Political Analyst Weighs in On Hubbard Trial
We've been drawing a lot of attention to the fact that Governor Bentley testified in this case. Â And that may not even be so much because of what he said or…
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ASU Marching Band to Appear in New Vin Diesel Movie
The Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets band will be seen worldwide in a new movie scheduled for release in November. The University's band gathered for a scene they’ve enacted countless times on the field of play. The Hornets were…
Capri Theatre Set to Re-Open
The Capri Theatre in Montgomery re-opens from its last phase of remodeling on Thursday, June 2 with a Science on Screen presentation of Jurassic Park. One show only at 7:30. The movie will be preceded by a presentation on Real…
Maxwell Air Force Base Holds 35th Annual Gathering of Eagles
Distinguished aviators are being honored this week at Maxwell Air Force Base, and many of them are sharing their experiences with current members of the air force. It's called the gathering of…
Man Seeks Immunity in Shooting Death of Auburn Football Player
A man charged with killing an Auburn University football player says he shot only after the athlete opened fire outside a party. Markale Hart testified at a hearing Tuesday about the December 2014 death of 18-year-old Jakell Mitchell. Hart is…
Man Accused of Setting Ex-Girlfriend's House on Fire; Charged with Arson
On May 30, De'vntay McKee, 26, was taken into custody and charged with Arson 1st. McKee intentionally set his ex-girlfriend's house on fire using a shirt and an open flame at 2068 Early St.. McKee was transported to the Montgomery…
Update: Gov. Bentley Takes the Stand in Mike Hubbard's Ethics Trial
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley arrived at a Lee County courthouse to testify in the ethics trial of Alabama House speaker Mike Hubbard. Prosecutors asked Bentley about meetings with Hubbard and if Hubbard…
22 Graduate from MPD Citizen's Police Academy
Twenty-two people graduated from the Citizens Police Academy Tuesday night. It's an eight week course conducted by the Montgomery Police Department. They help the citizens get a better idea of what the…
Gov't Report: Airports Need More Help Keeping Intruders Out
A new government report says that while intruders routinely breach the security fences protecting runways and planes at U.S. airports, the federal Transportation Security Administration is not helping airports keep up with the threat. Congress asked the U.S. Government Accountability…
Troy Trojans Kick Off Trojan Tour 2016
The Troy Trojans are gearing up for the their upcoming season with Trojan Tour 2016. University coaches will take the trojan spirit across the Southeast. There are seven stops on the tour in two states. Tuesday night, coaches invited fans…
Tiger Stadium Undergoes Renovations
Football teams are made during the summer months, and in Greenville, so are the fields. Tiger Stadium next to Greenville Elementary is undergoing a $50,000 renovation plan. It's a new look…
Officials in Selma Use Social Media to Boost Tourism Industry
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People often use social media like Facebook and Twitter to promote a business or an event, now tourism officials in Selma are using…
Alabama Public Health Officials Push the Importance of Vaccinations
Alabama public health officials are stressing the importance of vaccinations after five people who may have been exposed to measles traveled to Alabama. Department of Public Health officials said in a statement Tuesday that they've located four people who may…
Selma Man Arrested on Child Abuse Charges
On May 31, detectives interviewed Justin Salter,26, of Selma, in reference to allegations of aggravated child abuse and domestic violence 2nd degree. Upon interviewing family members, probable cause was established to charge Justin Salter with the following: Aggravated Child Abuse- NO…
Victims' Names Released in Memorial Day Shootings
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation and a death investigation following the Monday, May 30, shooting that fatally wounded two Montgomery men. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4700 block Park Towne Way at about 3:45 a.m. Monday after…
City of Troy Prepares for Summer Feeding Program
People in the city of Troy are making sure no child lacks good nutrition during the summer. The city's summer feeding program kicks off on June 6th with 17 locations participating…
YMCA Offers Summer Programs to Keep Youth Engaged
Summertime can mean idle hands for many children now that school is out, Â but the YMCA of Greater Montgomery is hoping to change that. The YMCA has several summer camp programs taking from…
MPD Investigates Deadly Holiday Weekend Crashes; 11 Total Statewide
Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the Sunday traffic crash that resulted in the death of 57-year-old David Fail of Deatsville. MPD accident investigators charged Joel Slaton, 47, of Montgomery, with felony leaving the scene of an accident in connection…
Interstate 85 from Ann Street to Eastern Boulevard to be Resurfaced
Construction signs for an Alabama Department of Transportation road project on Interstate 85 from Ann Street to Eastern Boulevard are being placed today. The signs are being placed in preparation for construction that will begin Monday, June 13. During construction…
ASU Holds Summer Research Program for Students from Around the World
Eleven undergraduate students from around the world are working on original research this summer at Alabama State University. The exciting and stimulating 10-week summer research training program runs through July 30. The program aims to introduce the students to a…
Tuskegee's City Pool the Topic of Discussion for Mayor Johnny Ford
Mayor Johnny Ford will hold a Press Conference on Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the Tuskegee Municipal Complex to discuss the need to enhance the recreational opportunities offered by the City’s Department of Recreation, particularly the need to have the City’s…
State Police Investigate Fatal Police Shooting
State police are investigating a fatal police shooting in east Alabama. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a Lincoln police officer shot and fatally wounded a man at a Discount Food Mart in Eastaboga on Saturday morning. The man was…
Single Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Bullock Co. Man
A single-vehicle crash at 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 30, took the life of a Midway man. Bernard Jackson, 59, was killed when the Ford Expedition he was driving left Bullock County 106, approximately 15 miles northwest of Union Springs, and…
Update: Second Week of House Speaker Mike Hubbard's Ethics Trial Kicks Off
Testimony resumed in the ethics trial of Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard after the long holiday weekend. Prosecutors have indicated that today they will call a number of influential lobbyists…
The Surviving WWII Vets
Some World War II Vets attended River Region Memorial Day events on Monday, but their number is diminishing. The National World War Two Museum in New Orleans reports some 450 of those Vets die each day. The museum estimates there…
