Annual Dragon Boat Race and Festival Brings Huge Crowd to RiverFront Park
Dozens of teams from across Central Alabama put their oars in the water and their endurance to the test, trying to win the championship at the 9th Annual Dragon Boat Race…
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Extra Safety Measures to be Taken at Lee-Park Crossing Football Game in Wake of Shots Fired at Carver-JD Game
Montgomery Public Schools, the Montgomery Police Department and Alabama State University are working together to ensure that all participants and visitors enjoy themselves in a safe environment. Thankfully, following reports of gunfire in the vicinity of the Carver/Jeff Davis football…
U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Announces New Policies
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) today announced three directives, including new procedures for reviewing contractor compensation practices, a program to verify that contractors are in compliance with federal affirmative action program (AAP) requirements,…
Montgomery Man Faces Slew of Charges in Greenville, Satsuma, & Mobile
A family is shaken after being victims of a carjacking. Early this morning, a family of three was travelling on Interstate 65 and stopped at the Greenville Chevron on Fort Dale Road. The father and son entered the store while…
Convicted Felon Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years for Shooting Pregnant Cow
On Thursday, August 23, Byron Jamar Esco, 30, of Prattville received a sentence of 57 months (4years and 9 months) in prison for a illegally possessing a firearm and shooting a cow, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr.…
Despite Social Media Reports, Nobody was Shot at Carver-Jeff Davis Game
Montgomery police say despite social media reports of shots being fired near the ASU stadium during last night's Carver-Jeff Davis game, nobody was hit by gunfire. They say one girl was injured. The MPD Reports: "The Montgomery Police Department…
Crews Work to get Old Hayneville Road School Ready for BTW Students
From creating parking spaces to painting walls and moving furniture, it's been a nonstop effort to get Hayneville Road Elementary up and running again. "This has been a monumental task," said…
National Park Service Hosts Preservation Effort in White Hall
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The National Park Service is hosting an event this weekend to show people how to preserve their treasured artifacts from the Voting Rights Movement. Park service officials…
OIT, Sec. Of State and AL National Guard Join Forces In Cyber Security Training
Several State agencies are joining forces to fight security threats, that often go undetected until its too late. The state of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology (OIT), the Alabama Secretary of State’s…
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…
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…
