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…
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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…
Construction Underway in Tallapoosa County on Natural Gas Pipeline
A more than 500-mile-long pipeline under construction in east Alabama will take natural gas through Georgia on its way to Florida. The Sabal Trail pipeline will transport natural gas from the Transco pipeline north of Alexander City, Alabama, to near…
Trial Starts over Mental Health Conditions in Alabama Prisions
Testimony is underway in a civil lawsuit over mental health treatment in Alabama's prison system. Among the first witnesses Monday was 24-year-old inmate Jamie Wallace, who suffers multiple mental health problems. Wallace says he wasn't asked about his mental health…
Montgomery Police Officer Wants Change of Venue
A lawyer for a white Alabama police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a black man has asked a judge to move the officer's upcoming trial. Aaron Smith's lawyer filed a motion Friday seeking a new venue,…
Salvation Army Needs Volunteer Bell Ringers
The Salvation Army in Montgomery is in need of  volunteer bell ringers. Major Strong, Corp Officer of the Salvation Army says that they aim to raise $400,000 this year however, the current outlook is bleak without the help of more…
Governor's Mansion Offers Christmas Candlelight Tours
The Christmas season is in full swing in Montgomery. Governor Bentley helped light the Christmas tree at the capital steps last week. Now, he is opening his home to candlelight tours for the first three Mondays in December. Starting December…
John Longshore Breaks Down Alabama Teams Going Bowling
For anyone following college football, it's no surprise that Alabama is going into the post season as the number one seed, taking on the Washington Huskies in the first playoff game. What was…
20 Tornadoes Confirmed in Alabama Last Week
The National Weather Service says forecasters have confirmed that 20 tornadoes touched down in Alabama last week. The agency says storm surveys found damage from 11 twisters in central Alabama and nine more in north Alabama. The strongest was the…
Rain Prompts Gov. Robert Bentley to Lift Statewide Burn Ban
Gov. Robert Bentley says the statewide burn ban which has been in effect since early November is being lifted. Bentley said in a statement Monday that Alabama Forestry Commission officials say the state has received enough rainfall over the last…
Alabama Fans Excited After Win Against Florida
Alabama fans everywhere are excited after the Tide's big win against Florida Saturday. What started off as a rocky game for the Crimson Tide. Turned into a victory fans are proud of. This is the first time Alabama has finished…
Annual Gem and Mineral Jewelry Show Displays Jewelry from Across the U.S
People in the River Region had a chance to view a huge selection of jewelry at this year's Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Dealers from all over the country came to show off their jewelry. Items ranging from 25…
Alabama Faces Washington In Peach Bowl Playoff Semifinal
Football fans finally know who will play in this year's College Football Playoffs. After staying undefeated throughout the entire season, #1 Alabama will take on #4 Washington in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Alabama is fresh off its SEC…
Ballot Error Costs Alabama Nearly $500K
Alabama's Secretary of State John Merrill says an error that forced the state to reprint nearly three million ballots cost Alabama almost half a million dollars. Merrill says an employee made a transcription error in a proposed amendment aimed at…
Elderly Montgomery Man Dead After Early Morning House Fire
An early Saturday morning fire claimed the life of an elderly man in Montgomery. Montgomery fire crews were called out to the 4000 block of South Court Street around 4:00 a.m. They found a single story house with visible smoke…
