HGTV Hometown Takeover of Wetumpka to Air in May
The Television series 'Hometown Takeover' is a show that features a town that Ben and Erin Napier choose to renovate. Wetumpka was chosen out of 2,600 towns to be features on the…
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Wetumpka First Community Market
Downtown Wetumpka hosted a Community Market, Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event kicks off the first “Linger Longer” weekend. The weekend also includes an Art Walk that will take…
Scale Back Alabama to Start Monday, April 5
The state’s largest wellness program, Scale Back Alabama, will start Monday, April 5. This year’s program is entirely new and allows participants to scale back in their own way. Registration is open to all who live or work in Alabama…
Alabama House to Consider Repeal of Habitual Offender Law
A divided legislative committee has advanced a bill to repeal Alabama's habitual offender law that mandates longer sentences for repeat offenders. The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved the bill on a 9-5 vote. The bill by Rep. Chris England…
New Seafood Restaurant Coming to Wetumpka
Wetumpka will soon get a new seafood restaurant. Wharf Casual Seafood has purchased the Shoney’s restaurant property on U.S. Highway 231 and will begin converting it into its latest location. Wharf Casual Seafood…
Amtrak Proposes Passenger Rail Service for Montgomery
As President Biden released his $2.3 trillion infrastructure improvement plan, Amtrak hopes some of that money will be spent on expanding passenger rail service, including to Montgomery. The president's plan…
Wednesday Night Fire Leaves Montgomery Home Destroyed
A Montgomery home is left a total loss after a Wednesday night fire. At 8:22 p.m. on March 31. Montgomery Fire and Rescue Units responded to the 2100 block of Rosemont Dr. When the units arrived smoke and flames…
Alabama Yoga Bill Stalls After Conservative Groups Object
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s decades-old ban on yoga in public schools could stay in place a little longer. A bill that would allow yoga in schools stalled Wednesday in the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee. During a hearing, two conservative…
MPD Investigates 2 Separate Wednesday Night Shootings
Montgomery Police say they are investigating 2 separate Wednesday night shootings that occurred around the same time, 8:00 p.m. The first shooting in question took place on the 200 block of Tallapoosa St. When police arrived at the scene the…
13 Attorneys General Sue Biden Admin Over Stimulus Tax Rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Attorneys general from 13 states sued the Biden administration on Wednesday over a provision in the federal stimulus that bars tax cuts from being offset with relief money.…
Committee Advanced Repeal of Habitual Offender Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A divided legislative committee has advanced a bill to repeal Alabama’s habitual offender law that mandates longer sentences for repeat offenders. The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved the bill on a 9-5 vote. The bill…
Farmers Protect their Produce from Cold Snap Coming to Alabama
When a cold snap hits, farmers take steps to prevent their crops from freezing and being ruined overnight. It is vital for fruits to have stable environments because they grow above…
Proposed Law Would Ban Transgender Athletes in Public School
On Wednesday a bill was approved by an Alabama Senate Committee that would ban transgender athletes from participating in school sports. The bill, proposed by Republican Representative Scott Stadthegan of Hartselle would make it illegal for public schools in Alabama…
Chisholm Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Named MPS Teacher of the Year
This year's Montgomery Public Schools Teacher of the Year is from Chisholm Elementary School. Neporshaia Jones, a kindergarten teacher, won the award. Jones has been teaching for 3 1/2 years but taught 3rd grade for 2 years. She says it’s…
LifeSouth Holding Blood Drives Throughout Area April 5-11
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will hold a series of blood drives throughout the area from April 5 through April 11. During the "Spring In to Save Lives" event, blood donors will get a $10 e-gift card and a LifeSouth T-shirt.…
MPD Corrections Officer Arrested Again, Charged with Aggravated Assault
The Montgomery Police Department has launched disciplinary proceedings against an off-duty corrections officer. Dekalb County, Georgia charged Caleb Provitt, 24, with two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Weapon. Montgomery police initiated the investigation after receiving notification from Dekalb County.…
Bell Toll Ceremony to Mark Montgomery's COVID-19 Deaths
St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold a bell toll ceremony Thursday to remember the lives lost in Montgomery to COVID-19. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean and Pike…
Troy Man Flees Scene During Felony Arrest Attempt, Police Issue BOLO
The Troy Police Department is searching for Jamarius Kevante McIntyre, 24, of Troy. On Wednesday, March 31, Troy police attempted to arrest McIntyre on a Felony warrant for failure to appear. His charge is Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.…
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring with Montgomery Doctor to Sell Illegal Prescription Drugs
On Tuesday, March 30, Deandre Varnel Gross, 36, of Converse, Texas, appeared in federal court and pleaded guilty to conspiring to unlawfully distribute oxycodone, announced Acting United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart. According to court documents, Gross conspired with Dr. D’livro…
Eastdale Mall Prepares to Host Garden Bros Circus This Weekend
Eastdale Mall will be the sight of one of the largest Big Top Circus acts in the country hosting the GARDEN BROS NUCLEAR CIRCUS here Thursday through Sunday. The Garden Bros Nuclear Circus Big Top is on of the…
Express Employment Professionals Host Drive-Thru Job Fair at Eastdale Mall
On Wednesday, March 31, Express Employment Professional service hosted a drive-thru job fair in the front parking lot at Eastdale Mall from 10am till 5pm. They are working with about…
Cold Case: 2011 Murder of DeLange Harris in Crenshaw County
The Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office is turning to social media to look for leads in a murder case from nearly 10 years ago. DeLange Harris was found shot to death on Athens Church Road in the Goshen community on May…
City of Wetumpka Announces Weekly Thursday Night Community Market Event
In cooperation with the City of Wetumpka, Main Street Wetumpka will be hosting its first Community Market of the year this Thursday, April 1, downtown. This event will take place the first Thursday of each month through November from 5:00…
Talladega Superspeedway Lets You Drive Your Car on the Track to Raise Money for Tornado Victims
Talladega Superspeedway is revving up efforts to provide relief to Alabama tornado victims. Friday, April 2, you will have the chance to climb behind the wheel of your own vehicle, buckle up and tackle NASCAR’s biggest track while helping victims…
Federal Aviation Administration Grants Alabama $11.2 Million for Statewide Airport Infrastructure Upgrades
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that 20 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $11.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for various airport…
