Afternoon Update on Election Day at the Polls in Montgomery
It has already been a busy election day across Montgomery. People have stood in line in order to vote at many polling places. Montgomery County Probate Judge J.C. Love III says about…
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CrimeStoppers Offering Reward in Montgomery Murder Investigation
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of anyone involved in the death of Sandra Smith. On Sunday, October 25, Montgomery Police patrol units responded to the intersection of South Court…
Alabama Sec. of State Brings Update on Election Day on "Alabama News Rising"
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill was our guest on "Alabama News Rising" this morning to talk to us by phone about his expectations for Election Day in Alabama. Merrill says the…
Montgomery Co. Probate Judge J.C. Love III Expects Record-Shattering Turnout
Montgomery County Probate Judge J.C. Love III was on Alabama News Rising this morning in a phone interview to talk about his expectations for Election Day. He says he expects turnout…
2020 Election Day Just a Few Hours Away
As Election Day approaches, Montgomery along with the rest of the United States has seen record numbers in absentee and early voting. Montgomery Mayor Reed has granted all city employees two hours…
Virtual 5K Raises Thousands to Fight 'Period Poverty'
Brooke and Breanna Bennett are on a mission to make sure young women have the menstrual and hygiene items to stay clean and healthy during their period. Their organization just wrapped up…
City of Tuskegee Swears In New Elected Officials
The City of Tuskegee swore in new elected officials on Monday, Nov. 11. History was made as Mayor Haygood is the first mayor, in twenty years, to be elected for a second term. The…
Chilton County Man Dies in Weekend House Fire
A Chilton County man was killed in a house fire over the weekend. 66-year-old Maplesville resident Charles Douglas Seales died in a house fire Saturday. Chilton County Coroner Aaron Ellison said at the time of the fire, the residence was…
Charlie Graddick Resigns as Director of Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
Charlie Graddick has resigned as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Gov. Kay Ivey has issued this statement: “Charlie Graddick has dedicated his entire life to public service, and he has answered the call numerous times throughout…
Sen. Doug Jones, Tommy Tuberville Fight for U.S. Senate Seat
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) will try to perform another Deep South win Tuesday, this time against former college football coach Tommy Tuberville. The race pits the incumbent former U.S. attorney against Tuberville, who has made support for President Donald…
Man Charged with Murder in Prattville Shooting That Left One Dead, Another Injured
Prattville police say they've charged a man with murder in a shooting that left one person dead and another injured. Police say 23-year-old SirJames Edward Raby of Montgomery is charged with both…
Power Crews Still Working to Restore Electricity after Hurricane Zeta
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative says its crews continue their restoration efforts after Hurricane Zeta ripped through the co-op’s 10-county service territory Thursday morning, leaving more than 36,550 members without power. More than 200 lineworkers are working to restore power, which…
Man Shot Outside Eastdale Mall in Montgomery
Montgomery police say at about 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon, they and fire medics responded to the 1100 block of Eastdale Mall where they found a man had been shot. They say the victim had a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He…
Former Mayor Strange Joins Mayor Reed in Final Plea for MPS Funding
On Friday, Oct. 30, former Mayor Todd Strange and current Mayor Steven Reed, met at city hall to give a final plea to voters to vote for MPS funding on election day. The two…
Maxwell's 908th Airlift Wing Unveils ASU Nose Art
Maxwell's 908th Airlift Wing unveiled its new nose art with Alabama State University's artwork. Senior leaders from both ASU and Maxwell's 908th joined to host the unveiling ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29.…
ADPH Partners with Eastdale Mall in Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
The Alabama Department of Public Health partnered with Eastdale Mall to hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic. The five minute process included residents driving in, giving their background information, and getting the…
Some Schools to Remain Closed Friday
Hurricane Zeta may be long gone from Alabama, but the aftermath is causing some school systems to close again on Friday. Autauga County Schools, Butler County Schools and Elmore County Schools will be closed. Pike Road Schools will be teaching…
Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Crash
Montgomery police are investigating a wreck that killed one person this morning. At about 6:15 a.m., police and fire medics responded to the area of East South Boulevard and Boneparte Boulevard on a two-vehicle crash that involved a pickup truck…
Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot is Today
A record 200,000 Alabamians have already voted by absentee ballot in the November election. Secretary of State John Merrill said today that over 271,000 absentee ballots have been requested, and over 206,000 of those ballots have been returned. Merrill said…
Downed Trees Leave U.S. Highway 82 Closed West of Prattville
As Hurricane Zeta moved through Alabama, it left behind many problems. In Autauga County, one of the biggest problems involved U.S. Highway 82. The highway, which is the main artery between…
Family Halloween Events You Can Enjoy in Montgomery
The COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled many Halloween events in our area, and some families are planning to skip the traditional trick-or-treating this year. But there are still ways you and your children can celebrate the holiday. In Montgomery, the Montgomery…
Montgomery Police Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old
The Montgomery Police Department is asking for your help in finding Laahban Stillwell. She is 16 years old with a tattoo on her middle chest area. She is 5'6" and 125 pounds. Stillwell was last seen on October 26 wearing…
Montgomery Community Centers Opening as Hurricane Zeta Storm Shelters
Two Montgomery community centers will serve as Safer Places/storm shelters overnight as Tropical Storm Zeta passes through central Alabama. The City of Montgomery will open Sheridan Heights Community Center (3501 Faro Drive) and the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center (604 Augusta…
River Region Prepares for Hurricane Zeta
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Zeta. Officials are not taking the storm lightly and want to have all emergency personnel in place before…
Will President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Impact the Election?
The nomination, appointment, and confirmation of Amy Cohen Barrett was seen as a political power grab to some people. Democrats are against the appointment to the Supreme Court, because it happened so…
