Trump Voices Radio Ad for Mo Brooks in U.S. Senate Race
Former President Donald Trump has voiced a radio ad for U.S. Rep Mo Brooks as he tries to sway the outcome of the state’s Senate race.
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Democrat Christopher Countryman of Dothan Running for Governor
A licensed minister, motivational speaker and civil and human rights activist has set his eye on the Alabama Governor’s mansion.
Republican Stacy George Launches Campaign for Governor
Alabama Department of Corrections officer Stacy George says he will seek the Republican nomination for governor.
Could COVID-19 Relief Money Be Used for Alabama Prisons?
Legislative leaders are continuing to discuss prison construction and renovation alternatives, including if pandemic relief funds can be used to offset costs or renovating and building prisons.
UPDATE: 21 Counties Now Considered "Very High Risk" for COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Public Health has updated its county-by-county COVID-19 risk indicator map. Currently, 21 of Alabama's 67 counties are considered at "very high risk" for COVID-19 exposure.
Gov. Kay Ivey Raises $1.2 million for Reelection
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has raised $1.2 million in her bid for reelection, her campaign announced Thursday. The Republican incumbent’s fundraising could deter challengers from either side of the aisle in the 2022 election. In a…
WWII Veteran Travels to Alabama on 50 State Tour
Back during World War II, Sidney Walton was stationed in camp Sibert, Alabama. He is now one of the oldest Veterans at 102 years old. Walton has spend the last 3 years traveling to all 50 states to raise money…
NCAA Athletes Can Now Profit from Their Fame
A new era in college sports has arrived. For the first time, NCAA athletes will be permitted to profit from their fame.
Southern Shutter Company Flourishes Despite High Lumber Prices During The Pandemic
The Southern Shutter company is well known for their quality custom shutters... some known projects they have created shutters for includes, the white house, a historical re-creation of Thomas Jefferson's Pennsylvania home, and even the home projects in Wetumpka for HGTV hometown takeover.
Montgomery Public Schools Will Accept New Applications for Magnet Schools
Montgomery Public Schools has announced it will accept new applications to its magnet program starting July 1.
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts Experience Huge Drops in Membership
America's most iconic youth organizations - the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the USA - have been jolted by unprecedented one-year drops in membership.
Dadeville Police Searching for Missing Man
Police say 42-year-old Devoris Shun Crayton hasn't been seen since Monday when he left his home.
Ivey, 19 Other GOP Governors Oppose Supreme Court Expansion
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and 19 other Republican governors on Tuesday sent a letter opposing any expansion of the number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court, a longshot idea pushed by some congressional Democrats. The…
Montgomery City and County Officials Meet to Discuss Plans for American Rescue Plan Act Aid
The American Rescue Plan Act has awarded the city of Montgomery, $44 million and Montgomery county $41 million. Officials from the city and county are trying to work together to determine how the funds should be spent to better the community.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Honors Autauga County Deputy
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has awarded Autauga County Deputy Jeffrey Chandler with the title of Autauga County Sheriff’s Office 2020 CrimeStoppers School Resource Officer of the Year.
Prattville's 4th of July Celebration Starts Saturday, with Fireworks Sunday
The city of Prattville has a long list of Independence Day celebrations that will start early Saturday morning.
Pike Road's 4th of July Summerfest Celebration Scheduled for Thursday
One of this year's first 4th of July celebrations will be Thursday in Pike Road.
AAA: 4th of July Travel to Be Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
If AAA's prediction comes true, it would be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, after what was recorded in 2019. It would indicate a big rebound from 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic kept many people at home.
Man Injured in Early Tuesday Morning Shooting
Montgomery Police say a man is hospitalized after an early morning shooting on Tuesday. The shooting occurred on the 2700 block of Highland Avenue at 3:30. The victim's gunshot wound is nonlife-threatening and he was transported to a local hospital…
Ministry About People Is Re-Directing Children's Lives in Montgomery With Their Summer Program
Ministry About People is an organization dedicated to cutting down some of the violence in the community by influencing the lives of others. They have a summer program for children of all ages that helps them stay out of the streets and gives them a new perspective on life.
Memorial Planned for Children Killed in Butler County I-65 Pileup
Eight children who died in a 17-vehicle traffic crash on Interstate 65 in Butler County as Tropical Storm Claudette dumped heavy rain on the area will be remembered at a public ceremony set for July 15.
MCSO Holds 18th Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo
Summer is all about having fun in the sun. Local children in Montgomery were given the opportunity to be in a fishing rodeo Saturday morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office held their 18th…
Pike Road Community Holds Parade for 5-Year-Old Boy with Cancer
A Pike Road neighborhood held a parade for their 5-year-old neighbor who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Kaiden King was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and will be facing 3 long years…
Federal Freeze on Evictions to End July 31; How Is Alabama Affected?
A federal freeze on evictions is slated to end July 31. That has raised concerns that thousands of Alabama residents will be unable to afford their monthly rent and face eviction.
City of Montgomery Hosts Pride Month Unity Vigil Outside of City Hall
Mayor Steven Reed along with the City of Montgomery hosted the pride month vigil to honor those whose lives were taken because of their gender identity. The vigil was a way to honor those who have lost their lives due to their identity. It was also a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community that resides in Montgomery.
