Montgomery Park Groundbreaking Ceremony
Montgomery city leaders broke ground on a new park Thursday. Construction will soon be underway for Screws Park on Atlanta Highway at the site of the Old Screws Armory. The park will have a…
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Alabama State University Hosts Mayoral Forum
Eight of the twelve candidates running for Mayor of Montgomery were at ASU Wednesday evening for a candidate forum. For some freshmen, this would be their first time participating in the political process.…
Alabama Postpones 50th Anniversary Tour Over Singer's Health
Southern rock band Alabama says it is postponing the remainder of its 50th anniversary tour as lead singer Randy Owen battles health complications. The band announced Wednesday that the 69-year-old Owen is suffering from migraines and vertigo, and doctors say…
UPDATE: Son Charged With Murder in Montgomery County Homicide
UPDATE: A Montgomery County man is dead and his son has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting that happened early Wednesday morning. According to Capt. George Beaudry, Keith Scarborough, 35, was charged…
Greenville PD Searching for Purse Thieves
The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for questioning in relation to a theft case. According to Capt. Joseph Disney, a purse was stolen from a business in Greenville between June 19…
State Overrules MPS; Food Service Resolved at LEAD Academy
Montgomery Public Schools said no, but the state said yes. The state has overruled a decision made by Montgomery Public School Board members that would deny students at LEAD Academy free and reduced…
Foodies Enjoy Alabama Restaurant Week in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's Restaurant Week all around the state of Alabama this week. But in the city of Selma -- when it comes to restaurants -- many residents say there simply aren't enough. Restaurant Week is a…
Two More People Facing Charges in Fatal July 4th Smith Lake Boat Crash
Two more people face criminal charges in connection with a fatal July 4 boat crash on Smith Lake. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says troopers on Wednesday arrested Nick Bowling Suggs and Jodi Wallace Suggs,…
Pike County Roads Could Be Fixed in 2020
Pike County Commission members are working to make your ride on the road a little smoother. Nearly 60 miles of 21 different Pike County Roads will be resurfaced or fixed as part of a…
Covington County School Systems Receive School Supplies
-From the South Alabama Newsroom- School systems in Covington County received a large donation of school supplies Wednesday. It was thanks to a partnership between Christian-based World Vision International, Covington County faith and civic leaders, and school officials. The school…
MPS Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead of FCS Kickoff Classic
The Montgomery Police Department would like the make the public aware of upcoming road closures in the downtown area of Montgomery near Cramton Bowl as Montgomery hosts the FCS Kickoff Classic. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling in…
Are You Saving Enough to Retire?
A new survey from Bankrate.com finds 29 percent of working Americans are increasing their retirement savings compared to last year. But half are contributing the same and 16 percent are saving less. A 35-year-old who puts $5,000 in a traditional…
Montgomery Election Day is One Week Away
The race for Mayor of Montgomery is heating up, and with just one week to go until the August 27th election candidates are ramping up their efforts. Although the election is in…
Rabbis Tour Selma During Racial Injustice Summit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Central Conference of American Rabbis toured historic sites around Selma Tuesday -- all in an effort to promote racial justice. Fifty Jewish rabbis from around the…
Montgomery Leaders Host "Smart City Readiness" Workshop
A "smart city" uses technology to improve services like energy, transportation, utilities or to reduce waste and overall costs. Montgomery earned that title earlier this year, from the Smart Cities Council thanks…
Electrical Problems Force Montgomery School to Send Students Home
Mechanical issues at a Montgomery Public School sent students home early Tuesday. Students at Floyd Middle Magnet school were left without air conditioning and lights. "They did a phone call to let us…
MPD Charges Man with Aggravated Abuse, Suffocation of Child
Montgomery police have charged William Burch Jr., 27, with aggravated child abuse and domestic violence strangulation. These charges come after after MPD initiated an investigation on Tuesday,…
Officials: Armed Intruder Reported on LSU Campus
Officials at Louisiana State University say an armed intruder has been reported on campus. The university's police department posted a message Tuesday on Twitter saying an armed intruder had been reported in Coates Hall and officers are on the scene.…
Montgomery Sorority Offering Free Rides to Polls for Tuesday's Election
The Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., through its Rollin' to the Polls Voting Initiative, will provide free rides to polling places for the upcoming municipal elections on Tuesday, August 27. From 7 a.m.-7 p.m., registered…
Electrical Issue Knocks Out A/C at Floyd Middle Magnet
An electrical issue at Floyd Middle Magnet will cause the school will be without air-conditioning today and tomorrow. Floyd Middle Magnet will release today at 11:30, and be closed tomorrow August 21. If possible, parents should pick up students at…
Carmichael Road Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Search for Suspect
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of a suspect wanted for Armed Robbery. On Saturday, August 3, at approximately 7:52 PM, a masked male wearing dark pants, a green hoodie, white gloves entered the Sunoco…
Former Auburn Greats Back Together For Charity
It's a story 39 years in the making. Former Auburn football players are back together again, and it was all to raise money for a good cause. William Andrews, James Brooks, Joe Cribbs,…
Strong Storms Cause Minor Damage in Montgomery
The strong storms that blew though the Capital City early Monday evening left behind some minor damage. Fire officials say Montgomery Fire Station, Number 12, at the corner of Norman Bridge Rd and East…
Target Launching Private Label in Fight for Grocery Share
Target is launching a private food label next month as it attempts to energize grocery sales. On Sept. 15, 650 products will appear on store shelves under the brand "Good & Gather." That will expand to 2,000 products by late…
Montgomery City Jail Offers Inmates a Chance for Change During "Road to Redemption"
The Montgomery City Jail is offering inmates a chance for change with a new initiative known as the "Road to Redemption." The Montgomery Police Department has partnered with organizations such as Hope Inspired…
