AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese to Retire
Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Director Steve Savarese has announced plans to retire from the position he has held for the last 15 years. He made the announcement at…
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Alabama Senate Approves Bill to Require Race Data to Be Collected at Traffic Stops
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that will require police agencies to record racial data during traffic stops. Senators approved the legislation on a 19-7 vote. It moves to the Alabama House. State Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham) said his…
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump 20% in Alabama in 10 Days
Hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 have jumped about 20% in less than two weeks in Alabama. Statistics from the Alabama Department of Public Health show 362 people were hospitalized Monday for the illness caused by the new coronavirus. That's up from…
Homicide Investigation Underway in Brundidge
Brundidge police are investigating a homicide after a man's body was discovered Tuesday afternoon. Brundidge Police Chief Marquez James said officers were called to the 300 block of Floyd St. just before 2:00PM. Once officers arrived, they found 44-year-old Cordero…
Leadership Montgomery Recruiting for next Legacy Class
Leadership Montgomery is recruiting for the next "best class ever." The non-profit organization was established in Montgomery 37 years ago to bring leaders together to affect change in the community. The Legacy Class is for community leaders 40-years-old and older.…
Award Presented to Montgomery County Corporal as "CrimeStopper Officer of the Year"
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is continuing to recognize law enforcement officers of the year. This is for outstanding service during 2020. Corporal Mike Morrow has been awarded the title of Montgomery County Sheriff's Office 2020 CrimeStopper of the Year. Morrow…
Prattville Police Looking for Theft Suspects
Prattville police want to find two people wanted for several counts of theft. Investigators say the thefts happened at the same store in the 1800 block of East Main Street between…
MPD Conducting Homicide and Multiple Assault Investigations
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation in the killing of Queneisa McReynolds, 34, of Montgomery. Queneisa McReynolds was shot and killed on the night of Sunday, April 18 at 10:00. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the…
Underwriter Withdraws from Alabama prison lease project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The underwriter for a project to build two prisons in Alabama has announced it is pulling out of the effort. The move by Barclays Plc followed criticism that it was breaking a promise not to get…
City of Montgomery Plans to Change Jeff Davis Ave to Fred Gray Ave
The Montgomery City Council will be voting to re-name the road Jeff Davis Avenue. The plan is to name the road after Attorney Fred Gray. Gray is well known for being…
The Dannon Project Partners with CREEJ to Provide Help in Lowndes Co.
On Monday, the Dannon Project partnered with the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ), to provide re-entry services to the citizens of Lowndes County. CREEJ donated $25,000 dollars to the…
Alabama's Pre-K Program Ranked Best in Nation for 15th Straight Year
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) ranks Alabama First Class Pre-K as the nation’s highest quality state pre-kindergarten program for the 15th consecutive year. “Ensuring our youngest learners have a strong start to…
Meet Mrs. Alma Lee Harvey, Montgomery's Newest Centenarian!
Mrs. Alma Lee Harvey was born on April 18, 1921, and Saturday morning, the Carver Park Community celebrated her 100th birthday. Dozens of cars with people delivering cards, flowers and money helped…
Wetumpka Celebrates Earth Day, Upcoming HGTV "Hometown Takeover" Series
People in Wetumpka have plenty to celebrate this spring. On Saturday, they held Wetumpka Pride Earth Day 2021 as they look forward to the premiere of HGTV's "Hometown Takeover" featuring…
Jazz in the Garden Held at Oak Park
April is both International Jazz Appreciation Month and National Gardening Month. The City of Montgomery celebrated both with Jazz in the Garden at Oak Park on Saturday. People of…
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Bill to Make the Sweet Potato Alabama's Official Vegetable
Alabama now has an official state vegetable: the sweet potato. Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said Friday that the governor signed the bill naming the sweet potato as the state vegetable.  A labama has a long list of official state emblems,…
Body of Drowning Victim Recovered in Lake Martin near Equality
 Coosa County Authorities have recovered the body of a drowning  victim at Lake Martin. Authorities say 20 year old Vazquez Saavedra of Mississippi was the victim. Sheriff Howell said dispatch received the call just after 1:00PM Thursday. The body was…
The Montgomery County Historical Society Hosts Ribbon Cutting for The Oakwood Cemetery Project Debut
The city of Montgomery and the Montgomery County Historical Society teamed up for the Oakwood Cemetery Project. They had a ribbon cutting early Friday morning to announce the start of the digital…
MPS Announces 8-Week Summer Learning Program
MPS announced its summer learning program at the Montgomery County Board Of Education office. Cheering teachers school board member and Superintendent Anne Roy Moore announced the LAUNCH Summer Learning Program. The 8 week summer learning program is for MPS students…
One Man Arrested in Connection to Oakleigh Road Homicide
Montgomery police say they have arrested and charged a man in connection to a homicide that happened earlier this week on Oakleigh Road. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said…
New COVID-19 Alabama School Dashboard Released
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 16. The latest report shows a increase from…
MPD: Two Charged in Connection to Shooting on Buckingham Drive
Montgomery police have arrested and charged two people in connection to a shooting that happened late Thursday…
Third Person Arrested in Connection to Tuskegee Shooting that Left 4-Year-Old Dead
Tuskegee police say they have arrested a third suspect in connection to a shooting that left a four-year-old boy dead. The suspect, 18-year-old Tremont Jerido, Jr., was taken into custody by the U.S.…
Perry Hill Road Now Open after Early Morning Crash
Montgomery police say the portion of Perry Hill Road closed this morning after a car crashed into a power pole is now open. Police say the single vehicle crashed happened in the 300 block of Perry Hill Road. The road…
Bill Would Ban State Enforcement of Federal Gun Laws
The Alabama Senate has backed legislation to make it a crime for local police officers to enforce any new federal gun restrictions on Thursday senators voted 21-5…
