Teachers Learn from AG in the Classroom
Roughly 90 teachers from across the state made a trip to Montgomery learning about life on a farm. It was part of the Alabama AG in the Classroom Summer Institute sponsored…
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Family Receives $600,000 Settlement in Wrongful Death Police Shooting
On March 8, 2014, Emerson Crayton Jr., a 21-year old black male, was shot and killed in the early morning hours outside of Huddle House in Alexander City by an Alexander City police officer. Suit was filed in the federal…
Montgomery Holds First Youth Summer Jobs Program
The city of Montgomery is giving young people an opportunity to build their resumes, and get hands on experience with summer jobs. The city held their first summer youth jobs program. City…
Wetumpka Selected as a 2016 Designated Main Street Community
Months of work by Wetumpka Downtown, a non-profit corporation forming to help revitalize Wetumpka’s historic downtown area, paid off today when the city was one of four communities in the state chosen by the Main Street Alabama selection committee to…
Early AM Montgomery Apartment Fire
Montgomery Firefighters are still on the scene of an apartment fire this morning. It took place in one building of a complex on Morecroft Drive. That's off the Troy Highway behind the…
Montgomery Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Murder of Cousin
A 26-year-old man convicted of killing his cousin has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Nicktavus Pringle's attorney has argued that his cousin Demarcus Pringle had schizophrenia and attempted to stab him on the day of the murder. Prosecutors…
Political Analyst Weighs in On Hubbard Trial
We've been drawing a lot of attention to the fact that Governor Bentley testified in this case. And that may not even be so much because of what he said or…
ASU Marching Band to Appear in New Vin Diesel Movie
The Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets band will be seen worldwide in a new movie scheduled for release in November. The University's band gathered for a scene they’ve enacted countless times on the field of play. The Hornets were…
Capri Theatre Set to Re-Open
The Capri Theatre in Montgomery re-opens from its last phase of remodeling on Thursday, June 2 with a Science on Screen presentation of Jurassic Park. One show only at 7:30. The movie will be preceded by a presentation on Real…
Maxwell Air Force Base Holds 35th Annual Gathering of Eagles
Distinguished aviators are being honored this week at Maxwell Air Force Base, and many of them are sharing their experiences with current members of the air force. It's called the gathering of…
Man Accused of Setting Ex-Girlfriend's House on Fire; Charged with Arson
On May 30, De'vntay McKee, 26, was taken into custody and charged with Arson 1st. McKee intentionally set his ex-girlfriend's house on fire using a shirt and an open flame at 2068 Early St.. McKee was transported to the Montgomery…
22 Graduate from MPD Citizen's Police Academy
Twenty-two people graduated from the Citizens Police Academy Tuesday night. It's an eight week course conducted by the Montgomery Police Department. They help the citizens get a better idea of what the…
Victims' Names Released in Memorial Day Shootings
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation and a death investigation following the Monday, May 30, shooting that fatally wounded two Montgomery men. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4700 block Park Towne Way at about 3:45 a.m. Monday after…
YMCA Offers Summer Programs to Keep Youth Engaged
Summertime can mean idle hands for many children now that school is out, but the YMCA of Greater Montgomery is hoping to change that. The YMCA has several summer camp programs taking from…
MPD Investigates Deadly Holiday Weekend Crashes; 11 Total Statewide
Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the Sunday traffic crash that resulted in the death of 57-year-old David Fail of Deatsville. MPD accident investigators charged Joel Slaton, 47, of Montgomery, with felony leaving the scene of an accident in connection…
Interstate 85 from Ann Street to Eastern Boulevard to be Resurfaced
Construction signs for an Alabama Department of Transportation road project on Interstate 85 from Ann Street to Eastern Boulevard are being placed today. The signs are being placed in preparation for construction that will begin Monday, June 13. During construction…
ASU Holds Summer Research Program for Students from Around the World
Eleven undergraduate students from around the world are working on original research this summer at Alabama State University. The exciting and stimulating 10-week summer research training program runs through July 30. The program aims to introduce the students to a…
Tuskegee's City Pool the Topic of Discussion for Mayor Johnny Ford
Mayor Johnny Ford will hold a Press Conference on Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the Tuskegee Municipal Complex to discuss the need to enhance the recreational opportunities offered by the City’s Department of Recreation, particularly the need to have the City’s…
Highland Gardens Neighborhood Revitalization Project Receives Grant
The Highland Gardens Neighborhood Revitalization Project and the Central Alabama Community Foundation has received a grant from Youth Service America and the Sodexo Foundation to implement summer education activities in Montgomery’s Highland Gardens Neighborhood. These learning activities will focus on S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology,…
Montgomery Film Maker Sets Sights on LA
A Montgomery man is making waves in the film making world with his breakthrough web series featuring African Americans in horror films. His name is Sylvester Folks, and he writes, shoots, edits,…
Annual Art On The Lake Event Kicks Off At Lake Martin
Hundreds of people are heading to Lake Martin this weekend, and some are benefiting a great cause. The annual Art On The Lake event kicked off Saturday morning. Artists from all over the southeast have artwork for sale. 20 percent of…
Montgomery Symphony Jubilee Pops Concert
It was a picture perfect evening as a crowd packed the Capitol lawn to take in a free concert for all ages. "'Showboat' for the train shed down by the river.. We'll do…
Gov. Bentley Awards Grants to Equip Millbrook Police
Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded three grants totaling $10,531 to provide equipment upgrades for the Millbrook Police Department. The grants will enable the city to upgrade body cameras and patrol weapons. Police officials said the department will purchase new, more…
Prattville Farmers Market Opens This Summer
Mark your calendar for the Grand Opening of the Prattville Farmers Market on Saturday, June 4, from 7:00 a.m. until noon at The Grove across from Pratt Park on Doster Road in Downtown Prattville. Fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables will be…
Prattville Woman Dies from Fire Ant Attack; Day After Mother Dies
Authorities and relatives say an Alabama woman standing atop a hay bale was attacked by fire ants and died the day after her mother died. A joint funeral was held Thursday in Selma for the women, 29-year-old Kalyn Rolan and…
