Secretary of State John Merrill Running for U.S. Senate Seat
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has just announced he is running for U.S. Senate in 2020. There has been speculation for weeks about him running, but today he made…
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Selma City Council to Start Search for New Police Chief and Fire Chief
Spencer Collier announced his retirement as Selma's Police Chief earlier this month and Tony Stephens resigned as Selma's Fire Chief in April. Monday, city council members shared their plan on moving…
Montgomery Airport Among Several Alabama Airports Awarded FAA Grant
The Federal Avation Administration is awarding $495 million in airport infrastructure grants. Airports in Alabama are among the recipients. "This significant investment in airport improvements in Alabama will fund construction and rehabilitation projects that will help maintain high levels of…
Lawsuit: 83-year-old Woman Was Left in Senior Facility's Van
The family of an 83-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against an Alabama assisted living community accusing them of leaving the senior citizen in a van for six hours. News outlets report the lawsuit was filed against Elmcroft of Montgomery,…
John Merrill Expected to Announce Tuesday Whether He'll Run for U.S. Senate
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has scheduled an announcement for Tuesday morning in Montgomery. He is expected to announce whether he'll seek the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 2020. The seat is currently held by Democratic Sen. Doug…
Organizers Preparing for CrimeStoppers Gun BuyBack
An event happening this weekend aims to get guns off the streets. Crimestoppers annual Gun BuyBack will be held Saturday at First Baptist Church in Montgomery. "This is just one of the options,"…
Nathan Lindsay Named Director of Appointments by Governor Ivey
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Nathan Lindsay is joining the Governor’s Office as Director of Appointments. The Appointments Office supports Governor Ivey in meeting her major obligation to appoint qualified, representative and appropriate people to positions on various…
Airline Sues Walmart over Trademarked Name
JetBlue Airways is asking a judge to block Walmart from calling its new text-message personal-shopping service Jetblack, saying the name infringes on the airline's trademarks. JetBlue sued Walmart in federal district court in New York on Friday. New York-based JetBlue…
Cousin Charged with Murder in Gibbs Village Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection to the Thursday evening shooting death of Hershel Simmons, 26, of Montgomery. MPD charged Denzel Simmons, 24, with murder after he was taken into custody today by the U.S.…
Walgreens Making Disposing Unused Drugs Easier
Walgreens is making it easier for customers dispose of unused drugs safely. The drugstore chain said Monday that at each of its more than 9,500 U.S. locations, it will offer packets that customers can use to turn medications into a…
River Region Residents Trying to Beat the Heat
Summer is officially here- as of Friday. But it feels like it has been here for some weeks now. We spoke with people around downtown to see how they were trying…
Auburn University trustees recommend interim president
OPELIKA, Al.-- Auburn University said Friday that its president, Steven Leath, is leaving after two years on the job. In a tweet Sunday, the university said "The…
3rd Annual Montgomery Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday hundreds of people gathered in Downtown Montgomery to celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the celebration of the last enslaved people in America being freed. The word Juneteenth comes from the…
David Sadler to Run for Mayor of Montgomery
Another candidate has officially announced a bid for Montgomery Mayor. David Sadler made his candidacy official this morning. Sadler is a Montgomery business owner and community activist. He is known for his free…
Prattville Tree Dedication Honors Man Behind Prattville CityFest
Friday, an Overcup Oak Tree was planted in memory of George Stathopoulos, a man that spent most of his life building up Prattville. "He loved the city of Prattville and there's…
Downtown Montgomery Revitalization
The capital city is growing, especially when it comes to downtown. A 2019 study of Downtown Montgomery shows 977 existing multifamily units. There are also 288 single family units. With 252 planned…
Two Arrested in Alex City for Boat Theft
On June 21, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, set out to follow up on a possible lead of a stolen “john boat” that was taken last month from the Hillabee Creek area. Investigators recovered the boat off Sunrise…
First-Ever Recipients of ASF Patrons of the Arts Award Announced
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has announced that Barrie and Laura Harmon are the inaugural recipients of the Wynton M. Blount Patrons of the Arts Award.…
Convicted Montgomery Drug Dealer Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison
On June 20, Cody Eugene Mobley, 30, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, announced U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Law enforcement executed a search warrant in June 2018 at…
Montgomery Police Investigating Gibbs Village Fatal Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of Hershel Simmons, 26, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1800 block of Gibbs Circle on Thursday, June 20, at about 10 p.m., in…
Waitr Names Its 9 Best Burgers in Montgomery
Waitr, the local on-demand restaurant delivery service, is kicking off the first day of summer 2019 withnine tasty burgers you should experience in Montgomery – it’s a veritable local culinary tour that should be on every burger lover’s bucket list! Whether…
Dalraida Church of Christ Shipping Donated Medical Supplies to Kazakhstan Hospital
A container full of medical supplies is now on its way from Montgomery to a country located in central Asia. Kazakhstan is located in central Asia. Members of Dalraida Church…
Sen Doug Jones Comments on Roy Moore's Announcement to Run in 2020 U.S. Senate Election
Today, Senator Doug Jones released the following statement on Roy Moore's decision to run for Senate: "Today, Roy Moore has made what was already going to be a divisive Republican primary even more polarizing and extreme. We don’t need any…
Andalusia City Officials Caution Residents of Water Filtration System Company
Andalusia city officials are urging caution after residents say a company tried selling them water purification systems worth thousands of dollars. “It was just a small package that said 'water test,'" Andalusia…
Holy Cross Episcopal School Closing after 20 Years
Officials at Holy Cross Episcopal School, a private elementary school in Montgomery, have announced the school will close after 20 years. In a statement from the school, leaders say the decision…
