Local Neurologist Continues Testing Technology for Concussions
Football season is now underway and player safety is top of mind. Cutting edge technology created by Dr. Rosa Bell in Montgomery, is helping to assess concussions in real-time. "If they…
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Elmore County Receives $150K Grant for Medical Facility
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has awarded the Elmore County Commission with a $150,ooo Grant. This is the second $150k Grant the commission received this year…
Alabama National Guard Ready to Send Support to Florida to Assist with Hurricane Dorian Relief If Needed
This GOES-16 satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 28, 209, at 17:20 UTC and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Dorian, a Category 1 hurricane, crossing over the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Forecasters…
Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor to Kick Off New NFL Social Change Partnership with Free Pregame Concert
Meek Mill and Meghan Trainor are helping kick off the new social change partnership between the NFL and Jay-Z before the season-opening game in Chicago next week. The NFL and Roc Nation announced Friday that Mill, Trainor and Rapsody will…
Crenshaw County Man Behind Bars After Early Morning Fatal Shooting
A Crenshaw County man is behind bars after a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning. According to the Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call in the early morning hours and found a woman deceased in a…
Woman Arrested, Charged with Murder in Fatal Prattville Shooting
On Thursday, August 29, the Prattville Police Department responded to 1358 Mets Court in reference to a person shot. Jason Alan Bobyarchick, 34, was found deceased in the residence with a fatal gunshot wound. Sara Melissa Fish, 43, was identified…
You May Waste More Fridge Food Than You Realize
Americans throw out a lot more of their refrigerated food than they realize, according to a new study that looks at the worldwide problem of food waste. Researchers found that study participants expected to eat 97% of the meat in…
Ford Recalling Over 550,000 SUVs and Trucks in North America
Ford is recalling more than 550,000 trucks and SUVs in North America because seat backs may not properly restrain people in a crash. The recall covers certain 2018 through 2020 F-150 pickups, 2019 and 2020 Super Duty trucks, 2018 and…
19-Year-Old Charged with Capital Murder in April Robbery-Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested Shariko Smith, 19, of Montgomery for Capital Murder following the April 30, shooting death of Marcus Martin, 30, of Montgomery. On Tuesday, April 30, at about 9:50 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to…
Statewide Fuel Tax Begins Sunday
Drivers can expect to pay a few cents more at the pump starting this weekend. Sunday, September 1st a six cent fuel tax will go into effect for anyone purchasing gas in Alabama. It's the…
Second Jury Convicts Montgomery Man of Murder
A second Montgomery County jury has found Jordan Thomas guilty of murder for the October 2012 killing of Dennis Johnson, District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced. Thomas was first convicted of murder in 2014, but his conviction was overturned when the…
Man Convicted of Reckless Murder in 2017 Fatal Crash
A Montgomery County jury has found Ladarius Laffitte guilty of causing a deadly 2017 crash that claimed the life of a mother of two young children, District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced. Laffitte was convicted of…
Gov. Ivey Apologizes for Racist Skit During Her Time at Auburn
Governor Kay Ivey has released a statement apologizing for her role in a racist skit, featuring members of her sorority in blackface. Photos of her sorority sisters wearing blackface in the 1960's have…
Birmingham Mayor Promises Free College Tuition to Birmingham High School Graduates
The mayor of Birmingham is promising to help students there attend the state's public colleges "tuition free," but many details of the plan are yet to come. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin posted a video Wednesday describing his so-called "Birmingham Promise."…
AAA: Number of People Killed by Running Red Lights on the Rise
A new report from AAA shows the number of people killed by drivers running red lights is on the rise. New research shows the number of deaths resulting from drivers running red lights is at a ten year high. AAA…
Former Stanhope Elmore Principal, Coach Involved in Crash with Train
Update: Conrad Henderson died Saturday from his injuries. We now know that the man hit by a train last night in Coosada is a former Elmore County Principal and Football Coach.…
$20 Million Renovation Plan in the Works to Revamp Garrett Coliseum
New plans are in the works to begin a $20 million renovation project that would revamp Garret Coliseum. Mayor Todd Strange says there is an arrangement between the city, county and…
Montgomery Historic Preservation Committee Tables Plans to Demolish Historic Church
The oldest church building in Montgomery may be demolished and rebuilt soon, but some people are fighting to keep the landmark in tact. The historic First Presbyterian Church was built in the 1800's.…
Why Were Montgomery's Election Results So Slow to Come In?
When the polls closed at 7PM for Montgomery's city elections last night, it took until about 8:30 before the first returns were posted. Some have been asking why was there a 90-minute wait?…
Anonymous Tip Leads to Capture of Montgomery Fugitive
The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force has captured a Montgomery fugitive. Anthony "Wook" Thomas Jr. was wanted on burglary and assault charges. He was recaptured this morning in the 4000 block of Beth Manor Drive. Authorities say an anonymous tip…
Troy Community Preparing For Football Season
College football stadiums across the state will be filled with fans this Saturday. In Pike County, the home of the Troy Trojans, that means more revenue and excitement for the…
Black AIDS Institute Joins Push To End HIV By 2030
The Black AIDS Institute (BAI) has launched a national plan to end HIV that will coincide with President Donald Trumps's push to end HIV in the U.S in 10 years. The organization…
Two Alex City Residents Arrested on Host of Drug Charges
On August 27, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Alexander City Special Response Group and K9 Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Old Kellyton Road in Alexander City. During the search, investigators seized approximately 88 grams…
Perry County Man Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants
The Perry County Sheriff's Office and Uniontown Police Department are looking for Devario "Shoe" Carter on two outstanding felony warrants. The warrants are for Receiving Stolen Property. Carter is also wanted for questioning in several other stolen property cases in…
Montgomery Authorities, U.S. Marshals Task Force Searching for Murder Suspect
Anthony J. Thomas Jr. is wanted by the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force for Murder, Assault, Burglary, and Firing a Firearm into an Unoccupied Vehicle. Thomas goes by the street name of “WOOK" and should be considered Armed and…
