Parents Voice Concerns over Sale of Georgia Washington Middle
Parents and concerned citizens showed up at Georgia Washington Middle School gym ready to let the board know they were not happy. "Just coming here to be pacified. That's…
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Fighting Rumors: The Cost Of False Alarms And Threats
A bomb threat to a Bullock County High School, a threat of mass casualties in Crenshaw County Schools, and hearsay of a shooting at Troy University; all examples of costly rumors.…
Police Search for Wetumpka Gas Station Robber
On October 26, between 9:10 and 9:15 p.m., an unknown male robbed the H&K gas station located at the corner of Highway 111 and Highway 14 in Wetumpka. According to witnesses, the suspect was driving a silver or beige Ford…
Billingsley Man Killed in I-65 Crash with Tractor Trailer
A three-vehicle crash on Sunday, October 29, claimed the life of a Billingsley man. Matthew Blair Prebula, 23, was killed when the 2015 Dodge Ram he was driving side-swiped a 2017 Nissan Altima before striking a guardrail. The Dodge was…
Court Order Shuts Down Montgomery Credit Repair Company
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that a Montgomery credit repair company has been permanently closed by court order at the request of his office. The order was part of a settlement the Attorney General’s Office reached with Scott’s Credit Repair…
Two Shot, One Dead in Rane Drive Shooting
On Saturday, October 28, MPD and Fire Medics  responded to the 3100 block of Rane Drive  in reference  to a shooting of two subjects. Upon arrival, they located an adult male who had sustained a non-life threatening injury and was…
Man Drowns After Falling into the Coosa River
Authorities say an Alabama man who fell into a river has drowned. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Corporal Jess Thornton told Al.com that the body of 42-year old George Zeigler was recovered near where he fell into the Coosa River on…
Fair Food: A Timeless Tradition
It's day three of the Alabama National Fair and while some people are there to ride the rides or play the games, it seems that everyone is there to eat the delicious fair food. Fair food is quite a tradition…
Montgomery Biscuits Host First-Ever Ballpark Candy Walk
Sunday afternoon, hundreds of trick-or-treaters came out to Riverwalk Stadium. It was for the first annual Ballpark Candy Walk. The free event was hosted by the Montgomery Biscuits and featured food, games, face painting, hay rides, and more. Our very…
Competitions at the Alabama National Fair
Rain may have cut into fair attendance Saturday,but there were indoor activities to enjoy. Women were staying dry indoors, showing off their skills in variety of creative competitions in cooking and quilting. The cooks were preparing what they hope will…
The Alabama National Fair Is Underway
The Alabama National Fair, presented by the Kiwanis Club, is underway at Garrett Coliseum. The fair has been a Montgomery tradition since 1954. This year's event promises even more rides, food and fun.…
College Football Fans Plan Slew of Activities for Bye Weekend
Both Alabama and Auburn fans will have one thing in common Saturday and that's... withdrawal. Eight weeks into the season, both the Tide and Tigers have that much-needed and well-deserved bye-weekend. For the…
Security Changes to the Montgomery County Courthouse?
County officials are taking a closer look at courthouse security after a witness was shot outside a few days ago. This was the scene Monday after a man was gunned down on Lawrence…
Autauga County Authorities Search for Armed Vehicle Breaking & Entering Suspect(s)
On October 26, on the 2000 Block of Vonica Rose Street in Deatsville, an overnight Breaking and Entering of a vehicle occurred. Autauga County investigators released video of the suspect(s). One suspect appears to be armed during the offense. If…
Millbrook Police Search for Sonic Drive-In Armed Robber
On Sunday, October 22, the Sonic Drive-In located at 77 Dudley Drive in Millbrook was robbed by an unknown male suspect. Investigators say the suspect was armed with a black unknown type handgun. An employee was made to re-enter the business at…
Wetumpka Haunted Tours give Boost to Downtown Shops
It's that time of year for ghosts and goblins. The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce is holding its second annual Haunted History Tours. And it's scaring up customers for downtown businesses. The…
i-Team: Ransomware Attack
Ransomware: it is information superhighway robbery and it could lead cyber criminals to a computer near you. According to the FBI, the number of ransomware attacks is up 300% from 2015.…
MPS Still Without A 2018 Fiscal Budget
The Montgomery Public School Board of Education held a second budget meeting Thursday. This, in an attempt to finalize a 2018 fiscal budget plan. A budget was proposed on Tuesday which…
Alabama Business Shuts Down Amid State Lawsuit Over Gambling
A north Alabama business is shutting down until a court rules on the state's lawsuit claiming it's an illegal gambling operation. A court order says River City Entertainment in Lacey Springs and the state have reached an agreement while a…
Montgomery Cancels Vets Day Parade
Montgomery officials have decided to replace the Veterans Day parade the city organized for the past seven years with an event inside Riverwalk Stadium this year. The city's announcement quotes Mayor Todd Strange: “Although support has been steady in the…
Suspect Wanted for Theft Turns Himself In
A man wanted for theft has turned himself in. CrimeStoppers released photos of the suspect on October 19th. After being shown on television and social media, the suspect contacted the lead Investigator and identified himself as Mardrecuis Williams. The Investigator…
1 Arrested, 1 Sought in Deadly Nightclub Shooting
One person is in custody and police are looking for another suspect following a deadly shooting at a nightclub in Selma. Police Chief Spencer Collier tells area media that 30-year-old Juantonio Oteis Cosby was arrested late Wednesday. He's being charged…
Community Gathers for Historic Pike Road School Dedication
It was a special night for the Pike Road community as they dedicated the newly renovated Historic Pike Road School Wednesday. The historic school is one hundred years old and 47 years ago it had to shut its doors. But…
Raccoon in East Montgomery Tests Positive for Rabies
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has recently confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon in the Lake Forest neighborhood in east Montgomery. A raccoon that was found in a resident’s back yard tested positive for the rabies…
MPS Budget Concerns
The Montgomery County Board of Education met Tuesday night for one of two budget hearings. There were a lot of concerns brought up about where the money was going and how it was being used. Almost 3 million dollars are…
