Virginia College Campuses Suddenly Close
Virginia College students in Montgomery got quite a surprise when they went to class Wednesday. They arrived to take their finals for nursing school and found out the school was closing. We…
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Former Alabama Rep. Perry Hooper, Jr. Remembers Late President George H.W. Bush
While the nation mourns President George H.W. Bush, former Alabama Representative Perry Hooper Jr. shares the impact bush had on Alabama. Hoopers has many stories to tell of President George H.W. Bush. On…
Montgomery Police Investigate Shooting on E. South Blvd
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. Police say a man was shot in the 2000 block of East South Blvd. Police say he was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries. Authorities are investigating what may have…
Montgomery City Council Looks at Business Licenses, Residential Properties
The City of Montgomery is defining what can be done at residential properties. And how trying to obtain a business license can impact it. "Very simple. It says you have to have a business license for a rental property. Well,…
New MPS Board Members Sworn in
New beginnings are ahead for the Montgomery Public School board. Several new faces are officially part of the board after being sworn in Tuesday afternoon. New board members sworn in were Clare Weil, …
A Local Pastor Recalls Early '90's Visits from President George H.W. Bush
As thousands across the country mourn the loss of President George H.W. Bush, one church here in Alabama is feeling the loss a little more. President Bush visited montgomery in the early 1990's when…
Police Charge Driver with Striking, Killing 14-Year-Old Girl in Montgomery
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a pickup truck Saturday night. Police say they've charged Daniel Harris, 51, with leaving the scene of an accident in…
MLK Bust to be Unveiled in January
New details were released Tuesday in the efforts to bring a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior to downtown Montgomery. This is a project city leaders have been working on for years.…
Prattville Police Seeking Restaurant Robbery Suspect
Prattville police have released a composite sketch of a robbery suspect they are hoping to find. Police say the robbery happened at a fast food restaurant in the 100 block…
Elmore Co. Deputies Seeking Suspect in Redland Road Burglary Investigation
Elmore County Sheriff's deputies have released a photo of a male they are hoping to find as the investigate a burglary in the Redland Road community. Investigators say around 12:45…
Alabama Democratic Party Consultant Giles Perkins Dies at 51
Giles Perkins, a lawyer and Democratic political consultant who helped guide U.S. Sen. Doug Jones' campaign to victory in Alabama last year, has died. He was 51. In a Monday statement,…
Remembering the Montgomery Bus Boycott 63 years Later
Voices and music ring out at the First Baptist Church on North Ripley Street commemorating a historical movement that took place within those walls 63 years before. "It's one thing to read…
Alabama Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Set for Friday
The official state Christmas tree has arrived at the Alabama Capitol and will soon be aglow in lights. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's office says the annual lighting ceremony will be held Friday, December 7, at 5:30 p.m. The public is…
Happy 199th Birthday Montgomery!
Montgomery turns 199 today, and city boosters will begin the countdown to Montgomery's 200th birthday, December 3, 2019. The city was formed on December 3rd 1818....days before the State of Alabama was created. One of the oldest existing photographs…
Alabama Fans React to SEC Champ Win, CFB Playoff Hopes
It was a fight to the finish and emotions were high as top-ranked Alabama faced the Georgia Bulldogs in the Southeastern Conference Championship game Saturday. Fans say they were on the edge of their seats all game. "It was a…
Double Shooting in Montgomery
UPDATE: MPD Identified victim who died as 29 year old Stephen Hamby of Montgomery. Montgomery police are investigating a double shooting late this afternoon. The police found an adult man shot to death and an adult women suffering from…
UPDATE: Second Montgomery Shooting Death of this Weekend
Montgomery police released this statement about the death not far from the Greyhound Bus Station. UPDATE: Police say the victim was 14 years old. They are say the cause of death will be determined by a forensic examination. "MONTGOMERY…
Alabama Fans React to Tide's Season
Baumhowers was crowded for Saturday's SEC Championship with the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs. "Roll tide. season tickets for 40 years. We do not miss a game. we love them. love our tide," says Bonnie Vinson. For many…
Montgomery's LifeSouth Blood Center in Critical Need of O-Negative Blood
Montgomery's Lifesouth Blood Center is in critical need of O-negative blood. Friday, the center had 35 O-negative back-orders from hospitals. O-negative blood donors are universal donor whose blood is used more than others in hospitals. District Coordinator Melinda Hines says, the holiday's…
Alabama Ranked Toward Bottom on Best States for Business List
Forbes Magazine ranks Alabama 41st on their list of the best states for businesses. "Forbes has rated the business climates of the 50 states annually since 2006, with only North Carolina (twice), Utah (six times) and Virginia (five times) finishing…
Montgomery Public Schools to Undergo Accreditation Review Next Week
AdvancedEd will review Montgomery Public Schools progress starting on Monday. MPS was labeled "accredited under review" by AdvancedEd in May and now it's time for the group to revisit the system. Board member Lesa Keith says she has spoken with…
Fans Gear Up for SEC Championship
Alabama and Georgia will meet once again after a very close national championship in the beginning of the year. We caught up with some fans at Bama Fever Tiger Pride who are getting ready for the game. "Our family gathers…
Former Montgomery City Councilman Indicted
AP-AL--Investment Fraud Indictment BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama attorney and his son are accused of defrauding investors and a bank out of millions of dollars. A news release from U.S. Attorney Jay Town says an indictment was handed up…
Crimestoppers Relies on Community Support
Central Crimestoppers of Alabama helps law enforcement out with arrests as they are able to talk to people with anonymous tips. They have several initiatives that provide incentives for people to call…
Alabama's Inaugural Rosa Parks Day to be Celebrated Saturday, December 1st
Over 60 years ago, Civil Rights Activist Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus. Now, Alabama is preparing to celebrate her legacy for the inaugural…
