Raising Support for "The Orsi Holiday Ticket"
It's a story that shook the community. A father opened fire on his wife and children before burning down their house and turning the gun on himself. Now three of…
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Tag, 'Duck, Duck, Goose' and Dozens Of Other Activities Deemed "Inappropriate" for P.E.
You may have played games like Dodge Ball,'Red Rover'Â or the classic game of "Tag" in P.E. growing up. According to a guide that has been drumming up debate…
Montgomery Historian Mary Ann Neeley Dies at 85
Well-known Montgomery historian Mary Ann Neeley has died. She was 85 years old. Neeley had served as executive director of Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, a non-profit organization dedicated to historic…
Preliminary Hearing for Butler County Teen Charged in the Murder of Ex-Girlfriend Ends with Case Going to a Grand Jury
A preliminary hearing for a Butler County teen charged in the murder of his ex-girlfriend was held Wednesday. 18-year-old Harrison Cole English was arrested in June. During the hearing, the judge…
Annual "World's Largest Peanut Boil" Returns to Crenshaw County
Its time to get a little nutty. The 48th annual World’s Largest Peanut Boil began Wednesday in Crenshaw County, just in time for Labor Day Weekend. Crenshaw County Shrine Club President Andy…
Montgomery Man Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Father in Argument Over Keys
A Montgomery man has been found guilty of shooting and killing his father during an argument over a set of van keys. Christopher Myhand was convicted of murder this week by a Montgomery County jury. On March 11, 2016, Myhand…
Red Tails Over Montgomery Air Show Set for September 8
The 187th Fighter Wing will host the Red Tails Over Montgomery Air Show September 8, in Montgomery. The air show will feature aerial demonstrations to include the Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team and Heritage Flight, the Air Force Wings…
ALDOT Urges Safe Travels for this Labor Day Weekend
The Alabama Department of Transportation urges motorists to drive safely as the Labor Day holiday and college football games are expected to bring an increase in vehicles to Alabama’s highways this weekend. As an added precaution during the heavily traveled holiday, ALDOT is…
13-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Making Bomb Threats to Montgomery Public Schools
At approximately 8:55 p.m. Tuesday night, the Montgomery Public Schools Communication Office staff observed a social media post threatening to send bombs to various schools. The MPS security office was informed and they contacted Montgomery police with the information. At approximately 8:55 p.m. Tuesday,…
Graham, Harris Move to Runoff for District 4 City Council
The results are in for the special election to fill Senator David Burkette's city council seat. Seven candidates were vying for the seat. Audrey Billups- Graham and Quartez Dan Harris are…
Security Improvements Increase School Safety in Linden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Linden City School officials are working to improve security and increase student safety around the district. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman says Linden Elementary now has a…
Gov. Ivey Hosts Round Table For Improving School Safety
Safer schools were once again up for discussion at the state capitol Tuesday, but this time federal officials were involved. Governor Kay Ivey hosted a listening session for the Federal…
"Unhackable" Technology Created Could Prevent Hackers From Getting Your Information
Hackers are a growing threat in the changing world. Technology companies are always looking for ways to prevent hackers from obtaining personal information. One company may have found the answer. Secure…
Troy Man Arrested on 17 Counts of Transmitting Obscene Material to a Child
Jason Malcolm McDonald, 29, of Troy, was arrested Monday by the Troy Police Department on 17 counts of Transmitting Obscene Material to a Child. On August 25, Troy police received a complaint of a subject sending inappropriate images to a…
Alabama Democrat Files Complaint with National Committee Over Elected Party Leaders
A Jefferson County Democrat has filed a complaint with national party officials arguing rules and diversity requirements were broken when the Alabama Democratic Party elected leaders. Ralph Young said Tuesday that he filed the complaint with the Democratic National Committee,…
Is the Relationship Between President Trump and Attorney General Sessions "Beyond Repair"?
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) says the relationship between President Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions is "dysfunctional" and "beyond repair." Graham told NBC that the Justice Department needs a leader who…
Students from Valiant Cross Academy Gets Surprise Visit from Movie Star
Students from a private school in the Capital City got a surprise visit from actor Michael B. Jordan, who dropped in when he spotted them exercising in the midday heat. Reports say that Jordan was in Montgomery on Monday to…
ASC Updates Coordinated Crypto Crackdown
The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) today reported that more than 200 active investigations of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency-related investment products are underway by state and provincial securities regulators in the United States and Canada as part of “Operation…
River Region United Way Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
The River Region United Way is celebrating 95 years in the community and today the organization kicked off its 2018 fundraising campaign. In the 95 years in Montgomery the outreach…
Two Monroeville Men Indicted on Several Drug Charges
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictments of two Monroeville men on drug charges that arose out of an investigation that also brought criminal charges against Conecuh County Commissioner John William Andrews Jr. Jack Lamar Jordan, 57, and Jimmy Coy…
Federal School Safety Commission Meeting at the State Capitol
A federal commission on improving school safety is meeting in Montgomery. The Federal Commission on School Safety will meet today at the Alabama State Capitol. The event begins at 1 p.m. It is the fourth and final listening session by…
Special Election for Montgomery City Council District 4 Seat
Voters in Montgomery City Council District 4 will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election. They will vote to fill Senator David Burkette's seat, who is now running for…
Concern IRS Rule Could Impact Private School Scholarships
Advocates of a state-supported private school scholarship program are concerned that donations could drop under proposed new IRS rules. The program, known as the Alabama Accountability Act, gives donors an income tax break for donations to groups that provide private…
AFITC Begins in Montgomery, Aims at Improving Air Force Cyber Security
The 2018 Air Force IT Conference kicked off in Montgomery Monday for a three-day event that brings in companies that can help with solving the Air Force's toughest national problems. The Conference…
Appeals Court Upholds Conviction of Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld 11 of 12 felony ethics convictions against former house speaker Mike Hubbard. Hubbard was convicted two years ago of ethics violations of using his office for personal gain. He was sentenced to…
