made a donation to Park Crossing High School in Montgomery.
Montgomery police make arrest in string of car break-ins
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in a long series of car break-ins that happened earlier this summer.
Daughter of Civil Rights pioneer Fred Gray dies at 68
Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray has announced the death of his eldest daughter Deborah Gray, who was the managing director of the Tuskegee History Center.
State of Alabama to appeal ruling forcing state senate districts to be redrawn
The State of Alabama plans to appeal a federal judge's order to swiftly draw new state Senate districts for next year's legislative elections.
Nine sentenced in cocaine trafficking conspiracy running from Mexico to Alabama
Nine people, including some from Montgomery, Deatsville and Union Springs, have been sentenced on federal charges involving a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.
Montgomery Biscuits, City of Montgomery to establish Negro Leagues Baseball Museum at Riverwalk Stadium
The Montgomery Biscuits, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the City of Montgomery say they'll create a Negro Leagues museum at Riverwalk Stadium.
Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis prepares for another term in office
Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis is preparing for his fourth term after winning the mayor's race this week.
See the story of the Tuskegee Airmen come to life on stage
This weekend, you have the unique opportunity to watch the story of the Tuskegee airmen come to life on stage.
Buckmasters Expo collects money, food at 30th annual event
This year's 30th annual Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery brought thousands of people together who love the outdoors and want to help their community.
Montgomery Public Schools substitute teacher facing child sex-related charges
A substitute teacher in Montgomery Public Schools is facing child sex-related charges.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New arrest made in Montgomery shooting that left woman paralyzed
An additional arrest has been made by Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office investigators in a shooting that left a Montgomery woman paralyzed.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make arrest in Carmichael Road homicide
Montgomery police have arrested a man in a fatal shooting that happened on Carmichael Road.
Minneapolis School Shooting: Mobile Archdiocese issues statement; Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags lowered
The Archdiocese of Mobile has issued a statement in response to the mass shooting at a Roman Catholic school in Minneapolis, while Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags lowered in memory of the victims.
New Alabama Wildlife Center car tag design unveiled
The Alabama Wildlife Center has unveiled a design for a new specialty car tag, but it needs people to commit to buying it before it can be produced.
