Montgomery, AL News

Jun 18, 2013   |   wsfa.com Montgomery Zoo Hosts Military Appreciation Day image

The City of Montgomery and Montgomery Zoo, along with the Wright Flyers and the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 19th annual Military Appreciation Day Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00...

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18 hrs ago   |   albuquerqueexpress.com Tide Tigers rebuild womens hoops programs image

MONTGOMERY — The Auburn and Alabama women's basketball teams now are led by energetic recruiters with winning track records hoping to lead a return to the halcyon days when both were NCAA tournament ...

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13 hrs ago   |   therepublic.com Alabama 19th in federal revenue for state spending image

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — A new study ranks Alabama 19th among in the states in the amount of federal funding that goes into the state government's general revenue. The study by the Tax Foundation says federal funding accounts for...

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12 hrs ago   |   al.com Mostly cloudy skies, high around 86 expected today in Montgomery

There is a 20 percent chance of rain tonight with a low around 67. (NOAA) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Mostly cloudy skies are expected today in Montgomery, according to the National Weather Service . The high should be around 86....

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Jun 18, 2013   |   wsfa.com Traffic Advisory: I-85 NB scheduled lane closures

MONTGOMERY, AL- The project to construct a new entrance ramp to I-85 North that will help ease traffic congestion on Perry Hill Road continues to move forward, according to the Alabama Dept. of Transportation. Weather...

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1 hr ago   |   wsfa.com Man wanted for questioning related to city's fourth homicide of 2013 image

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- Montgomery Police have identified a man wanted for questioning in connection with one of Montgomery's five unsolved homicides from 2013. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is asking for help to locate...

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7 hrs ago   |   yesworld.my Alabama’s new tax credits limited to transfers image

Alabama's new private school tax credits limited to transferring students MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's Department of Revenue determined the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in... All similar articles: 128 »

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23 hrs ago   |   wsfa.com Air show presence may help bring jobs to state image

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- Make no mistake, Alabama officials are pulling out all the stops. "We had a great, great contingent of folks here all the way from the governor's office, we had a couple congressmen, other state leaders...

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23 hrs ago   |   al.com 90 percent chance of showers, thunderstorms in Montgomery area tonight

Low of around 72 tonight with a 90 percent chance of rain. (NOAA) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The National Weather Service has forecast a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight in the Montgomery area. The best chance...

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4 hrs ago   |   rvparkreviews.com RVParkReviews.com - "Capital City RV Park" in Montgomery, Alabama - was rated: 10

This is a very nice clean park, although kind of off the beaten path. The cable is excellent and so is the Wi-Fi. We didn't use the showers, but we did check them out and they were nice and clean. Lady at desk was very... All similar articles: 103 »

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1 hr ago   |   streetinsider.com Hampton Enterprise Expands New Home Improvement Services with Online Promotion image

Montgomery, AL (PRWEB) June 19, 2013 James Hampton’s home improvement and building business, Hampton Enterprise , has been renovating homes, creating room additions and building new houses for over 22 years. Hampton...

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15 hrs ago   |   tuscaloosanews.com Bentley reinstating merit raises for state employees image

By Phillip Rawls The Associated Press Published: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11:31 p.m. MONTGOMERY |Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raise in five...

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20 hrs ago   |   local15tv.com Parole Denied in Almost 40-year-old Murder Case image

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Parole has been denied for a 75-year-old man charged in the 1974 beating death of 18-year-old Kelly Zettle of Florence. The Florence Times-Daily newspaper reported that Jacinto Rodriguez was denied...

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1 hr ago   |   onenewspage.com Hampton Enterprise Expands New Home Improvement Services with Online Promotion

Wednesday, 19 June 2013 (5 minutes ago) Hampton Enterprise has been doing construction and home improvement for 22 years and is now expanding into new areas including energy home efficiency. Montgomery, AL (PRWEB) June 19 ,...

