Volunteers Welcome Students Back to School
As many students across the area head back to school this week, one local group is making sure students get a special welcome back to class. It is all part of…
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Gay Florida Valedictorian Kicked Out of House Will Pay $0 to Attend Georgetown University
After raising nearly $130,000 to cover tuition, a gay Florida valedictorian who says his parents kicked him out will pay nothing to go to college this fall. Reports say Georgetown University adjusted 18-year-old Seth Owen's financial aid package, reducing his…
Two Killed in South Montgomery County Crash
A two-vehicle crash onSunday, August 5, has claimed two lives. Thomas James Barnes, 57, of Ramer was killed when the 1974 Chevrolet pickup he was driving collided with a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. He was not using a seat belt. The driver…
Titus Man Killed When Ejected from Truck in Single-Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle crash on August 5, has claimed the life of a Titus man. David Clark Lionberger V, 31, was killed when the 1998 GMC pickup he was driving left the roadway and struck several trees. Lionberger, who was not using a…
State takes comments on Medicaid work requirement
Alabama is accepting comments on its proposal to put a work requirement on 74,000 Medicaid recipients. The Alabama Medicaid Agency opened a new public comment period on the proposal. The proposal would require 35 hours of work, job training, education…
Volunteers Clean Up Before New Bike Trail Opens at Lagoon Park
Volunteers spent a part of Sunday cleaning up a newly-built bike trail at Montgomery's Lagoon Park. The Lagoon Park Trails Group teamed with the Auburn-based Central Alabama Mountain Pedlers, or CAMP, to…
Young Person Seriously Injured in Montgomery Wreck
The cars collided at the intersection of East South Street and Union Street alongside I-85. It happened about 7:15 PM on Saturday. Montgomery police say four people were injured and taken to the hospital, including one juvenile whose injuries are…
Road Improvements to Eastern Boulevard to Begin August 6
Preparations for improvements to Eastern Boulevard from Woodmere Boulevard to Monticello Drive will begin Monday, August 6. The improvements are part of an Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project that includes the resurfacing of Interstate 85 from Eastern Boulevard to Taylor…
Maddox Keeps Pace with Ivey in Election Fundraising
Gubernatorial challenger Walt Maddox was able to keep fundraising pace in July with Gov. Kay Ivey, although Ivey has an overall cash advantage. Fundraising reports filed Thursday evening show that Maddox raised about $245,000. Ivey raised about $249,000. Maddox has…
Historic Photographs Donated to Tuskegee University
The University reports: “Polk’s work was well known throughout the world; however, little was known about his relevancy and legacy to our campus,” he noted. “Polk studied how to use light and developed photographic techniques that others had never…
Lynching Memorial Exceeds Expectations with Visitors in First Three Months
The nation's first memorial to victims of lynching has drawn more than 100,000 visitors in its first three months - far exceeding some earlier estimates. The National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery shares stories about some of the…
Jackson Hospital Employee Shot in Armed Robbery
A Jackson Hospital employee has been shot after being involved in and armed robbery Friday morning. At 1:00 A.M. three Jackson Hospital employees and an employee at Nolan Hospital were held up at gunpoint in the 1200 block of Forest…
Montgomery Woman Died in Accident
State authorities say a 53 year old Montgomery woman has died in an accident in East Alabama. State Troopers issued this statement A single-vehicle crash at 12:36 p.m. today, Aug. 2, has claimed the life of a Montgomery woman. Kelley…
Possible Father & Son Drowning in Alabama Gulf Waters
AP-AL-Missing Swimmers Body found after father, son disappear off Alabama coast DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) - The body of a 17-year-old boy has been found after he disappeared while swimming off the coast of Alabama with his father. News…
Over 1,100 Job Seekers Attend Terri Sewell's Job Fair
On Thursday, August 2, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) hosted her 7th Annual Congressional Job Fair at Alabama State University’s (ASU) Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery. The job fair featured a total of 104 employers hiring in Alabama in industries ranging from the automotive…
Price for MLK Letter Goes from $6,500 to $95,000 in One Week.
AP-US--Martin Luther King Jr Letter Rare Martin Luther King Jr. letter for sale_again ATLANTA (AP) - A 1966 letter from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is up for auction for the second time in two weeks. The letter contains…
Apple Becomes First Publicly Traded Company Worth $1 Trillion
Apple has become the world's first publicly traded company to be valued at $1 trillion. The milestone marks the financial fruit of stylish technology that has redefined society since two mavericks named Steve started the company 42 years ago. The…
MPD Investigated Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating the shooting that happened about 9:00 PM. Their statement: An adult male sustained a gunshot wound while in the 4900 block of Hatton Ave. He was…
Judge Temporarily Halts Release Of Blueprints For 3D Printed Guns
The fight involving a Texas man who distributed blueprints to create a 3d-printed plastic gun seems to be at a standstill. A judge issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday that…
Montgomery Lawyer Confirmed to Federal District Court
A Montgomery lawyer has been confirmed as a district judge for the state's central district, which is based in Montgomery. President Trump nominated Emily Marks of Montgomery in September. She has practiced law in Montgomery since 1988 and specialized in…
Traffic Alert for Sunday August 5th.
Crews are scheduled to make repairs to a railroad crossing on Wares Ferry Road between Hollow Wood Road and East Boulevard N. this Sunday, August 5. The work will require Wares Ferry Road to be closed from 8:00 A.M.…
Troy Non-Profit Gearing Up for Annual Day of Giving
A Troy community non-profit organization is preparing for a day of giving back to the community. The Christian Love Community Center will have its 6th Annual Day of Giving this Friday. Volunteers…
Woman Arrested in Selma Murder
A Selma woman is charged with murder in the death of her estranged husband. Police say 38 year old Jackquelin Dixon told investigators that she shot and killed 44-year-old Carl…
Chases Ends with Suspect Jumping to His Death off Bridge
Authorities say a high-speed chase through several south Alabama counties ended with a suspect dead after he jumped off a bridge over a river delta. News outlets report the incident began Tuesday night with reports of a car being stolen…
Man Accused of Soliciting 14-Year-Old Online
An Alabama man is accused of soliciting a 14-year-old girl for sexual favors online. Capt. Trent Beasley with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office tells news outlets that 21-year-old Noah Zachary Bracaloni was arrested Monday on a charge of electronic solicitation…
