Mayor Todd Strange Reflects on Montgomery's Growth
Time in office is winding down for Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange. However, he says that he hopes the city continues to move in a good direction. From more hotels to more…
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The Salvation Army Honors First Responders with 9/11 Luncheon
There are very few moments in time when people remember exactly where they were, but September 11th, 2001 is a day many Americans can recall exactly where they were and their feelings throughout…
Jamari Terrell Williams Act Honored
Tuesday, former State Representative John Knight, senators, and Montgomery school officials presented a proclamation to the mother of Jamari Terrell Williams - a 5th grader at Bear Elementary who committed suicide due…
Budget Hearings Begin for MPS
The Montgomery Public School Board, held the first of 2 budget hearings Tuesday. The system is reviewing a proposed budget, that's over $293 million for 2020. Chief Financial Officer Arthur Watts says…
Forest Hills Residents Want Answers After Recent Power Outages
Some people living in a small Montgomery community say they've been left in the dark several times in recent weeks. Forest Hills residents want to know what's causing the…
Hurricane Dorian Devastates Montgomery Man's Family
Ron Dean has only seen pictures and videos of the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas, but his entire family has been living the nightmare for…
COSA Holds Annual Youth Recovery Rocks Event
September is National Recovery Month- and it's used to help educate people on substance abuse treatments and services. One local organization is using the month to celebrate youth who are choosing to remain…
Labor Day Classic Brings Fans Together
Football fans from all around were at ASU Stadium Saturday for the third annual Labor Day Classic football game. The stands were full, grills had been fired up, and excitement…
Montgomery School Considering Property Sale
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Montgomery's struggling school system is looking to sell some of its vacant and unused property. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that Montgomery public school officials have identified a dozen unneeded schools and lots. They are considering selling…
NOAA Assailed for Defending Trump's Hurricane Dorian Claim
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump's claim that Hurricane Dorian had threatened Alabama. They say NOAA's action risks…
Historic Building in Montgomery Transforms into SpringHill Suites
An iconic 100-year-old building has gone under a $14 million transformation to become a new SpringHill Suites Hotel. After nearly three years of renovations, the hotel officially opened it's doors for business on Friday however, this is not your typical…
Adams Drugs Receives Statewide Recognition as a Retailer of the Year
For decades Adams Drugs has been making it easier for people to fill prescriptions. "We find that the closer we get to the big box stores, because we can…
Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-85
Montgomery Police say traffic is moving slowly due to a multi-vehicle crash with minor injuries on I-85 South near the Chantilly Exit. Two lanes are closed. Drivers are encouraged use caution in the area and should consider taking an alternate…
Southern League Playoffs Begin for the Montgomery Biscuits
Will the Montgomery Biscuits bring the Southern League Championship home? Many fans spent Wednesday night cheering for a major win, while also having a night of fun. "We bought one…
Winn Dixie Raising Money for Hurricane Dorian Victims
You can help those affected by Hurricane Dorian by doing something as simple as going to the grocery store. Winn Dixie's parent company Southeastern Grocers has announced that it's raising money to help those in the Bahamas and those along…
Residents React to Walmart Gun Crackdown
Walmart is taking steps to try and combat gun violence. The retail giant announced Tuesday that it would stop the sale of handgun ammunition and short-barrel rifle ammunition that can be used with military-style…
Montgomery's Salvation Army Could Relocate To Make Room For White Water Center
As we've reported in August, a U.S. National White Water Center is coming to the Capital City soon. Construction is set to begin on the multi-million dollar project in Fall 2020. As city…
Two-Vehicle Accident in Montgomery
Officials say a car crashed into a vacant building on Madison Avenue and North Union Street Wednesday morning. They say a school bus was also involved in the accident. Luckily, no children were…
Labor Day Classic Week Continues With a Community Block Party
Alabama State University and Tuskegee University are preparing to face each other in the Labor Day Classic Football game Saturday. Tuesday afternoon, the special week kicked off with a community block party.…
Car Crashes Into Building, Catches Fire In Marbury
Our traffic reporter Jerry Howell reports that a vehicle has crashed into a building and caught fire in Marbury. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 143 and Highway 111 at what…
ASU Hornets Preparing for Labor Day Classic Week
Rivals, Alabama State University and Tuskegee University meet again Saturday in the Labor Day Classic. This year's events leading to the game are bigger than ever before, starting with a day of…
71st Annual Labor Day Greek Barbecue Underway Bright and Early
Labor Day in the Capitol City means another year of food, fun, and fellowship at Montgomery's Greek Orthodox Church. For 71 years now, the church has held it's annual Labor Day Greek…
Millbrook Mourns the Loss of Former Stanhope Elmore Principal and Coach
The Millbrook community is mourning the loss of former Stanhope Elmore principle and football coach Conrad Henderson. Henderson passed away Saturday after being seriously injured Wednesday night when his car collided with a train.…
2 Books Published to Mark Alabama Bicentennial
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Two new books have been published to coincide with Alabama's bicentennial celebration. The Montgomery-based NewSouth Books has joined with Alabama Heritage magazine to produce "Alabama from Territory to Statehood." The book covers the state's early period,…
Golden Eagle Joins Flight Crew at Auburn Home Football Games
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - A new golden eagle will be joining Auburn University's avian air force. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that "Aurea" joins the bald eagle Spirit. The pair will soar over Jordan-Hare Stadium before home games. Aurea was brought…
