MPS Faculty & Staff Take a Look Back at the School Year
From having all students virtual at on day one, to learning in a hybrid setting, MPS staff say this school year was like a roller coaster. With many ups and downs throughout the last…
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BREAKING: Former Longtime Troy Mayor Jimmy Lunsford Dies
The city of Troy has lost a political giant with the death of former mayor Jimmy Lunsford.
ALEA Troopers Urge Boaters, Motorists to Make Memorial Day Weekend Safe
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reminding everyone to take safety precautions on the water and roadways ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Alabama state troopers say there are more boats on…
Montgomery Regional Airport Preparing for Memorial Day Weekend Travel Surge
The Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) and the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) have prepared for the surge in travelers expected at MGM.
MPD Welcomes 40 New Officers to the Force
The Alabama Advanced Criminal Justice Academy Class 2021-1 received their police officer training graduate certificates at Montgomery’s City Hall.
ALEA Launches New High-speed Missing Person Alert Called CodeRED
ALEA unveiled the new system on Tuesday, May 25, to highlight National Missing Children’s Day.
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
FILE - Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12. The company released the preliminary findings Tuesday, May 25, 2021, based on testing on more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds in the…
ALDOT Issues Memorial Day Weekend Safety Advisory to Holiday Travelers
The Alabama Department of Transportation expects a higher traffic volume than usual during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Prattville Police Investigating Series of Shopliftings at Home Depot
The Prattville Police Departments is investigating a series of shopliftings at the Home Depot located at 2710 Legends Parkway.
Tuskegee Airmen Interpretive Center Reopening on May 28
The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is reopening Hangar 1 at reduced capacity. The interpretive center is reopening on May 28.
Woman Charged with Arson after Setting Two Homes on Fire
The suspect behind the fires on 3454 Gilmer Ave. and 702 Lynwood Dr. has been charged with Arson 2nd Degree. Syanice Thrash was identified as a possible suspect and after interviews conducted by the Montgomery Fire Department, Thrash admitted to…
Gov. Ivey Signs 'Vaccine Passport' Ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation banning so-called vaccine passports to prohibit proof of a coronavirus vaccination to enter a business, school or event. Ivey's office…
Child at Alabama Party is Shot in Chest with Errant Arrow
SILVERHILL, Ala. (AP) - Police say an Alabama man is charged with assault and a 3-year-old girl is recovering after she was shot with an arrow while attending a graduation party. Silverhill police say a blunt-tipped arrow skipped off dirt…
Tallassee City Hosts Workshop for The Old Mount Vernon Mill Property
The city of Tallassee is planning to give the old mount Vernon mill property a new purpose... The mill burned down in 2016, and Monday night the city held a workshop to get ideas about what to do with it, now that the city owns the property.
Montgomery Family Asks For Help Finding Missing Dog, Offering Reward
A local family is sharing the news of their missing dog on social media and billboards hoping that she'll find her way back home. The Walker family is asking for the…
Annual Gathering of Eagles Event Underway at Air University
Monday was day one of the annual Gathering of Eagles capstone event at Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base. The event is held each year with different 'Eagles' giving presentation to…
Former Gov. Don Siegelman Gets Back His Law License
Former Gov. Don Siegelman has regained his state law license, years after being released from federal prison in a government corruption case.
UPDATE: Opelika Man Faces 114 Child Pornography Charges
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says an Opelika man now faces 114 child pornography charges.
Lineup Announced for 2021 Alexander City Jazz Fest
The lineup is set for the 31st annual Alexander City Jazz Fest which is scheduled for Friday, June 11 in downtown Alexander City's Strand Park and Saturday, June 12 at The AMP on Lake Martin.
Pike Road Schools Central Office Moving to Saint James Church
Pike Road Schools Central Office is moving from the Georgia Washington campus to Saint James Church. The central office will be located at Saint James Church for four years.
President Biden 'Eager' to Work with Senate on Infrastructure Budget
The White House says President Joe Biden is awaiting an infrastructure counteroffer from Senate Republicans.
Campaign 2022: Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate to Seek Re-Election
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate has announced that he will seek re-election in 2022.
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site to Reopen Interpretive Center
The National Park Service says beginning Friday, May 28, the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site will reopen Hangar 1 at a reduced capacity.
Two of Three Selma-to-Montgomery Interpretive Centers to Reopen Friday
Beginning Friday, May 28, the National Park Service says the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail will reopen the Lowndes and Montgomery Interpretive Centers at a reduced capacity.
Pine Level Elementary Welcomes New Facility Dog, Gunner, the Black Lab
Pine Level Elementary hired a new employee this month, and he is furry, walks on four legs, and is already a favorite with students. The school welcomed its second facility dog,…
