People from across the nation are in Montgomery this week for the National Security Forum at Maxwell Air Force Base. Wednesday participants had the chance to go inside the life of Airmen as they are preparing for deployment. The group went through mock deployment exercises and then toured a C-130 aircraft. Participants say the event gave them a new perspective…
A bill that would mandate coverage of autism behavioral analysis therapy could be running out of time to pass this session. It’s one that passed overwhelmingly in the House last month. Senator Dick Brewbaker says he will fight for the bill but doesn’t know if Senate leadership will do the same. “It’s just another example of how powerful the…
The Emergency Operation Center at the Alabama EMA Headquarters was packed Monday morning as officials participated in the 2017 Hurricane Exercise. Governor Kay Ivey briefed representatives from many different state organizations about the procedures in case a hurricane hits. While a major hurricane hasn’t hit the state in recent years, Ivey says it could develop anytime. “Check your preparedness plans,…
Alabama State University leaders held a press conference Wednesday after the Attorney General’s office announced the investigation into the school was closed Tuesday. Interim President Leon Wilson says he feels vindicated by the decision. “I think the public needs to know that we were not only wronged but we were hurt,” he explained. Wilson says the investigation hurt the university…
Taco Libre is back in Montgomery this weekend. The festival attracts food vendors from across the state to show off their best tacos. The event was held for the first time at the train shed in downtown Montgomery last year, but this year organizers decided to move it to the new Yards at Western Rail venue near downtown. “This is…
The Alabama State Department of Education hosted the final community engagement forum for the intervention into Montgomery Public Schools Thursday evening at Park Crossing High School. Parents had a chance to hear from state officials directly about the intervention. They also had the chance to ask questions. Parent Narissa Keeler says she still wants to know more about what the…
Montgomery Police say one man was taken to the hospital in serious condition after a shooting Thursday afternoon. Police say the shooting happened in the area of Greenville Street and South Panama Street. One person is in custody and charges are pending. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Categories: News Tags: Local News, Montgomery News, Shooting
As lawmakers returned to the State House Tuesday, Moral Movement Alabama rallied for their attention outside. Members of the organization say their legislators aren’t responding to their concerns. The group sent House Speaker Mac McCutcheon and Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh a letter requesting a meeting in February. As of Tuesday, they still have not heard back. “Our legislators are…
A group of people gathered at the Alabama State Capitol Monday to celebrate Confederate Memorial Day. Those in attendance also talked about the removal of Confederate monuments Monday in New Orleans. The first of four monuments was removed early Monday morning. Workers wore masks and tactical gear after pro-monument groups made threats against the workers. People at Montgomery’s celebration we’re…
Lake season is right around the corner and ALEA Marine Patrol troopers want to make sure you stay safe. They are already seeing more people on the water as the temperatures continue to rise, but their staffing is at an all-time low. “We’re spread very very thin and we’re in desperate need of more personnel,” explained Captain Jonathan Archer….
