What a BUSY Weekend in Montgomery!
(Information from Visit Montgomery website) Fourth Annual Stuff the Truck Food Drive Sat., Aug. 25, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You know I like to sprinkle these lists…
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Millbrook Child Pornographer faces up to 90 Years in Prison
From the U.S. Attorney'e office: "MILLBROOK MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PRODUCTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY MONTGOMERY, AL – Germaine Moore, 45, of Millbrook, Alabama, pled guilty today to three counts of production of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Louis V.…
Fatal Accident on I-85 South
State troopers are on the scene to investigate a deadly multi-car accident in the south bound lane of Interstate 85 near the Waugh Exit. Two people have been killed in this crash and one of the south bound lanes has…
Local Scout Collecting Donated Items for Homeless Veterans
A Montgomery Boy Scout wants to help homeless veterans...and he needs your help. LAMP student Junhyung Park is collecting basic hygiene items for homeless veterans across the state. He is working with…
Seniors in Selma Benefit from SilverSneakers Program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program at the Selma-Dallas County YMCA is helping to improve the quality of life for area seniors. SilverSneakers is a free fitness program that provides unlimited access to everything at the Y. The program…
11th Circuit Court Abortion Ruling Blocks Alabama Law
A federal appeals court has blocked an Alabama law that would have banned a commonly used second trimester abortion procedure. The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta on Wednesday affirmed a lower court's decision that the ban would…
More Charges Come for South Hull Street Murder Suspects
The Montgomery Police Department has charged Taketrin Bivins, 28, and Jayshun Edwards, 16, with one count each of first-degree robbery, in addition to the capital murder charge they already face in connection to the August 10 shooting death of Samuel…
Proposed Budget Concerns at Montgomery City Council
The Montgomery City Council needs more time to go over the budget for the next fiscal year. They heard loud and clear from residents Tuesday night over some of their concerns.…
Selma Man Charged with Abusing Three Year Old
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing ten to life -- after being charged with abusing his girlfriend's three year old child. Selma Police say Rakeem Harris is charged…
"Getting Caught Green-Handed Initiative" Aimed at Helping Troy Residents to Recycle
The city of Troy is adopting an initiative in its efforts of keeping its city clean by “catching” residents who recycle. The city’s Keep Troy Beautiful, Incorporated, Program and recycling committee wants…
Cohen Says Hush Money Paid to Influence Election
Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," Michael Cohen, has pleaded guilty to charges including campaign finance fraud stemming from hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels and ex-Playboy model Karen McDougal. The 51-year-old Cohen said in federal court…
Trump Campaign Chairman Found Guilty of 8 of 18 Counts of Tax Fraud
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been found guilty of eight financial crime charges in the first trial victory for special counsel Robert Mueller's team. A judge declared a mistrial on 10 other counts after…
MPD Wants Residents to Avoid Alabama National Fair Ticket Scammers
The Montgomery Police Department have advised area residents to be cautious of scammers. MPD received a report of scammers soliciting the sale of discounted tickets to the Alabama National Fair. MPD advises that the Alabama National Fair does not solicit…
Alabama District Attorneys Association Elect New President
The Alabama District Attorneys Association will continue to work on behalf of the victims of crime while seeking fairness and justice through the Alabama court system, says new ADAA President Tom Anderson of Enterprise. Anderson was elected president for 2018-19…
Local Church Sending "Buckets of Blessings" to help Ukraine Families
A Montgomery church is lending a helping hand to families in need on the other side of the world. And they're doing it one bucket at a time. Dalraida Church of…
School Bus Pick Up Issues on Dirt Road in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County woman wants school officials to fix a problem some school buses have had picking up kids who live on dirt…
Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order, Raises Awareness for 2020 Census
Earlier today, Governor Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 715 which establishes a state-level committee designed to prepare Alabamians for the 2020 U.S. Census. Governor Ivey called it the Alabama Counts! 2020…
Missing Dadeville Man Found Dead in Wooded Area Near Home
On Thursday, August 16, 68-year old Dwight Smith, of Dadeville, was reported missing from his residence on Slaughter's Cross Road. An investigation revealed that Smith was last seen on Sunday, August 12. Today, at approximately 9:40 a.m., Smith was found…
Montgomery Police Arrest Three Men on Sexual Assault Charges Over the Weekend
Montgomery police have charged Gerald Lamar, 50, with first-degree rape in reference to a sexual assault that occurred August 18. The assault is said to have occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Beckview Drive. The adult female victim says…
Booker T. Washington School's History & Legacy
Booker T. Washington School has been a fixture in the Montgomery community for years, dating back to 1865. As current students remember the school they called home, others are looking…
Teen Shot During Commission of Robbery, Charged with First-Degree Robbery and Assualt
MPD charged Arthur Colvin, 16, in connection with a shooting and robbery that occurred August 8. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. in the 1700 block Hamlet Court. The adult male victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to a…
Gov. Ivey puts new limits on Alabama sheriffs for jail food funds
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state comptroller has updated an agreement with county sheriffs to end a practice that let some of them pocket state money left over from inmate food programs. Reports say the affidavit that county sheriffs…
The BTW Fire Aftermath
An early Saturday morning fire destroyed one building at Montgomery's Booker T. Washington Magnet School......then Saturday night a water main broke and flooded part of the surviving large building at the school on the other side of Union Street. That…
Support Pouring In After BTW Fire
Support continues to pour in from churches, schools, and government officials after the early morning Saturday fire that destroyed one of the main buildings at Montogmery's BTW Magnet School. Montgomery Public Schools…
