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MPD Search for Person in Capital Murder Investigation

The Montgomery Police Department is searching for an unknown subject wanted in reference to a Capital Murder Investigation. On Sunday, November 29, 2015 the victim, 75-year old James Chapman, was murdered at the intersection of Rosa L. Parks Avenue and Fleming Road.  It is believed that the victim was shot during the course of a robbery. The family of the victim is offering…

Record Number of Robbery Convictions in Montgomery

District Attorney Daryl Bailey announces that Fifteen (15) Robbery convictions were obtained in Montgomery County Circuit Court in the last eight (8) days. District Attorney Bailey stated that “this is a record number of robbery convictions in such a short amount of time. We are continuing to focus on violent crime in Montgomery by putting a lot of resources into making our community…

EXTRA: Road to Nowhere

There was a lot of excitement when the governor joined local officials to open the first phase of Montgomery’s outer loop project, but now the road only takes you out to Vaughn Road in part of the town of Pike Road. There’s about 20 miles left to reach Interstate 65 and two more phases to get there. The next, and…

U.S. Marshals Search for Two Montgomery Fugitives

The United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Fugitive Taskforce are searching for two fugitives wanted for Capital Murder. On April 27, an adult male was shot and killed at 3230 Virginia Pines Lane, Montgomery, Alabama. Subsequent information led to the identity of Kierro Nelson and Cymone Thompson as the offenders. Warrants for Capital Murder were then secured for their arrest. The fugitive investigation was turned…

Fallen Alabama Police Officers Honored

Everyday, police officers put their lives on the line to protect and serve their communities.  Every year, hundreds of police officers nationwide lose their lives. Four law enforcement officers who died in Alabama during the past year were honored a ceremony at the state capitol on Friday. The Fraternal Order of Police held the memorial service. Among those honored was Montgomery…

Positively Alabama: Clothier

There’s an old saying that when you look good,  you feel good. For for centuries, clothing experts have made a living of making people look good.  Jeff Sanders continues his search for the craftspeople who’s odd job are still important today. Find out why being a “Clothier” is still a craft that’s making men look good in what they wear….

Montgomery Man Gets 23 Years in Prison

He was retried after 1st conviction was overturned.

NEW YORK (AP) – A judge in New York has sentenced an Alabama resident to prison for shooting a man in the face outside a New Year’s Eve party in 1991. Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson says 55-year-old Derrick Lloyd of Montgomery, Alabama was sentenced Wednesday. He got 23 years to life. He was convicted of second-degree murder in March….

Montgomery K-9 Officers Suit Up

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was given some new gear to keep their finest four-legged officers safer. Thanks to a generous donation, all six of the K-9 officers have bulletproof vests. Tim Heath, the K-9 trainer, is glad his partner Ipo will now be safer. Heath and Ipo have been together for almost three years. Ipo loves his ball and…

Montgomery Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s Team Up for Community Project

Montgomery Habitat for Humanity volunteers and Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers are joining forces on May 4, to help local families build or repair a decent and affordable place they can call home. Wednesday’s project is part of Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week, which takes place April 30-May 8. The project also supports “Home for the Holidays,” a nationwide initiative launched by Lowe’s…

Food Truck Frenzy Hits Downtown Montgomery

If you were looking for something a little different for lunch on Friday,  maybe you should of taken a trip to downtown Montgomery. A food truck pop-up lunch took place by the court square fountain. Several local food vendors were on hand to cater to hundreds of locals who packed out the sidewalks looking for a good meal. While today’s…