Gunn Family Reacts to Arrest of MPD Officer
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Montgomery Newsroom
House Committee Approves Pay Raise for Teachers
A House committee has approved an education budget that would give most teachers a four percent pay raise. The House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday gave a unanimous approval to the $6.3 billion spending plan for 2017. The four…
BREAKING NEWS: MPD Officer Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Greg Gunn
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Protests Continue Around Montgomery
Protesters lead by civil rights activists, Jamel Brown, gathered in front of the Montgomery Police Department on Ripley St, protesting for the shooting death of Greg Gunn by a Montgomery police officer. They vow to have protests and demonstrations in different spots in…
National Read Across America Day
March 2 has been deemed National Read Across America Day. Not only is it National Read Across America Day but its world famous children's book writer, Dr. Seuss's, birthday. Today, and in fact every day, is a day to celebrate…
Man Killed When Pickup Truck Overturns in Autauga County
Alabama State Troopers say a Jones man was killed when the pickup truck he was driving overturned in Autauga County. Troopers say 51-year-old Larry Earl Blue was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Autauga County Road 88 near Autauga County…
Forensic Training, Equipment to be Provided to Alabama Law Enforcement Agencies
A partnership between the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and Jacksonville State University’s Center for Applied Sciences is providing valuable training and tools for smaller law enforcement agencies across Alabama. The center is hosting multiple training events to…
Voter Turnout High Across the Region
Poll volunteers say they were surprised at the number of people participating in the primary election. There were long lines at some locations including Vaughn Park Church of Christ. A lot of voters we spoke with were very happy with…
Trump Supporters Excited After Win In Alabama
The state headquarters for Donald Trump was decked out head to toe in gear, even cutouts of the man himself. There was a lot of excitement even before polls closed. Many think Trump is going to do great things in…
Clinton Supporters Gather in Montgomery
Hillary Clinton Supporters here in the Capital City say they were happy to be a part of history tonight. Local democrats gathered to celebrate victory. It's a win Clinton supports say they saw coming. Many say they were excited to…
Trump, Clinton Win Alabama
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton stormed through Alabama and much of the South on Super Tuesday, clinching victories built on rallying key bases. Clinton claimed a commanding primary victory over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders with about 80 percent…
Burglary Suspect Sought by Tuskegee Police
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Alabama Education Superintendent to Retire
After more than 39 years of service to public education, State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Tommy Bice, has announced plans to retire from his post as Alabama’s educational leader. Bice, 61, says he felt it was the right time to…
Juilliard-trained Musicians Set to Visit Montgomery Schools
Sonic Escape brings music to life for four Montgomery schools tomorrow and Thursday. The visits are an outreach effort of ClefWorks. Its educational performances provide high quality music experiences for students in Montgomery who are often undeserved when it comes…
Strange Updates Shooting Info
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange says the officer who shot and killed a West Side man last Thursday, A.C. Smith, was hired in 2012. Strange says he has not talked with the officer. Strange made his comments today on Alabama News…
Presidential Candidate Dr. Carson Makes Stop at AUM
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"Black Lives Matter" Peaceful Protest for Justice for Greg Gunn
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Senator Shelby Speaks at Rotary Club
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Montgomery Police Shooting Q&A With Mayor Heats Up
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Alabama Voters to Hit the Polls on Super Tuesday
Alabama voters are heading to the polls Tuesday as part of the Super Tuesday primary contests. Republican candidates - including Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio - campaigned through the deeply red state over the weekend while Hillary Clinton…
Gov. Bentley to Sign Winston's Law Tuesday
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday will sign Senate Bill 23 into law. Senate Bill 23, also known as Winston's Law, makes aggravated child abuse a Class A Felony for children under six and punishable by life in prison and a $60,000 fine. The legislation was sponsored by…
Racial Slurs Found on Black Owner's Property
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Gov. Bentley and Other Officials Unveil Historic Marker
Governor Robert Bentley on Monday will join other state and local officials at the unveiling of the historic marker for Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) founder Ray Scott. Ray Scott launched the B.A.S.S. in 1967 from a small office upstairs…
Peaceful Protest Held in Memory of Gregg Gunn
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Jackson Hospital Debuts New Family Birth Center
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