New Downtown Restaurant Brings a Taste of Chicago to Montgomery
Oliver's, which recently opened its doors, serves up Chicago favorites like Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs.
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Action 8's second Lifesaver Radar goes on the air to track severe weather
WAKA Action 8 has now put our second Lifesaver Radar on the air to track severe weather to better protect Alabama.
Ivey vows to sign bill that puts definitions of male and female into state law
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would write definitions of male and female into state law that excludes transgender people from being recognized under their gender identity.
Joann to close 500 stores in bankruptcy process
Craft retailer Joann Fabrics is closing 500 stores, some in Alabama, as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy.
Alabama lawmakers seek more money for prison construction
Alabama lawmakers are seeking the ability to borrow an additional $500 million for prison construction after the price of the state’s new mega-prison rose to over $1 billion.
Alabama Kidney Foundation to celebrate 50th anniversary
The 2025 Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 3 at Riverwalk Stadium.
Woman killed in Montgomery shooting
The fatal shooting happened around 10:27 p.m. in the 500 block of East South Boulevard.
Montgomery Father Shares Inspiring Message With High School Baseball Players
A special dinner brought players from six MPS high schools together to motivate and prepare them for the three-day tournament ahead.
Leaders discuss "State of Health" at event in Montgomery
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted a "State of Health" event to discuss the status of healthcare in our area.
Man shot on Taylor Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Taylor Road that left a man injured.
Alabama Department of Workforce aims to prepare Alabama's workers for the future
A 45-member council comprised of business leaders, appointed by the governor, will contribute to a public-private collaboration.
Gov. Kay Ivey appoints new judge for Montgomery County
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed a new judge to serve Montgomery County.
Montgomery police investigating gunfire incidents
Montgomery police say they're investigating multiple reports of gunfire.
Millbrook police make burglary arrest
Millbrook police say they've arrested a man on a charge of third-degree burglary.
Battle over Alabama's Congressional district map goes to federal court
Alabama’s congressional district map is the subject of a federal trial to decide if the state will keep the new court-created district that led to the election of a second Black representative.
Montgomery Police make arrest in weekend homicide
25 year old Dejontae Westerly has been charged with murder in a February 9th death investigation.
Paid leave for state employees and teachers to come up again in 2025 legislative session
There is currently not a state parental leave policy.
Gaming enthusiasts gather for Tezal-Con in Montgomery
Different activities included video game trucks and free play rooms filled with the latest gaming technology.
Chase Bank to open 24 additional branches in Alabama
JPMorganChase plans to more than triple the number of branches in Alabama by 2030.
Volunteers come together for Habitat for Humanity Build Day in Montgomery
This week's build day was led by the U.S. Air Force Squadron Officer School Class of Montgomery.
Greenville man dies in Lowndes County crash
The crash happened around 6:45 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 65 near the 147 mile marker, approximately five miles north of Fort Deposit.Â
Montgomery police investigating shooting on Norman Bridge Road
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Norman Bridge Road that left a man injured.
Some Winn-Dixie stores to get a new owner
Southeastern Grocers has announced new ownership for many of its Winn-Dixie stores.
Alabama, other states seek to follow Trump's lead in defining male and female
Alabama is among the states considering laws saying there are two sexes and rejecting the idea that people can change genders.
Man charged with 14 counts of theft from Millbrook Walmart
A man has been charged with 14 counts of theft for stealing from the Millbrook Walmart on multiple occasions.
