MPS Budget Concerns
The Montgomery County Board of Education met Tuesday night for one of two budget hearings. There were a lot of concerns brought up about where the money was going and how it was being used. Almost 3 million dollars are…
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Selma Police Asks Public for Help in Latest Murder Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier is reaching out to the community for information to help take a murderer off the street. Twenty year old Shykereya Leggett of Selma died after being shot at Prime Ultra…
Unsung Heroes of the Skies: Montgomery Air Traffic Controllers Save Lives of Dozens of Passengers on PSA Flight
Montgomery Regional Airport air traffic controllers John Leslie and Lee Watson are unsung heroes in the sky. "We hope this doesn't happen, but we're prepared for when it does," said Leslie. In June, this duo guided PSA Airlines flight 5559…
Union Springs Police Make Arrest in Bullock Co. School Bomb Threat
Union Springs police have arrested a juvenile this morning in connection to a bomb threat at Bullock County High School. The juvenile is said to be a student in the Bullock County school system but officials would not release which…
Former Game Warden Arrested on Shoplifting Charges
On October 23, at approximately 4:00pm, Prattville Police Department responded to Bass Pro Shop on a report of shoplifting. Officers made contact with James Hasty Hudson, 56, of Trillium Court in Wetumpka and took him into custody without incident. Hudson…
Montgomery Police Arrest Man in Fatal Shooting Outside Courthouse
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in a fatal shooting that happened Monday afternoon outside the Montgomery County Courthouse. Police say 25-year-old Josephus Boone is charged with capital murder in the death of 31-year-old Kelvin Cooley. Police say Boone…
Rewards Offered for Information on Whereabouts of Missing Men
BRENT TALLEY Family members are still searching for answers to the whereabouts of their love one, Brent Talley. CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to his whereabouts. Brent Talley, 67, was last seen by family…
Teen Wanted for Assault of Prattville Officer, Receiving Stolen Property Captured
CrimeStoppers has been officially notified by the Prattville Police Department that Kendrick “Big Mac” Nelson is in Police custody. U.S. Marshalls picked Nelson up on October 23 from the 4500 block of Rich Road in Prattville. No other details of…
Lyn Stuart Seeking Full Term as Chief Justice
Lyn Stuart says she will seek a full term as Alabama's chief justice. Stuart is a Republican who was appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to replace Roy Moore following his removal from the court for violating judicial ethics. With Moore…
Alabama National Fair about to Open
We're just a few days away from the Alabama National Fair opening its gates. And crews are working hard to get it all set up in time. The fair will…
Selma Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating a weekend shooting that leaves one person dead and another person hurt. Lt. Tory Neely says a 20 year old woman was killed…
Montgomery Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition. Police say a man was shot in the 300 block of South Lawrence Street in downtown Monday afternoon. The victim is in hospital with life threatening injuries.…
Family of Crenshaw County Man Hoping Reward Will Help Solve His Murder
Brent Cosby has fond memories of his father. "He loved everybody. He never had a harsh word to say about anybody," said Cosby. That's why it was a shock, Cosby…
Bomb Threat Closes Schools in Bullock County
Bullock County Schools were closed on Monday, due to what Union Springs Chief of Police Danny Jackson calls a bomb threat. He tells Alabama News Network that Bullock County High School principal Derrick Harris got the threat by email early this…
Wetumpka Walmart Greeter Celebrates Major Milestone
Wetumpka Walmart greeter James Osborne has one mission every time a customer walks through the door. "Make them feel welcome and tell 'em have a good day and all," said Osborne. Osborne has…
Montgomery Woman Arrested in Fatal Stabbing
Montgomery police say they've charged a woman in a man's fatal stabbing. Police say 32-year-old Harriet Holloway is charged with murder. Police say she is being held on a $150,000 bond. According to investigators, 38-year-old Peter Zetrenne was stabbed Saturday…
Prattville Restaurant Owner Opts Not to Show NFL Games or Related Broadcasts
Randy Eckman is the owner of Fox's Pizza Den in Prattville. He has posted a sign on the door telling customers NFL games will no longer be shown on the TV's in the…
New South Bookstore is Now "Read" Herring Bookstore
The New South bookstore in downtown Montgomery has a new name. It's a play on the term "Red Herring." It's now the "Read Herring" bookstore. The owners say the name change is to differentiate the store from the New South…
Alabama Member of Voting Commission complains
AP October 22, 2017, 1:26 PM Trump voting commission criticized for lack of transparency President Donald Trump's advisory commission on election integrity has integrity questions of its own — with some of its own members raising concerns about its openness. This past week,…
Great Grits Cook-Off and Festival Benefits Prattville YMCA Coach a Child Scholarship Fund
Over 40 teams participated in the Great Grits Cook-Off and Festival that benefits the Prattville YMCA Coach a Child Scholarship Fund. "We've served up some Mexican grits and they seem to be…
Autauga County Children's Policy Council Hosts Special Needs Trunk or Treat
Some children in Prattville are trick or treating a little early. The Autauga County Children's Policy Council hosted a special needs trunk or treat event Saturday at First Baptist Church of Prattville. The…
Alabama Mandatary Liability Insurance Law to Start November 1st
Legislators who voted for the Alabama Mandatory Liability Insurance law hope it will reduce the number of uninsured drivers on the road. The law includes stiffer penalties for drivers caught without liability insurance…
U.S. Senate Candidate Doug Jones Campaigns in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones hit the campaign trail in west Alabama Friday and made a stop in Linden. Jones met with more than a dozen elected officials…
Capitol Music Store Faces Uncertain Future after 62 Years in Business
Capitol Music has been in business since 1955 at its location on Harrison Road in Montgomery. But it faces an uncertain future at the end of the month. The store's 88-year-old owner Jim…
Teenage Boy Arrested in Arson Fires at Lee High School
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Bureau of Investigations says it has arrested and charged a 14-year-old boy in a string of arson fires at Lee High School. Investigators say three small fires were set inside the school Wednesday afternoon. They say trash…
