MPS Faculty & Staff Take a Look Back at the School Year
From having all students virtual at on day one, to learning in a hybrid setting, MPS staff say this school year was like a roller coaster. With many ups and downs throughout the last…
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Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
FILE - Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12. The company released the preliminary findings Tuesday, May 25, 2021, based on testing on more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds in the…
Woman Charged with Arson after Setting Two Homes on Fire
The suspect behind the fires on 3454 Gilmer Ave. and 702 Lynwood Dr. has been charged with Arson 2nd Degree. Syanice Thrash was identified as a possible suspect and after interviews conducted by the Montgomery Fire Department, Thrash admitted to…
Gov. Ivey Signs 'Vaccine Passport' Ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation banning so-called vaccine passports to prohibit proof of a coronavirus vaccination to enter a business, school or event. Ivey's office…
Annual Gathering of Eagles Event Underway at Air University
Monday was day one of the annual Gathering of Eagles capstone event at Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base. The event is held each year with different 'Eagles' giving presentation to…
Former Gov. Don Siegelman Gets Back His Law License
Former Gov. Don Siegelman has regained his state law license, years after being released from federal prison in a government corruption case.
UPDATE: Opelika Man Faces 114 Child Pornography Charges
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says an Opelika man now faces 114 child pornography charges.
Lineup Announced for 2021 Alexander City Jazz Fest
The lineup is set for the 31st annual Alexander City Jazz Fest which is scheduled for Friday, June 11 in downtown Alexander City's Strand Park and Saturday, June 12 at The AMP on Lake Martin.
Campaign 2022: Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate to Seek Re-Election
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate has announced that he will seek re-election in 2022.
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site to Reopen Interpretive Center
The National Park Service says beginning Friday, May 28, the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site will reopen Hangar 1 at a reduced capacity.Â
Two of Three Selma-to-Montgomery Interpretive Centers to Reopen Friday
Beginning Friday, May 28, the National Park Service says the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail will reopen the Lowndes and Montgomery Interpretive Centers at a reduced capacity.
As School Year Winds Down, COVID-19 Cases Dropping in Alabama Schools
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, the Alabama Department of Public Health reports another drop in COVID-19 cases in the state's public schools.
June 1 Deadline Approaching for Alabama Prison Plan
Alabama lawmakers see the possibility of a special session on prison construction this summer as Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to rent prisons from private companies has been hit by setbacks.
City of Montgomery Launches "Stop the Violence" Campaign
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, Police Chief Ernest Finley and other city leaders have launched a "Stop the Violence" campaign with a rally at Regency Park Community Center this morning.
UPDATE: Woman Hit, Killed on Interstate 85 in Macon County As She Stopped to Give Aid to Another Driver
Alabama State Troopers say the woman had stopped on the interstate to give aid to a person involved in a previous one-car crash when she was hit by a car and killed.
Meet the Candidates for House of Representatives District 78
District 78 covers a large portion of Montgomery, the special primary election for the seat is May 25th.
Former Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith's Appeal Denied
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has denied an appeal from former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith.
Ivey Signs Bill Allowing K-12 Schools To Teach Yoga
The Alabama ban on yoga in public schools is no more. Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed legislation to allow public schools to teach yoga. The legislation sponsored by Democratic Rep. Jeremy Gray, a former college athlete who did yoga…
Are Things Getting Back To Normal? Some Montgomery Residents Think So
As we get closer to summertime, we are starting to see an increase in events in downtown Montgomery. Today, Riverwalk Stadium is hosting the AHSAA Baseball Playoffs which is drawing a pretty big crowd to the area.Â
Pike Road High School Holds Academic Signing Day for Senior Class
Pike Road parents, teachers, and administrators celebrated their graduating seniors in the high school's first ever academic signing day. Alabama, Auburn, UAB, and Penn State are just a few of the schools…
U.S. Department of Justice Says Alabama Prisons Remain Deadly, with Homicides Increasing
The U.S. Department of Justice says Alabama prisons have not improved despite years of warnings and that inmate homicides have increased.
$2,500 Reward for Fugitive Timothy Jabbar Wyatt, Wanted in Autauga and Chilton Counties
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Timothy Jabbar Wyatt.
Gov. Kay Ivey Awards COVID-19 Grants to Dallas, Elmore and Perry Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.2 million to help Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and to prepare for future outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Wetumpka Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement, Failing to Pay Taxes
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama has announced that a Wetumpka woman has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for embezzling nearly $400,000.00 from her employer and failing to pay taxes.
Forecast: Busy Hurricane Season Expected, But Not Like 2020
Forecasters expect yet another busy Atlantic hurricane season this year, but they say it won't be as crazy as 2020.
