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Montgomery Urges Residents to Prepare for Disasters
The Gulf has been unusually quiet so far this year, but this month is the heart of hurricane season. Today Montgomery city officials recognized September as National Preparedness Month and urged residents... Read more » 
Airport Security Remains the Same In Wake of Recent Arrest
“From everything that I understand at this point what they did at the Birmingham airport went above and beyond and I think that’s something that we should take that we should take some pride in that they... Read more » 
IT Conference Boosts Economy
A Technology Conference Helps Montgomery’s Economy Take Flight. Air Force Representatives descended upon Montgomery for the 23rd annual Information Technology Conference. More than 5000 vendors and attendees... Read more » 
Gas Prices Fall
Montgomery motorists are paying a little less for gas this week. Average retail gasoline prices in the city have fallen about four cents a gallon in the past week, averaging $2.50 Sunday. ... Read more » 
Alabama PSC Calls For Customer Assistance
The Alabama Public Service Commission is calling for help because of excessive heat. Commissioners asked Alabama Power to re-double it's efforts to assist customers with their electricity bills. ... Read more » 
Alabama Power Warns of Scam Artists
Alabama Power customers need to be careful when they answer they phone. The company says someone is calling its customers and posing as a company representative. Officials say the scam artists... Read more » 
District Attorney Accused of Soliciting Child
A former assistant district attorney who fought to protect kids from sex crimes is being accused himself. Steven John Giardini was a prosecutor for Mobile County. Authorities say Giardii tried to... Read more » 
Walls Fall at Carver
It’s been standing in the shadows of a new High School. The old George Washington Carver High School is over fifty years old. When students headed back to class, they started in the new building. Now... Read more » 
Zoo Sky Lift Drawings Unveiled
Visitors to Montgomery's Zoo can soon look forward to a bird's eye view. Zoo officials unveiled the artist rendering for a sky lift that will extend 1250 feet across the zoo. The approximately 11 minute... Read more » 
Woman Dies in Two Car Crash
A Florida woman is dead after a two car crash in Opp. Authorities say a 19 year old woman lost control of her car on northbound US Highway 331. The vehicle crossed over to the southbound lanes and was... Read more » 
Lincoln Cemetery Rehab Authority Takes First Steps
After years of neglect, it seems Lincoln Cemetery is on the verge of a renovation. The cemetery is the final resting place for many prominent African Americans from Montgomery’s history. The newly appointed... Read more » 
Troopers Kick Off Over the Limit Under Arrest
Troopers will be stepping up patrols over the Labor Day holiday. State and local law enforcement kicked off the national "Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest" campaign. Motorists can... Read more » 
ASU Parking Fee Flap
An increase in parking fees has some university employees pulling out their walking shoes. Alabama State University notified staff that reserved spots will be 300 dollars and general parking will... Read more » 
Troopers Write Tickets at CheckpointsIf you’re driving and you see blue lights ahead in the roadway make sure you’re buckled up and you have your driver’s license. Troopers conducted a checkpoint on Coosada Parkway today. Several motorists... Read more » 
Bright Pushes For Home Tax CreditCongressman Bobby Bright is pushing again for the home tax credit extension. July home sales show the industry is in a slump. Montgomery housing sales are down over 28 percent. Statewide they’re down... Read more » 
Film Fest To Feature The Black Side
One family puts their heart and soul into making a film about the past with the hopes of changing the future. It’s just one of many films that will be featured at this weekend’s Black Film Fest. Students... Read more » 
Torchbearer Schools Officially Honored
Schools were officially honored for extraordinary achievements in academics. Principals of schools who won the Torchbearer recognition received their awards today. Eight schools received the award including... Read more » 
Adopt-a-Thon to Host 18 Shelters
The economy is forcing some owners to leave their pets behind but an upcoming event is giving these animals a second chance. The Montgomery Humane Society has plenty of dogs and cats for adoption.... Read more » 
