Montgomery Newsroom

Prattville Kmart to Close in Mid-April

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Uber Postponed another 2 Weeks after City Council Concerns

[gtxvideo vid="c8NCndba" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c8NCndba-120.jpg?cachebust=1453393912600" vtitle="No uber yet"] The city council's vote Tuesday night postponed the official start of the ride sharing service after some concerns were raised. Councilman Fred Bell says he is not against Uber, but does have…

DRIVE Alabama Takes County Officials on Road Tours

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More 908th Reservists Return Home

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Issues Arise at Montgomery County School Board's First Education Summit

[gtxvideo vid="36tVlPTo" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/36tVlPTo-120.jpg?cachebust=1453307913156" vtitle="Education Summit"] The 2016 Education Summit began with a simple overview of Montgomery County Public Schools over the past few years. After many questions and suggestions thrown out by the audience, the school board ran out of…

Holtville Middle Schoolers Win State In App Competition

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Happy Homecoming as 908th Airmen Return

[gtxvideo vid="MSTpkZjF" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MSTpkZjF-120.jpg?cachebust=1453237072763" vtitle="tROOPS RETURN"] Reservists made it back home Monday night to Maxwell Air Force Base. Families and loved ones gathered to welcome them home with signs and banners. Our own Olivia Deas welcomed home her husband,…

New Walking Tour Highlights Montgomery History

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Tallapoosa County Deputies Investigating Murder

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff says a Dadeville man has been arrested and charged with another man's murder. Sheriff Jimmy Abbett says 33-year-old Matthew Clate McDaniel is being held in the county jail on a murder charge. His bond has been…

Meet Our New Sports Director Vince Lennon

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State Sen. Quinton Ross Wants to "Ban the Box"

A state lawmaker from Montgomery says he'll introduce legislation that will help those with felony convictions to get jobs more easily. Senate Minority Leader Quinton Ross (D-Montgomery) says his "ban the box" bill would remove the check-box that requires convicted…

Gun Show Vendors React to Executive Order

President Obama's recent executive order called for increased background checks and for all who sell guns to become licensed dealers or face severe punishment. While many are showing support for the President's decision, gun sellers are saying the order is not…

Local Shooting Range Owner to Speak at National Trade Show

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Montgomery Co. District Attorney Wants Increase in Bail For Violent Criminals

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Loans Available for Victims of December Flooding

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says loans administered through the federal Small Business Administration are available to help victims of late December storms repair damage to their property. Bentley said in a statement Friday that low-interest loan…

No FEMA Assistance for Montgomery County Flood Victims

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Fight Continues Against Housing Illegal Immigrants At Maxwell-Gunter

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Rescue Dog Flown To Montgomery To Begin Service Training

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Montgomery Police Unveil New App

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Bernie Sanders Gaining on Hillary in Democratic Race

[gtxvideo vid="g426ZnFH" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g426ZnFH-120.jpg?cachebust=1452873618619" vtitle="Ellis republican election stuff"] According to Quinnipiac, Bernie Sanders is gaining on Hillary Clinton, especially among younger voters. But political analyst Steve Flowers says he is not putting too much stock into the polls. "Even…

Secretary of State Speaks About Primary Voting

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