The Alabama Department of Corrections says it's arrested five correctional officers on charges of using their positions as correctional officers for personal gain following a three-month investigation at the Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore. ADOC says it started its investigation…
A woman has pleaded guilty to capital murder in connection with the 2014 death of a 23-month-old boy in Montgomery. The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office says Natasha Cottrell entered the plea during her trial last week. Cottrell was charged with…
The Eagles have gathered at Maxwell Air Force Base. The annual Gathering of Eagles program brings together aviation heroes and pioneers to share their experiences with a new generation of leaders. "We're trying…
Chilton, Macon and Tallapoosa counties are among the 19 counties in Alabama that are getting grant money to provide better access to high-tech medical care. In a statement, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the services are being provided through a $139,650 Appalachian…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says state troopers are investigating four traffic fatalities and two boating deaths statewide during the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. The period ran from 6 a.m. Friday, May 26 to midnight Monday, May 29. In…
From the Troy Newsroom -- Two people are recovering following a shooting in Troy over the weekend. Troy police say the shooting happened Saturday night in the 400 block of Aster Avenue. A 26-year-old man was airlifted to a Montgomery…
The U.S. Kids Golf Montgomery Local Tour kicked off their tournament season Tuesday at Aroostook Golf Course. Children ages 5-14 took part in the tournament competing in varying age divisions. For 9-year-old Lauryn…
Tiger Woods says an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine led to his arrest on a DUI charge in Florida. Woods spent nearly four hours in the Palm Beach County Jail after being arrested early Monday on suspicion of DUI. The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma remember the men and women who have fought and died to preserve and protect the American way of life. A large crowd gathered in front…
As the nation remembers those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms, several veterans of Foreign wars and The American Legion joined the city of Prattville to do the same. Hundreds participated in…
Greenville held its annual Memorial Day program at Confederate Park Monday morning. This year's guest speaker was Major Gerald Johnson, a Vietnam Veteran. He's also the chairman of the Butler County World War…
Many people celebrated Memorial Day at Pratt Pool Monday. Admission was marked down to $1; usually it costs $3 to get in. "Retro means it's a dollar to get in, and it's very…
Police in south Florida say golf great Tiger Woods has been…
A West Alabama prosecutor frustrated by gang violence is asking churches to help in the fight against crime. District Attorney Michael Jackson is launching a program he calls "Adopt-A-Gang Member." He says the idea is to help gang members feel more…
This Memorial Day Weekend was also the weekend of the annual…
We've been leading up to a big Harley Davidson giveaway all month, and now we have our winner. Daniel Snell is the winner of a new Harley Davidson Roadster! Our qualifiers were…
One Montgomery is open for the summer after undergoing renovations. The previously closed Gunter Pool is now open for the public. It's the the largest pool in Montgomery. The pool has two water slides and a shallow kids pool and renovated,…
As summertime arrives in Alabama electricians are warning lake-goers to check their docks before they jump in the water. "There's not really a warning sign," explained electrician Barry Duck. He says in most…
From the steps of the state archives building... music filled the capital city. A perfect night to for many to enjoy to the sounds of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. "Maestro Hinds is outstanding.…
Stable gasoline prices are expected to fuel a slight increase in long trips this Memorial Day weekend. The AAA auto club predicts that 39 million Americans will make a trip of at least 50 miles this weekend, up 2.7 percent…
Just under 5,000 people call Tallassee home we spoke with a few who shared what Sets Tallassee apart from any other town. Resident, Hunter Mote grew up in Tallassee says there's a little…
Here's a list of several Memorial Day Weekend events that are just a short drive away for people in our area: "To Kill a Mockingbird" What: Stage adaptation of Harper Lee's novel, performed in historic former courthouse. When: May 26-27…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police say a man was shot during an early morning shootout that involved a police officer at a public housing complex. Capt. Johnny King says the officer…
New census projections show that Montgomery's population has dropped about 3% since 2010. While it is still Alabama's second-largest city, fast-growing Huntsville could overtake Montgomery in the coming years. Some Montgomery residents say…
The long Memorial Day travel period is underway. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will not be taking a holiday. Instead, state troopers will be out to make sure people buckle up and obey…
