Counselors were at Redland Elementary School Monday for anyone struggling with the apparent murder-suicide over the weekend. As the community mourns, they’re also banding together to support the three Orsi girls who lost everything. Christy Wright worked with Charlene Orsi at Redland Elementary School, she remembers her love for everyone she met, especially her students. “She was the most giving…
There’s a new call for safety on the Coosa River. This comes after a 15-year-old drowned last week while swimming with friends in downtown Wetumpka. At Coosa River Adventures Monday, two groups are gearing up for a day kayaking on the Coosa River. Owner Chris Carter is giving his routine safety talk but today he speaks of a young life…
After last night’s primary election, it looks like changes will be coming to the Montgomery Public School Board. Incumbent Melissa Snowden was defeated and Board President Robert Porterfield is moving to a runoff. Newcomer Jannah Bailey defeated Snowden on the republican side of the District Five race, and board president Robert Porterfield will face off with Claudia Mitchell in a…
We are less than 24 hours from the primary elections for multiple local and statewide offices. We’ve been following the campaigns closely for months now, especially the race for governor. Governor Kay Ivey had a busy final day on the campaign trail, making five stops across the state. Ivey is feeling confident and encouraged going into election day, but says…
We are now just two days away from Hurricane Season and now is the time to get prepared. From emergency kits for your family to flood insurance, it can be a lot to think about. The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services is urging everyone to have an emergency kit ready to go in case of severe weather. This should have…
Many people across the Montgomery area spent some of the day without power after Alberto knocked down trees in many neighborhoods, and now cleanup is underway and many people are thankful no one was seriously hurt. On Sayre Street in Montgomery two people had minor injuries when a tree came toppling down on a home. On Kenny Avenue, Montgomery Fire…
As many people prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, AAA says this is the highest gas prices have been going into the holiday since 2014. The state average this time last year was $2.10 a gallon, it’s up to $2.65 this year. AAA Alabama says price shopping for the cheapest gas can help drive gas prices back down,…
Broken glass and crime scene tape litter the front yard of a home on Elm Avenue in Montgomery. A fire broke out Sunday night, at the home that originally firefighters believed was vacant. Monday afternoon, they found a man’s body inside. “It was almost like a boom, it was like a big thud,” explained neighbor Charlotte Reeder. “When I ran…
Memorial Day Weekend is just a few days away, and for many people that means the unofficial kickoff for summer. It also means the Marine Patrol is gearing up for another busy lake season. Marine Patrol Troopers say Memorial Day weekend is usually their busiest weekend of the year, and for the first time in almost 10 years Lake Martin…
Bikesharing could soon be coming to Montgomery. The program lets people rent bikes in heavily populated areas and then drop them back off after a couple of hours. Michael Briddell with the City of Montgomery says they’ve already been in contact with many bikeshare vendors, but before any wheels hit the ground, they’re drafting an ordinance for the city council….
