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Arrests made in connection with several Montgomery robberies

Two people have been arrested in connection to multiple robberies, according to the Montgomery Police Department.

Courtesy: Pike County Sheriffs Office - Chelsey Redmon Zellers

Pike County Woman sentenced following 2023 death of unborn baby

Chelsey Redmon-Zellers entered a guilty plea to the charge of Manslaughter for the death of her unborn, full term son on March 18, 2023.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Opelika police make arrest after hit-and-run that left man injured

Opelika police have made an arrest after a driver hit a man in his driveway and drove off, leaving him with injuries.

Concerns Over Cloverdale Bar 1048 Jazz And Blues

Montgomery’s Oldest Live Music Nightclub Faces Liquor License Scrutiny After Resident Complaints

Cloverdale residents expressed frustration over what they described as persistent noise, litter, and disorderly behavior surrounding 1048 Jazz and Blues.

Dallas Co. senior citizen unhappy with storm program results

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County senior citizen says she now has a trailer that she can't live in -- after participation in program designed to help storm victims. Sixty-six year old…

Russell Brands to close distribution center in Alexander City

Russell Brands plans to close its distribution center in Alexander City next month.

PHOTOS: Ribbon cut on new cottages at Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has cut the ribbon for five new cottages at Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City.

See the List: Local National Night Out events

Here is a list of National Night Out events happening in Montgomery:

Students in Montgomery Public Schools return to class following summer break

The new superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools, Dr. Zickeyous Byrd, helped welcome students back to class to start the 2025-2026 school year.

What the Tech: See tech gadgets for college freshmen

While new college students need notebooks, bedding and coffee makers, see how a few smart tech gadgets can make life easier when they're away from home.

U.S. House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files and depositions with the Clintons

A U.S. House committee has subpoenaed the Justice Department for files in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and is seeking depositions with the Clintons.

Federal grant awarded to help domestic violence victims in West Alabama

A federal grant has been awarded to help victims of domestic violence in Dallas, Perry and Wilcox counties.

Clouds and showers will hold temperatures down again on Tuesday

Monday's official high at Montgomery was only 75 degrees

Easterseals Senior Community Service Employment Program Faces Uncertain Future

Federal Funding Freeze Halts Senior Employment Program in Central Alabama

The Easterseals' SCSEP program has allowed older adults who once cared for families or held jobs to regain their independence with job training and part-time work at nonprofits.

School is back in session for students in Perry Co. Schools

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Perry County -- went back to school Monday -- and officials say despite some significant changes from last school year -- the new year got off…

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed addresses first day of school year

As students in Montgomery Public Schools head back to class, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed discussed the new school year.

PHOTOS: Montgomery police investigating mail theft and check fraud

Authorities are investigating a case of mail theft and check fraud related to a recent incident in Montgomery.

Pike Road man sentenced for illegal machine gun possession

A Pike Road man has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally having a machine gun.

Man killed in Midtown Montgomery shooting

It happened around 7:17 a.m. Monday in the 900 block of Charles Street.

What the Tech App of the Day: Mathway

Parents who are helping their children with homework in math, calculus, algebra, chemistry, statistics and other subjects can get help remembering how to solve problems using the Mathway app.