MPD Celebrates National Faith & Blue Weekend
Church of Highlands on Taylor Road partnered with the Montgomery Police Department to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend. A few weeks ago, some law enforcement leaders extended an olive branch to…
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JLM Hosting Annual 'Holiday Market' Fundraiser Week
The Junior League of Montgomery is hosting its 32nd annual 'Holiday Market' fundraiser this week. Since Wednesday, the week has consisted of a pop-up shop, spirit night, and girl's night out. Tomorrow, Oct. 10,…
2nd presidential debate is officially canceled
The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed Friday that the Oct. 15 face off would be scrapped. The decision was made a day after the…
Bullock County Coroner Sidney Jernigan, Sr. Dies at 79
Bullock County Coroner Sidney Jernigan, Sr. has died. Bullock County Probate Judge James Tatum confirmed to Alabama News Network that Jernigan, Sr. passed away Thursday. Jernigan, Sr. was first…
10/10/2020: Why It's the Most Popular Day to Get Married This Year
The year 2020 has been a whirlwind for couples getting married. From having to cancel weddings... to postponing them due to the pandemic, but Saturday is actually one of the most popular days of the…
Montgomery County Courthouse Expands Hours for Absentee Voting
The Montgomery County Courthouse has expanded its hours ahead of the 2020 General Election. The expanded hours will allow more opportunities to drop off absentee ballots or vote in person. Absentee voting will be open 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.…
ASU Announces In-person Graduation Ceremonies for Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 Classes
Alabama State University announced that it will hold in-person graduation ceremonies at ASU Stadium. The graduation ceremonies will be for the Fall Class of 2020 and Spring Class of 2020. The ASU Golden Class of 1970 will also be honored.…
Governor Ivey Announces Campaign to Pay Tribute to Health Care Professionals
On Friday, October 9, Governor Kay Ivey called on Alabamians to pay tribute to health care heroes for their continued efforts in fighting the COVID-19 virus. In her proclamation, the governor asked Alabamians to thank these heroes by leaving their…
Pelosi Unveils Plan to Allow Congress to Remove a President
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled legislation today that would allow Congress…
MPD Investigating Woman Shot on Montgomery Street
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday, October 8. Police responded to the 300 block of Montgomery Street around 8:00 pm in reference to a call of a woman shot. The woman suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.…
Harris and Pence Face Off in Only VP Debate
The first and only vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris was held on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the University of Utah. We watched a more civil debate this week, but didn't…
Christian Outreach Alliance Distributes Tons of Food in Selma
From the West Alabama newsroom-- A Selma charity gives away tons of free food -- to hundreds of needy families Thursday in Selma. Volunteers with the Christian Outreach Alliance Food Pantry -- were hard…
One Person Life-flighted in Wreck in Autauga County
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on I-65N in Autauga County. ALEA Trooper Michael Carswell said one person has…
Andalusia Police Searching for Man Wanted on Domestic Violence, Kidnapping Charges
Andalusia police say they're searching for 31-year-old Nicholas Shane Conner. He is wanted on the following charges: Domestic violence strangulation, kidnapping and interfering with a domestic violence…
Troy University Giving Day
It's Giving Day at Troy University. Officials are asking you to "Stand up and be a Trojan" and help give back to the school. They have a goal of $150,000 by the end of the day. "One of the…
Tallassee Cancels Thursday's Game Against Talladega
Tallassee High School has canceled Thursday night's game against Talladega. Tallassee City Schools Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin said with recently confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the high school, all football and cheer activities have been put off for the time…
UPDATE: Missing Millbrook Man Has Been Found Safe
Michael Ray Headley, a 41-year-old Millbrook man with intellectual disabilities, was reported missing on October 7, 2020. Millbrook investigators found out that Headley may have made contact with an individual on social media, who may have picked him up and…
Montgomery Police Searching for Theft Suspects
Montgomery police say they're searching for two theft suspects. Police say the theft happened at Eastdale Mall on Wednesday, September 16. No other details have been released. If you have any information regarding the suspects' identity or location,…
Kickoff for Alabama-Ole Miss Game Delayed Due to Hurricane Delta
The Southeastern Conference has announced that the kickoff time for the Alabama at Ole Miss football game on Saturday will be delayed due to Hurricane Delta. The kickoff will be 6:30PM CDT in Oxford, Mississippi. The game was originally scheduled…
President Trump Says He Won't Participate in Virtual Debate
President Trump says he won't participate in next week's debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it's virtual. Debate organizers announced…
One Dead in Early Morning Shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery Police is investigating the city's 49th murder of 2020. Capt. Saba Coleman says 19-year-old Kevontae Blount of Montgomery was shot in the 3000 block of Kelly Circle around 4:30 AM. Once police and fire medics arrived on the scene,…
Halloween Events Happening In River Region
HALLOWEEN: Many Halloween events around Montgomery have been cancelled due to the pandemic. Though all hope is not lost, the Montgomery Sheriff's office and Penton Farms decided to continue on with their events with…
Two Fraternities Join to Deliver Meals to MPS Students
GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY: On Wednesday, Oct. 7th members of Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity joined together to deliver meals to Lanier High students. The members delivered almost 50 breakfast and…
Montgomery Car Dealership Donates Van to Injured Police Officer Carlos Taylor
Some great news for Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor and his family. You may remember he was severely injured in a 2017 car wreck and for years, the Taylor family has been raising money…
Selma Voters Optimistic After Municipal Election Runoff
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More votes were cast in the municipal election runoff -- than there were in the municipal election, 355 more votes -- to be exact. "This town has more enthusiasm…
