Lawsuit Claims Montgomery Has Debtors' Prison
A new lawsuit against the city of Montgomery says officials are using traffic tickets to keep people in debt. The suit alleges police are targeting the poor and putting them in jail for not paying.
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A new lawsuit against the city of Montgomery says officials are using traffic tickets to keep people in debt. The suit alleges police are targeting the poor and putting them in jail for not paying.
Investigators are searching the Alabama River in Montgomery for any sign of a missing teenager.
Montgomery citywide election's are next month with several candidates vying for the mayor's office.
Montgomery Fire Officials are trying to determine what caused a fire Tuesday afternoon at Harrell Appliances.
VictoryLand is asking the state to return seized gambling machines and cash as the Macon County casino looks to reopen.
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This week, Montgomery's main library branch is focusing on high schoolers. The boot camp lasts all week and gives students like Erica Gage a chance to interact with college professors and technology.
Late afternoon thunderstorms postponed several area Independence Day fireworks shows.
The City of Montgomery celebrated the fourth down at Riverfront Park on Saturday, despite the rain.
The victim of Saturday morning's shooting has been identified.
The legalization of same-sex-marriage is not sitting very well with some members of the clergy. Two Baptist ministers held a press conference at the state capitol Friday morning and they say the high court's decision is unconstitutional.
It's going to be a busy Fourth of July on the roadways. State troopers say the official travel surge starts at midnight and runs through Sunday.
Flanked by a hearse, a wrecked car and a cemetary, law enforcement agencies came together with a serious message for Montgomery drivers. "Don't drink and drive," said Daryl Bailey, Montgomery District Attorney.
Montgomery Police have charged 21-year old Markuise Flynn with one count of capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 24-year old Sanchez Freeman of Montgomery.
Controversy continues over pay raises for city employees. City council members say they did not authorize the raises, which were approved by Mayor Charles Shaw.
Senator Jeff Sessions made a trip to meet with some in Montgomery this morning. The packed room had a lot of questions about what's going on in the nation's capitol, but the biggest topic today was same sex marriage.
Hyundai shut down production for a little while to take in the big moment. The 2015 limited edition sonata rolled off the line on a red carpet to a wave of applause.
VA officials hope a new Montgomery facility will not just mean a new resource for veterans, but also help alleviate some of the problems inside.
Tuskegee Repertory Theater hasn't put on a production in almost a year because it depends on donations and revenue from places like Victoryland. The casino is required to donate a certain amount of its profits to charities each year.
Dozens of supporters of traditional marriage, along with religious leaders and elected officials in Alabama gathered in Montgomery.
The Montgomery Amateur Radio Club held a 24-hour "field day" to give people the chance to learn about the radio business.
Gun enthusiasts headed to the Multiplex at Crampton Bowl for the annual "Collectors and Shooters Club" Gun Show this weekend.
Montgomery Police are conducting a death investigation.
A Montgomery man is under arrest for murder. Police say 25-year-old Chauncey Jackson was shot to death Saturday night during a burglary.



