Local Church Leaders Commit To Improving Montgomery Public Schools
It was a day of brain storming, as local church leaders met with teachers and staff to find out what they can bring to the table, in Montgomery Public Schools. A…
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Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council Continues Discussion on Alabama's Opioid Epidemic
For months, the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council have discussed how to combat a problem that's sweeping the nation. "This is one of those problems that bleeds over into patient…
Three People Charged with Attempting to Smuggle Contraband into Kilby Prison
Three people were arrested on Monday, December 4 at the Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery County for possession of a controlled substance and attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison. Christopher Wilson, 28, of Fayetteville, and Shiane Bambinelli, 21, of Leeds, were…
Officials Work to Bring Internet Access to Rural Elmore County
AT&T and Elmore County Officials announced the expansion of high speed internet access in some rural areas Tuesday. The expansion will help create internet access for people living in the Santuck community. …
More Arrested in Montgomery "Pill Mill" Investigation
On Tuesday, December 5, four individuals were arrested after being indicted by a federal grand jury for their role in operating a “pill mill,” out of a Montgomery medical office. A “pill mill” is a medical clinic that is dispensing…
Top Senate Republican Says Roy Moore Will Have Issue with Ethics Committee If Elected
The top Republican in the Senate says if Alabama candidate Roy Moore is elected, he would "immediately have an issue with the Ethics Committee" over allegations of sexual misconduct with teenagers decades ago. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters…
Doug Jones: "Republican Moore is an Embarrassment to the State"
Roy Moore's Democratic opponent in the Alabama Senate race says he did his part as a prosecutor to ensure that "men who hurt little girls should go to jail and not the United States Senate." Doug Jones told supporters Tuesday…
UPDATE: Man Wanted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Multiple Charges Arrested
After seeing a CrimeStopper segment, Kenric Thomas notified the Postal Inspection Service and notified them that he was turning himself in. Thomas turned himself over to authorities at approximately 9:00 a.m. this morning. No other information was released concerning his…
Macon County Construction Company Owner Indicted on Forgery Charges
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of a contractor for forgery of paperwork related to the renewal of his license with the Alabama Licensure Board for General Contractors. Morris Mitchell, 51, of Grayson, Georgia, surrendered at the Montgomery County…
NSDA Names Montgomery Academy Teacher Alabama Educator of the Year
The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) is proud to announce Jay Rye from Montgomery Academy is the 2017-2018 Alabama Educator of the Year. From more than 5,000 member coaches and teachers across the country, Jay Rye was selected…
Battling Sexual Harassment Allegations, Rep. John Conyers Announces His Retirement
Rep. John Conyers, who has been battling sexual harassment allegations by former female staffers, says he is retiring. Conyers told "The Mildred Gaddis Show" on WPZR-FM Tuesday that this will be his final two-year term. The 88-year-old Democrat says he…
GOP Leaders Endorsing Roy Moore, Despite Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Republican leaders in Washington are coming to grips with the increasing likelihood that Alabama's Roy Moore will win his special election next Tuesday and join them in the capital. President Donald Trump now has endorsed Moore, looking past the allegations…
Greenville Elementary Getting Superhero Makeover
Superheroes are leaping off comic books and onto the walls at Greenville Elementary. "I really wanted to give these kids something crazy over the top," said Debra Strycker who is spearheading the…
U.S. Attorney Warns Against Jury Duty Scam
Authorities are issuing a warning after A Montgomery woman says she was almost scammed out of over 600 dollars.... by a U.S. Marshall impersonator. The woman says she got a call…
Andalusia Couple Charged with Multiple Robbery Offenses
A joint investigation between the Andalusia Police Department and the Covington County Sheriff’s Office resulted in two arrests after a rash of thefts, burglaries, vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts in and outside of Andalusia. After being interviewed by investigators from…
Supreme Court Allows Full Enforcement of Trump's Travel Ban
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mostly Muslim countries. The justices say in an order Monday that the policy can take full effect…
Two Inmates Escape from St. Clair County Prison, Authorities Launch Manhunt
Authorities say two inmates have escaped from an Alabama prison. The Department of Corrections says Ronald King and Antwone Wilson escaped from the state prison in St. Clair County early Monday. Both men are 27. Prison spokesman Bob Horton says…
Tuskegee Schools Placed on Lock Down
Tuskegee area schools have been placed on lock down. The schools were placed on lock down due to two escaped inmates from the Three Springs Facility in the Huntsville-area. School officials will notify everyone when the schools have been lifted…
Trump Offers Full Support to Moore in Senate Race
President Donald Trump is throwing his full support behind embattled Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race. Trump tweeted early Monday that "Democrats refusal to give even one vote for massive Tax Cuts is why we need Republican Roy…
Supreme Court Declines Death Penalty Case Involving Jury Selection
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court won't take up a death penalty case from Alabama in which attorneys said African-American jurors were improperly excluded from the jury. The justices said Monday they would not…
1 Dead in Montgomery Crash
State Troopers say a young man died and another was injured in a single vehicle accident early today. The Troopers identify the man who died as 23 year old Dustin Lane Paulk. He was a passenger in a car driven…
Race Relations Day Held
Montgomery area ministers, community members and special guests gathered at Montgomery's Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church Sunday for their annual Race Relations Day program. Reverend Tabitha Isner of The First Christian Church and Kim Hendrix of Frazer United Methodist Church were…
Alabama, Auburn Fans Sound-off on SEC Championship, College Football Playoff
Talk of Auburn's loss in the SEC Championship Game, as well as Alabama's birth in the College Football Playoff were the hot topics at Baumhower's Sunday. "I'll be honest with you, we were in in church and everybody's phones started…
Montgomery Police Investigating Murder
The Police identify the victim as a 32 year old Montgomery resident--- Vantrell Flynn. He died last night at the Taylor Crossing apartment complex in the 7-thousand block of taylor road, No arrests so far. If you have information call montgomery…
Alternative Gift Fair Gives Shoppers a Different Holiday Shopping Experience
The Alternative Gift Fair gives people a chance to buy everything from pajama's for a homeless child or a storybook for the child of an incarcerated mother. "At this time of the year, there are so many times that we…
