Charles Montgomery
Digital Reporter
Huntsville, AL
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Charles is a December 2021 graduate of West Virginia University. While earning his degree, Charles served as the sports editor for the WVU student newspaper, the Daily Athenaeum. Charles also completed a summer internship in 2021 for ESPN Louisville radio.
Charles is familiar with Alabama as he has lived in Grant since 2011. He attended KDS DAR High School and graduated in 2018.
Charles is a major sports fan, supporting the Mountaineers, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Athletics.
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According to Sen. Britt, the delegation met with U.S. Space Command Commander General James Dickinson on Wednesday.
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Barber was convicted of murdering Dottie Epps with a hammer in May 2001.
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Future championship games might be held at Joe Davis Stadium.
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If this bill passes, state, city or county agencies would have to consult with the Office of Foreign Assets Control before purchasing drone technology.
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A 35-year-old woman was arrested by agents with the North Alabama Drug Task Force for allegedly trafficking fentanyl.
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The sheriff’s office confirmed the suspect was related to all victims in the shooting.
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A spokesperson for the police department confirmed the two injured officers responded to a shots fired call in the 4600 block of Governors House Drive that injured a woman.
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Police said Denise Woods, 53, was arrested and charged for pulling a chair out from under a student.
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The man was partially stuck in the mud when a trailer overturned on him.
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William Darby was found guilty in May 2021 and sentenced to 25 years in prison in August 2021.
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No one was injured at the time of the incident.
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Aaron Brooks Butler, 33, was charged with eleven counts of securities fraud, one count of sale of securities by an unregistered agent and one count of sale of an unregistered security.
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A Madison County man who was convicted of murder was found dead inside Elmore Correctional Facility on March 7, according to a spokesperson for the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC).
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Birmingham Legion FC announced a partnership with Telemundo Birmingham and Gray Media Group, Incorporated to broadcast six games in 2023.
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According to online court documents, Bryan Smith was seen at the Capitol wearing an army green jacket, a camouflage baseball hat and sunglasses at times.
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Agencies that assist domestic violence victims received funding through Alabama’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund, as announced by Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday.
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Darius Hairston Miles, a player on the Alabama basketball team, was arrested and charged with capital murder for his alleged role in the death of Jamea Jonae.
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At least two people were shot and killed in a Sunday morning shooting.
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Chief Executive Officer of the Lawrence County Medical Center, Dean Griffin, confirmed the medical center had some windows break and significant roof damage.
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Defense attorneys for Casey White have filed a motion to move his murder trial from April 17
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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has directed local power companies to implement planned, short duration, intermittent power interruptions to maintain system reliably.
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Don Webster of Huntsville Emergency Medical Services said one male patient was transported to Hunstville Hospital Trauma Services with injuries sustained in the incident
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The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will give out the grants from funds made available by the Department of Justice.
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The $2.65 million will be given to 12 different organizations to provide shelter, legal and health services and other necessary assistance.
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The $5.6 million in grants will help 17 agencies across the state provide services to people who are victims of violent acts, abuse, robbery and assault, domestic violence and sexual assault.
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The 18 grants will be distributed to community action agencies to provide services to eligible families and individuals.
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According to Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly, Blake Townsend agreed to a life sentence as part of his plea deal.
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According to newly released court documents, Bryan Shawn Smith was seen at the Capitol wearing an army green jacket, a camouflage baseball hat and sunglasses at times.
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According to the Department of Justice, Ray Hunt, 69, conspired to export U.S.-origin parts used in the oil and gas industry to customers in Iran since at least November 2017.
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At this time, inmates Alan Eugene Miller and James Edward Barber are the only two inmates in the state with motions to set execution dates pending before the Alabama Supreme Court.
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According to the press release, the district will work with law enforcement officials to determine how the students had the firearm and ammunition.
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Robert Hastings was arrested after Kyle Merriner was found dead inside his car in a cornfield.
Gov. Ivey chose 14 businesses to attend the showcase, show their products and discuss the history of their company.
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The Department of Justice found that the state of Alabama illegally discriminates against children in foster care with behavioral and emotional disabilities as announced Wednesday.
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A motion was filed by White’s defense team on Friday stating, “housing Mr. White at the Cullman County Jail is no longer a viable option for the defendant and is therefore moot.”
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The funds from the federal Recreation Trails Program total $1.64 million and will be used to build, restore and improve trails.
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The employee reportedly admitted to the act and said he had a foot fetish that sometimes "sexually aroused" him, police say.
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It's not clear what the two talked about on the phone or for how long the calls would last, according to authorities.
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Between August 2021 and February 2022, Casey White and Vicky White shared 949 phone calls.
The documents state that Casey White’s defense team spoke with Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton and Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly who have no opposition to the motion.
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The next targeted launch window for the SLS rocket launch will open on Friday, September 23 at 5:47 a.m. central time
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The Center for Disease Control recommends updated boosters for those 12 and older
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The Morgan County Schools Superintendent says the school is not impacted.
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The rollout will cover over four miles and the SLS travels under one mile per hour.
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The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced that it ordered 8,000 doses of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.
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Two Limestone County Correctional Facility inmates were injured in separate inmate-on-inmate assaults over the past few days.
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According to the Moulton Police Department, Rolando McClain was initially pulled over on Highway 157 for speeding.
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According to the Alabama Department of Corrections, Brian Shelton, 37, was found unresponsive in his bed.
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Marvin McClendon pleaded not guilty on July 7 on the first-degree murder charge
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In the email, Rep. Brooks explains why he and other Republicans deserve a pardon.
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