Golden Apple: Veronica Montgomery
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Elmore County School System. In her 17th of teaching, 7th grade teacher Veronica Montgomery at Millbrook Middle School, gets her students…
News
MPS Board Receives nearly $1.4 million from State in Money Owed
The check is in the bank. The State Department of Education paid back the Montgomery County school board nearly 1.4 million dollars it owed them Monday. This is the money that was involved in a lawsuit over the controversial…
Selma Shooting Suspect Gets Million Dollar Bond
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The woman accused of shooting a three year old toddler in Selma made a first appearance in court Monday afternoon. District Attorney Michael Jackson says a judge set bond for Cassandra Jones at a total…
Autauga Co. Superintendent Addresses Recent Threats
Autauga County Schools have seen numerous threats in recent weeks. Superintendent Spence Agee says it's an issue they're tackling everyday, but they can't do it alone. Attendance Monday at Prattville Intermediate…
Five People Charged in Death of Missing Pike County Man
Troy police say five people have been charged following the discovery of the body of a missing Pike County man. As…
Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle driver. Police say 25-year-old Leonard Reese of Montgomery died at a hospital from his injuries. Officers say he was driving a motorcycle that crashed with a car. The wreck happened…
12 Year Old Arrested for Making Terror Threats in Prattville
The Prattville Police Department has arrested another 12 year old for terrorist threats on social media. The juvenile will be charged with two counts and will be transported to Air Base shortly. This is unrelated to the early…
Tuskegee Airman Dies at 95.
One of the remaining Tuskegee Airmen has died in New York City. WPIX TV in New York reports Floyd Carter, Sr. had a long military and police career: "The Congressional Medal of Honor recipient also flew during the Korean…
Marijuana Legislation
Republican State Senator Dick Brewbaker is not running for re-election. Neither is Democratic Representative Pat Todd. And both are sponsoring legislation in this session that would reduce penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Brewbaker says people would be…
Students from Across the State Compete in Alabama High School Rodeo
High school students from across the state were in Montgomery showing off their skills for the Alabama High School Rodeo. "It takes dedication and it is very, very hard and it's very time consuming but I guess what makes it…
CSX Changes
CSX has a large presence in Montgomery. It operates a major train terminal in the city, and its rail cars can be seen crisscrossing the area daily. Now the Wall Street Journal is reporting CSX is planning to cut…
Tennessee Woman Pushes to Beat Guinness World Record with a Triple Stroller in the Montgomery Half Marathon
A Tennessee woman may now be in the Guinness record books. Ashlee Eskelsen set a new world record for pushing a triple stroller with her 3 sons on board in Saturday's Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K. "We had some hard…
Selma Man Dies in Auto Accident
Alabama State Troopers say the 81 year old victim was walking near his home on Mathews Lane two miles East of Selma on Friday when he was struck by a car. They identify the victim as 81 year old  Charles…
Getting Ready for Largest Montgomery Half Marathon
Race day is almost here and officials say it's setting up to be the largest Half Marathon yet with 2,100 runners. "We have a beautiful venue. We have a great course. And for this type of race, very inexpensive. So…
Camellia Cityfest Gives Downtown Greenville a Boost
It could be a busy weekend for some shops in downtown Greenville. "As a business here we stay pretty steady and busy so we look forward to it every year," says Chae Brown of True South Outfitters. The Camellia Cityfest…
MPS Letter to Teachers and Staff
The Montgomery Public School Chief Administrative Officer released this letter late this afternoon about the system's financial difficulties. Dear Faculty and Staff: As you prepare to enjoy a well-deserved Spring Break, I would like to settle any concerns you…
New Curfew At Festival Plaza Shopping Center
A new curfew is now in effect at an East Montgomery shopping center. Festival Plaza, located at the corner of Vaughn and Taylor roads, is cracking down on unsupervised minors on the…
3-Year-Old Boy Shot in the Head in Selma
Alabama News Network is investigating the shooting of a 3-year-old boy in Selma. District Attorney Michael Jackson tells us the boy was shot in the head as two women were arguing over a man at the Magnolia Gardens Apartments. The…
Huffman High School Student Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal School Shooting
An Alabama teenager is charged with manslaughter and illegal firearms possession in a classroom shooting that killed a fellow high school student in Birmingham. Police say Michael Jerome Barber was being held Friday in the death of Courtlin Arrington. Both…
Barry Moore Receives Endorsement from Republican House Majority Leader
Barry Moore, a Republican candidate for Alabama's Second District Congressional seat, has picked up some endorsements. Republican House majority leader Nathaniel Ledbetter is one person that says he is endorsing Moore.…
Alabama Voted 4th Most Sober State
Alabama has the 4th lowest level of excessive drinking in America, according to a new analysis from financial news and opinion website 24/7 Wall St. Of metropolitan areas within the state, Auburn-Opelika residents report the highest excessive drinking rates. You…
Gift of Life Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Service to Montgomery
Gift of Life Foundation (GOL) is celebrating 30 years of service to Montgomery families with a birthday party on March 14, 2018 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Gift of Life office located at 1348 Carmichael Way. Since 1988, GOL has been working to…
Senate Approves Payday Lending 30-day Payback Plan
The Alabama Senate has approved a payday lending reform that will give borrowers 30 days to pay back that money. Senators on Thursday voted 20-4 for the legislation. Republican Senator Arthur Orr of Decatur said the 30 days gives borrowers…
Salvation Army Honors Volunteers with Special Banquet
The Salvation Army took time Thursday night to say a special "thank you" to all its volunteers that help throughout the year. It was the annual volunteer appreciation dinner at Frazer…
Alabama Women's Hall of Fame Inducts Two
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two more women have been added to the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame located on the campus of Judson College in Marion. Jessie Welch Austin…