Retired Justice Named to Investigate Supreme Court
The Alabama Supreme Court names a retired justice to investigate claims that confidential information was released about the VictoryLand bingo case. Retired Supreme Court Justice Gordon Houston was unanimously... Read more » 
Dispute Causes Andalusia Shooting
Tense moments follow a shooting in Andalusia. Officers were called to West Haven Apartments on Murphree Drive. Two men allegedly got into a domestic dispute and wrestled over a gun. The gun went... Read more » 
Bingo March Planned for Saturday
A march is planned Saturday in Montgomery to show support for electronic bingo casinos that have been forced to shut down. It's aimed at energizing voters about the election on November 2 to try to elect... Read more » 
Construction Continues on ASU CampusFacility upgrades continue on the campus of Alabama State University. Among the projects are renovations to Charles Dunn Tower as well as a football complex. School officials say ASU's projects total... Read more » 
Authorities Kick Off Drunk Driving Campaign
If you’re planning on driving and you’re thinking of drinking you could land in jail. A national campaign that cracks down on drunk driving kicked off today. In 2008 The National Highway Traffic Safety... Read more » 
Correctional Officers Get Tased
Correctional officers were getting tased and sprayed with maze in Andalusia today. It was conducted by certified trainers in an effort to be the best at their jobs. The Covington County Sheriff's... Read more »
Just One Look Gives Online Access to Court Records
Tough economic times have the court system looking to the internet for help. Instead of standing in line here….you could be sitting here….getting a quick look at court documents you need. Funding cuts... Read more » 
School Achieves Torchbearer Title
A Montgomery school has earned the prestigious torchbearer title. Thelma Smiley Morris Elementary was one of only eight schools in the state to receive the recognition. The third, fourth... Read more » 
Infant Mortality Rates Drop
Numbers from the State Department of Public Health today show that last year Alabama's infant mortality rate was 8.2 per 1000 babies born. That's the lowest ever recorded in the state. The infant... Read more »
City to Build Pursuit Training Facility
Authorities say half of police officers in the U.S. are killed in accidents. Officials say that's why special training facilities are needed in Alabama to help police navigate high speed pursuits safely.... Read more » Attorney Requests AL Supreme Court InvestigationAn Alabama attorney requests an investigation into a supreme courts ruling on bingo in Macon County. Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate today called on Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb to request an independent... Read more » 
Farmer's Market Draws Shoppers to Capitol
Shoppers descend on the state Capitol for a farmer’s market. Items offered included fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, baked goods, honey and plants. It hosts growers from up to 150 miles away. While... Read more »
Parking Fee Increase at Cramton BowlIf you're attending a game at the Cramton Bowl you'll need to take along a little extra cash. The city of Montgomery parks and recreation department will be implementing an increase in parking fees... Read more » 
Montgomery Names Acting Police Chief
Tuesday, the city named an acting police chief to fill the void until the results of a full scale search for a new chief are complete. “We want to make sure that we have a good transition and that... Read more » 
Schools Systems Will Decide How to Spend Federal Money
It’s becoming more clear how money from a federal bill will be spent when it reaches Alabama schools. Very soon, local school systems will be getting an infusion of cash. The state of Alabama is going... Read more » 
Montgomery to Name Interim Police Chief Next Week
Montgomery's mayor says an interim police chief will be announced next week. That's after chief art Baylor was confirmed as a U.S. Marshall. The mayor says the interim chief will be someone already... Read more » 
More ACT Test Takers Indicate Students Preparing for Higher Ed
ACT scores released today indicate students are planning for more education after graduation. 30,949 compared to 29419 last year took the test designed to determine academic achievement and college readiness... Read more »
New Details on Pursuit Training Facility.
