Local Cleaning Service Offers Free Services to Cancer Patients
It's not your typical cleaning service. The ladies of "Two Maids and a Mop" serve as a healing tool for cancer patients. "They can focus on themselves and not worry about cleaning.…
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State Rep. Mike Holmes to Run for Re-Election in Elmore County
Elmore County businessman and timber farmer Mike Holmes (R) will seek a second full term in the State House of Representatives, his campaign announced today. “I’m looking forward to going back to Montgomery, to continue working for the people of…
EXTRA: Gov. Kay Ivey Marks First 100 Days in Office
Gov. Kay Ivey is marking her 100th day in office this week. She took office April 10, after former Gov. Robert Bentley resigned during an investigation into his administration…
Protesting the Capri's Decision to Not Show Siegelman Film
The Capri Theatre in Montgomery's Cloverdale neighborhood is standing by its decision to not show the film of former governor Don Siegelman, despite protests. Tuesday night, about one hundred members…
Alabama State University Celebrates 150th Birthday
Alabama State University has reached a major milestone in its history. Its celebrating its Sesquicentennial birthday after turning 150 years old Monday. School officials say it makes Alabama State the oldest 'state sponsored'…
Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Happens Next Weekend
Alabama’s next back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend is coming up. From Friday, July 21 until midnight Sunday, July 23, the state is waiving its 4% sales tax on eligible clothes, school supplies and electronics. In addition, many cities and counties…
Authorities Search for Car Theft and Burglary Suspects
The Millbrook and Montgomery Police Departments are requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining information regarding a Montgomery auto theft and multiple vehicle burglaries that occurred in a Millbrook residential community. The Montgomery Police Department report states that a 25 year-old…
Man Charged with Attempted Murder of a Police Officer
On Sunday, July 16, a Montgomery police officer made contact with Dallas White, 50, in reference to White's trespassing on private property. After being asked to leave the property, White became combative, and a struggle ensued. During the struggle White gained…
Alexander City's Sun Festival Draws Crowd
For people in Alexander City, Sun Festival is a time to getaway on the lake, with 50 events happening at the festival, coordinators say there is something for everyone. "Some events are more well attended than others. Tomorrow night we'll…
Thousands Participate in Church of the Highlands' Serve Day 2017
It's nothing new for members of the Church of the Highlands to team up in the summer to make a difference. The annual day of giving back is something volunteers say always look forward to. Food given away to families during Serve…
Church of the Highlands Prepares for SERVE Day
Church of the Highlands will participate in community service projects all across the state on Saturday, including in Montgomery. One group is partnering with the Montgomery Area Food Bank and Montgomery Neighbors in Christ to provide about 30 thousand pounds…
Troy Man Arrested after Officer gets Caught in Vehicle Door
A Troy man is under arrest after police say he tried to flee - causing an officer to get caught in the getaway car. 29-year-old Willis Cogburn is facing numerous charges - including reckless endangerment, attempting to elude, carrying a…
ADECA and Law Enforcement Team Up to Reduce Deadly Crashes
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is partnering with law enforcement officers for Operation Southern Shield to reduce the number of crashes due to speeding. While summer is a time for vacationing, it's also a time that the…
Second Arrest Made in Prattville Shooting
A second suspect in a shooting in Prattville is in custody. Quincy Davis was arrested in Elmore County Thursday night. The shooting happened on Cooper Avenue on June 28th. Police say a homeowner and his friend came home during a…
Two Appointed to Gov. Ivey Cabinet
Two people are joining the Cabinet of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. Ivey's office says Jim Purcell has been named acting secretary of Information Technology, and Todd Cotton is acting commissioner of the Alabama Department of Senior Services. Purcell has worked…
Rep. Ed Henry Speaks Out Against Luther Strange
"This is a travesty. This is a stab in the back," said State Rep. Ed Henry, Republican from Hartselle. Henry is talking about a letter Luther Strange signed in April with other Senators. It asked the Senate Majority Leader and…
Teenager Charged in Fire After Argument with His Mother
An Alabama teenager is accused of attempting to set his own home on fire after an argument with his mother in Montgomery. The Montgomery Advertiser reports court documents show that 18-year-old Jonathan Jordan and his mother were having an argument…
New Alley Park, Restaurants Coming to Dexter Ave
Plans for Downtown Montgomery are coming along as a new gathering space will soon open. It's called Dexter Alley Park located on lower Dexter Avenue. It will also lead to the city parking deck with loft apartments overlooking the space.…
New Developments On The Way To Lower Dexter Avenue In Downtown Montgomery
The landscape of downtown Montgomery is changing once again. If you've passed through lately, it is hard not to notice all of the work going on. Especially along Dexter Avenue. "You're going to see a lot of life spring up…
Update: Authorities Say Gardendale Shooting Suspect Kills Himself After Being Spotted by Police
A man wanted in the fatal shooting of his ex-wife and two other people near Birmingham, Alabama, has killed himself in the Florida Panhandle. Sheriff's spokeswoman Deb Henley in Escambia County, Florida, says 52-year-old Kenneth Dion Lever killed himself Wednesday…
Gov. Kay Ivey Disbands 18 Task Forces Set Up by Former Gov. Robert Bentley
Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed an executive order that disbanded 18 task forces, commissions and councils established by former Gov. Robert Bentley during his administration that ran from 2011 until his resignation in April. “I believe strongly that my role is…
Officials Say 23-year-old Alabama Man Killed in Shooting
Police have identified an Alabama man who died after being found with gunshot wounds. Opelika-Auburn News reports that Lee County coroner Bill Harris says 23-year-old Shaqueille O. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. Opelika police Capt. Bobby Kilgore says…
Former Alabama Governor Seeks to Regain Lost Gun Permit
Former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has gone to court trying to regain the pistol permit he lost after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges and resigning. Court records show Bentley filed an appeal Tuesday challenging the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office decision…
Revised Alabama Graduation Rate Pegged at 87.1 Percent
The Alabama State Department of Education has revised the state's graduation rate after an earlier figure proved inaccurate. Information released during a meeting Tuesday shows Alabama's graduation rate was 87.1 percent in 2016. That's higher than the 85 percent rate…
MPS Board Members React to State Audit Results
The audit for Montgomery Public Schools is out. And "inadequate" is the overall review. There were four main areas that the State reviewed. Three out of the four were…
