MPD Graduates 14 New Police Officers
After weeks of training, these 10 men and 4 women are now members of the Montgomery Police force. July has been a difficult month for the law enforcement community after the…
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Gov. Bentley Testifies to Grand Jury; Inquiry Unclear
Gov. Robert Bentley has testified before a grand jury, according to a person briefed on his appearance. The revelation comes a day before legislators were to meet to push forward with efforts to impeach him over his relationship with a…
Naming Contest for Montgomery Zoo's Baby Hippo
Last week, the Montgomery Zoo introduced us to its newest attraction, a pygmy hippopotamus calf. Now he needs a name, and that's where you come in. The montgomery zoo is now accepting suggestions on what to name him. All submissions…
Feds Drop Idea of Housing Migrant Children in Alabama
An Alabama congressman says the Obama administration is dropping a plan to possibly house migrant children in Baldwin County and Montgomery. Rep. Bradley Bryne issued a statement Thursday saying he's learned the Department of Health and Human Services won't pursue…
Appeals Court Sets September Hearing in Voting Rights Case
A federal appeals court will hear oral arguments in September in an appeal that could affect the voting rights of thousands of voters in Kansas, Georgia and Alabama in upcoming elections. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of…
Special Needs Non Profit Comes to Montgomery
Triumph is now operating in the Capital City. With the help of business owners and the city, the organization raised $50,000 to hit the ground running. Triumph partners with the community to provide job opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Triumph also…
CBS News: Trump to Pick Pence as VP Running Mate
CBS News reported late this morning that Donald Trump has selected Indiana Gov. Mike Pence to be his running mate. The official announcement hasn't yet been made. According to CBS News' Major Garrett, the addition of Pence to the ticket…
ASU President Named 'Most Interesting' by Website
Alabama State University president Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd is making headlines. Boyd is listed as one of America's most interesting college presidents. The recognition comes from the site BestSchools. org. The college and university presidents on the list are all colorful…
MPS Discusses Options for More Magnet Schools
The city council met with the board of education to discuss the magnet program expansion Wednesday. Almost 2-thousand students are on the waiting list for a magnet school. The board of education proposed…
Family of Man Killed by Police Files Lawsuit Against City
The family of a black man killed by a Montgomery police officer in February has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the officer. Court documents show that…
Search Underway for Millbrook Man Missing Over a Month
Millbrook police are searching for a man missing for more than a month. Police say 44-year-old Carl Cogdell left his home on Cobbs Ford Road on June 2 and has not been heard from since that day. Authorities think he…
Veterans Affairs Officials Give Update on Improvements in Veterans Care
The Department of Veteran's Affairs continues ongoing efforts to improve quality of care. The Montgomery VA Regional Benefits Office and Central Alabama Veteran's Health Care System held a joint press conference to talk about the state of benefits and healthcare for vets…
Alabama Ranks #3 in Fire Deaths
Fifty-Five Alabamians have died in fires so far in 2016, continuing the state's reputation as one of the worst in the nation. The latest death came in Montgomery County when a 17-year-old boy was critically injured last week. He died…
Delegates Get Ready to Nominate Trump at RNC
Alabama delegates are getting ready to head to Cleveland as the Republican National Convention begins next week. Perry Hooper, Jr is the Trump Campaign Chairman for Alabama. He has been going to the…
6 Finalists Named for Alabama School Superintendent
There are six finalists to become the next school superintendent of Alabama. The Department of Education announced the finalists Tuesday. The finalists include three local school superintendents, including one veteran of the state Department of Education. The finalists are Bill…
Parents Talk to Their Children About Dealing With Police Officers
The recent shootings are fueling conversations about race. The talk about educating young people on how to interact with police is nothing new, but with cases like Trayvon Martin, Michael…
John Lewis to Have School Named in His Honor
A Georgia elementary school will be named after Pike County native Congressman John Lewis. Tuesday, the DeKalb County Board of Education voted to name a new elementary school (Pre-K – 5) in honor of Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, 5th District…
Montgomery Co. Sheriff Reacts To National Violence
Thousands of people from all walks of life took the the streets this weekend as part of Black Lives Matter protests. The nationwide movement comes after a deadly week last week. Two…
Bentley Impeachment Committee to Hire Special Counsel
A committee probing the possible impeachment of Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is hiring special counsel to lead the investigation. The House Judiciary Committee will meet Friday to discuss and approve the appointment. The committee is looking into whether there are…
Woman Charged with Leaving Baby in Car
Montgomery police say they have charged a woman with leaving a baby inside a car. Police say they and fire medics responded to the 800 block of Ann Street about 10 a.m. on Saturday after the baby was discovered unattended…
Judge Says MLK Bible Belongs to Civil Rights Icon's Estate
The judge in a dispute over the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel Peace Prize and traveling Bible has ruled the Bible belongs to the civil rights icon's estate. But in the ruling dated July 1, the judge said the…
Authorities Search for Alabama Inmate Accused of Escape
Authorities are searching for an inmate they say escaped from a work-release center. The Alabama Department of Corrections said in a statement that officers are searching for 37-year-old Javarus Deon Ridgeway. They say he…
ASU to Host Anti-Crime Town Hall Meeting and Block Party
Alabama State University has announced that it will host an anti-crime and anti-violence citywide town hall meeting and block party on Wednesday. The university says the idea is to bring the public and law enforcement together to have a meaningful…
Prattville Girl Heading to the White House
From the city of Prattville to the White House. It's a trip one middle school student will make later this week to receive special recognition from First Lady Michelle Obama. Lael…
Former Miss Alabama Calls Dallas Shooter a 'Martyr'
Former Miss Alabama Kalyn Chapman James is sharing her thoughts on the deadly Dallas ambush.James, the first African-American to hold the Miss Alabama title, took to Facebook Sunday in tearful live video. She says she 'doesn't feel sad for the…