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3 hrs ago   |   denverpost.com How to find the right sunscreen for kids

By Gisela Telis, Special to The Washington Post Alivia Parker, 21 months, runs through circles of spraying water on a 100 degree day in Montgomery, Ala., Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Parker is wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 100.... All similar articles: 111 »

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18 hrs ago   |   postandcourier.com Alabama Gov. George Wallace’s daughter lives in shadow of past

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — For 50 years, Peggy Wallace Kennedy has lived in the shadow cast by her father, Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace, when he stood in a doorway and tried to stop two black students from integrating the University...

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20 hrs ago   |   al.com Montgomery Police searching for suspect accused of pulling handgun on two victims

Caroles Montez Jones (Crime Stoppers) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The Montgomery Police Department is asking for help locating a suspect who is considered armed and extremely dangerous. Caroles Montez Jones, 31, is wanted on two...

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29 mins ago   |   wsfa.com Vehicle found; hunt for violent suspect accused of pulling gun on 2 continues image

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- The Montgomery Police Department says it has recovered the vehicle linked to a man the department and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers are urging the public to be on the lookout for. The suspect, 31-year-old...

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7 hrs ago   |   al.com Montgomery Police arrest 4 suspects in 3 home invasions that occurred in April, May and June

Police Chief Kevin Murphy said the investigation into the home invasions in the 3300 block of Crestwood Lane on April 11, the 400 block of Bell Road on May 3 and in the 100 block of North Charleston Court on June 13 were...

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2 hrs ago   |   al.com Former prison guard said supervisor told her to lie about hitting inmate image

FILE - This March 29, 201 0file photo provided by the Alabama Department of Corrections shows inmate Rocrast Donnell Mack, who officials say was fatally injured after assaulting a female officer at Ventress prison. A trial...

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Jun 18, 2013   |   wsfa.com Boaters safe after craft takes on water on Alabama River image

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- Authorities say two occupants on a boat that was traveling the Alabama River are safe after escaping the vessel after it began taking on water. The incident happened on the Alabama River Tuesday...

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Jun 18, 2013   |   glixya.com Trucking Independent Contractor Deal Forms image

The whole idea linked hiring a generic contractor can turn out to be stressful, seeing the fact that how they tend to be the people important for fixing one's own broken stuff. Whether your obstacles are home-related or...

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Jun 18, 2013   |   al.com Montgomery area residential sales up 21% in May; YTD sales up 20%

Montgomery area residential sales in May rose 21.4 percent from the same period in 2012. This represents a continuation of market momentum for Montgomery as sales in March and April were 22.3 and 16.2 percent ahead of last year.

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Jun 17, 2013   |   printnewswire.co.uk Take a look inside The Printing Press Lofts in downtown Montgomery (photos)

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The newest set of loft apartments will be officially welcomed into the downtown landscape tomorrow. The Printing Press Lofts on Court Street in are up, running and completely rented. Foshee Management will...

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Jun 18, 2013   |   birminghamstar.com Alabamas new tax credits limited to transfers image

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public ... All similar articles: 2905 »

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Jun 18, 2013   |   wkrg.com Alabama High Court to Hear Drug Liability Arguments

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The state Supreme Court is reconsidering a decision allowing makers of name brand drugs to be held liable for injuries caused by generic versions that are made by different companies. AL.com reported Sunday...

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Jun 18, 2013   |   philly.com New Montgomery bowl game could be played at Alabama State's stadium image

Chris Fuhrmeister, SBNation Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013, 8:10 PM The organizers of a potential bowl game in Montgomery, Ala., hope to call the event the Legends Bowl and are looking to hold the event on Alabama State...

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Jun 18, 2013   |   al.com Propane Autogas Road Show to host free event in Montgomery on Thursday

The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (PAR) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The Propane Autogas Road Show is set to visit Montgomery from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Alabama Department of Agriculture and...

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Jun 17, 2013   |   wsfa.com Internal investigation launched by MPD following allegations from prostitution suspect image

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- The Montgomery Police Department has launched an internal investigation based on the allegations of a prostitution suspect who was arrested last month. WSFA 12 News has learned the Office of City...

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Jun 17, 2013   |   al.com Showers, thunderstorms likely in the Montgomery area tonight; heavy rainfall, hail possible

Low around 73 tonight in Montgomery area. (NOAA) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The National Weather Service is forecasting an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight in the Montgomery area. Some of the storms could... All similar articles: 249 »

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