A Troy man was arrested and charged July 13, 2016, with making terrorist threats against a police officer. Javon Keontre Pryor, 20, was arrested during a court hearing on a prior assault first-degree charge. “He posted some comments on social media…
A lawyer serving on the court that's considering judicial ethics charges against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is stepping aside from the case. Opelika attorney John V. Denson II filed a notice Tuesday recusing himself. Denson writes that he shouldn't…
A neighborhood has been on high alert after a black bear was spotted behind a house last week in Dadeville. This comes after many other bear sightings in the region…
She's a Gypsy Vanner horse that is drawing lots of attention these days. "Her mane feels like messy human hair," said second grader Hannah Xu. The mare, originally from the UK…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Police officers have been making news across the country in recent days. But in Selma, KFC owner Mark Woodson is shining the spotlight on officers in…
Troy City officials say they are making progress in their efforts to revitalize the downtown area. Residents have attended two meetings to share their ideas with officials. The latest meeting was a…
Five Troy University students experienced what they call, a once in a lifetime experience in Ashkelon, Israel. Students were part of a historic archaeological excavation for 6-weeks this summer. They were able to help uncover a Philistine cemetery along with…
Montgomery police have made an arrest in connection to a shooting that happened earlier this week. 18-year-old Gregory Davis was charged with second degree assault and first degree robbery in connection to the shooting that happened on the 5700 block of Villas Lane…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers have announced a new program to keep illegal guns out of schools. This school year, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will offer a $500 reward…
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin has confirmed to Alabama News Network that his deputies are investigating a murder-suicide. Franklin says it happened around 7:00 this morning in the 7000 block of Upper River Road, just outside of Tallassee. He says…
State and local officials across the country are making an effort to show their support to their local law enforcement. One of those State Officials is Alabama Governor Robert Bentley. The Governor, joined by…
Over one-hundred people packed into the Troy Recreation Center Tuesday night for a prayer vigil. The vigil comes after multiple violent events across the country in recent weeks. Pastor Anthony Eskew helped organize…
There's lots of backlash over Melania Trump possibly plagiarizing First Lady Michelle Obama's speech after she addressed the Republican National Convention Monday night. There were several lines in the speech that seemed to…
Supporters of the family of a 19-year-old man shot and killed by a Mobile police officer are calling for criminal charges against the officer and for Mayor Sandy Stimpson to remove himself from a police citizens advisory council selection process.…
The Republican Party has nominated Donald Trump for president. And now the New York billionaire has completed a remarkable rise from political outsider to major party nominee for the White House. New York put him over the top in the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The murder suspect who was able to elude authorities for weeks is now behind bars held on a million dollar bond. Authorities say VaDarrious Hall of Selma was captured by U-S Marshals last week in…
The city of Montgomery and the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the city of Montgomery, which is a coalition created by the city to operate the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), have announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire…
Two well-known snack food companies are merging. Utz quality foods of Hanover, Pennsylvania is buying Birmingham, Alabama based Golden Enterprises, Inc., which is the owner of the popular Golden Flake brand snack chips. Golden Enterprises CEO Mark McCutcheon says the…
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday will join Secretary of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Stan Stabler to visit the Montgomery Police Department and thank the law enforcement officers for their service and dedication. This week Governor Bentley is honoring the men…
Montgomery- Overhead sign structures and Dynamic Message Signs, similar to the ones on Interstate 65 outside of Montgomery, will be installed this evening on I-85 southbound and northbound lanes near Jackson Hospital. In preparation for installation single lane closures will…
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The California lottery says a couple have claimed a $528.8 million share of a record Powerball jackpot in January. Officials said Tuesday that Marvin and Mae Acosta came forward Friday in Van Nuys to claim their…
As the nation heals from recent shootings, local pastors in our area are coming together to try and bridge the divide when it comes to race and law enforcement. Pastor…
Terry Williams, District 2 Member of the Butler County Board of Education passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2016. Williams had been suffering from an extended illness. Williams served as a school board member since January 1, 2003. He was…
Thirteen thousand people in the city of Montgomery have gotten one: a mailed speeding ticket from an empty police car, but you wont be getting them any more. After our investigative…
Barring a last-minute jolt to the proceedings, Donald Trump is about to attain his party's presidential nomination. This, despite efforts to stop him that spilled messily into the opening of the Republican National Convention. As his wife, Melania, put it…
