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Montgomery opens new Bark Park, announces biking and walking trails project

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 5:46pm

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- It's been an exciting day, a day long in the works, for dog lovers around Alabama's capital city. Four-legged friends now have a place to play without the constraints of a leash.

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, officials with the Montgomery Humane Society and others gathered for the grand opening of Montgomery's new Bark Park.

[EXTRA: Dog Park Etiquette]

The complexy, officially named the Hannah Daye Ridling Bark Park, is located at Blount Cultural Park.

The Montgomery Humane Society asked for $100,000 in donations to make the park a reality. The community gave more than $200,000 in response.

The facility, where dogs will be free to run and play without a leash, has a fenced space for small dogs that can keep them safe and away from larger dogs.

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New red lights coming to an intersection near you

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 5:25pm

New red lights coming to an intersection near you

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Another red light is going up on a busy road in East Montgomery and it may be the first of several new stop lights designed to make you safer.

The new light is going up at Taylor Road at Winton Blount Boulevard - near the Atlanta Highway. That's right where Montgomery's main post office is located.

A new red light typically costs between $125,000 and $150,000, but the city won't be feeling the heat for this light. The costs were offset by ATS - the company that oversees the city's red light camera.

A red light camera will also be added to this intersection.

The new light should be installed in about a week and will start in "flash mode." It will be fully operational in about two weeks.

Several other red lights may be going up on Vaughn Road between Montgomery Catholic High School and Saint James, at Wynlakes Boulevard, and at the entrance to the Deer Creek subdivision.

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Additional Seats Added for Graduation Ceremonies at the ASU Acadome

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 5:13pm

Additional Seats Added for Graduation Ceremonies at the ASU Acadome

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — After careful consideration of a number of factors, Montgomery Public Schools renegotiated their contract with Alabama State University for additional seating for the graduation ceremonies for Carver, Lee, Lanier, and Jefferson Davis High Schools.

The additional seating should accommodate 7,500 parents, family and friends from each school. Also, for friends and family around the country who are unable to attend the ceremonies, MPS will “live stream” each event on our website – www.mps.k12.al.us.

· Doors will open to the Acadome an hour before the ceremony is scheduled to start.

· There are no limits on the number of people who may attend for each student; the ASU fire marshal will turn away people if the capacity of 7,500 is reached.

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Police say Alexander Street homicide was drug related

Submitted by WSFA 12 News Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 4:14pm

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- Montgomery Police say they are pursuing strong leads 24 hours after a man was shot and killed in front of a residence in the 900 block of Alexander Street.

At this time, no arrests have been made. However, police say their initial investigation indicated the homicide is drug related.

The incident happened around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. Authorities were called to the scene of a subject shot in the 900 block of Alexander Street. When they arrived on the scene they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.

At this time the victim's identity is being withheld pending the notification of his immediate family.

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Troy University Alumni Association launches membership campaign

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 2:45pm

The Troy University Alumni Association has launched its annual “Membership in May” campaign, an effort to keep more alumni engaged with University as a part of the Association, according to Alumni Affairs Director Faith Ward.

The Association currently serves alumni through 52 chapters in the United States and two international chapters located in China and Russia, Ward said.

“In 2012, Troy University celebrated 125 years of service to students in Alabama, the United States and around the world, and we look forward with anticipation to reaching even greater heights this year,” Ward said. “This is the perfect time for our alumni to celebrate our treasured past while looking forward to a bright future.”

The cost of an Alumni Association membership is: $25 per person annually or $500 for lifetime single membership and $750 lifetime couple membership. Payment plans are available for lifetime memberships.

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Bentley awards grants to enhance public safety

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 2:16pm

Bentley awards grants to enhance public safety

Thanks to a series of grants awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley, law enforcement and judicial agencies in south Alabama will receive new equipment to help combat crime. Bentley awarded grants to Montgomery and Bullock counties, the cities of Millbrook and Troy and the town of Brantley.

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants that are awarded in response to local government requests for equipment to help police, deputies and local court systems strengthen public protection.

Bentley awarded $16,110 to Montgomery County and $15,816 to Bullock County.

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Lane closures necessary on I-85 this weekend in Montgomery

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 10:39am

Lane closures necessary on I-85 this weekend in Montgomery

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s ongoing I-85 bridge maintenance project continues near downtown Montgomery.

Weather permitting, the following I-85 lane closures, between mile markers 0.1 and 1.5 (from the bridge over Jackson Street through the bridge over Rosa Parks Avenue), will be in place this weekend:

Friday, May 3 from 9 p.m. until Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. – inside and middle lanes of I-85 North.
Friday from 9 p.m. until Saturday at 9 a.m. – Day Street to I-85 Ramp.
Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. – inside lane of I-85 North and South.
Saturday, from 9 p.m. until Sunday, May 5 at 9 a.m. – inside and middle lanes of I-85 North.
Saturday, from 9 p.m. until Sunday at 9 a.m. – Day Street to I-85 Ramp.
Sunday, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. – inside lane of I-85 North and South.
Sunday from 9 p.m. until Monday, May 6 at 5 a.m.