Montgomery Newsroom
Alabama GOP Latest To Call For Governor's Resignation
The Alabama GOP joins other Republican leadership across the state in calling for Gov. Robert Bentley to resign ahead of impeachment hearings this week. They join Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, Sen. President Pro Tem Del Marsh, and many…
US Gas Prices Rise 9 Cents Over 2 Weeks, to $2.43 a Gallon
The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 9 cents nationally over the past two weeks, to $2.43. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that increased oil prices and the U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base…
To Some, Aggressive Justice Dept Stance Looks Like Step Back
Attorney General Jeff Sessions favors decades-old drug and crime-fighting strategies - even as some involved in criminal justice during that time have come to believe those approaches went too far, and for too long. Sessions was a federal prosecutor in…
Court Rules Alabama Impeachment Can Move Forward
The Alabama Supreme Court says impeachment hearings can proceed against Gov. Robert Bentley, who is fighting to stay in office amid fallout from an affair with a top aide. The justices issued their ruling Saturday. A circuit judge had blocked…
Maxwell Air Show Draws Thousands
It's been 7 years since this show has been in Montgomery. For some it's their first time seeing the performers in action at Maxwell Air Force Base, that features teams like, The Wings of Blue, The French Demonstration Team and…
Montgomery Resident Killed in Ozark Highway Crash
Police say two people are dead following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and three other vehicles in Ozark. The Dothan Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/2ojomsm ) the crash happened late Friday morning near the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Alabama Highway…
Impeachment Report Gives Look Into Alabama Governor Scandal
Even as Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's impeachment was put on hold, a legislative report was released saying he directed a state law enforcement officer to "advance his personal interests" to try…
Maxwell Air Show Acts Prepare For Big Weekend
We are less than 24 hours away from air show weekend at Maxwell Air Force Base and performers have already started warming up. Friday they invited us to their pre-show…
Air Show Brings Economic Boost to Capitol City
A weekend of thrills in the sky is on the way at the Maxwell Air Show. It's bringing in people from across the country. People like these folks who came…
Governor Robert Bentley's 131-Page Impeachment Report Released
A special counsel's impeachment report says Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley directed a state law enforcement officer to "advance his personal interests" and "encouraged an atmosphere of intimidation" to try to keep…
Lawyers Back in Court on Impeachment Report
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's lawyers headed back to court after a new judge was assigned to hear his request to block impeachment proceedings. Montgomery Circuit Judge Roman Shaul stepped aside from the case Friday. Lawyers for Bentley and the Alabama…
MPD Investigating Fatal Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash after Jamari Timmons, 19, of Montgomery died from injuries he received in an April 2 single-vehicle crash. Timmons was pronounced dead on April 6 at Baptist Medical Center South, where…
Alabama Board Plans Vote on Medical, Dental Tuition
Tuition costs could be going up for University of Alabama medical, dentistry and optometry students. The Tuscaloosa News (http://bit.ly/2nRQH62 ) reports that the University of Alabama System's board of trustees meets Friday. If board members approve the changes, they will…
The Lastest on the Impeachment of Gov. Bentley
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the scandal involving Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley (all times local): 12:30 p.m. The special counsel in an impeachment probe of Alabama Gov. Robert…
MPD Launches Homicide Investigation After Man Dies from Gunshot Wound
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Leeandre Lockley, 27, who was pronounced dead Thursday, April 6, after sustaining a gunshot wound April 5. At about 5:00 a.m. April 5, MPD and Fire Medics…
Fans Cheer on Biscuits in Season Opener
Baseball is back with the Biscuits season opener Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium. Fans braved the cool, windy evening to see the Montgomery Biscuits take on the Biloxi Shuckers. They also got another treat. The Thunderbirds did a flyover. The team will…
Members Of NAACP Speak Out Against Judge Gorsuch
NAACP members across the river region are not too happy about the possible confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to The US supreme court. The president of the Montgomery chapter, Rayford Mack, says whether Republican…
Alabama Impeachment Hearing Schedule Released
Alabama lawmakers have announced a schedule for impeachment hearings against Gov. Robert Bentley. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike Jones told lawmakers that it was "time to put this in front of us." The committee, after hearing arguments and testimony, will…
Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting at Auburn Apartment Complex
An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man at an apartment complex. Media outlets report that 21-year-old Kendrevious Deshaun Dumas turned himself in to Auburn police on Tuesday. Dumas is charged with murder in the…
Alabama Governor Says He Has No Plans to Resign
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he has no intentions to resign his office. Bentley made the statement Thursday after the Republican leader of the Alabama Senate said he should consider stepping down.…
Ambassador Marc Grossman to Address Alabama World Affairs Council on April 11
Ambassador Marc Grossman, one of the country’s most distinguished and experienced diplomats, will present “Turkey, Europe and the United States” during a presentation of the Alabama World Affairs Council on April 11 at Troy University Montgomery. The event, which is…
State Senate Leader Says Bentley Should Resign
The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate says Gov. Robert Bentley should consider resigning, saying he is putting the state "under a cloud." Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh made the blunt comments Thursday, a day after the state Ethics…
Man Faces Capital Murder Charge in Kordarrius Young Death
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of 25-year-old Kordarrius Young, whose body was discovered on March 30, after being reported missing on March 22. MPD detectives charged Ja’Quarius Brooks, 19, of Montgomery with Capital Murder…
