Back to school: Roby talks to students at LAMP, other schools on 'virtual field trip'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:06:00 -0600

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby fielded some tough questions from a group of her younger constituents Tuesday when she visited a local high school to talk not only with students there, but with others across her district via distance-learning software.
Montgomery City Council passes sagging pants resolution

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:06:00 -0600

The issue of "sagging pants" -- pants that are worn so far below a person's hips that his or her undergarments are exposed -- was addressed by the Montgomery City Council, but not as originally proposed.
Prattville repays $2 million loan

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:03:00 -0600

PRATTVILLE -- The Prattville City Council got some good financial news during its Tuesday night meeting.
Weekend rains ease drought conditions in area

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:32:00 -0600

The recent heavy rainfall has put a dent in the persistent drought that has gripped the region and rain chances will continue to be in the forecast for the coming days.
Workshop to help parents, students with financial aid

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:31:00 -0600

Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church will be the host site for a free workshop to help students and their families navigate the complexities of applying for financial aid.
Police arrest slaying suspect

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:30:00 -0600

A Montgomery man has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of a woman in the city's Garden District.
Elmore County Schools say student assaulted teacher

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:29:00 -0600

An Elmore County student was taken into juvenile detention after assaulting a Wetumpka High School teacher Friday, a school system spokeswoman said.
Montgomery records 4th homicide of 2012

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:24:00 -0600

Police found Lori Skinner Thomas, 41, dead inside a residence on Cloverdale Road, according to a Montgomery Police Department news release.
Barber equipment reported stolen

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:22:00 -0600

Someone stole barber equipment and other items valued at more than $5,000 from a location in the 900 block of Adams Avenue on Saturday, according to police reports.
Annual vigil helps raise awareness of hate crimes

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:21:00 -0600

Brisk winds and rumbling trains did not stop a crowd of around 50 people from gathering Sunday afternoon at the Union Station Train Shed to honor gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender victims of hate crimes.
A misty Mardi Gras

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:09:00 -0600

PRATTVILLE -- Pratt­ville's eighth annual Mardi Gras parade Saturday was different from the previous seven in several ways.
Runners hit the trail for Critter Crawl

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:08:00 -0600

MILLBROOK -- About 450 people gathered for a nice run in the woods Saturday morning during the second annual Critter Crawl 5K at the Alabama Nature Center.
Zoo inhabitants enjoy Animal Enrichment Day

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:07:00 -0600

Weather conditions weren't ideal Saturday, but hundreds of visitors donned jackets and umbrellas to enjoy the views provided at the Montgomery Zoo's Animal Enrichment Day.
Brown ready to get down to business

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:03:00 -0600

PRATTVILLE -- Denise Brown has yet to serve through her first complete Prattville City Council meet­ing, but that doesn't mean she hasn't been busy.
$750K bond set in slaying: Josh Caspari accused in shooting death of Elmore County woman Anna Cardwell

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:43:00 -0600

WETUMPKA -- Prosecutors and investigators said a disturbing mix of obsession, anger and arrogance led to the execution-style killing of a young Holtville woman.
'Justice is served': Jury returns more than $1M sexual harassment verdict against Alabama State University

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:32:00 -0600

A federal jury returned a verdict totaling more than $1 million Friday evening against Alabama State University.
Local man convicted on federal drug charges

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:17:00 -0600

A Montgomery man has been convicted for at­tempted possession with in­tent to distribute 60 pounds of marijuana, U.S. Attorney George Beck announced Fri­day.
Seniors donate time wrapping cutlery to feed homeless, hungry

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:30:00 -0600

The good work of serving others knows no age boundaries.
News conference on homicide today

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:44:00 -0600

WETUMPKA -- The Elmore County Sheriff's Office has called a news conference for 9 a.m. today to give an update on an ongoing homicide investigation.
Closing of Greil Memorial Psychiatric Hospital would eliminate 139 jobs

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:43:00 -0600

If the Alabama Department of Mental Health's plan to close Montgomery's Greil Memorial Psychiatric Hospital is passed as part of the 2013 General Fund budget, it would lead to the elimination of 139 jobs, and 77 patients at the facility would be moved to community health care services.
Prattville's Mardi Gras parade Saturday

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:12:00 -0600

PRATTVILLE -- The good times will roll in downtown Prattville on Saturday as the city holds its eighth annual Mardi Gras observance.
Lawyers offer services to assist first responders

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:07:00 -0600

PRATTVILLE -- Members of the Prattville Fire Department received some free legal help Thursday as part of a national program that serves first responders.
Deliberations continue in ASU lawsuit

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:07:00 -0600

Federal jurors went home just after 6 p.m. Thursday after deliberating for several hours in the racial and sexual harassment lawsuit against Alabama State University.
Burglary suspects crash during high-speed chase

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:07:00 -0600

Four burglary suspects were in custody Thursday after a chase led to a crash on Interstate 85, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
Jury set to decide ASU suit

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:26:00 -0600

The jury will begin deliber­ating today after closing argu­ments in a racial and sexual ha­rassment lawsuit against Alabama State University.
Elmore Co. woman slain; victim's car found

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:26:00 -0600

WETUMPKA -- The Elmore County Sheriff's Office is inves­tigating its first homicide of 2012 following the Wednesday morning death of a Flatwood woman.
Gillespie to deliver State of the City address

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:28:00 -0600

PRATTVILLE -- Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr. will deliver a State of the City address Feb. 23.
Belt-tightening major topic at Montgomery Chamber breakfast

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:16:00 -0600

By Rick Harmon rharmon@gannett.com
2 suspects charged in robbery, shooting near Eastdale Mall

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:15:00 -0600

The Montgomery Police Department has charged two cousins in connection with the robbery and shooting of a 21-year-old man in a park­ing lot near Eastdale Mall.