Montgomery officials revealed new details about a new police pursuit training facility. « vo hits at .. :00 (205 police pursuit) Vo runs.. :00 » Authorities say the project, which will be... Read more » 
Distracted Driving Ordinance Takes Effect
When you get behind the wheel in Montgomery, you have to watch how you’re driving and watch what's in your hands. If it's a cell phone you could get pulled over. Major Huey Thornton, Montgomery... Read more »
Grant Awarded to Strengthen FamiliesGovernor Riley awarded over 65,000 dollars to implement a program that shows parents how to deal with unruly teens and restore cohesive families. The parenting with love and limits program teaches... Read more »
Montgomery Gas Prices Drop
Gas prices are a little cheaper this week. They fell about one and a half cents per gallon, averaging about $2.60 in Montgomery. The national average actually went down more by just over three... Read more » 
Troopers Recognized for Drug Bust
Governor Riley recognized troopers for a major drug bust. Patrol officers seized 218 pounds of illegal drugs and 99 kilos of cocaine. They found the drugs in a semi-truck after police pulled the driver... Read more » 
Storytellers Share African American Experience With Kids
Some Montgomery children were entertained by storytellers Friday. More than 100 children heard stories about the African American experience told by nationally acclaimed writers Alabama State University. Minnie... Read more » 
Carver High School Welcomes New Class
The first day of school... The day teachers make their debut of rules and expectations... The day students establish their place in the lunchroom... And the day students show off their new school... Read more » 
MPS Implements Program to Reduce Truancy
The Montgomery school district is implementing a pilot program to fight a high rate of truancy. The truancy intervention program or "TIP" will be tested in three schools, Bellingrath, E.D. Nixon and... Read more » 
Seafood Purchases Slowly Turning Around
More gulf waters are opening up for fishing but is the outlook for seafood suppliers looking up? Any way you slice it, it's been rough sailing for seafood suppliers during the oil spill crisis. Public... Read more » 
Fire Destroys Montgomery Church
When Pastor Moton arrived at the Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church he says he saw smoke coming from the roof. Fire ripped through the structure around five in the morning leaving very little behind. Thomas... Read more » 
Former Greentrack Employees Protest Supreme CourtGreentrack employees protested outside the Alabama Supreme court Wednesday. Workers say they want their day in court. They plan to picket the Supreme Court everyday until then. The group wants their... Read more » 
Dexter Avenue To See Big Changes
A stroll down Dexter Avenue now doesn't show much but neglected buildings and forgotten landmarks. The birthplace of the Civil Rights movement has faded into graffiti clad buildings and broken lamps. But... Read more » 
ABI Closes Investigation of Tanning SalonThe Alabama Bureau of Investigation says it has closed its investigation into nude photos being taken at a Montgomery tanning salon. A picture of a female customer was found on a computer at the store... Read more » 
Judge Denies Task Force Request
It appears VictoryLand is spared from a raid for now. Hundreds of VictoryLand supporters rallied outside the Macon County courthouse before a hearing Thursday morning. At issue was an emergency... Read more » 
Southern Star Entertainment Center Opens in White Hall
It's been a long road for the gaming industry in White Hall, Alabama. Governor Riley's Task Force on Illegal Gambling shut down White Hall gaming Center in 2009. Since then, people in the industry... Read more »
MPS Explains AYP ResultsThe Alabama Department of Education released Adequate Yearly Progress numbers for schools across the state. 75 percent of schools met their goals as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act. ... Read more » 
2010-2011 School Hours for MPS
Below is a list of all the Montgomery Public Schools and their start and finish times for the 2010-2011 school year. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BLOUNT K-6 8:10AM 3:10PM BREWBAKER INTERMEDIATE 4-6 8:10AM 3:10PM BREWBAKER... Read more » 
Tax Free Holiday Starts at Midnight
The Alabama tax free holiday kicks off at midnight Thursday. It lasts until midnight on Sunday. Clothing and shoes under $100 are tax free. Other items include computers priced at... Read more » 
Medicaid Petition Tour Signs Up SeniorsA national RV tour in support of Medicaid relief rolled into Prattville Tuesday. For Patricia Simmons and seventy percent of nursing home patients in Alabama, Medicaid pays for care. “I'm wheelchair... Read more »
Books Filling New Eclectic Library ShelvesIn Eclectic, volunteers are filling shelves at the new library. The building, which used to house the old city hall and police headquarters, has been renovated. Most of the 5200 books were... Read more »
Eclectic Has New MayorEclectic has a new mayor after the prior mayor quits. Former mayor Gary Wright resigned after someone in the crowd at last night's city council meeting requested his resignation. The request... Read more » 
Foreclosure Rates Holding Steady
Back here in Montgomery, a new housing report out yesterday shows foreclosure rates in the area are holding steady. These figures, coming from Core Logic show foreclosure rates the same in June,... Read more » 
