Afternoon Update on Election Day at the Polls in Montgomery
It has already been a busy election day across Montgomery. People have stood in line in order to vote at many polling places. Montgomery County Probate Judge J.C. Love III says about…
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CrimeStoppers Offering Reward in Montgomery Murder Investigation
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of anyone involved in the death of Sandra Smith. On Sunday, October 25, Montgomery Police patrol units responded to the intersection of South Court…
Alabama Sec. of State Brings Update on Election Day on "Alabama News Rising"
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill was our guest on "Alabama News Rising" this morning to talk to us by phone about his expectations for Election Day in Alabama. Merrill says the…
Montgomery Co. Probate Judge J.C. Love III Expects Record-Shattering Turnout
Montgomery County Probate Judge J.C. Love III was on Alabama News Rising this morning in a phone interview to talk about his expectations for Election Day. He says he expects turnout…
2020 Election Day Just a Few Hours Away
As Election Day approaches, Montgomery along with the rest of the United States has seen record numbers in absentee and early voting. Montgomery Mayor Reed has granted all city employees two hours…
Virtual 5K Raises Thousands to Fight 'Period Poverty'
Brooke and Breanna Bennett are on a mission to make sure young women have the menstrual and hygiene items to stay clean and healthy during their period. Their organization just wrapped up…
City of Tuskegee Swears In New Elected Officials
The City of Tuskegee swore in new elected officials on Monday, Nov. 11. History was made as Mayor Haygood is the first mayor, in twenty years, to be elected for a second term. The…
Chilton County Man Dies in Weekend House Fire
A Chilton County man was killed in a house fire over the weekend. 66-year-old Maplesville resident Charles Douglas Seales died in a house fire Saturday. Chilton County Coroner Aaron Ellison said at the time of the fire, the residence was…
Charlie Graddick Resigns as Director of Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
Charlie Graddick has resigned as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Gov. Kay Ivey has issued this statement: “Charlie Graddick has dedicated his entire life to public service, and he has answered the call numerous times throughout…
Sen. Doug Jones, Tommy Tuberville Fight for U.S. Senate Seat
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) will try to perform another Deep South win Tuesday, this time against former college football coach Tommy Tuberville. The race pits the incumbent former U.S. attorney against Tuberville, who has made support for President Donald…
Man Charged with Murder in Prattville Shooting That Left One Dead, Another Injured
Prattville police say they've charged a man with murder in a shooting that left one person dead and another injured. Police say 23-year-old SirJames Edward Raby of Montgomery is charged with both…
Power Crews Still Working to Restore Electricity after Hurricane Zeta
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative says its crews continue their restoration efforts after Hurricane Zeta ripped through the co-op’s 10-county service territory Thursday morning, leaving more than 36,550 members without power. More than 200 lineworkers are working to restore power, which…
Man Shot Outside Eastdale Mall in Montgomery
Montgomery police say at about 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon, they and fire medics responded to the 1100 block of Eastdale Mall where they found a man had been shot. They say the victim had a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He…
Sean Connery, the Original James Bond, Dies at 90
Scottish actor Sean Connery, considered by many to have been the best James Bond, has died, aged 90. Bond producers EON Productions confirmed his death, first reported by the BBC. Producers…
ALEA Cancels Missing Child Alert For Missing Indiana Sisters
The Alabama Law Enforcement agency has canceled the missing child alert for the two kids who were taken from Indiana and later seen in Elmore County. 12-year-old Savanna Mills and 10-year-old Racheal Mills were taken from their home in Sheridan,…
Former Mayor Strange Joins Mayor Reed in Final Plea for MPS Funding
On Friday, Oct. 30, former Mayor Todd Strange and current Mayor Steven Reed, met at city hall to give a final plea to voters to vote for MPS funding on election day. The two…
Guns and Ammunition Returning to Walmart
Walmart has reversed course, announcing it is returning ammunition and firearms to their displays in its U.S. stores. On Thursday the nation's largest retailer said it had removed the displays due to "civil unrest" in some areas of the country.…
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist ALEA with crime tracking
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $219,764 in grants to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to help law enforcement officers verify that sex offenders are complying with requirements and to transition to a crime reporting system that provides more comprehensive details.…
TWINS: Governor Ivey Hosts Special Visitor at Governor's Office
Governor Kay Ivey hosted a special visitor in the Governor's office Friday. Fourth grader Cate McGriff went viral on social media after her aunt posted a picture of Cate dressed as Ivey. On Friday, October 30, the governor invited the…
State Agencies Collaborate to Create Online Dashboard to Track COVID-19 Cases in School Districts
The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has worked in collaboration with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to create an online presence that allows both agencies, and the public alike, to track the occurrences of COVID-19 within school…
Troy Man Killed in Crash on Highway 125
On Thursday, October 29, a single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Pike County man. Devin Whitcomb, 30, of Troy was killed when the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, that he was a passenger in, left the road and overturned. Three passengers…
AG Steve Marshall Issues Guidance for Voters Contracting COVID-19 Leading Up to Election
Attorney General Steve Marshall issued guidance for Alabama voters who contract COVID-19 in the days leading up to the November 3, general election. Under the guidance, a voter who has tested positive for COVID-19 on or after October 29, and…
Maxwell's 908th Airlift Wing Unveils ASU Nose Art
Maxwell's 908th Airlift Wing unveiled its new nose art with Alabama State University's artwork. Senior leaders from both ASU and Maxwell's 908th joined to host the unveiling ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29.…
ADPH Partners with Eastdale Mall in Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
The Alabama Department of Public Health partnered with Eastdale Mall to hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic. The five minute process included residents driving in, giving their background information, and getting the…
