Montgomery Says Violent Crimes Down In 2016
While many crime statistics were down this year, some were on the rise. When it comes to the city's murder rate, Director of Public Safety Chris Murphy says that number was trending in…
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Local Residents React on Israel
This week, President-Elect Donald Trump fired back on the Obama Administration over Israel. After not voting in the UN's resolution condemning Israel's settlements, the administration is receiving criticism from Trump who has…
Rebekah Mason Asks to Stay Civil Lawsuit Amid Ethics & Criminal Probes
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's former political adviser is asking a judge to a pause a defamation lawsuit filed by the governor's one-time body guard because of what her attorneys described as ongoing criminal and ethics probes. Lawyers for Rebekah Mason…
MPD Issues Fireworks Advisory
The Montgomery Police Department reminds residents and visitors to exercise caution during their New Year’s celebrations. The department will help ensure safety through strict enforcement of the city’s fireworks and firearms ordinances throughout the holiday. MPD advises that it is…
$1,000 Reward Offered for Car Theft and Gas Station Robbery Suspect
On Saturday, December 24, at about 11:20 p.m., an unknown male stole a 2001 black Nissan Xterra during a robbery in Millbrook, Alabama. Later that day at about 11:50 p.m., the same individual used the stolen vehicle to commit a…
Former AL Lawmaker Lands Another State Job after Release from Prison
A former legislator, who pleaded guilty to taking bribes from a state lobbyist, is working as a sales clerk at a state liquor store. The Dothan Eagle reports that Terry Spicer took the job with the Alabama Beverage Control Board.…
Gov. Bentley Interviews Sen. Phil Williams for Session's Senate Seat
On Wednesday, Governor Robert Bentley interviewed State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) for a potential opening in Alabama’s U.S. Senate delegation. U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Attorney General of the United…
WANTED: Police Search for Millbrook Car Thief Suspect
On Tuesday, December 13, an unknown female stole a 1995 green Toyota Corolla (AL tag 3159AC7, last 4 of VIN 1733) from the Chevron Convenience Store located at 3250 Main Street…
Death Threat Scam Alert
A warning from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office-- there is a scam going around that they say could give your phone or computer a virus. The text message states, "I've been…
Actress Debbie Reynolds Dies at Age 84; One Day after Daughter Carrie Fisher Dies
Actress Debbie Reynolds, the star of the 1952 classic "Singin' in the Rain," has died. She was 84. Her son, Todd Fisher, said Reynolds died Wednesday, a day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher, who was 60. "She's now with Carrie…
Selma Residents Reflect on 2016
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The year end countdown is underway and in only three more days 2016 will be a thing of the past. People in Selma shared what they'll remember…
Gov. Bentley Interviews Strange, Roby and Others for Senate Post
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has interviewed six more potential candidates for the U.S. Senate seat now held by attorney general-designee Jeff Sessions. Bentley's office said the latest round of interviews include state Attorney General Luther Strange, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby…
Higher Gas Taxes in 2017?
Starting the 1st of the year, 9 states will see changes in their gas taxes, and more than a dozen other states will look at possibly doing the same. Georgia and Florida…
Troy Animal Rescue Reaches Record Adoptions
Hundreds of animals in Troy have been able to find forever homes this year thanks to the Troy Animal Rescue Project. Since starting in 2014 the organization only managed to adopt…
Larry Dixon Retiring as Head of State Board of Medical Examiners
After serving as executive director of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners for more than 35 years, Larry Dixon has announced his retirement at the end of the year. He is also well known as a former state legislator from…
Feds: Alabama to Expand License Office Hours after Probe
U.S. Department of Transportation officials say they have reached an agreement with Alabama after determining that black residents were disproportionately hurt by the state's closure of rural driver's license offices. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the agreement Wednesday. The department…
Alabama Council for Excellent Government Seeks Dismissal from Bentley Lawsuit
An organization created to advance Gov. Robert Bentley's political agenda is asking to be dismissed from a lawsuit filed by the governor's former security officer. A lawyer for the Alabama Council for Excellent Government filed the dismissal motion Wednesday, saying…
Missing Mother of JSU Football Head Coach Found Dead in Pond
ASHVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The body of the missing mother of Jacksonville State University head football coach John Grass has been found in pond near her home. St. Clair County Sheriff's Office says Virginia Duggar Grass, 78, was found dead…
10-Year Old Hit by Truck in Montgomery Dies
On Tuesday, Dec. 27, around 6:45 p.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to West South Boulevard in reference to a single-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The crash involved a pickup truck and a juvenile male pedestrian. The pedestrian, Jaden…
18-Wheeler Crash Causes Backup
A jackknifed 18-wheeler caused a major backup on I-85 Northbound in Macon County Tuesday morning. The backup stretched from the Shorter Exit to exit 15, the Pike Road flyover exit.…
Montgomery Co. Authorities Investigate Gas Station Shooting
Montgomery County authorities are investigating a shooting that happened at a gas station. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says two people fired at each other at the Entec gas station, off exit 16 of Interstate 85. Two cars were hit…
Dallas Co. Woman Killed in Christmas Day Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Christmas Day shooting that claimed the life of a 73 year old woman. Capt. Mike Granthum says Juanita Tripp…
Authorities Searching for Escaped Inmate
Butler County authorities are on the look out for an escaped inmate. Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says that 35-year-old Cedric Poole escaped from the Butler County Jail Tuesday afternoon. Police say he is 6'2" tall and weighs 165 pounds. If you…
Alabama Inmate's Lawyers Seek Phone Access During Execution
Lawyers for an Alabama death row inmate say problems with a recent lethal injection show the need for attorneys to have telephone access during executions. Attorneys for Tommy Arthur say in a December court filing that they should have a…
'Star Wars' Actress Carrie Fisher Dead at 60
Actress Carrie Fisher, who found enduring fame as Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars," has died. She was 60. Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, released a statement through her spokesman saying Fisher died Tuesday just before 9 a.m PST. Lourd…
