Update: Missing Prattville Man Found Safe
A missing Prattville man has been found safe. 81-Year-Old James Merriweather was located by the Prattville Fire Department Search and Rescue Team Friday afternoon. He is currently under the care of…
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Wetumpka Police Take Fugitive Into Custody
A fugitive wanted for theft of property and burglary has been taken into custody. Melvin Daniels, Jr. was located in Wetumpka after Montgomery Police received an anonymous tip from CrimeStoppers…
ADOC: Inmate Escaped While on Assigned Job
The Alabama Department of Corrections needs your help relocated an escaped inmate. ADOC officials say 29-year-old Charles Marlin Harris III escaped early Thursday morning while on his assigned job in…
Lunch and Learn: Educating our Sr. Citizens about Fraud and Scams
The Montgomery County Elder Justice Task Force, AARP, and the Alabama Securities Commission gathered with Sr. citizens for educational event. The "lunch and learn" educated Sr. citizens on what to look for as a possible scam and how to recognize…
CrimeStoppers: Man Wanted for Burglary of a Business
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers needs your help identifying a suspected burglar. The unknown male burglarized a business in the 3000 block of McGehee Road in Montgomery on Saturday, June 8. If you have any information regarding the identity of this suspect,…
Camp Success Helps Deaf Students Prepare for College
High school students with hearing disabilities are learning skills that will help them transition to college. "I’ve struggled a lot with a lot of teachers who don’t understand,” high school senior Hannah Beth Rains says. Rains used an interpreter to…
Utility Workers Find Body On Wesley Drive
Montgomery Police are conducting a death investigation after a man's body was found by utility workers. It happened Tuesday in the 3700 block of Wesley Drive around 12:15 P.M. The cause and manner of death are pending forensic evaluation.
Montgomery Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating an early morning shooting in South Montgomery. It happened just before 7 Thursday morning in the 300 block of East Edgemont Ave. Investigators say one adult male was shot and was taken to the hospital with…
Former Alexander City Mayor Don McClellan Passes Away
People in Alexander City are mourning one of their former leaders. Don McClellan, the former mayor of Alexander City passed away Tuesday night. His passing comes after the city's mayor Jim Nabors passed away in May. Flags were flown at half-staff Wednesday…
Legal or Not? Authorities Confiscate 100 Grams of Hemp
It looks, smells, and is consumed just like marijuana, but it is hemp. According to Federal law, hemp is a legal derivative of marijuana. Hemp is considered any part of the marijuana plant that contains less than 0.3 percent THC.…
Merger, Renovations Ahead for Eastside Branch YMCA
Two Montgomery area YMCAs are planning to merge into one location and renovations have already started. A merger between the Westminster Branch and the Southeast Branch locations will soon be called the Midtown YMCA. It will be located at the…
Distribution Center Coming to Coffee County, Bringing More Jobs to Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Ben E. Keith, a major food and beverage distribution company, plans to invest $100 million to open an advanced foodservice distribution center in Coffee County. The facility will also serve as the company’s…
Selma City Council Names Interim Police Chief
The city of Selma is one step closer to having a new police chief. Tuesday, city council members named former Selma Police Chief, Robert Green Interim Chief while they begin…
Memory Loss Victims Put On Patriotic Concert for Community
A special concert brought a packed house today in Montgomery. But it was the singers that got all the attention. The concert was put on by the Side by Side Choir.…
YMCA Merging Two Montgomery Locations
YMCA of Montgomery has announced the merger of two branches. The two branches that will merge are the Westminster and Southeast branches. The facilities are near each other. The new branch will be called Midtown YMCA and will be at…
10 Years Since Death of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's estate is calling him a "gifted artist and extraordinary humanitarian" as fans are gathering to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Pop's death. The estate issued a statement to The Associated Press honoring…
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that his office has stopped a Huntsville real-estate-investment company from soliciting business through improper and misleading robocalls. This announcement comes as part of Operation Call It Quits, a federal-state coordinated effort to stop illegal…
JCPenney Hiring 30 Seasonal Employees in Montgomery
The back-to-school season is quickly approaching, and JCPenney is getting ready to welcome crowds of excited customers shopping the latest styles and trends for the new school year. The Company plans to hire as many as 30 seasonal associates throughout…
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…
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…