Keeping Pets Safe in the Heat
With temperatures above 90 degrees and heat indices above 100, everyone is trying to stay cool, but during the hot days of summer, it's important to remember pets need to be protected, too. “Dogs and... Read more » 
Lane Closures Expected While Paint Project Continues
This is a press release from ALDOT. Work is continuing on a maintenance project to paint the underside of the bridge on the ramp from I-65 North to I-85 North in Montgomery. The traveling public... Read more » 
Enterprise Man in Fatal Car Crash
WLTZ - An Enterprise man was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, just one mile north of Shorter. At about 8:47 a.m., Joey Edward Scott, 47, was traveling northbound on Interstate 85... Read more » 
Winn-Dixie Closing 30 StoresThe Supermarket chain Winn-Dixie announced it would close 30 non-remodeled, underperforming stores. One Alabama store, at 335 Helena Market Place in Helena, is on the list. Florida will be the state... Read more » 
New Provision to Montgomery County School Uniforms
The Montgomery County School Board approved an "opt out" provision Tuesday night for students who may have religious, medical, or financial issues regarding the requirement to wear uniforms... But for... Read more » 
Library Kicks Off Back to School Boot Camp
It's called library boot camp, but it should be renamed library 'book" camp. Over the next week, 102 students will spend their final days of summer at a place you'd never thought they'd want to be. "Why... Read more » 
City Crunches Fire Dept. and Communications Budgets
A third round of budget meetings had Montgomery city officials crunching the numbers Wednesday. There's a lot of wheeling and dealing at a city budget meeting. Each department head states his... Read more » 
Expo Provides Cool Preview of Towns
If it's too hot for a vacation in Alabama right now, there's a cool place you can go and still visit over a dozen towns. Thinking of touring Alabama but not sure where to go? You can take a ten minute... Read more » 
Booked Hotels Bring Money to Montgomery
Vacations were a thing of the past while the economy decided to take one of its own. But now as things are starting to turn around a little, Montgomery hotels have seen an increase, too. "First name... Read more » 
Laziest States
Louisianna,Mississippi, Arkansas, Morth Carolina, Tenneesse, Kentucky, West Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama and Delaware all rank as Laziest States.... Read more » 
Montgomery Hopes to Host SEC a Championship
Montgomery is taking a run at hosting a SEC championship. The mayor says the city will be making a bid. The games would be played from 2012 to 2016. The championship draws between 80,000 and 110,000... Read more » 
Bassmaster Tournament This Weekend in Wetumpka
"To this area, and in the south it’s just been a popular sport... forever it seems like." Bass fishing is bringing a lot of attention to the river region - and a lot is at stake for the twelve anglers... Read more » 
Tragic Accident in Opp Claims One Man's Life
One man survives a car crash only to be killed in another last night near Opp. Thirty three year old Sky Lane Moss of Newton was killed after being hit by a 2006 Nissan that was driven by 46 year old... Read more » 
Northport Woman Makes HistoryA Northport lawyer is making history as the first woman president of the Alabama Bar Association. She's Alyce Spruell. She earned a law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1983. She... Read more » 
Zoo Debuts Baby White Bengal Tiger Cubs
A couple of new additions to the Montgomery Zoo pawz-itivily stole the show . The zoo introduced two new baby white Bengal tigers today. The cubs were born back on June 6th. The unamed male and... Read more » 
New School Bus HotlineThe Montgomery Public School's Transportation Department opened up a hotline today for parents seeking information about their children's bus routes. The number is 334-223-6900. The line will... Read more » 
Local Company Offers Eco Oil Change
One company is offering a service that can help make motorists drive a little greener. In fact, they're this month's community green award winner. What does it take to win a community green award?... Read more » 
Summer Feeding Program Gets Extra Dough
Lunchtime is crunchtime at the Chisholm Recreation Center. The facility serves up over 100 meals per day. “It's a program that’s designed to give kids that receive free or reduced price lunches during... Read more » 
Montgomery Institutes Uniform PolicyFor the first time ever, all students in Montgomery schools will have to wear uniforms. Most of the city's schools already have some sort of uniform policy, but the magnet and traditional schools... Read more » 
Montgomery Takes on Recycling InitiativeAt Tuesday's City Council meeting, the mayor says Montgomery is officially in the recycling business. The city has added six new recycling drop-off locations, bringing the total to 32. The drop-off-points... Read more » 
Tragedy Strikes Coosa River
A teen drowned at the locks near the Bibb Graves Bridge, across from Goldstar Park Monday night. The Wetumpka fire department arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and recovered the body. "We... Read more » 
Prattville Grows Despite Economic Slump
Anyone driving down Cobbs Ford Road in Prattville would be hard pressed to not find what they're looking for. "As we're becoming known as the shopping hub north of the river, there are folks that come... Read more » 
