Delta Air Lines to Stop Blocking Middle Seats in May
Delta Air Lines will stop blocking middle seats in May, meaning that no more U.S. airlines will limit capacity on flights to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Delta's announcement…
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CDC Tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects
More than 40 million Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As with other vaccines, there can be side effects. The CDC is tracking those side effects, even launching a new app so people can check in after receiving the vaccine.…
Coroner: 2 Killed by Train While on Tracks Ignored Warnings
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama coroner says a man and a woman were killed by a freight train while walking along tracks ignoring the blaring horn, and never gave any indication of concern. Limestone County Coroner Mike West says…
Alabama Pilot Killed When Small Plane Crashes in Georgia
CAVE SPRING, Ga. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the crash of a small plane in Cave Spring, northwest of Atlanta. The pilot was killed. He was the lone occupant. The Federal Aviation Administration says the single-engine Aviat Husky A-1 crashed…
U.S. Marshal Searching for Fugitive Mark Anthony Robinson
The U. S. Marshal Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force is searching for Mark Anthony Robinson. Robinson is wanted for trafficking narcotics, escape and failure to…
Prattville Police Arrest Man in Child Sex Investigation
Prattville police say they have arrested 29-year-old Hoejin Kim of Montgomery in an ongoing sexual assault and online child sexual solicitation investigation. They made the arrest this morning. Kim was taken to the Autauga County Metro Jail on charges of…
Montgomery City Councillor Brings Youth Basketball League to the City
City Councillor, Oronde Mitchell is developing plans to bring a new type of basketball league to the city of Montgomery. He says the purpose of this league is to allow students…
Winn-Dixie Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Availability to More Alabama Stores
Winn-Dixie has announced that it will begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine in more of its Alabama stores. It will start offering an additional 2,200 Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccines in 34 Alabama Winn-Dixie stores, while supplies last. It had already…
UPDATE: Road in Tuskegee Reopens After Being Closed For Major Gas Leak
Tuskegee Police have reopened the stretch of Highway 80 West between Webb Avenue and Josephine Street after crews repaired a gas leak. The road was closed for about three hours while crews made the repairs.
Whitewater Project Creates Local Construction Jobs
The Montgomery Whitewater Project held its first of two workshops for local construction subcontractors and construction suppliers Tuesday morning. S2O Design Project Manager Jeffrey Gustin gave an overview of the project and…
40 Years Ago: President Reagan Shot in Washington, DC
It was 40 years ago today, March 30,…
Ivey: Alabama Face Mask Mandate Will End April 9 Despite Biden Request
A spokeswoman for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state's mask mandate will end April 9 despite the president's request for states to reinstate them. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said Monday that we are moving towards personal responsibility and not…
Montgomery Public Schools Returning to Face to Face Learning Next Week
Students are officially returning to face to face learning on Monday, April 5th. Roughly 7,000 students have submitted paperwork stating that they will be returning to the classroom. Even though face to…
Montgomery Sheriff's Department Locate Man on Gibson Hills Road, Launch Death Investigation
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death. Authorities located a man in the 900 block Gibson Hills Drive in Montgomery County. Police say this happened Monday afternoon. As of now they don't think there was any foul play.…
BTW-Magnet School Students to Have Artwork Displayed at Freedom Riders Museum
The Legacy of Good Trouble is hosting a an art exhibit to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides. The theme for the 60th Anniversary is "Passing the Torch". The…
UPDATE: Millbrook Stabbing Suspect Turns Himself Into Police
The Millbrook Police Department says Robert Earl Thomas, who was wanted for Assault 2nd turned himself on Monday. The incident occurred in the 3000 block of Grandview Road. Police say Thomas allegedly stabbed a person and fled the scene on…
Montgomery County Deputies Searching for Fraud Suspect
Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies say they want to find a person wanted for fraud and unlawful breaking and entering of vehicles.  Investigators say the person used a stolen credit card on…
Montgomery Groups Helping Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Victims Receive $193,000 in Grants
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $193,000 to assist specialized groups that help domestic violence and sexual assault victims in south central Alabama. “The extremely negative effects of domestic violence and sexual assault can linger for years for victims…
Covington County Man Killed in ATV Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Covington County man has been killed in a wreck involving an ATV. Investigators say 49-year-old Troy Dewayne Hall of Red Level was driving an ATV last night on the shoulder of a road, when he…
Montgomery EMA Hosting COVID Vaccine Clinic in Area of Old Smiley Court Community
The City of Montgomery, Montgomery County, the Town of Pike Road, and Montgomery Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Public Health, hosted a free drive-through COVID-19 Vaccination…
Pike Road Intermediate Gets New Walkway to Playground
Pike Road Intermediate School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a newly constructed walkway. After numerous complaints from peers and students about the inaccessibility to the playground, the student government…
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Goes on Trial in Death of George Floyd
FILE - In this image taken from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, defendant and former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, right, and Nelson's assistant Amy Voss, back, introduce themselves to potential jurors. (Court TV, via…
Governor Kay Ivey to Visit Areas Impacted by Tornadoes
On Monday Governor Ivey will visit area's of Alabama impacted by last weeks tornadoes, which killed five people in Alabama. At 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time for Press Conference Oak Bowery Missionary Baptist Church 3300 AL-144 Ohatchee, AL 36271 Following…
Alabama School Dashboard Shows Fewer Than 200 COVID-19 Cases in Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of March 26. The latest report shows a continuing drop in cases, although several systems did not report due to spring break. Some school…
Vandals Dig Up 1882 Grave in Lee County
The sheriff of Lee County is on the hunt for vandals who dug up the grave of a man buried in 1882. The Opelika-Auburn News reports someone removed the hefty slab and dug a significant hole at the grave of…
