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National Night Out marked with community events throughout Montgomery
People in neighborhoods across Montgomery County are participating in the annual National Night Out, to help promote better connections between local law enforcement and the community.
ALEA urges safety as new school year begins
As students, teachers and families across the state prepare for a new school year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency wants you to remember that "back to school" also means back to safety near school zones.
Prattville High School delays start of school year due to construction
Students at Prattville High School will get a couple of extra days added to their summer break due to construction on campus.
Arrests made in connection with several Montgomery robberies
Two people have been arrested in connection to multiple robberies, according to the Montgomery Police Department.
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.
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
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.
60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act celebrated in Selma
People in Selma are kicking off a week-long celebration commemorating the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
