Montgomery Pride 2017 Takes on Dexter Avenue
Montgomery Pride took over the streets downtown for the second annual Montgomery Pride Parade. LGBTQ marchers started the event at Club 322 on Sunday morning, then marched…
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Greenville Police Holds First Cops and Kids Day
Greenville Police held the first Cops and Kids Day outreach program for the city of Greenville. Kids were able learn about how officers do their…
Officials: Man Drowns While Trying to Save Children in Gulf
A man has drowned during an attempt to rescue children swimming on the Gulf Coast of Alabama. The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office says deputies found an unresponsive 57-year-old man while responding to a call about 3:30 p.m. Friday at Fort…
Selma Social Groups Unite to Perform Community Service Events
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of social clubs in Selma are teaming up to give back to the community by providing a hot meal to area senior citizens. Members from more than a dozen savings and motorcycle clubs…
Portions of Redland Road Closed
Portions of Redland Road in Elmore County had to be closed due to heavy rains. County officials say the road is closed between Highway 231 and Rifle Range Road until further notice. Drivers can use Jasmine Hill Road to Willow…
MPD Makes Arrest in Taft Street Capital Murder Case
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection with the death of Kevin Hinkle, 26, who was pronounced dead at Baptist Medical Center South after being transported to the hospital by a private citizen Monday evening, June…
Second Suspect Arrested in January Selma Murder
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man in January has surrendered to police. The Selma Times-Journal reports Demarcus Dillard, of Selma, turned himself in Wednesday on a capital murder charge related to the slaying of Nick Bell.…
Disaster Declaration Sought for South Alabama Counties from USDA
Farmers were already in dire need of relief from several weeks of large rainfall totals where rain has saturated fields in central and southern Alabama. To add insult to injury, Tropical Storm Cindy dropped additional extensive rainfall across the region…
Butler County Roads Closed Due to Water over Roadways
Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says several roads are closed in Butler County due to water over the roadways. He urges people to avoid these areas and drive carefully. Those roads include: Bowden Road Bolling Road Ashley Road Whittle Bridge…
Murder Victim's Family Files Claim Against City of Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The family of a murder victim takes the first step in suing the city of Selma for his death. Selma attorney Brandon Wooten says…
Court Costs Increase for Pike County Jail
Beginning in August, court costs will will rise the Pike County Courthouse. The county is in critical need of a new jail and the $35 increase will help in the…
Judge Roy Moore Issues Statement on Obamacare Repeal
Today, Judge Roy Moore issued the following statement on the US Senate’s proposed legislation to repeal Obamacare: “As I stated over a month ago, I will oppose any bill that does not fully repeal Obamacare. We knew from day one…
Former Legislator Pleading Guilty to Accepting Bribes
A former Alabama legislator is pleading guilty to taking bribes from a lawyer and a coal company executive to oppose adding Birmingham area neighborhoods to an EPA Superfund site. Former Rep. Oliver Robinson agreed Thursday to plead guilty to conspiracy,…
Tornadoes Touch Down Across Alabama
A National Weather Service meteorologist says a suspected tornado has damaged several businesses in an outlying suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. Meteorologist Jason Holmes said buildings, including a liquor store and a fast food restaurant, were reported damaged in the suburban…
Alabama to Stop Giving the ACT Test
Alabama will stop giving the ACT Aspire test to students. The state Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday not to renew the contract with the company. Superintendent Michael Sentance said there were…
Tropical Storm Cindy Makes Landfall in Louisiana
Tropical Storm Cindy has made landfall at 4:30 ET this morning, close to Cameron, Louisiana. Heavy rain and gusty winds continue to batter southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana. Rainfall amounts between 2-3 inches have already been reported southeast of Houston,…
ADL Report on KKK Activity
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is out with a report this morning that finds three KKK groups are active in Alabama...and  that there has been a slight increase in Klan activity in the past year, despite turmoil within many groups: "Rumors…
Local Restaurant Shut Down After Horrific Health Code Violations
After a failing health score, a local Montgomery restaurant had to be shut down immediately by the health department. The Old Selma Butcher Market received a 53 at its routine inspection.…
Law Enforcement Officials Confirm Possible Tornado in Covington Co.
This large rotation was spotted near the Town of Babbie in Northeastern Covington County Wednesday evening. Carley Roades shared the image on social media. Law enforcement officials later confirmed that a tornado touched down. National Weather Service officials will head…
ASU Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Event at Birthplace in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama State University kicks off its 150th anniversary celebration with an event at it's historical birthplace in the city of Marion in Perry County.…
Steady Rains Could Impact Some Butler County Roads
The steady rain hasn't had much of an impact on Butler County roads just yet. There are a certain number of roads that usually flood during severe weather, says County Engineer Dennis McCall, but so far so good. "We've had…
Report: 'Scheme to Malign' Superintendent Finalist
An Alabama Department of Education report found there was a "scheme to malign" a leading candidate for state superintendent last year. The Board of Education voted 6-1 Wednesday to accept the report after a contentious meeting where an accused member…
$112,000 Grant Aids in Chinese Mandarin Language Workshops
For the next two weeks, high school students and teachers have the chance to get a foundation in Mandarin Chinese or sharpen their skills of the language with several workshops. "We are…
American Eagle Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Selma
An American Eagle flight with 65 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Selma, Alabama, after the pilot noticed a burning smell in the cabin and cockpit. American Airlines said in a statement that the plane landed safely Wednesday…
Flight with 65 Passengers Makes Emergency Landing at Selma Airport
An American Eagle flight with 65 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Selma, Alabama, after the pilot noticed a burning smell in the cabin and cockpit. American Airlines said in a statement that the plane landed safely Wednesday…
