Alabama, Montgomery County | featured news

Story of forced Montgomery sterilization inspires award-winning novel

Dolen Perkins-Valdez wrote a novel about the true story of the Relf sisters, who were involuntarily sterilized in 1973.

 

Montgomery police chief, mayor discuss violence after latest homicide

Police Chief Darryl Albert said they are not random acts of violence, but are being committed by acquaintances or in domestic violence situations.

 

Alabama leaders propose four bills to boost state's economic competitiveness

The four bills have not been introduced yet, but a state Senate leader said they will be priority No. 1 when legislators return from spring break.

 

90-second read: Man held without bond on 80 child sex charges in Autauga County

"There is video evidence of these (new) charges occurring — that is huge. I'm not giving you bond," judge tells Jason Hudson at Aniah's Law hearing.

 

Officer Garrett Crumby leaves legacy, friends and colleagues say at funeral

Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby was praised for his heroism during a funeral held Monday morning at Mayfair Church of Christ.

 

This statistic is used to argue against prison reform in Alabama. Is it accurate?

Using federal definitions, Town wrote that as many as 1,200 inmates in Alabama prisons would be considered nonviolent.

 

ARPA-funded mental health crisis center opens in Montgomery

Ambulances and police vehicles can drop people off at the center, helping them steer clear of emergency rooms.

 

'One too many': Man dead, girl injured after Sunday shooting

The double shooting happened at 2:40 on Atlanta Highway, police said.

 

Inside Montgomery Public Schools' new partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative

Over the next three years, select Montgomery public high school graduates will become Legacy Scholars, receiving $10,000 scholarships from EJI.

 

Trump raises over $4 million since indictment; appearance expected Tuesday: live updates

Donald Trump's lawyers say he will not consider a plea deal after his indictment by a grand jury investigating a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.

 

Subscribe to this RSS topic: Syndicate content