Local Photography Featured Part of Jackson Hospital's Healing Arts
The photos at Jackson Hospital may look familiar. Each of them are well known landmarks, in the River Region. Now they have a spot on Jackson Hospital's renovated 6th floor. Janet…
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Montgomery Police Investigating Sunday Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that left a person injured Sunday. Police say the shooting happened in the 4700 block of Court Street around 12:30 p.m. The victim has non-life threatening injuries. The shooting remains under investigation.
MPD: Woman in Serious Condition after Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital with injuries Sunday. Police say the shooting happened in the 5200 block of Carmichael Road around 1:15 p.m. The woman was taken to a local hospital in…
Troopers Investigating Deadly Crash in Macon Co.
Alabama State Troopers are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a Tuskegee man dead. Officials say 64-year-old Ronald Cleo Gibbs was killed when the 1982 Mercury Zephyr he was driving left the roadway and hit a tree. Gibbs was not…
Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Awareness
The Council on Substance Abuse along with Maggie Street Baptist Church are hoping to educate parents and caregivers about the mental illness and how substance abuse plays a big role in the disease. Pearl partlow knows first-hand the effects of…
Millbrook Police Arrest Shooting Suspect
Millbrook Police have arrested the suspect in a shooting that left a man injured Thursday afternoon. Police arrested 22-year-old Kendrick "Trey" Williams Saturday after he was taken into custody for a prior related incident. He's been charged with assault 2nd…
Sec. of State Raises Concerns over Luther Strange's Campaign Finance Report
Alabama's secretary of state has referred "potential concerns" about a campaign finance filing by Sen. Luther Strange to a state ethics commission. Strange's campaign says it's confident it followed the law. Secretary of State John Merrill said Friday he asked…
Gov. Ivey Speaks At Change of Command Ceremony For Alabama's First Female Adjutant General
For the first time, Alabama's National Guard is now under command of a female adjutant general. Governor Kay Ivey announced her appointment of the new commander earlier this month but the official change of command happened Friday afternoon. Major General Sheryl…
Selma All-Stars Celebrate Worlds Series Win
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma baseball team is celebrating an amazing run to the 15U Dixie Boys Worlds Series Championship. Winning the World Series was a goal set by the Selma All-Stars when their season first started. "Yeah,…
Troy Officials Offer Free Child Car Seat Safety Check-Up
Brent O' Hara travels with his grandson from time to time so getting the thumbs up on his car seat is important for him. "I feel i have a responsibility to make sure that i can get him to either…
President Trump Names New White House Chief of Staff
President Donald Trump says Gen. John F. Kelly is his new White House chief of staff. That means Reince Priebus is out. Trump tweeted: "I am pleased to inform you that I have just named General/Secretary John F Kelly as…
Arrest Made in Marathon Gas Station Shooting and Robbery
Special Agents with ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), with assistance from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and United States Marshals Service Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force, have made additional arrests in the June 12th Marathon gas station shooting and…
Rep. Sewell Introduces Cybersecurity Bills to Protect Elections
On Friday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) introduced two bills to strengthen cybersecurity on federal, state, and local campaigns. The Securing and Heightening the Integrity of our Elections and Lawful Democracy (SHIELD) Act would coordinate cybersecurity efforts between the Department…
University of Alabama Facing Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault and Suicide Case
The University of Alabama is now a defendant in a lawsuit by the parents of a Texas woman who killed herself after reporting that she was sexually assaulted while attending the school. Court records show Megan Rondini's parents added Alabama…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Support EMS Patient Care System
Gov. Kay Ivey awarded a $60,000 grant to continue support of an electronic system designed to ensure Alabamians needing emergency medical assistance are receiving timely and quality care. The Alabama Department of Public Health is using the grant funds to…
Concerned Parents Meet with New MPS Leader
Parents met with the new Montgomery Public School Chief Educational Officer to get their concerns addressed before the new school year begins. Reginald Eggleston is filling the role of…
Paul Ryan says House Willing to Negotiate with Senate
Speaker Paul Ryan says the House is willing to negotiate a final health care bill with the Senate. Ryan's announcement Thursday evening is meant to ease doubts among Senate Republicans about voting for a minimal repeal bill. It's not clear…
Human Skull Found in Pine Hill Identified
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A human skull found in a wooded area in Pine Hill back in February has now been identified. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says…
Honoring First Responders: Montgomery Policeman Awarded After His Response To A School Shooting
Those who work alongside Officer Leroy Manigault say it comes as no surprise that he's being recognized as first responder of the month. Officer Manigault was nominated by a parent of…
Officials Investigate Suspicious Package in Tuskegee
The Macon County EMA says a suspicious package found earlier today in Tuskegee is not dangerous. The State Bureau of Investigation's bomb squad was called in to investigate. The device was found on White Street. Frank Lee, with the Macon…
Pike Road Historic School to Open in Two Weeks
The doors of Pike Road Historic School will soon open to hundreds of students in grades seven through ten. "It was really exciting for all of us when we were…
VW and Regulators Agree on Fix for Cars in Cheating Scandal
Volkswagen and U.S. environmental regulators have agreed to a plan for the German automaker to fix most of the diesel cars involved in its emissions cheating scandal. The company says the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board…
Starbucks to Shutter all Teavana Stores as Sales Disappoint
Starbucks plans to shutter all its Teavana stores as it seeks to improve its financial performance. The company says it will close all 379 Teavana locations over the coming year. It acquired the mall-based stores in 2012. Starbucks CEO Kevin…
State Board of Education Votes to Accept Evaluations of State Superintendent
The Alabama State Board of Education voted 6-2 to accept evaluations of State Superintendent Michael Sentance Tuesday. The vote did not come without controversy and pushback from some board…
Guns and Ammo Seized in Stalking Case
A deputy seized guns and ammunition from an Alabama man arrested on outstanding charges after his ex-girlfriend reported stalking. The Montgomery Advertiser reports Michael Leslie Bice, 62, was arrested Sunday on outstanding domestic violence charges out of Autauga County. He…
