Thieves Steal More Pit Bull Puppies from Selma Couple
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Thieves steal two more pitbull puppies from a Selma couple's backyard and this time they do it in broad daylight. The latest theft was caught on tape. The…
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New Department of Mental Health Commissioner Sworn In
Governor Kay Ivey has made a few changes to her staff. Lynn Beshear, is now the new commissioner of the department of mental Health Beshear replaces Jim Perdue, who offered Ivey his resignation…
Minnesota Officer Who Fatally Shot Castile Takes Buyout
The Minnesota police officer acquitted in last year's fatal shooting of black motorist Philando Castile has left the police department where he served. The Minneapolis suburb of St. Anthony says Jeronimo Yanez has reached a "separation agreement" and is no…
Alabama Campus Officer Shoots Woman During Traffic Stop
Authorities say a University of North Alabama police officer is on leave after shooting a woman during a traffic stop. The TimesDaily of Florence reports the confrontation occurred about 3 a.m. Sunday in the northwest Alabama city. A statement from…
Senator Says Health Care Vote Set For Next Week
The No. 2 Republican in the Senate…
Update: Three People Killed in Pike County Wreck
Alabama state troopers have confirmed that a third person has died in a wreck on U.S. Highway 231 in southern Pike County. The wreck happened this afternoon near the Coffee County line and involved an 18-wheeler and two cars. The…
US Consumer Credit Up $18.4 Billion in May, Most in 6 months
American consumers increased their borrowing in May at the fastest pace in six months, reflecting a sharp rebound in the category that includes credit cards. The Federal Reserve reports that total consumer borrowing rose by $18.4 billion in May, the…
Judge Gives Preliminary Approval to Wells Fargo Settlement
Wells Fargo has received preliminary approval to pay out $142 million to customers affected by the bank's sales practices scandal. A federal judge gave preliminary approval Saturday to the deal that would settle claims over fraudulent accounts going back to…
Federal Regulator Moves to Mostly Ban Arbitration Clauses
The federal financial consumer watchdog agency has moved to broadly ban the use of so-called arbitration clauses when groups of people want to file a class-action lawsuit against a bank or other financial company. Consumer advocates have been pushing for…
Governor Ivey Announces Pre-K through Third Grade Pilot Schools
Governor Kay Ivey today announced that five Alabama school systems, with a total of eight individual schools, will lead a new effort to improve student success by aligning effective teaching strategies and improving collaboration among educators in early elementary school…
Georgia Teen Dies After Jumping Into Creek at Alabama Park
A Georgia teenager has died after officials say he jumped off a rock into a creek at an Alabama park. DeKalb County, Alabama Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Michael Edmonson tells local news outlets…
74-Year-Old Alabama Pharmacist Dies in Lawn Mower Accident
An Alabama man has died in what local outlets are calling a freak lawn mower accident on his property. Chilton County sheriff's deputies say 74-year-old Larry Smitherman was killed while trying to disentangle a garden hose from his bush hog.…
Second Suspect Arrested in Triple Killing in Alabama
Authorities have captured the second of two men wanted in a triple slaying in central Alabama. Police say 35-year-old Marty Morgan was arrested Monday at an apartment complex in Montgomery. Acting U.S. Marshal…
NFL Player O.J Howard Hosts Backpack Drive at Autauga Academy
NFL Player O.J. Howard, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers paid a special visit to Autauga Academy Sunday. Howard is a tight end for the Buccaneers. Howard hosted "Got Da Juice" a backpack drive and community day at Autauga Academy. Over…
Northview Christian Church Hosts "Worship on the Waterfront"
For Northview Christian Church, Sunday's service was a little different with lawn chairs and blankets on the Riverfront. "The best place to have it is on the water and we want to come…
Dozens of Homes Showcased at the Parade of Homes
Several homes are waiting to be filled with homeowners and by the looks of it, it may not be hard to make a sale. "I think it's a good idea for people building…
Tuskegee Police Investigating Murder of 18-year-old Male
UPDATE: Tuskegee Police have arrested 18-year-old Kayonna Robinson in connection to the murder. She's been charged with hindering prosecution. The Tuskegee police are investigating the murder of an 18-year-old male. Tuskegee Chief Lester Patrick says 18-year-old Jaivontavious Sellers of…
Troopers Investigating Deadly Crash
Alabama State Troopers are investigating a early Saturday morning crash that left a Clanton woman dead. Troopers say 49-year-old Martha Ann Mims died when her 2003 Toyota Corolla collided with a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. Mims was not wearing a seat…
Wetumpka Boys & Girls Club Closes
After months of fighting for funding, the Boys & Girls Club of Wetumpka closed its doors for the final time Friday afternoon. The club struggled to find funding after the City of Wetumpka…
World Championship Domino Tournament
The 42nd annual World Championship Domino Tournament got underway in Andalusia Friday. The Andalusia Rotary Club puts on the event every year as a fundraiser and they say it brings people from all over. "We usually have a couple hundred…
Voter Restoration Campaign Kicks Off in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new Alabama law signed in May could restore the voting rights of thousands of convicted felons across the state. A new voting rights campaign is set to kick off Saturday in Selma at Historic Brown Chapel AME…
Hundreds of New Parking Spaces to Come to Troy University
Troy University's growing population has been a positive for the university. But for years, campus parking has been a concern among students due to that growth. Nearly 600 new parking spaces on Troy University's campus. It's something university officials and students…
Court of Appeals Orders New Sentencing Order for Death Row Inmate
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has directed a judge to redo the sentencing order for a man sentenced to die for killing his ex-girlfriend in 2011. Appellate judges on Friday ruled that Cedric Jerome Floyd should get a new…
Moe's Original Barbecue Opens, Old Cloverdale Residents Hope For Other Businesses To Join The Area
There's a new buzz in the Old Cloverdale area of Montgomery. Moe's Original Barbecue has officially opened it's doors and those in the area are welcoming the eatery with open arms. "I'm pretty excited about this coming, I live right…
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Reported in Alabama
Mobile County health officials are confirming three cases of flesh-eating bacteria, or "vibrio vulnificus," in the county. Barbara Gibbs, who oversees the Infectious Disease and Control Department with the county health department, says one case was from an individual who…
