Peach Season Arrives in Chilton County
Peach season is in full swing in Alabama, with the peak of the season just around the corner in mid-June. Growers of the famous peaches in Chilton County took a little bit of…
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Alabama to Play on ABC 32 in Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on August 31
ABC 32 will air Alabama's football season opener. The Crimson Tide will play in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against Duke at 2:30PM CT on August 31 in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. "We look forward to welcoming another national television audience…
Montgomery Nurse Gets 10-Year Sentence in "Pill Mill" Case
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that nurse practitioner Lilian Akwuba of Montgomery has received a 10-year sentence for her part in two separate "pill mill" operations in Montgomery over a four-year period. That announcement came from U.S. Attorney…
Pets Rescued from Montgomery House Fire
Montgomery Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the 6000 block of Eric Lane Thursday morning. A Montgomery Fire spokesperson says heavy smoke was coming from the attic when crews first arrived on scene. Residents made it out of…
Gathering of Eagles Continues With Public Meet and Greet
Overcoming adversities is something military heroes who are honorees of the 2019 Gathering of Eagles have done well. It is especially inspiring for students like Jansan Urdang who is part Civil Air Patrol…
Court Refuses to Block Alabama Execution Set for Thursday
A federal appeals court is refusing to block Alabama's bid to execute an inmate convicted of killing a country preacher with a sword. The 11th U.S. Circuit of Appeals on Wednesday refused a stay requested by 46-year-old Christopher Lee Price.…
2019 Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Fatalities Cut in Half from Last Year
During the same holiday period in 2018, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated 10 traffic fatalities. The 2019 total was half that. Between 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 24, and midnight Monday, May 27, Troopers investigated five traffic…
Emergency Kits Donated to Pike County Schools
Pike County Schools received a generous donation Wednesday. 100 Stop the Bleed emergency kits, used to help reduce blood loss in traumatic situations, are being distributed throughout the school system. "You know, in…
Chemical Leak Contaminates 10 People at 187th Fighter Wing
Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to the the scene of a "hazardous material incident" at the National Guard Armory (187th Fighter Wing) on Selma Highway. Officials say 10 people were exposed to a small chemical (Hydrazine) leak. After they…
Governor Ivey Signs Bill Increasing Pay and Expanding Incentives for Corrections Employees
Governor Kay Ivey signs HB468 in the Old House Chamber Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Montgomery, Ala. This bill provides a two-step salary increase for certain employees of the Department of Corrections (DOC) in specified classifications;…
Man Suspected of Shooting at Homeowner During Attempted Robbery Arrested
On May 15, Prattville police officers responded to the Glynwood subdivision on an attempted breaking and entering of a vehicle call where the suspect(s) shot at the homeowner. On Wednesday May 29, investigators of the Prattville Police Department obtained an…
Roy Moore Not Influenced by Trump's Tweets Against Him
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Roy Moore insists he can win back Senate seat for GOP, tells AP he won't be influenced by Trump's tweets. (Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten…
President Trump Tweets Against a Roy Moore Senate Campaign
President Trump has taken to Twitter to speak out against a possible campaign by Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate in 2020. Moore ran for the U.S. Senate in a special election in…
MPD Makes Arrest in Memorial Day Shooting
Montgomery police have charged Daniel Martin, 31, with second-degree assault, domestic violence and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. The shooting occurred on May 27 in the 100 block of East Clover Lane. An adult male sustained a non-life…
Gathering of Eagles Honors Leaders in Air Command
Several military veterans and current service members were honored Tuesday night in Prattville. The Gathering of Eagles first honoree dinner was held in Prattville. Merryl Tengesdal was one one of those…
Sen. Doug Jones Talks Military Issues
U.S Senator Doug Jones spent Tuesday touring Maxwell Air Force Base. During his visit, he spoke about current military issues that he is tackling on the Senate Armed Services Committee.…
Gov. Ivey to Host Bill Signing Ceremony Wednesday
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday will be joined by members of the Alabama Legislature for a ceremonial bill signing of legislation that passed during the 2019 Regular Session. The following bills will be signed by the governor: SB147 – This bill…
California Businessman Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Conspiring to Bribe Alabama Lawmaker
On Tuesday, May 28, G. Ford Gilbert, 71, of Carmichael, California received a 12-month sentence for conspiring to commit bribery of a state official, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. The judge ordered that the 12-month sentence be…
Servicing Cars And Homes for the Heat
As temperatures continue to rise you should be asking if the AC in your car and home, are in shape to keep you cool this summer. Cooling and AC specialists say the…
Stuffed Bears Used to Bring Smiles to Children's Faces
A group of women from a Troy church are using their skills to bring smiles to children’s faces across the world. “It's been rewarding to the ladies in the church because…
Funeral Plans Announced for Legendary Quarterback Bart Starr
The son of legendary quarterback Bart Starr has announced funeral plans for his father, who rose from his playing days at Lanier High School in Montgomery to play for Alabama and the Green Bay Packers. Starr led the Packers to…
House Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Medical Marijuana Bill
The House of Representatives Health Committee will hold a public meeting Tuesday at 10AM on the Medical Marijuana Bill. The bill would would allow patients 19 and older who are suffering from…
Prattville Observes Memorial Day With Wreath Laying Ceremony
In Prattville, many people spent Memorial Day attending a wreath laying ceremony. "We need to remember who gave everything. Who gave their all for us to be able to have those freedoms to…
Prattville Retro Pool Party Kicks Off Opening of Pool at Pratt Park
Many people in Prattville spent Memorial Day beating the heat at the pool. It was all part of the city's annual Retro Pool party at Pratt Park. The party is a Memorial Day tradition used to kick off the opening…
Veterans Affairs Health Center Celebrates Memorial Day
Memorial Day celebrations have taken place across the country. In Montgomery, the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care system honored the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. "It's in…
