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…
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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…
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…
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,…
