Montgomery, AL News

Jun 7, 2013   |   al.com 70 percent chance of thunderstorms, high around 85 expected today in Montgomery

There is a 20 percent chance of showers tonight with a low near 66. (NOAA) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- There is a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms today in Montgomery, according to the National Weather Service Otherwise, skies... All similar articles: 288 »

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Jun 8, 2013   |   sacbee.com FARM BEAT: Two local residents in auction contest

The 50th annual World Livestock Auctioneer Championship will take place June 15 in Montgomery, Ala., with a $5,000 first prize at stake. Two of the 32 entrants are from our area — Chuck Cozzitorto of Hilmar and Garrett Jones of...

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Jun 7, 2013   |   al.com ASU health science students participate in simulated child birth during summer academy

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Alabama State University students interested in making a career in the medical profession got a taste of labor and delivery today. Students enrolled in the Maternal and Child Health Pipeline Training...

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Jun 7, 2013   |   al.com Gov. Robert Bentley: School transfer necessary for tax credits image

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Gov. Robert Bentley says he believes Alabama's new private school tax credits should not apply to students who never enrolled in a failing school, but his state tax agency will make the final...

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Jun 7, 2013   |   crescent-news.com Kristi Miller image

Kristi Ginger Miller, 36, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Montgomery, Ala. She was born on June 9, 1976, to Richard and Susan (Davis) Ooten in Defiance, Ohio. On April 10, 2003, she married Nathan Miller....

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Jun 7, 2013   |   al.com Montgomery teenager charged in June 3 robbery of a woman on Bell Road

Dearis Quintel Washington (MCSO) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Montgomery Police have charged a local teenager in the June 3 armed robbery of a woman at the Southern Villa Mobile Home Park. Dearis Quintel Washington, 19, was arrested...

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Jun 8, 2013   |   kinston.com Post 43 installs first female chaplain

The American Legion Post 43 elected its first female chaplain, PathChoice Ministry founder Evelyn Dove-Coleman, during its May meeting. She was installed during the June 6 meeting at Post 43 on McLewean Street in Kinston....

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Jun 6, 2013   |   wsfa.com Montgomery to Host 50th World Livestock Auctioneer Championship image

Montgomery, AL (June 6, 2013) – For 50 years some of the fastest talking livestock auctioneers in the world have faced off annually to find out who can get the highest prices for livestock through their unique gum-flapping...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   al.com Report shows Alabamians earning more but not spending more

Alabama State Capitol (File photo) MONTGOMERY, Alabama --- Two-thirds of the way through its fiscal year, Alabama is taking in about 7 percent more in individual income tax compared to last year, but about 1 percent less in...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   manmademag.com Ex-Auburn player pleads not guilty to fixing game

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former Auburn basketball player Varez Ward pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he conspired to fix a 2012 game that his team lost to Arkansas. During a brief arraignment hearing in federal court,...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   al.com Masked robber grabs cash from woman attempting to make night deposit at a Montgomery bank

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Montgomery Police are investigating the robbery of a woman attempting to make a night deposit at the Regions Bank at 3421 McGehee Road on June 5. The victim reported she was making a night drop at around...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   wsfa.com First "Operation Good Shepherd" meeting to combat violence is tonight image

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- With Montgomery's alarming homicide rate, police are doing everything they can to infiltrate neighborhoods and make a difference. Now they're asking members of the clergy to help. It's called Operation...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   al.com Montgomery store owner fires gun causing shoplifter to hit the ground, wait for police

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A store owner reportedly fired his gun in a planter outside his Commerce Street business on June 3 causing a shoplifter to drop to the ground. The complainant reported to Montgomery Police that a suspect...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   policeone.com Ala. governor signs law protecting K-9s, police horses image

By Sebastian Kitchen Montgomery Advertiser MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Surrounded by some of Alabama’s top canine cops and rescue dogs, Gov. Robert Bentley signed a bill on Wednesday aimed at protecting those animals used in law...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   wkrg.com Prescriptions Next for Review in Ala. Medicaid

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's governor says prescriptions are the next part of the state Medicaid program he wants to address now that he's signed legislation to change how doctors and hospitals are paid. Gov. Robert Bentley...

