Protecting Your Holiday Haul From Thieves
The aftermath of Christmas sits on the curbs of many homes across Montgomery. Turns out, the boxes from your pricey presents can make you a target, and your trash could become a treasure…
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Shoppers Searching for Last Minute Christmas Gifts at Eastdale Mall
The countdown is on to find the perfect last minute gift for family and friends. Jerome Mitchell says last minute shopping is worth it as he shops for his grandson. "He just came from Tallahassee so we decided to come…
Holiday Shoppers Pile Into The Shoppes at EastChase
'Tis the season for frantic gift buying. With just three days until Christmas, the foot traffic at The Shoppes at EastChase is steadily flowing. "It's been great," said Meredith Sparks, Owner, Eleven Eleven - Holiday Pop Up Shop. "We've been…
F-35 Fighter Jet's Impact on Montgomery
Christmas came early for Montgomery with a big announcement Thursday afternoon. The home of the F-35 fighter jet will be in the Capital City. This is a project that local and state leaders have been working on for about three…
Troy Man Arrested For Obstructing Governmental Operations
The Troy Police Department arrested Demon Jerome Cooks, 21 of Troy, December 20, 2017. Cooks was arrested for Obstructing Governmental Operations which is a class A misdemeanor. Officers were investigating a report of a robbery in the 200 block of…
Alabama Finds No Voter Fraud After Probe of TV Interview
Alabama election officials say they've found nothing improper after investigating a TV interview that raised suspicions of voter fraud in the state's closely watched Senate election. Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore on Dec. 12 to become the first…
MPD Conducting Homicide Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Wednesday morning shooting death of Jonathan Jordan, 18, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2000 block of Coliseum Boulevard on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at about 1…
Montgomery Chosen for New F-35 Fighter Jet
MONTGOMERY – Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced on Thursday that the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet. “I am thrilled and very pleased that the…
Elmore Co. Community Experiences Multiple Vehicle Break-ins, Suspect Uses Victims Credit Cards
On December 15, at approximately 3:00 a.m. the Elmore County Sheriff's Office received multiple reports of vehicle break-ins in the Wallsboro community. Victims listed money, prescription medications, personal identifications, credit cards, and a firearm among the items stolen. The sheriff's…
Prattville Residents Shot at by Sweet Ridge Road Theft Suspects
Early Monday night, December 18 around midnight, Prattville Police Department received a call of shots fired in the 700 Block of Sweet Ridge Road. Witnesses stated that they observed three black males walking across the street carrying packages. When witnesses asked the…
Two Montgomery Attractions Featured in USA Today Contest for Best Alabama Attraction
Two of Montgomery’s best-loved attractions are featured in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice contest for Best Alabama Attraction! TheAlabama Shakespeare Festival and the Dexter Parsonage Museum are up against 20 other Alabama attractions such as the Alabama Gulf Coast, Birmingham Civil Rights…
Coca-Cola to Invest $28 Million to Improve Montgomery Facility, Add More Jobs
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. will invest $28 million in improvements at a production facility and warehouse in Alabama. The company announced its investment Friday at its Montgomery Sales Center, as part of a bus tour of local industries. The…
Retailers, Consumers Hope to Cash-in on Final Stretch of Holiday Shopping Season
It's go time for gift-givers this holiday season. And while it's true online shopping has hurt retail stores, malls like Mongomery's Eastdale have invested thousands of dollars to lure shoppers back... and they say it's working. "Up to this point, it's…
New Monument Coming to Alabama Capitol Building Grounds
A non-profit group wants to create monuments to the U.S. Bill of Rights at each of the state capitals....and Alabama is one of the first states to start the process. The group MyBillOfRights.org wants a monument built in each state…
Capital City Christmas Parade in Montgomery
It was a chilly night in downtown Montgomery, but that didn't stop many people from braving the cold to come see their favorite sights and sounds of the season. From marching bands to big floats to Moon Pies and lots of candy,…
Roy Moore Fundraising for "Election Integrity Fund"
Republican Roy Moore is telling supporters "the battle is not over" in Alabama's Senate race as he asks for campaign donations and any reports of voting irregularities. Moore in a Friday fundraising email asked supporters to contribute to his "election…
MPS Board Votes to Approve Budget, Teacher Cuts
The Montgomery County board of education voted on a budget for the school year. There were four scenarios and they chose one that includes cutting 114 non-tenured teachers and 30 classified personnel. There are mixed emotions about this vote. Lesa Keith…
Montgomery Adds Crime-Tracking Map To Open Data Portal
The city of Montgomery now has a way for residents to track crime in their area, with the click of the mouse. Montgomery's open data portal, which already allows you to search through public employee salaries and budget information, now…
Alabama Department of Public Health Building New Facilities in Prattville
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is bringing a multi-million dollar investment to the City of Prattville. Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says the department is building two new facilities at Legends Park. One, a state-of-the-art clinical…
Is Moore's Political Career Over?
Roy Moore has made headlines throughout the world for his conservative views and bold stances. After losing the U.S. Senate race, political analyst Steve Flowers says Moore's political career may be a thing of the past. "I think he is…
Roy Moore Releases Statement about Senate Loss; Still No Concession
Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore released a statement Wednesday night about Tuesday's special election: Tomorrow, my wife and I will celebrate our 3​2​nd wedding anniversary. I want to thank her and all my family​,​ for standing with me through this…
Alabama's Secretary Of State Says Recount In U.S. Senate Race is Unlikely
Former Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore has not yet admitted defeat. After losing to Democratic opponent Doug Jones Moore addressed his supporters election night, saying "its not over"Â and implying that there may be a recount. Secretary of State John…
Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks Has Prostate Cancer
Republican U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks of Huntsville says he has prostate cancer. The four-term lawmaker made the announcement today on the House floor in Washington. In an interview, Brooks said he will undergo treatment and was optimistic about the outcome.…
President Trump Speaks Out about Moore's Defeat
President Trump is defending his decision to initially back Sen. Luther Strange against Roy Moore in Alabama's U.S. Senate election, saying in a predawn tweet that "Roy worked hard but the deck was stacked against him." "I was right!" the…
Rep. Terri Sewell Thrilled at Witnessing a Doug Jones Victory
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-7th District) was standing just behind Doug Jones in Birmingham as he accepted victory in the special election for U.S. Senate. Sewell had campaigned for Jones in the closing…
