Alabama State University Hosts Mayoral Forum
The run-off candidates in Montgomery's mayoral election were invited to participate in a forum on the campus to discuss the issues. But only one was able to attend. Both candidates David Woods…
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Suspects Sought in Early Morning Prattville House Fire
Investigators say that someone intentionally set fire to a home in Prattville early Monday morning. Fire crews were called to scene at about 3 a.m. in the 200 block of Gardenia Court. No one was injured as result of the fire.…
Terminal Road at Airbase Boulevard and Mobile Highway Intersections to be Closed Tuesday
Two Montgomery intersections will be closed to traffic as CSX Railroad crews perform maintenance work on tracks at Terminal Road. Street closures will begin on Airbase Boulevard at Terminal Road and Mobile Highway at Terminal Road at 5:30 a.m.. and…
Pike County Farmers Prepare for Harvest Season
Drought conditions continue to affect parts of the state -especially in Pike County, where farmers are getting ready to pick their crops. “You have your scattered rain and this is just one of…
Hurricane Ivan: 15 Years Later
On September 16, 2004 Hurricane Ivan made landfall as a category 3 hurricane near Gulf Shores, Alabama. The storm maintained hurricane strength until it was over central Alabama, leaving miles…
Tallassee Woman Strikes Tree, Killed in Crash on Redland Road
A single-vehicle crash at 8:30 a.m. Monday, September 16, has claimed the life of a Tallassee woman. Pamela Hitson, 50, was killed when the 2012 Nissan Maxima she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Hitson was pronounced…
Ramer Man Killed in Sunday Evening Motorcycle Crash
A two-vehicle crash Sunday, September 15, claimed the life of a Ramer man. Christopher Daniel Sullins, 32, was killed when the 2006 Suzuki motorcycle he was driving collided with a 2008 Nissan Rogue. Sullins was pronounced dead at the scene.…
Fire Danger Advisory Issued for Alabama
 The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and persistent high temperatures have combined to create a high probability…
Early Morning House Fire in Prattville
Early Monday morning, Prattville fire crews responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Gardenia Court. No one was hurt and the Fire Marshall's office is investigating the cause of the fire.
1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured in South Montgomery County Crash
One person is dead and another has sustained life threatening injuries from a traffic accident involving an SUV and a motorcycle. According to Col. Jon Briggs, the accident occurred around 6:50 p.m. on Sunday on Gardner Road off of Highway…
Firefighters Climb Stairs to Honor 9/11 Fallen
It's been 18 years since 9/11 occurred in New York. Sunday, firefighters and communities across the state took time to honor the victims in downtown Montgomery. It was part of the 8th Annual…
The Youngest Freedom Rider Visits Montgomery
Hezekiah Watkins was on summer break between 8th and 9th grade when he was pushed into history, becoming the youngest person arrested during the 1961 Freedom Rides. Five days inside a Mississippi death row cell transformed him from young man…
3 Juveniles in Custody After Stealing Golf Cart in Montgomery
Three juveniles are in custody after stealing a golf cart Saturday night. According to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Col. John Briggs, deputies responded to a residence on the 9100 Block of Vaughan Road for an attempted burglary. Briggs said the…
Pike Road Fire Department Host 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride
Dozens of motorcycle riders were at Harley-Davidson Montgomery Saturday morning to pay tribute to fallen firefighters and their families. The motorcycle ride was organized by the Pike Road Fire Department. All of the…
Parents Injured After Son Reportedly Hits Them with Car
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama city council member and his wife are recovering after being hit by a car allegedly driven by their son. WAFF-TV reports Athens Police say Councilman Frank Travis called 911 about midnight Thursday. When officers…
4 House Trailers Catch Fire at Willow Bend Trailer Park
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says four house trailers caught fire at the Willow Bend trailer park on Saturday. According to Col. John Briggs, four unoccupied house trailers caught fire on the 9500 Block of Highway 31.  The fire is…
Opelika Schools Hold Moment of Silence Instead of Prayer After Complaint
Opelika City School leaders are reviewing prayer over a loudspeaker prior to high school football games after receiving a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The Opelika City Schools Board of Education received a letter from the Freedom from…
South Alabama School Broken Into Friday Night
According to the Covington County Sheriff's Office, Straughn School was broken into Friday night during an out of town football game. The break-in happened between 8 and 9 p.m. Sheriff Blake Turman said many items were stolen, including cash. If…
Play About Truman Capote, Harper Lee to Premiere in Alabama
MONROEVILLE, Ala. (AP) - A new play about the relationship between Alabama authors Truman Capote and Harper Lee will have its debut performances in their hometown of Monroeville. "Truman Talks Nelle Harper Lee" is set to premiere at the old…
Sewell Brings 'Four Little Girls' Production to Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) - A play about the 1963 Birmingham church bombing that killed four girls was performed in Washington D.C. by Montgomery public school students. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama hosted the Friday performance of "Four Little Girls: Birmingham 1963."…
Deep South States Have Among the Worst Adult Obesity Rates
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Deep South states of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi are among nine states where at least 35% of adults are obese. Those findings are included in a national report released Thursday by the nonpartisan Trust…
Longtime Pastor of First Baptist Church of Montgomery to Retire in June 2020
Pastor Jay Wolf of First Baptist Church of Montgomery will soon step out of the pulpit. "I can't turn the calendar back. I'm 65 and I think it's time for a new season," said Wolf. For 31 years, Wolf has…
Woman Pleads Guilty in Alabama to Financing Terror
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - A woman accused of trying to help al-Qaeda has pleaded guilty in Alabama to a charge of concealing terrorism financing. Federal prosecutors say Alaa Mohd Abusaad entered the plea Friday during a hearing in federal court…
MPS Submits Bid to Purchase Holy Cross Episcopal School
Montgomery Public Schools has submitted a bid for what could be the new home of Booker T. Washington Magnet School. MPS Spokesperson Tom Salter said the bid for the old Holy Cross Episcopal School on Bell Road is still waiting…
Desperate Housewives Star Felicity Huffman First Parent Sentenced in College Admissions Scandal
Actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her role in the sweeping college admissions scandal . The "Desperate Housewives" star was sentenced in Boston's federal court Friday after pleading guilty in May to a single…
