ADVA to Build Veterans Home in Enterprise
A federal grant thanks to the U.S. Veterans Administration will soon allow Alabama to build its fifth veterans home. According to officials with the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, the…
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Baptist Health Hosts Vaccination Clinics in Montgomery & Prattville
Baptist Health officials say they are expanding the COVID-19 vaccination efforts with the opening of two clinics in the River Region. Anyone wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to set…
Gov. Ivey Rescinds Mask Mandate, Issues new "Safer Apart" Order
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her twenty-sixth supplemental emergency proclamation transitioning the state from an amended Safer at Home Order to a new Safer Apart Order, the third phase of COVID-19 pandemic health orders. Ivey cites the increase in…
Alabama Senate Expected to Debate Lottery Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama senators are expected to debate a lottery bill. Senators say they expect to debate the bill by Republican Sen. Jim McClendon of Springville on Wednesday. The bill would authorize a lottery where tickets could be…
Distracting Driving Bill Crashes after Alabama House Debate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has rejected a proposal to impose fines for using a smartphone while driving. The bill by Republican Rep. K.L. Brown of Jacksonville failed on a narrow 47-48 vote. The proposal would…
Montgomery City Council Approves 30-Day Face Mask Extension
Tonight, the Montgomery City Council unanimously approved a face mask ordinance that Mayor Steven Reed proposed. It will keep a face mask mandate intact for 30 days, taking effect when the…
Montgomery Police Officers Allege Mistreatment, Cover-ups within MPD
Tuesday night multiple current and former MPD officers aired out grievances to Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, and the Montgomery City Council. Accusations include misappropriation of funds, bullying, retaliation, cover ups, and descrimination in…
Small Businesses and Residents React to Mask Mandate Ending Soon in Montgomery
The State mask mandate is set to end Friday, April 9th after 5 p.m. The Montgomery City Council voted to extend the mask mandate for the city for an additional 30 days. Once…
Whitehurst Case Bound to Grand Jury, Judge Finds Probable Cause
Thomas Whitehurst, who was accused of killing his estranged wife Starr Mulder, will now have his case be presented to a grand jury. Mulder's remains were found and identified in the Conecuh…
Thomas Whitehurst Has Preliminary Hearing in Murder of Ex-Wife Starr Mulder
Thomas Whitehurst had his preliminary hearing today in Elmore County District Court in the murder of his ex-wife Starr Mulder. She had…
Montgomery Police Seeking Second Suspect in Troy Highway Murder
Montgomery police are seeking a second suspect in the shooting death of Jamarcus Jordan. Police say Jordan, 30, was shot Saturday just before 6:30 p.m. on Troy Highway…
Alabama Senate Could Vote on Gambling Bill This Week
Alabama senators could vote on a lottery bill this week. Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) said he hopes to get a Senate vote on his bill that would authorize a lottery where tickets could be sold at stores, kiosks and through…
EJI Founder Bryan Stevenson to Perform at Lincoln Center in New York
Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, will be taking on a new role -- concert pianist at New York's Lincoln Center. Stevenson will appear as both a speaker and performer at an event called "Freedom,…
MPD: Shooting, Abduction Under Investigation
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting turned…
Updated Dashboard Shows 236 COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 2. The latest report shows several systems did not report due to spring break. School systems such as Montgomery Public Schools have…
Report: Alabama Man Fights to Avoid Extra Prison Time after Accidentally Given Early Release
An Alabama veteran who has met all of his parole conditions is fighting to avoid additional time behind bars after state officials say they mistakenly gave him an early release. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and…
Montgomery Police Investigating Man's Shooting Death
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the death of 30-year-old Jamarcus Jordan of Montgomery. Police say at about 6:22 p.m. Saturday, they and fire medics responded to Troy Highway near Eastern Boulevard on a shooting call. That's…
Wetumpka Teenager Killed in Lowndes County Wreck
A Wetumpka teenager has been killed in a two-car wreck in Lowndes County. State Troopers say a 16-year-old was riding in a car driven by 50-year-old Cassandra Hill of Wetumpka. Investigators say she tried to cross U.S. Highway 80 about…
Montgomery Police Charge On-Duty Police Officer
The Montgomery Police Department has announced it has charged an on-duty police officer. MPD says 36-year-old police officer Nathaniel Miles has been charged with using his official position for personal gain. According to court records, on April 1, Miles accepted…
Churches Welcome Congregations Back in Person for Easter Sunday Services
It has been two years since the last time churches gathered in celebration for Easter Sunday. This year many churches are opening their doors and welcoming their friends and family to worship…
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Garden Installation, Music Series Starts April 3
Some April Foolery has taken oven at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Fairy doors have been spotted throughout the ASF Garden. As part of the Spring Music Series, a new garden installation, "Fairy Doors," will open Saturday, April 3 and run…
Zoo Weekends Starts at Montgomery Zoo on April 3
Saturday, April 3rd marks the first Saturday of Zoo Weekends at the Montgomery Zoo. What used to be just one weekend in the past is now all month long. Along with the usual games and inflatables, guests can now expect…
Gov. Ivey Announces All People Age 16 and Up Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that starting Monday, April 5, all Alabamians ages 16+ will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. She made the announcement while attending the Alabama National Guard's free…
AUM Offering Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Urges Community Members to Schedule Appointment
Auburn University at Montgomery is making Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines available to eligible community members. Community members meeting the eligibility requirements outlined by the Alabama Department of Public Health can receive the vaccine. Those looking to receive the vaccine at AUM…
Montgomery Police Chief Speaks Out As Violent Crimes Rise
Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley says that overall, crime is down in Montgomery, but violent crime has risen. Finley says the shootings and violent assaults happening in Montgomery are largely the…
