Preview of the final days of the special session
With the Senate and House of Representatives in recess until September 6th, many are wondering what's next in the last three days of the special session. After days of contentious debate, the lottery…
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Finding Blessings After Hurricane Katrina 11 years ago
Roland Johnson and his wife, Suzanne, are still counting their blessings 11 years after Katrina forced them out of their New Orleans home. "It was like being in a war zone,"said Roland. "The…
Dadeville PD: Five shot at weekend party
Five people were injured in a shooting Sunday in Dadeville, according to the Dadeville Police Department. The shooting happened at a party at the American Legion Hall on East Columbus Street around 12:29 a.m. One victim was flown to Montgomery…
Halligan speaks against bullying at FDA
John Halligan and his family were torn apart by bullying. His son, Ryan, committed suicide on October 7. 2003. He was only 13. Ryan had been a victim of cyber bullying for…
Two Armed Suspects Rob Dollar General Store in Valley Grande
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find the two men who robbed the Dollar General store in Valley Grande. Surveillance video from…
Millbrook Walmart Evacuation Suspected to be cause by Pepper Spray
A Wal-Mart spokeswoman says a can of pepper spray is the suspected culprit for the evacuation of an Alabama store. The store was evacuated Sunday in Millbrook, 10 miles north of Montgomery, after customers complained of irritated eyes and breathing…
Auburn University Freshman Found Dead in Dorm
Auburn police are investigating the death of an Auburn University freshman. His body was found in his dorm Sunday afternoon, according to al.com. The unidentified student's parents were unable to reach him and called university police check on him. An autopsy…
Montgomery Man Sentenced to Life without Parole for 2013 Murder
District Attorney Daryl Bailey announces that Elijah Frazier, 21, of Montgomery was convicted by a jury of two counts of Capital Murder. Frazier’s trial began on August 22. Immediately after the jury verdict, Frazier was sentenced to the mandatory sentence of Life…
Students Prepare For Trades At New MPACT Facility
These are just a few of the students who get bussed in every day to attend MPACT. Now that the ribbon is cut and students are in the work centers and classrooms, it's…
U.S. Consumer Spending Posts Slower Growth in July
American consumers boosted spending at a slower pace in July, while their incomes accelerated slightly. The Commerce Department says spending grew 0.3 percent in July following a 0.5 percent increase in June. The slowdown had been expected given an earlier…
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby Visits First Class Pre-K Classroom
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (AL-02) joined advocates for Alabama’s high-quality, voluntary First Class Pre-K program today to celebrate the program’s recent expansion in the River Region. Today’s celebration was organized by the Alabama School Readiness Alliance. Representative Roby and other…
Remains Positively Identified as Missing Millbrook Man
Millbrook police now confirm that human remains found in the city are that of a missing man. Police say an autopsy showed they were the remains of 44-year-old Carl Cogdell, who was reported missing back in June. The remains were…
New Litter Patrol on State Right-of-Ways
The city of Montgomery's new litter initiative targeting problem areas on state right-of-ways will begin August 29. City officials last week announced plans for a new initiative creating a five-person patrol to remove litter on highways and byways within Montgomery’s…
Comedy Legend Gene Wilder Dead at 83
Gene Wilder, the star of such comedy classics as "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," has died. He was 83. Wilder's nephew said Monday that the actor and writer died late Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut from complications from Alzheimer's disease. The…
Cyber Security Conference Playing Major Role in National Security
With online hackers stealing classified information around the world. Cyber security is a high priority for the United States Government. Over 3500 airmen, and other high ranking officials are attending the…
UPS Driver Shot with Stray Crossbow
Authorities in Alabama say a man was practicing with his crossbow in his front yard when he accidentally shot a United Parcel Service driver in the chest. Citing Autauga County Sheriff's Office records, the unidentified delivery man was driving around…
What do Alabamians think about the special session?
Lawmakers failed to pass any lottery measures in time for the November ballot in the special session. In fact, all of the measures died after extensive debate. It's something that has many voters questioning what's going on in Montgomery. Alabama News…
Montgomery Churches Come Together To Help Flood Victims
Destiny and Journey churches are teaming up to collect donations for the victims of the Louisiana floods. Wal-Mart Supercenter in Prattville joined with the two churches to pack an entire 18 wheeler to help victims in need in the Baton Rouge area.…
Capri Host's 14th Annual Montgomery Black Film Festival
It's a special weekend at the Capri theater as the Montgomery Black Film Festival continues today. This is the 14th year for the festival. The free event is showcasing movies like Nothing But A Man and Woodlawn. Once the screenings…
Montgomery's Dragon Boat Festival 2016
Dozens of teams, headed out on the water to partipate in Montgomery's Dragon Boat Race. 80 teams with 20 paddlers raced their way to the finish line to benefit 2 non-profit organizations, "Bridge Builders Alabama" and "Rebuilding Together Central Alabama."…
No More Parking in Median Downtown
Right now Commerce Street is divided by cars in the middle of the street. The City of Montgomery allows drivers to park in this median. But not for long. "We're just concerned about someone stepping out of their car in…
Demopolis Voters Elect a New Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters in Demopolis elected a new mayor during the election Tuesday. Retired plant manager John Laney rode a wave of change in the city to a lopsided victory in a crowded mayor's race. Mayor-elect Laney…
Troy University Implements Gender Neutral Restrooms
Troy University makes efforts to change all single-restrooms on campus to gender neutral restrooms. The university has implemented 20 gender neutral restrooms on campus. University officials say there are no plans to add more, unless new buildings are built. The move…
Lottery Bill Dies in Alabama Senate
Gov. Robert Bentley's proposed state lottery has failed in the Alabama Senate. Senators on Friday voted 23-7 to reject changes the House of Representatives made to the bill. Sen. Jim McClendon, the bill's sponsor, said the legislation is "dead" for…
Montgomery Bank Settles in Bank Fraud Lawsuit
Lawyers for accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers and a defunct mortgage company's creditors and investors have reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving audits at a failed Alabama bank. Attorneys from both sides confirmed via email Friday that the case involving the…
