New Class of 'Super Citizens' Graduate
Montgomery Public School's has graduated a brand new batch of Super Citizens. Those new Super Citizens then honored some hometown heroes of their own. The purpose of the Super Citizen Program…
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Funeral Arrangements Set for MPS Student Jaquerria Timmons
The funeral arrangements for 14-year-old Jaquerria Timmons have been announced. Services will be held at True Divine Baptist Church located at 4525 Virginia Loop Rd, Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 pm. Visitation is scheduled for all day Friday, May 12…
State Auditor Done With All Bentley Exit Audits
State Auditor Jim Zeigler has finished the required exit audits of four State gubernatorial properties following the resignation of former Gov. Robert Bentley. Zeigler and staff accounted for all items of state property in the historic Governor’s Mansion on Perry…
Lawmakers to Decide Redistricting, Prisons at Session's End
Alabama lawmakers are heading into the final days of the legislative session with some big ticket items still outstanding, including prison construction and redistricting. Legislators on Tuesday will begin the final six days of the session that will determine the…
Pike Road School Superintendent Finalists
The Pike Road Board of Education will meet behind closed doors this morning to consider the eight semi-finalists for the position of School Superintendent. Current…
When is the F-35 Coming to Montgomery?
The United States Air Force is looking for a home for two new units of F-35 Fighter Jets. Five cities are being considered for the F-35's: Boise, Idaho; Jacksonville, Florida; Detroit, Michigan;…
Macon County Woman Arrested For Fatally Shooting Her Grandmother
Macon County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting. Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson says the shooting happened around 11 o'clock Saturday morning at a home on County Road 67. Authorities say the family was preparing to go to a funeral when…
7th Annual Camden BBQ Festival Kicks Off
It's that time of year again... Barbecue smoke is in the air. And in Camden, Alabama that means the Camden BBQ Festival. "The event helps the economy by having people come in from out of town. Several of the cook teams…
Local Walk Raises Money to Cure Diabetes
The Montgomery Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host their annual walk for diabetes at the Montgomery Zoo Saturday. Registration begins at 9 am with the walk beginning at 10 am. For more information on the walk, click…
Selma Man Found Shot to Death in His Front Yard
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is found shot to death in his front yard Friday morning and police needs help from the public to find his killer. Sixty-three year old Charlie Sanders was found at his home…
Falling Tree Cuts Selma Man's Mobile Home in Two
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man says he's counting his blessings after a tree falls on his trailer and he narrowly escapes with his life. Jimbo Jefferson says he's glad to be alive after a tree in his…
Officials Release Details to Aaron Hernandez's Suicide Note Left to Fiancee
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez urged his fiancee to "live life and know I'm always with you" in a suicide note he left in his prison cell. An excerpt from the note was released Friday as part of a court…
Fraternal Order of Police Honor Fallen Officers
Everyday officers risk their lives to protect the public. Friday, the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police honored fallen officers. Officers that are currently serving and retired officers attended the event to honor those lives and their families. Governor Kay Ivey was…
Pigment's Accidental Discovery Inspires Crayola's New Blue
Crayola's new crayon color will be based on a blue pigment discovered in 2009. Scientists at Oregon State University accidentally discovered the brilliant blue hue when they were experimenting with materials that could be used in electronics. Crayola said Friday…
Westbound I-20 in Jackson Closing Until Monday to Fix Bridge
This is the weekend that Mississippi officials are closing part of the state's major east-west artery to repair a bridge. Westbound lanes of Interstate 20 in Jackson will be closed at 10 p.m. Friday, and are supposed to stay closed…
Montgomery Area Food Bank Donates 27 Tons Of Food For Families In Need
Volunteers and employees from the both the Montgomery Area Food Bank and Family Guidance Center of Alabama, gathered bright and early Friday morning with the same goal in mind: feeding families in…
Rep. John Knight to be Keynote Speaker at ASU Spring Graduation
John F. Knight, Jr., alumnus of the Class of 1974 and State Representative of District - 76, former acting president, executive vice president and 30 year-plus employee of Alabama State University - who is credited by historians for his successful…
Sale of the Biscuits Finalized; New Ownership Takes Place Immediately
The Montgomery Biscuits, Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce that the sale of the franchise has been finalized by Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball and the Southern League to a Lou DiBella-led ownership group.…
House Resumes Talks on Prison Construction Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives is resuming work on a stalled prison construction bill with an aim of building four facilities, including a replacement for the state's troubled women's prison. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said Thursday that House members are…
Enterprise Mayor Appointed as New Head of ADECA
As part of her mission to steady the ship of state and improve Alabama’s image, Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Enterprise Mayor Kenneth Boswell as Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. “ADECA provides valuable support to…
$1.8B General Fund Budget to Protect Taxpayers
Late Thursday night, the Alabama Senate fulfilled its constitutional duty and passed a responsible General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2018 by a 24-4 vote. The $1.8 billion budget level-funds most agencies, with a targeted $3.3 million increase for the…
Community Gathers to Remember Bellingrath Student Shot and Killed
Hundreds packed the Community Congregational United Church of Christ. They say 14 year old Jaquerria Timmons was a star student and good kid that remained mostly to herself. She was gunned down…
The Truth Behind Fake News
https://youtu.be/BicRnlK56dI The term fake news has gained popularity in the past year. It's often the focus of political speeches, late-late night talk shows and now legislation in a few states. It's also a topic of discussion in journalism classes at…
Update: Senate Passes General Fund Budget
State senators have approved an Alabama general fund budget after a debate where tempers flared multiple times. The budget passed Thursday, 23-4. Sen. Rodger Smitherman sharply criticized one senator's unsuccessful proposal to take $600,000 from Birmingham tourism projects. Senators also…
Commemorating National Day of Prayer in Montgomery
Dozens of people Montgomery's National Day of Prayer service at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, including Governor Kay Ivey. People attending say they are in prayer on several things that…