Auburn Police and Fire Departments Get New Equipment
The Auburn Public Safety Department is trying out new equipment. The Auburn Police and Fire Departments received a grant with the help of Alabama State Representative Mike Hubbard. The $30,000 helped... Read more » 
Hot Cars Can Lead to Deadly Results
With temperatures forecasted to reach 100 degrees this , it's important to remember that the air inside a parked car can get even hotter. Authorities say in some cases with deadly results. It's... Read more » 
Opp Shooting Victim's Mother Shares Grief
A mother shares her grief after her son dies at the hands of her brother. John Curtis Davis is charged with the shooting death of four year old Alexander Ruede. Police say he fired a pellet... Read more » 
Montgomery Woman Seriously Burned in Apartment Fire
A woman has suffered serious burns after her apartment went up in flames. A fire broke out at Azalea Hill Apartment Suites on Shirley Lane around 3 a.m. 21-year-old Iris Hardy received second and... Read more » 
Operation Understanding D.C. Brings Message to Street
A delegation of 22 black and Jewish students brought an important message from Washington D.C. Monday. The group is called Operation Understanding D.C. Students visited the Southern Poverty... Read more » 
Protesters Not in Favor of New Hyundai Jobs
Several people protested at the Alabama Supreme Court Friday, saying Governor Riley needs to focus on recovering Greenetrack jobs. It was shut down a few weeks ago. Senator Bobby Singleton was among... Read more » 
New Facilities Brings 500 Jobs to Montgomery
This is a press release from the Governor's Office. Governor Bob Riley and officials from the Montgomery area announced Friday that Korean-based Hyundai Heavy Industries will locate its first American... Read more » 
Paul Hubbert Leaving Alabama Democratic Party Position
"I’ve made the decision that I will not run for re-election as vice chair.' The news came as a shock to some. But to others, Paul Hubert deciding to end his democratic officer position was to be... Read more » 
Bright Prepares for November
With the run-off election behind them, candidates are gearing up for November. Congressman Bobby Bright has come a long way from city hall to capital hill. He says he's made some accomplishments in... Read more » 
Montgomery Pauses to Remember Community Leader
The city of Montgomery paused to remember the passing of a community leader. “While Willie was with us he accomplished so much for the good and he made a difference in our community,” said Congressman,... Read more » 
Oil Spill Exposure Complaints
At least 75 Alabamians have received medical care complaining of ailments thought to be related to the oil spill. The Alabama Department of Public Health says officials are conducting surveillance to... Read more » 
King Talks Oil Spill
Alabama's attorney general will meet Friday with the administrator of the gulf oil spill compensation fund. Troy King believes the compensation plan should be scrapped. He wrote a letter to the president... Read more » 
Sewell Wins Congressional Runoff
An Alabama candidate is a step away from making history. Democrats in Alabama's seventh U.S. congressional district voted for Republican Terri Sewell. If she wins in the general election, she'll... Read more » 
Capitol Report: Sparks Talks Fall Campaigning
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ron Sparks congratulated GOP nominee Robert Bentley on Tuesday’s victory saying the people of Alabama are tired of the negative campaigning, he called on Bentley to join... Read more » 
School Board Prepares for Demolition
Furniture is being moved into the new George Washington Carver High School. As that happens, everything is being removed from the old one to prepare for demolition. The Montgomery County School Board... Read more » 
Wetumpka Water Woes
There's nothing like cooling off with some water on a hot day, but not when it's rusty water. That's what some on North Bridge Street in Wetumpka have been living with, but maybe not much longer. They're... Read more » 
Republican Governor, Robert Bentley 56% , Bradley Byrne 44%
It's a surprise victory as a newcomer wins the Republican gubernatorial runoff; Doctor Robert Bentley, winning with 56 percent of the vote over Bradley Byrne. The Tuscaloosa state representative told... Read more » 
Montgomery Loses Community Hero
Last night hundreds of friends, family members and members of the public came together to honor the life of Willie Cook. Cars filled the parking lot and streets around Saint James Baptist church as... Read more » 
Youth Summit Warns Against Sexting, Sexual Offenders
Generation X has gotten into some scary things... "They get bored and send pictures to each other," said FBI Special Agent Margaret Faulkner. They are sexually explicit photos and special agent Faulkner... Read more » 
Statewide Runoff Results
WLTZ - Statewide Runoff Races with 99% precincts reporting *-indicates winner Governor - Robert Bentley * (R) 56% - Bradley Byrne (R) 44% Attorney General - James Anderson* (D) 60% - Giles... Read more » 
Sparks Makes Campaign Requests
This is a press release from Ron Sparks' campaign. Today Ron Sparks called for unprecedented bi-partisan approaches and cooperation to solve Alabama's growing economic and education problems, saying... Read more » |
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