Toy Vault Toys Picked Up for Distribution
Toys, toys and more toys. They filled our toy vault and spilled over into our studio. But it was a good problem to have and, with the help of our sponsors, we got to…
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Christmas Less Than a Week Away
Sunday marks only six more days until Christmas. If you haven't started working on your holiday shopping list yet, you might want to hurry. Retail workers say the stores at Eastdale Mall have been busy and crazy as usual during…
Arrest Made In Brutal Weekend Tallassee Murder
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin tells us that 18-year-old Malik Johnson has been arrested in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Stephvon Adams. Sheriff Franklin says the men were in a car at the intersection of New Quarters Road and…
Frazer-Pike Road Campus Hosts Christmas Concert
Frazer Memorial United Methodist-Pike Road Campus hosted a Christmas concert at Pike Road School Saturday night. Coordinators say the concert gets everyone in the Christmas spirit. Before the concert kids were invited to take photos with Santa. Ministry leaders sang a variety…
ASU Board Fires President Gwendolyn Boyd
Trustees at Alabama State University have voted terminate President Gwendolyn Boyd in an 8 to 6 vote. The vote came following a hearing Friday evening that lasted several hours. During the hearing, Boyd was given the opportunity to lay out…
Alabama Names Ex-USC Coach Steve Sarkisian as Offensive Coordinator
Alabama is hiring another former USC head coach as offensive coordinator. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban announced Friday that Steve Sarkisian will replace Lane Kiffin, who has taken over the Florida Atlantic program. Sarkisian will also coach the quarterbacks. Kiffin…
Authorities Need Help Locating Missing Montgomery Woman
On Friday, October 28, Dayshunda Sankey was reported missing. She was last seen on September 9, walking with a friend in the area of Mobile Highway and Fairview Avenue. Investigators advise that she has not been seen or heard from…
Toy Drive Ends Friday
Our toys in our magical Toy Vault will soon be packed up, sorted and shipped out to kids across the River Region. "We'll have about 500 families by the time we are finished. We will deal with food and toys…
New Montgomery Municipal Court Officially Open For Business
The next time you have to pay a ticket or make an appearance in court, you'll notice a big change from Montgomery's old building. Instead of just one courtroom there…
Governor Won't Release Documents Given to Impeachment Probe
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's office is not releasing a set of documents it turned over to an impeachment committee. A spokeswoman for Bentley said Thursday that the materials "will not be made public at this time." Several news organizations had…
Alabama To Issue New Unemployment Debit Cards Next Year
Alabama residents receiving unemployment compensation will soon get new debit cards. The state Department of Labor said in a news release Thursday that the agency is switching service providers and will be mailing out new cards in January. All of…
Montgomery Healthcare Company Helps Hundreds of Needy Seniors
More than 25 million Americans age 60 or older struggle with their finances, according to the National Council on Aging. These seniors are challenged by rising housing and health care bills, inadequate nutrition, and diminished savings. This month, local businesses…
MPD Make Arrest in Fitzpatrick Boulevard Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a suspect in the November 16 shooting death of 27-year- old Roderick Bell of Montgomery. MPD charged Devin Robinson, 23, with one count of capital murder in connection with Bell’s death. Robinson turned himself…
Celebrating Alabama's 197th Birthday
The state of Alabama celebrated its 197th birthday Wednesday. In 1819, the state became the 22nd state of the union. Wednesday, well known historian and long-time author Dr. Wayne Flynt spoke to…
Traffic Alert: Rose Parks Ave. Closed
Rosa Parks Avenue at the Southern Boulevard is closed due to an overturned log truck. Southbound traffic on Rosa Parks approaching the Boulevard is being turned around. Traffic attempting to turn onto Rosa Parks from the Boulevard is being re-routed…
Prattville Woman Accused of Murder Has Bond Revoked
A Prattville woman accused of killing her boyfriend last year has had her bond revoked after she was charged with driving under the influence. Citing court records, the Montgomery Advertiser reports a judge recently ordered that Vegas Amore Contorno's $250,000…
Actor Alan Thicke Dies at Age 69
A publicist says Alan Thicke, who played the likable father on the sitcom "Growing Pains," has died at age 69. Carleen Donovan, who is a publicist for Thicke's son, singer Robin Thicke, says the actor died from a heart attack…
Prattville Police Step Up Patrols For Holiday Safety
As shoppers rush out to finish off their Christmas lists, police say you need to be vigilant. Authorities say you are most vulnerable when you are walking back to your car with…
Downtown Montgomery Shooting Sends Man To Hospital
Montgomery police say a man has been shot in downtown Montgomery. Officials say fire and police were called out to the 400 block of Hall Street Saturday afternoon. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken…
New Central Alabama VA Director Speaks Out
The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System has had a series of interim directors over the last two years. That's made it hard to make any lasting changes at the VA. While the hospital has seen improvements, up to a…
One Injured in Gibbs Dr. Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. Police say that shooting happened in the 1900 block of Gibbs Drive around 4:00pm Thursday afternoon. One man was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle. His condition…
Learning How To Shop
Pike Road School first graders spent time at the Wal-Mart on Chantilly Parkway in Montgomery on Wednesday morning. A teacher taught the boys and girls how stores work by having them buy toys for the Toys for Tots program. The…
Montgomery Makes the List for Possible F-35 Fighter Jet Sites
The Montgomery-based 187th Fighter Wing is one of five Air National Guard units across the country that is still being considered to become home to the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, U.S. Air Force officials have announced. The F-35A is scheduled…
City Cracks Down on Businesses not Paying Sales Tax
Two prominent Montgomery businesses were brought up at city council Tuesday after failing to pay their sales tax. Bama Lanes and Tenda Chick, both on Atlanta Highway, were two of multiple businesses discussed.…
Luther Strange Announces Run for Sessions' U.S. Senate Seat
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange says he will seek the U.S. Senate seat left open if incumbent Jeff Sessions is confirmed to be attorney general under president-elect Donald Trump. Gov. Robert Bentley would appoint Sessions' interim replacement until there's an…
