Atlanta Highway Wells Fargo Robbed Wednesday Morning
The Wells Fargo bank in the 6200 block of Atlanta Highway at Bell Road in Montgomery was robbed of an unspecified amount of money around 10 a.m. Wednesday. The adult male…
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Alabama House Votes to Limit Cities' Ability to Start Occupational Taxes
A proposal in the Alabama Legislature would prohibit cities from enacting new occupational taxes without approval of lawmakers. The House of Representatives voted 74-27 Tuesday to approve the bill that now moves to the Alabama Senate. The measure comes as…
Frazer United Methodist Church Names New Senior Pastor
One of the largest churches in Alabama has a new senior pastor. In an email sent to the congregation, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, in conjunction with Bishop…
Montgomery Transition Team To Hold Public Meeting Wednesday
Mayor Steven Reed and the Montgomery United Transition team are meeting later this week. They're encouraging you to come and let your voice be heard on several topics. Reed says the meeting…
Woman Injured, Self-Storage Units Damaged, In Early-Morning Fire
Several storage units had to be cut open Monday, as crews battled an early-morning fire at the Red Dot storage facility in the 6300 block of Atlanta Highway. It was a similar…
Trump Lashes Out at Jones, Predicts GOP Senate Victory
President Donald Trump is predicting a GOP Senate victory in Alabama following Democrat Doug Jones' vote to convict him. Trump in a Tweet on Sunday lashed out at Jones, calling him a lightweight and his vote partisan. The president said…
Montgomery Firefighter Receives U.S. Citizenship
First responders and firefighters are often honored for saving lives. But one Montgomery firefighter has a different reason to celebrate. Anselmo Repolles is from Brazil and has been with Montgomery Fire/ Rescue for almost three…
UPDATE: Suspect in Custody after Shooting at Officers and Barricading Inside Motel Room
UPDATE: A man is in custody after police say he shot at officers then barricaded himself in a motel room on Airbase Boulevard. According to Sgt. David Hicks with the Montgomery Police Department, at about 2:48 a.m. Sunday morning officers…
Group Plans Selma-to-Montgomery Bike Ride for Civil Rights
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Bicyclists are planning a ride from the west Alabama city of Selma to Montgomery to commemorate a landmark civil rights event. The Montgomery Bicycle Club will stage a Selma-to-Montgomery bicycle ride on Feb. 22 along the…
BREAKING: Shots Fired at Officers on Airbase Boulevard
A heavy police presence has been reported on Airbase Boulevard in Montgomery. According to Sgt. David Hicks with the Montgomery Police Department, officers responded to the 400 block of Airbase Boulevard in reference to a dispute around 9 p.m. Upon…
Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg Campaigns in Capital City
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg was back in the Capital City Saturday, campaigning ahead of the Alabama Democratic Primaries scheduled for next month. He was a speaker at the Alabama Democratic Conference Convention, held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in…
Montgomery Biscuits Proclaim 2020 as "Year of Chicken"
The Montgomery Biscuits are already getting ready for the start of baseball season in April. The team has proclaimed 2020 to be the "Year of Chicken." Montgomery Biscuits General Manager Mike…
Man Killed in Montgomery House Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is reporting the city's first fire fatality of 2020. Fire officials say the victim was a 67-year-old man who died of injuries in a house fire in the 4000 block of Ardmore Drive early this morning. When fire…
School Closing Protocol for Severe Weather
When it comes to severe weather, safety is officials' number one priority. Thursday there were multiple school closures in our area due to the threat of severe weather. Despite…
Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg to Campaign in Montgomery Saturday
One of the Democratic candidates for president is making a stop in the River Region this weekend. Former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg will be at two events Saturday.…
Extra: If Walls Could Talk at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church in Montgomery
There's a new effort to breathe life into a landmark Montgomery church that for decades has fallen by the wayside. Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion…
Prattville Police Searching for Fraud Suspect
Prattville police need your help finding a fraud suspect. Police say the person in this photo is wanted for cashing a forged check at First Community Bank. On Tuesday,…
East Memorial Christian Academy in Prattville to Close after 16 Years
It's been a tough start to 2020 for East Memorial Christian Academy in Prattville. The school announced it will be closing this year, after 16 years in operation. The Headmaster, Bryan…
Local School Closings & Delays
The threat for severe weather on Thursday has prompted some local school systems to delay the start of classes or to close. Here is the latest list: Bullock County Schools - closed Coosa County Schools - two-hour delay Crenshaw County…
Governor Ivey Shares Budget Proposals
Wednesday evening Governor Kay Ivey shared her budget proposals. In the State of the State address Tuesday Ivey called Alabama "strong and growing." Well the budgets reflect that. Legislatures are working with…
City Unveils New Initiative to Help Montgomery's Homeless
Mayor Steven Reed has announced the launch of a new initiative to help support the homeless in the River Region. It's called the Feed the Meter for the Homeless project, and it’s…
Candy Capel Named Montgomery's 2020 Census Manager
The city of Montgomery has named Candy Capel as the city's 2020 census manager. The announcement was made by Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. Capel was selected from a field of more than 75 candidates. The city used a selection panel…
Sen. Doug Jones Says He'll Vote to Remove President Trump from Office
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) announced this morning that he will vote to convict President Trump on both articles of impeachment. He released the following statement regarding his decision: “On the day I was sworn in as a United States…
Update: Gov. Kay Ivey Releases Statement about Shooting Death of Kimberly Police Officer
Gov. Kay Ivey says she has spoken to the parents of the Kimberly police officer who was shot during a chase last night. The officer's death was announced this morning. Ivey says she has offered her deepest condolences. “I am…
Pedestrian Dies after Being Hit by SUV on East South Boulevard in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a pedestrian has died of injuries after being hit by an SUV on Sunday. Police say 36-year-old Harold June was hit in the 2800 block of East South Boulevard around 6 p.m. on Sunday. He was taken…
