Gov. Kay Ivey Announces Members of Group Studying Gambling
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the members of her Study Group for Gambling Policy. She had announced the formation of the group during her State of the State Address…
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Montgomery Woman Sentenced to 11 Years for Her Role in Armed Robbery Spree
On February 12, Diamond Markayla Mathis, 24, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for her role in committing multiple armed robberies and violating federal firearms laws, announced U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., FBI Special Agent…
Extra: A Conversation with Dr. Martin Luther King's Barber
Malden Brothers Barbershop sits on Jackson St. in Centennial Hill, a once bustling neighborhood in Montgomery that catered to black citizens at a time when Montgomery was dominated by segregation. Many…
ADECA Announces New Deputy Director
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Director Kenneth Boswell announced on Thursday that Elaine J. Fincannon has been appointed as the agency’s deputy director. Fincannon most recently served as Senior Vice President for Investor Relations for the Business Council…
MPD: Two Men Shot; Investigation Underway
Montgomery Police say two men who shot Thursday evening. The men were located in a vehicle in the 6000 block of Atlanta Hwy. Police say both sustained serious gunshots wounds and are being treated at a hospital. According to MPD,…
Lowndes County Sheriff Remembers "Big John" Williams While Sharing his Vision
It has been three months since Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams was shot and killed in downtown Hayneville. While some continue to grieve over their beloved sheriff, the department…
UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing, Located
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has cancelled a missing child alert for a 13-year-old Katherine Bonilla. The agency says the child has been located. Birmingham Police says the last time she was seen before being located was Tuesday at home.
UPDATE: Search Suspended for the Night for Possible Plane Crash in Pike Road
Update: 8:09 p.m., Thursday, February 13 The search for the site of a possible plane crash in Pike Road has been suspended the for night according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's…
Three Dothan High Students Hospitalized After Eating Laced Brownies
Authorities say three high school students were hospitalized after eating brownies laced with a narcotic. Dothan police say several Dothan High School students distributed a batch of narcotic-laced brownies to their classmates Wednesday. Dothan police juvenile officer Sgt. Clark Allums…
Alabama House Votes to Make it a Hate Crime to Target Police Officers
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill to make it a hate crime to target police officers. Representatives voted 92-0 to add the law enforcement profession to the categories, along with race and religion, covered by Alabama's hate…
"Gender Is Real Legislative Act" Would Ban Transgender Students from Some Sports Teams
A proposal to ban transgender students from playing on sports teams of the gender they identify with drew criticism during a public hearing in the Alabama House of Representatives. Rep. Chris Pringle said his bill would require student athletes to…
14-Year-Old Horseshoe Bend Student in Possession of Firearm on Campus Arrested
A 14-year-old Horseshoe Bend School student was found in possession of a handgun at the school. As a result of the investigation, the juvenile has been charged with making terrorist threats and carrying a concealed weapon during school activities. The…
Troy Man Faces Life Following Indictment for Sex Crimes Against Two Minors 20 Years Ago
On Thursday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Robby Glenn Morrow for multiple sex crimes against two child victims in Crenshaw County. The crimes happened more than 20 years ago. Morrow, 54, of Troy, was arrested by Special…
Selma City Schools Looking to Expand its Transportation Services
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is looking to expand its transportation services in the district -- to provide school bus pick up and drop off service -- to…
Atlanta Prosecutor Deciding Whether to Open Investigation into James Brown's Death
A prosecutor in Atlanta is deciding whether to open a formal investigation into singer James Brown's death. Brown, known as the godfather of soul, was 73 when he died of heart failure on Christmas day in 2006. A spokesman for…
Two Dead Following Shooting Inside Mobile Walmart
Two men are dead after an argument led to a shootout at a Walmart store in Mobile. Police say two people got into a dispute at a Walmart Neighborhood Market on Wednesday night and both pulled out guns. Each opened…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Montgomery That Will Purchase Equipment to Detect Gunfire
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $196,533 to create safer neighborhoods in several Alabama municipalities and communities. Funds from the Project Safe Neighborhoods program were awarded to the cities of Montgomery, Mobile, Summerdale and Satsuma and the counties of Mobile and…
Rising River Raising Flood Concerns in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The rising Alabama River has people in Selma concerned about flooding -- and the possibility of property damage. People eating at the Sandbar Grille and Bar -- are enjoying…
Flooding Causing Concerns for River Region
Waters continue to rise in Alabama's rivers due to the continued rain fall amounts. That is causing flooding concerns here in the River Region. RiverFront Park is flooded with waters crested at 40…
AG Steve Marshall 'Not Happy' with Record Level of Lethal Violence Against Alabama Police Officers
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall expressed his disapproval of a record level of lethal violence against law enforcement officers in the state. Seven Alabama law enforcement officers have been shot and…
Committee Votes Down Payday Loan Restrictions in Alabama
A Senate committee has voted down a proposal to give payday lending customers longer to repay their loans. Lawmakers voted 6-8 against the bill that would give borrowers 30 days to repay a loan instead of as little as 10…
Hyundai Donating $70,000 to Create Robotics Teams at all MPS Middle Schools
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama will donate $70,000 to boost robotics programs in Montgomery Public Schools. Hyundai is teaming up with Auburn University’s Southeastern Center of Robotics Education (SCORE) to start the Hyundai Initiative for Robotics Excellence (HIRE). The goal of…
Montgomery Riverfront Park Closed Due to Flooding
Riverfront Park in downtown Montgomery is closed because of flooding. The river flooded following heavy storms on Monday so as a safety precaution, city officials closed the park. More storms are expected Wednesday night so more flooding is expected. …
Atlanta Highway Wells Fargo Robbed Wednesday Morning
The Wells Fargo bank in the 6200 block of Atlanta Highway at Bell Road in Montgomery was robbed of an unspecified amount of money around 10 a.m. Wednesday. The adult male…
Macon East Academy Students Show 'Random Act of Kindness' at Montgomery Nursing Home
Macon East Academy students grades Kindergarten to sixth performed for residents at the Wesley Gardens nursing home in Montgomery. They sang and gave gifts to the residents of the nursing home.…