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Jun 7, 2013   |   al.com Fill up on your favorite doughnuts for free in celebration of National Donut Day (video)

The holiday serves as a chance for doughnut retailers to treat customers by giving out free donuts. Whether you like jelly-filled, chocolate-frosted or just plain ole' glazed, today is the day to bask in the glory that is... All similar articles: 69 »

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Jun 6, 2013   |   al.com Vestavia Hills council to vote on hiring of new City Manager image

The Vestavia Hills City Council will vote on Monday, June 10, 2013 on whether or not to approve the hiring contract of Jeffrey Downes. (Photo courtesy of Steve Ammons) VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama -- The City of Vestavia Hills may...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   fantasysp.com Oregon and Georgetown to tip off in South Korea

Source cbssports.com. 2 hrs 35 mins ago. Oregon and Georgetown to tip off in South Korea Ex-Auburn player pleads not guilty to fixing game (Yahoo! Sports) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Former Auburn basketball player Varez Ward...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   sectorpublishingintelligence.co.uk Katherine M. Rudd is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional

World News: 22:55 GMT Thursday 6th June 2013. [Continental Who's Who via PR Newswire] Katherine M. Rudd is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional PR Newswire MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 6, 2013 MONTGOMERY,...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   al.com Two Auburn University at Montgomery employees injured after falling from collapsed platform on...

The AUM Office of Public Safety/Risk Management is investigating the accident. MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Two Auburn University at Montgomery employees were injured around 4:50 a.m. today after a wooden platform collapsed while...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   al.com Suspect apprehended in April 28 home invasion, shooting in north Montgomery

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Montgomery Police have arrested a suspect in an April 28 home invasion robbery and shooting in the 300 block of Brookview Drive. Gerrad Devold, 21, was arrested June 5 and charged with two counts of...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   thecosmicamerican.blogspot.com Where Were They Listening Last Month - U.S. Metro Areas

1. Dallas - Fort Worth, X 2. Portland - Auburn ME, NH, VT 3. Champaign and Springfield - Decatur IL 4. Jackson, MS 5. Atlanta, GA 6. New York, NY 7. Denver, CO 8. Montgomery (Selma), AL 9. Boston (Manchester), MA, NH 10. Yakima...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   sbwire.com Montgomery Alabama Business Builder and Ambassador Adam Paul Green Announces New MXI Corp 'Team...

06/06/2013 -- Xocai International Update: Adam Paul Green, MXI Corp Top Earning Ambassador, has this breaking news for Healthy Chocolate distributors around the globe. The “Healthy Chocolate” US Trademark has received an update...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   sbwire.com Xophoria Cosmeceutical Skin Care Revolutionizes the Focus in Montgomery Alabama Thanks to Top...

06/06/2013 -- Xocai International Update: Adam Paul Green, MXI Corp Top Earning Ambassador, has this breaking news for Healthy Chocolate distributors around the globe. The “Healthy Chocolate” US Trademark has received an update...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   fantasysp.com Five-star scorer Dorsey begins transition to point

Source cbssports.com. 2 hrs 35 mins ago. Five-star scorer Dorsey begins transition to point Ex-Auburn player pleads not guilty to fixing game (Yahoo! Sports) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Former Auburn basketball player Varez Ward...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   sacbee.com Katherine M. Rudd is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional

Published: Thursday, Jun. 6, 2013 - 2:58 pm MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 6, 2013 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Katherine M. Rudd is recognized by Continental Who's Who in the field of Design as a result of her role as Owner of Studio 180....

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Jun 7, 2013   |   teoti.com Claudete Colvin - Refused to giver up her seat months before Rosa Parks

Claudette Colvin was born on September 5, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama. On March 2, 1955, she refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. She was arrested and became one of four plaintiffs in Browder v. Gayle, which...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   papermag.com Preview Images from Bruce Davidson's "Time of Change" Exhibition image

In May 1961, photographer Bruce Davidson joined a group of Freedom Riders traveling by bus from Montgomery, Alabama, to Jackson, Mississippi. Over the next few years, with the help of a Guggenheim Fellowship, Davidson continued...

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Jun 7, 2013   |   oursportscentral.com Biscuits Swept in Double-Header image

June 7, 2013 - Southern League (SL) Montgomery Biscuits MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Biscuits (30-30) were swept by the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (22-37) in a double-header by losing game one 2-1 and game two 6-5 Thursday night at...

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Jun 6, 2013   |   al.com Rain likely in the Montgomery area on Thursday afternoon

Rain and thunderstorms are likely Thursday afternoon in the Montgomery area. (Contributed by the National Weather Service) MONTGOMERY, Alabama – There is a 60-percent chance of rain and thunderstorms Thursday, with the greatest... All similar articles: 467 »

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