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…
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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…
Air University Holds K-12 Education Symposium at Alabama State University
Friday educators and administrators from school systems around the River Region and even some outside of the region and state attended the Air University K-12 Education Symposium. The symposium discussed improving public educational opportunities for dependent children of Air University…
Montgomery Regional Airport Joins TSA in Encouraging Passengers to Secure REAL IDs for Air Travel in 2020
The Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) is joining the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the effort to remind air travelers to ensure identification compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. Starting October 1, 2020, travelers presenting state-issued driver licenses…
Zoobilation Continues to Bring Growth to Montgomery's Zoo
There was plenty of fun and food at the Montgomery Zoo Thursday night. It was all part of Zoobilation, a fundraiser for the zoo. This is the zoo's biggest fundraiser, going into the fall…
Wife of Ralph Abernathy, U.S. Civil Rights Advocate Juanita Abernathy Dies at 88
Juanita Abernathy, who wrote the business plan for the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and took other influential steps in helping to build the American civil rights movement, has died. She was 88. Family spokesman James Peterson confirmed Abernathy died Thursday…
ASU Holds Vigil for Fallen Hornets
Family and friends gathered for a vigil in remembrance of two Alabama State University students who recently lost their lives. One of the students, Alexis Moss, was killed during an early morning shooting on…
Montgomery Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of ASU Student
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in the September 7, fatal shooting of Alexis Moss, 19, of Montgomery. MPD charged William…
UPDATE: SBI Identifies Victim in Highland Home Death Investigation
Authorities are investigating after a woman’s body was found Wednesday evening in Highland Home. SBI Agents identified Julie A.Taylor, 48, of Highland Home, Alabama, deceased from unknown circumstances. The body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for…
Coosa County Escapee Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
Today, Shane Anthony Vernon, 29, from Kellyton, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges following his escape from jail in 2017, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Following his prison sentence, he…
Football Player "Kicking It" For Cancer Research
A high school kicker is using his talents under the bright lights, to make a difference off the field. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and one Pike Liberal Arts student…
Elmore County Recycling Program Ends This Month
A longstanding recycling program in Elmore County is ending this month. Right now, Elmore County partners with the Alabama Department of Corrections for the recycling program. The county provides the bins, and…
