Solar Eclipse Watch Party in Downtown Montgomery
People across the River Region held watch parties to catch Monday's solar eclipse. Hundreds gathered in downtown Montgomery at a watch party outside of the Department of Archives and History.…
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Montgomery Students View Solar Eclipse At School
Anticipation was at an all time high for Students at Booker T. Washington Magnet High school, as they gathered to watch the solar eclipse take place before their eyes. In the…
$1,000 Rewards Offered for Two Weekend Shootings
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated two homicide investigations in the wake of separate fatal shootings over the weekend that claimed the lives of Devontaye Reeves, 20, and Marcus Cooley, 23. CrimeStoppers has announced two $1,000 rewards for any information…
ASU Sets Interviewing Schedule Finalists for New President
The Alabama State University Presidential Search Committee has announced a series of meetings with the finalists for University President. ​​The candidates will meet with various groups at scheduled times throughout the day on Thursday, August 24, starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. The…
Alabamians Pause to Watch Solar Eclipse
Alabamians across the state are stopping what they'd normally be doing on a Monday afternoon to witness the solar eclipse. In Montgomery, roughly 90% of…
Montgomery Police Release Names of Victims from Two Weekend Shootings
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated two homicide investigations in the wake of separate fatal shootings over the weekend that claimed the lives of Devontaye Reeves, 20, and Marcus Cooley, 23. At about 8:30 p.m. on August 19, MPD and…
Alabama Atop AP Preseason Poll, Auburn Ranked #12
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight season and third time in five years. The Crimson Tide, coming off a last-second loss in the national championship game that left it No.…
Selma Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
A single-vehicle crash on Sunday, August 20, has claimed the life of a Selma man. Jacob Allen Caver, 71, was killed when the 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle he was operating left the roadway and struck a ditch. Caver was pronounced dead…
Buckmasters Expo Wraps Up in Montgomery
From the Montgomery Newsroom-- Thousands of people answered the call of the wild this weekend at the 24th annual Buckmaster Expo in Montgomery. More than 300 exhibitors were at the event showcasing all kinds of hunting equipment. But organizers…
MPD: Man Injured in Sunday Shooting
Montgomery Police say a man was injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened in the 3700 block of Riviera Road. Â The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police continue to investigate the incident. Â No…
MPD: Man Shot and Killed Early Sunday Morning
Montgomery Police are conducting a homicide investigation in the 1200 block of Bragg Street after a man was shot and killed early Sunday morning. Police say that shooting happened around 3:30 Sunday morning. Â The victim was pronounced dead at the…
MPD Investigating Deadly Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating a deadly shooting in the 1000 block of Perry Hill Road. Police were called to the scene around 8:30 Saturday night. Â They found a man who had been shot. Â He was pronounced dead at the scene.…
Cottage Hill Celebrates 40 Years As Historic District
Montgomery's oldest neighborhood is celebrating a milestone. Current and former Cottage Hill residents commemorated 40 years as an historic district with food, fellowship, and a few trips down memory lane. Randall Williams was among a few panelists that recalled the…
Crews Recover Body of 18-month-old in Tallapoosa River
UPDATE: Tallassee Police recovered the body of the 18-month-old boy from the Tallapoosa River late Saturday night. Â A witness came forward with information about where the child was possibly seen and police returned to that area to search. Tallassee Police…
Arrest Made in Murder Investigation
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting that took place in early August, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Police charged Anthony Thomas Jr. with one count of murder. Â He was taken…
Questions, Concerns and Myths about the Eclipse
The upcoming solar eclipse is getting a lot of hype with safety glasses selling out at just about every store. Some people are excited about seeing the phenomenon. "I think it's going to be good. It's not something that our…
Eclipse Mania Sends Americans Scurrying to Find Safe Glasses
Eclipse mania is building and so is demand for the glasses that make it safe to view the first total solar eclipse to cross the U.S. in 99 years. Lines are forming, prices are rising and shelves are emptying as…
SPLC asks Alabama to Restore Voters to 'Active' Status
The Southern Poverty Law Center is asking Alabama to restore thousands of people to active voter status after election day confusion. In a Friday letter to Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, the organization said it believes large numbers were…
Deer Management Workshop Held in Marion Junction
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The only season that truly rivals football season in Alabama is hunting season. There's an effort underway to make it even better in Black Belt counties than it already is. The Perry County Natural Resource…
New Student Enrollment Continues to Grow at Troy University
Class is back in session for Troy University and just like recent years university officials see a boost of enrollment. This year, the university could exceed 2,500 new students. "That's made up of our domestic students and our students that come…
Pet Owners Prepare for Solar Eclipse
The Solar Eclipse is the talk of the town now that it's less than one week away. "It's just going to be a spectacular event," explained pet owner Lamar Wagner Wagner is also concerned with what the eclipse could mean…
State School Board to Discuss State Superintendent's Contract
The state school board has scheduled a meeting to discuss the superintendent's contract weeks after board members gave him a poor performance review. The agenda for the specially called meeting on Aug. 23 includes an item to discuss Superintendent Michael…
Steve Bannon Out as White House Chief Strategist
President Donald Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon is leaving his White House post. That's according to two people familiar with the decision who demanded anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss private conversations. Bannon was a key adviser…
Mill Street Homicide Suspect Found in Montgomery Jail
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the April 16 fatal shooting of 26-year old Keyon Timmons. On Sunday, April 16, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 600 block of Mill Street after receiving a report of…
MPD Makes Arrest in Castle Ridge Road Shooting
Montgomery police have arrested and charged Laeric Davis, 21, with first-degree assault in reference to a shooting that occurred on July 31, in the 3600 block of Castle Ridge Road. The adult male victim sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound and…
