Local Leaders Give State of County, City
All eyes were on education, at Montgomery's annual state of the city and county address. Pike Road mayor Gordon Stone was the first to speak at the city and county breakfast…
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Montgomery Launches Smart City Living Lab
The city has launched the latest initiative in its Smart City plan. Mayor Todd Strange, County Commission chairman Elton Dean, and Leslie Sanders of Alabama Power made the announcement Wednesday. Together…
City Officials Address Celebratory Gun Fire Issues
Montgomery city leaders got an earful Tuesday night from concerned residents about celebratory gun fire. Things came to a head on New Year's Eve, when some folks heard gun…
Historic Inauguration Parade
Hundreds of people lined both sides of Dexter Avenue to witness the inauguration parade. Kay Ivey became the first elected female republican governor in the states history. It was a cold morning…
Alabama's Inauguration Draws Many to Downtown Montgomery
All eyes were on Alabama's capitol Monday for Alabama's inauguration. Governor Kay Ivey was among several other elected officials sworn in Monday. Despite the bitter cold, many people that I spoke with say…
Gov. Kay Ivey Takes Oath of Office for Full Term as Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has taken the Oath of Office for a full four-year term as governor of Alabama. Under overcast skies, she delivered a bright inaugural address for the future of the state. Ivey was joined on the stage in…
New Gourmet Burger Chain to Open in Eastchase This Summer
The Shoppes at EastChase today announced that BurgerFi, a gourmet burger chain, is set to open its first Montgomery location. BurgerFi is a Florida-based concept with more than 100 locations nation-wide, and was one of the fastest-growing fast food chains in…
Inauguration Ceremony One Day Away
Crews have been working hard to get the Capitol steps ready for Monday's inauguration ceremony. Alabama's newly elected officials will take the stage for their oaths of office in front of viewers. Street…
Alabama Appeals Court Justices Sworn In
The new Chief Justice promised to make funding for the courts his number on…
Deadly Wreck on Troy Hwy.
Montgomery Police say a car accident has left one person dead. The accident occurred Thursday night on Troy Highway at Plaza Drive and involved a pick-up truck and a SUV. The driver of the SUV died at the scene…
Montgomery Street Closings Announced for Monday's Inaugurations
From State and City officials: When: Monday, Jan. 14 Details: This year’s event, which will occur one week earlier than most recent Inaugurations, will include the 10 a.m. swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, followed at noon by a parade down…
Crime Down in Montgomery? Police Chief, Mayor Present 2018 Crime Stats
Crime stats in Montgomery are out, and you may be surprised to find out which crimes the city had less of last year. Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley gave the…
Montgomery City Officials to Find Solutions to Celebratory Gunfire Issues
The gunfire heard on New Year's Eve, is still frightening to some people like John Phillips who lives in Montgomery's Garden District. "There were some people that showed up in…
Alabama Legislative Committee on Assignments---Makes Assignments
Committee on Rules Jabo Waggoner (Chair) Clay Scofield (Vice Chair) Gerald Allen Linda Coleman-Madison Vivian Figures Jimmy Holley Steve Livingston Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Greg Reed Rodger Smitherman Committee on Finance & Taxation Education Arthur Orr (Chair)…
County Commission Chairman Elton Dean Discusses Decision to Run For Montgomery Mayor
In a video message posted to social media Tuesday, Montgomery County Commissioner Elton Dean proudly announced his bid fro Montgomery Next Mayor. Dean is the first to announce his candidacy do…
Multiple Firearms Taken from Cars, Police Search for Suspect
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public's assistance to help solve an Unlawful Breaking/Entering of a Vehicle that occurred in the 100 block of Smothers Road on December 21, 2018 in Montgomery County. Several firearms were taken…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Weighs in on Montgomery's 2019 Mayoral Race
Montgomery's Mayor's race may be month's away. But one person who has their sights set on city hall. Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean has thrown his name into the…
Alabama Fans React to National Championship
Most fans were shocked and surprise at the outcome of Monday nights championship game. The Clemson Tigers pulled away to a 44-16 victory in convincing fashion to become the…
Marsh, McCutcheon Re-elected as Legislative Leaders
Alabama legislators have re-elected Rep. Mac McCutcheon as speaker of the House of Representatives and Sen. Del Marsh as Senate president pro tempore. Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday elected the two Republicans as their leaders at the start of an organizational…
National Championship Game Day Fans Watch Game on MPAC's Big Screen
This year's National Championship game had many fans in Montgomery pumped Monday night. "I wanted to come out to get a new feel of the championship game. We always watch the…
Keeping New Year Fitness Resolutions
According to a survey by NPR, exercising more is the number one New Year's resolution. Every year millions of Americans go through their annual "join a gym" routine. People go to…
Three High-Speed Chase suspects are Back in Louisiana.
The three suspects, Mississippi residents, were taken back to Louisiana after Montgomery County Alabama authorities arrested them following a high-speed chase on I-65 and I-85, ending in Pike Road on December 29th. …
Pike Road Residents Looking Ahead
For many people living in Pike Road "Progress" is their word to describe the town. However, as we go into 2019 they are hoping for a little more. For the most part,…
ASU Marching Hornets Return Home
Millions watched them lead the Rose Parade on New Year's day, now the Marching Hornets have returned to Montgomery. The Hornets returned from the palm trees and sunny skies of…
Louisiana Authorities Identify Clerk Killed in Robbery
Authorities in Bogalusa, Louisiana, have released the name of the convenience store clerk who was killed in a robbery last Saturday night. The incident resulted in a high-speed Interstate chase in Montgomery County Alabama that ended with the arrest of…
