Alabama State Offices to Be Closed Friday in Observance of Juneteenth
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a memo to all state department heads stating that state offices will be closed Friday, June 18, to observe Juneteenth.
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UPDATE: Montgomery Police Conducting Death Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department says a man's death that had been investigated as a homicide has now become a death investigation instead.
Wetumpka Woman Killed in Montgomery Wreck
Montgomery police are investigating a three-car crash that left a Wetumpka woman dead.
Legislation has been Approved Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
The U.S. House has joined the U.S. Senate in approving legislation making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday. The bill now goes to President Biden, and he is expected to sign…
Alabama juvenile lifer appeals life without parole sentence
A man sentenced to die in prison for…
Southern Baptists Vote to Probe Leaders' Sex Abuse Response
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Delegates at the Southern Baptist…
Alabama Judge Censured after Cursing, Threatening Defendant
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A state ethics panel on Wednesday censured a municipal judge who cursed and threatened a traffic court defendant, telling her that he would “bust her ass” if she sued his adult son. The Alabama Court of…
Police: Motive Elusive in Shooting at Fire Hydrant Factory
A police officer walks at the entrance to a Mueller Co. fire hydrant plant where police said multiple people were shot to death and others were wounded in Albertville, Ala., on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. (AP…
Search Underway for Fugitive Xzavier Johnson
The U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force is actively searching for Xzavier Lee Johnson.
State Finance Director to Retire Due to Health Concerns
State Finance Director Kelly Butler is retiring Aug. 1 because of a possible diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's disease.
Chantilly 13 Movie Theatres to Reopen Under AMC Banner
The Chantilly 13 movie theatres off Chantilly Parkway in Montgomery will soon reopen as AMC Classic Chantilly 13. The reopening is expected to happen later this month.
Montgomery City Councilors Hold Committee Meeting to Discuss the Uptick In Crime In Apartment Complexes
Members of the Montgomery City Council gathered along with the Montgomery Police Department and the Montgomery Fire and Rescue to learn more about the crime in apartment complexes and what landlords may or may not be doing to keep residents safe.
UPDATE: U.S. House Joins Senate in Approving Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday
The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the nation.
Lowndes Co. Residents Speak Out About Blocked Railroad Crossing
People in Lowndes County are speaking out about a railroad crossing that they say is blocked by trains. Sometimes for days at a time.
Child Seriously Hurt after Being Hit by Car in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a juvenile has been hit by a car and suffered life-threatening injuries.
Camp Conquest Serving As Kids Summer Camp For Burn Survivors
Camp Conquest is a kid's summer camp for burn survivors, where campers meet with others who have been through similar experiences. The camp has been responding to the needs of pediatric burn survivors for over 20 years. Each summer, they host a week long experience at Children's Harbor on Lake Martin. Campers spend their days boating, swimming, and meeting other survivors. Alabama Fire Marshals from across the state volunteer as camp counselors.
UPDATE: Body Found in South Montgomery County Now Identified
Montgomery County deputies have now identified the body that was found this afternoon.
Trespassing Warrant Issued for Man Who Served Lawsuit to Mo Brooks
Tuesday, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Congressman Eric Swalwell teammate Christian Seklecki of Georgia for the Class A misdemeanor of 1st Degree Criminal Trespass. Christian Seklecki illegally entered Congressman Mo Brooks’ (AL-05) home and accosted his wife, Martha Brooks, on June 6. On June 7, Congressman Brooks released home surveillance video proving Seklecki stalked Martha Brooks and ran into the Brooks’ home without the Brooks’ knowledge or permission.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Pause on New Oil, Gas Leases
FILE - In this April 1, 2019 file photo, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry talks about health care legislation he's backing in the upcoming session, in Baton Rouge, La. The Biden administration’s suspension of new oil…
Southern Baptists Choose President Who Worked for Racial Unity
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Southern Baptist Convention has tamped down a…
For Years US Army Hid, Downplayed Extent of Firearms Loss
The U.S. Army has hidden or downplayed the extent to which its firearms are lost or stolen. Nearly 10 years…
City Officials and Residents Discuss Changes Happening In Montgomery.
Montgomery is going through many changes from the roads being repaved and businesses being created to the new white water facility that is underway. The city is also working to get a new police chief to help with the crime in the capital city.
Truck Driver Killed in Wreck on Selma Highway
Montgomery police say a truck driver has been killed in a wreck on Selma Highway.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Kelly Circle Murder
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in the June 8 murder case on Kelly Circle.
Selma to Montgomery March Campsites Among Endangered Sites
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A part of voting rights history is in danger of being lost. The four campsites used during the Selma to Montgomery March are in need of…
