Black Voters Sue Over Alabama's Method of Electing Judges
A civil rights group is challenging Alabama's practice of electing appellate judges by statewide vote, saying it has resulted in all-white courts in a state where one of every four people is…
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Alabama Revenue Commissioner Selected for IRS Advisory Committee
Governor Robert Bentley announced on Wednesday that Alabama Revenue Commissioner Julie Magee has been selected to serve on the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) for the Internal Revenue Service. “Commissioner Magee has been an outstanding administrator of the Alabama…
Wilson Makes First Appearance in Dallas Co. District Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma High teacher arrested for having sex with a student makes a first appearance in court. District Attorney Michael Jackson says Charlaina Lee Wilson was arraigned…
Controversy about Pledge of Allegiance in Alex City Schools
There is some confusion and controversy concerning the Pledge of Allegiance being recited in Alexander City Schools. Mayor Charles Shaw signed a proclamation Tuesday to make sure the Pledge of…
Greenville Athletic Trainer gets much needed help on the field
The athletic trainer for Greenville Sports is finally getting some much needed help. Jason Peavy has been handling every cut, bruise, sprain, and…
Piggly Wiggly Celebrates 100th Anniversary
It's a celebration for Piggly Wiggly grocery stores across the area. It's the store's 100th year in business. The first Piggly Wiggly store was opened in Memphis, Tennessee in 1916. Clarence Saunders was the founder of the store. Saunders introduced shoppers to…
Raising Awareness for Childhood Cancer
It's estimated that thousands of children will be diagnosed with childhood cancer in the U.S every year. That's why people in Troy are raising awareness. This month residents and businesses are encouraged…
Traffic Fatalities Cut in Half this Labor Day
Alabama State Troopers investigated half as many traffic fatalities during this past Labor Day weekend as during the same period in 2015. During the holiday travel period, which began at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, and ran through midnight Monday,…
Crenshaw Co. Murder Conviction Upheld
Attorney General Luther Strange announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday upheld the murder conviction of Vincent Lovelace Lowe. Lowe, 43, of Evergreen, was convicted in May of 2015 for the murder of Albert Clyde Lee. Evidence…
State Health Dept. Confirms 4 TB Cases at Hyundai
State health officials tested some employees of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama for tuberculosis after a identifying an infected worker at the automaker's plant outside Montgomery. Pam Barrett of the Alabama Department of Public Health says testing and evaluations at the…
House Where 5 Slain with Ax, Gunshots Mysteriously Burns
Authorities say the south Alabama house where five people were slain with an ax and gunshots has mysteriously burned. Sheriff's officials say they'd gotten a tip that the home in Citronelle, Alabama, would be burned - and then it went…
Alabama Officer Acquitted of Civil Rights Charges Returns to Work
An Alabama police officer acquitted of federal civil rights charges arising from a video recording of an Indian man being slammed to the ground is returning to work. Local news media report Madison police Officer Eric Parker was returning from…
Olympic Gold Medalist, Simone Biles, to Release Autobiography
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is ready to tell the full story behind her rise from prodigy to champion. Biles, who won five medals overall at the 2016 Olympics, will release her autobiography "Courage…
Execution Rates Drop, Makes Some Think Death Penalty is Dying
Is the death penalty in America gradually dying? There have been just two executions since May 1. And the total for 2016 probably will hit a 25-year low. Execution drug shortages, errors in death chambers and legal challenges to sentences…
Popular Montgomery Actor Dies
A popular Montgomery actor died unexpectedly Sunday morning. The 32-year-old, Patrick Manora, died of a heart attack. Manora was part of Life Change Production Inc. where he starred in many productions. His…
Alabama River Connected to Many Selma Labor Day Traditions
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- For many people in Selma, Labor Day festivities center around activities connected to the Alabama River. The annual River Raft Race is back in Selma after…
World's Largest Peanut Boil sells out on Sunday
The World's Largest Peanut Boil in Luverne is finally over and the Alcazar Shriners have great numbers to report. The Shriners sold 25.5 tons of boiled peanuts over the Labor Day…
Lake Season Gets Extension At Lake Martin
It's another beautiful day on Lake Martin, and that means plenty of people out on the water. "WE're having a great time on the lake. Just hanging out with friends…
Gas Prices Across the Country at Record Lows
Good news for anyone driving this Labor Day, gas prices are at their lowest levels since 2004. The national average for a gallon of regular is $2.21. That's 20 cents cheaper than this time last year. The summer of low…
Small Earthquake Reported Near Aliceville
A small earthquake rattled the ground near the Alabama-Mississippi border. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred shortly after 3 a.m. Monday morning. The quake was centered about 12 miles south of Aliceville. No damage was reported.…
Alexander City School Faces Possible Threat
Alexander City Police Department and the Board of Education are aware of the posting on IFunny. They are working to identify those involved and/or responsible for the posting. They are treating the post as a credible threat until they can…
Special Session to Resume, Oil Spill Fund the New Main Topic
Alabama lawmakers will resume a special session on Medicaid funding with a focus on dividing settlement money from the 2010 oil spill. With lottery legislation dead, the settlement funds are being eyed as an indirect way to help fill an…
Tax Refunds Could Be Delayed for Half a Million Alabamians
More than a half million Alabamians could have their tax refunds delayed next year. Many within the state could find themselves waiting until almost spring instead of the typical January timeframe because of an IRS procedure change. The IRS will…
How was the first football Saturday?
The first game of a football season can be high stakes: a win gets fans excited for the season but a loss can set the bar low for a good year.…
Trojan Fans Gear Up for the Upcoming Season
The Trojan's season opener against Austin Peay was Saturday night in Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Trojan spirit filled the atmosphere on Troy University's campus. We spoke to a few eager fans tail-gating. They say they are looking forward to supporting…
