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College Colors Day 2017 in Alabama

On Thursday, August 24, the university mascots, student leaders and other supporters of from Alabama’s 14 public universities joined Governor Kay Ivey to proclaim September 1, 2017 as College Colors Day in Alabama. The…

Three Arrested in Tallapoosa County Drug Bust

On August 24, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Chambers County Drug Task Force's K-9 Unit, Alexander City Housing Authority and the Alexander City Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence off Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville. Investigators…

MPD Makes Felony Arrest Following Single-Vehicle Crash

MPD’s investigation following a single-vehicle crash early this morning has resulted in the felony arrest of one of the vehicle occupants and pending charges against the other two occupants. Police have charged Ardaisha Sanders, 17, with first-degree robbery following the…

Speaking Out on Montgomery's Violence

The violence in the community is hitting home with one woman who is trying to help make her neighborhood a safer place. Shannon Ferrari heard the gunshots from her Forest Hills home Saturday night. There was a shooting on Perry…

Alabama Board of Education Special Meeting Cancelled

The Alabama Board of Education will not discuss the superintendent's contract in an upcoming meeting. The Department of Education announced Tuesday that a specially called meeting, which included a discussion of Superintendent Michael Sentance's contract, is cancelled. The board will…

Montgomery Man Charged in Bragg Street Shooting

The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the Sunday morning shooting death of 23-year-old Marcus Cooley.  On Sunday, August 20, at about 3:30 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1200 block of Bragg Street after receiving a report of a subject shot. There, they located the victim, who had…

Tuskegee Man Sentenced to 282 Years for Crime Spree

Today, Tariq Khalil Jones, 35, of Tuskegee, was sentenced to life in federal prison plus 282 years for committing numerous armed robberies and a carjacking, announced A. Clark Morris, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. His crime…

Montgomery Opens New Dollar General Location

Dollar General’s newest store at 4850 Mobile Hwy in Montgomery is now open!  In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices.   Dollar General will celebrate…

Man Charged with Shooting into Occupied Home

Montgomery police arrested and charged Ronnie Lee Franklin Jr. with discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling in reference to a shooting that occurred in the 3500 block of Castle Ridge Road on Sunday, August 20. The investigation determined that…

Five Shootings in One Weekend

Montgomery residents are speaking out after a violent weekend in the Capital City. Montgomery police are investigating after five shootings over two days. Two people died, including one at a…

$1,000 Rewards Offered for Two Weekend Shootings

The Montgomery Police Department has initiated two homicide investigations in the wake of separate fatal shootings over the weekend that claimed the lives of Devontaye Reeves, 20, and Marcus Cooley, 23. CrimeStoppers has announced two $1,000 rewards for any information…

ASU Sets Interviewing Schedule Finalists for New President

The Alabama State University Presidential Search Committee has announced a series of meetings with the finalists for University President. ​​The candidates will meet with various groups at scheduled times throughout the day on Thursday, August 24, starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. The…

Buckmasters Expo Wraps Up in Montgomery

  From the Montgomery Newsroom-- Thousands of people answered the call of the wild this weekend at the 24th annual Buckmaster Expo in Montgomery. More than 300 exhibitors were at the event showcasing all kinds of hunting equipment. But organizers…

Cottage Hill Celebrates 40 Years As Historic District

Montgomery's oldest neighborhood is celebrating a milestone. Current and former Cottage Hill residents commemorated 40 years as an historic district with food, fellowship, and a few trips down memory lane. Randall Williams was among a few panelists that recalled the…

MPD Makes Arrest in Castle Ridge Road Shooting

Montgomery police have arrested and charged Laeric Davis, 21, with first-degree assault in reference to a shooting that occurred on July 31, in the 3600 block of Castle Ridge Road. The adult male victim sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound and…

Community Forum Tackling Social Issues

On the heels of the deadly Charlottesville rallies, Prattville community leaders, church members and law enforcement gathered at Ward AME Church Thursday evening. It was a time to discuss issues especially those…

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