Buckmasters Expo 2021 Begins in Downtown Montgomery
It's one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery. The annual Buckmasters Expo runs from Friday through Sunday at the Montgomery Convention Center at the Renaissance downtown.
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Alabama's July Unemployment Rate 3.2%, Well Below July 2020
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington have announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally-adjusted July 2021 unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Jackson Hospital Updates Visitor Policies in Response to COVID-19 Case Surge
Montgomery's Jackson Hospital and Clinic has updated its visitor policies in response to the continued recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Mike Richards Out as Host of Hit TV Game Show "Jeopardy!"
Producer Mike Richards stepped down as the upcoming permanent host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week.
Two Men Shot Near Lee High School Thursday Night
Montgomery police say two men were shot near Lee High School Thursday night.
Pike Road High School Band Talks Battling Summer Heat at Practice
Pike Road High School band like others are gearing up for the football season, with recent band camps and after school rehearsals. One of the most important things for the band is to make sure that all members are healthy and ready to march. Having long practices marching outdoors in the heat can sometimes be a bit overwhelming.
Local Family Shares Journey of Fostering During Pandemic
Scooter and Chelsea Kellum have been fostering children with the Alabama Baptist Children's Home, since 2018. With four children of their own, the Kellum's have foster 12 children throughout the last three years. "When…
Man Critically Injured in Montgomery Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. MPD spokesperson Capt. Saba Coleman said it happened just before noon on Thursday in the 3700 block of Audubon Road. Once officers…
Montgomery Police Searching for Robbery Suspect
Montgomery police need your help in finding a robbery suspect.
Two Students Injured in Fight at Lee High School
Two students were injured in a fight that happened at Lee High School in Montgomery. Montgomery Public Schools spokesperson Jade Jones said the fight occurred Thursday during morning arrival. Eight students and two adults were involved in the incident near…
ASU Still Planning Labor Day Classic Events Despite Other Cancellations
Alabama State University is moving ahead with events to celebrate the 2021 Labor Day Classic, which is part of the HBCU Classic Weekend. Earlier this week, the City of Montgomery canceled HBCU Classic Weekend events that were to be held at city facilities.
Alabama Father of First American killed in Afghanistan: End 'Shameful'
The father of the first America service member killed in Afghanistan says the abrupt U.S. withdrawal from the country is shameful.
"Cutting" Incident Leaves One Man Hospitalized in Critical Condition
A Montgomery man has been left in critical condition after he was cut. According to Capt. Saba Coleman, MPD and Fire Medics were called to the 3200 block of Virginia Downs after receiving a call of a person cut. After…
Union Springs Man Killed in Montgomery Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a man from Union Springs Wednesday afternoon. It happened at about 4:30 p.m. on Birmingham Highway near Trinity Road. Police say 84-year-old Joe Caldwell, who was…
Elmore County Schools to Require Face Masks for Most Students, Employees
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis says face masks will now be required for most students and staff due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Nearly 200 Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19 at Elmore Correctional Facility
Nearly 200 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at Elmore Correctional Facility after prison officials conducted mass testing in the wake of an outbreak.
COVID-19 Case Forces Goshen at Holtville Football Game to Be Cancelled
Friday's season-opening football game between Goshen and Holtville has been canceled, due to a COVID-19 case on the Goshen football team.
Biden to Require Nursing Home Staff to Get COVID-19 Vaccines; Alabama Nursing Home Association Reacts
The Biden administration will require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue getting federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Montgomery Police Officer Charged with Sex Abuse
The Montgomery Police Department says it has started disciplinary proceedings against an officer after charging him with sex abuse.
Alabama National Guard Soldier from Montgomery Dies on Active Duty
The Alabama National Guard has announced that a soldier from Montgomery died while on active duty in support of the Southwest Border mission.
REACTION: Montgomery City Council Votes Down Mayor's Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
We are getting reaction to the Montgomery City Council vote against Mayor Steven Reed's Anti-Discrimination Ordinance proposal.
U.S. Health Officials Recommend COVID-19 Booster Shots for Everyone
U.S. health officials have announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is falling.
Montgomery Man Charged with Capital Murder, Assaults
Montgomery police say they have charged a man with capital murder, first degree assault and two counts of second degree assault.
Montgomery Man Charged with Fleeing Traffic Stop in Millbrook
Millbrook police say a Montgomery man tried to run away from a traffic stop on Main Street.
Tallassee City Schools Talk Close Contact Plan as School Year Gets Underway
Alabama schools are starting a new school year while the battle against COVID continues. Geneva County Schools have already had to send home 400 students who came into contact with individual(s) that tested positive for COVID. As Tallassee City Schools…
