Pike Road Officials Share Plans for Georgia Washington School
The Montgomery County School Board approved the sale of a school building to the town of Pike Road Tuesday, but they have 30 days to back out of the agreement. Now, Pike…
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College Basketball Coaches Charged with Fraud Make Initial Appearances in Court
Three coaches charged in a college basketball bribery scheme each have been freed on $100,000 bail after initial appearances in a New York federal court. Chuck Person, a suspended assistant coach at Auburn, declined comment as he left a Manhattan…
Democrats Qualify for Special Elections in Senate District 26 and House District 4
Five Democratic candidates qualified with the Alabama Democratic Party to run in the Special Election for Senate District 26, and one candidate qualified for House District 4. Qualified candidates for Senate District 26, all from Montgomery, are Deborah Anthony, Fred F.…
Macon Co. Bridge Still not Repaired after Almost 2 Years
It's been almost 2 years since heavy flooding damaged roadways and bridges in Macon County, but repair work has yet to even start in some parts of the county to the disbelief of county officials. [field59_video key="128607d95e606dff31bd6d25faf16bbef18df0c8" account="WAKA" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg"…
Violent Crime on the Rise
Cellphone video captured the scene at the Eastern Boulevard Raceway Monday morning. It was an incident that left one man shot in the head. It's violence like this…
Troy Residents Vote to Allow Sunday Alcohol Sales
Troy residents have voted to allow Sunday alcohol sales, after a special election Tuesday. Approximately 73% voted yes, with 27% voting no. Troy city leaders will meet Monday to finalize the count.
Dallas Co. Mother Seeks Help to Save Son's Sight
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Sardis woman is reaching out to the Dallas County community for help for her son who's in jeopardy of losing his sight. Seventeen year…
Alabama Joins First Responders Network
Communication is key in an emergency, now Alabama's first responders have access to a new tool that will help them better serve the community. Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that…
Senate Candidate Roy Moore's Son Arrest on Trespassing Charges
The son of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore has been arrested in Alabama on a misdemeanor charge linked to allegations of illegal hunting. Etowah County Sheriff's spokeswoman Natalie Barton tells news outlets 27-year-old Caleb Moore surrendered Monday on a…
Trump Says U.S. Should Change Tax Law to Punish NFL
President Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag. The NFL gave up its federal tax-exempt status a couple years ago and now…
People Gather to Protest the Violence at Raceway
Cellphone video shows a chaotic scene at the Eastern Boulevard Raceway gas station. It left one man shot in the head. But less than 24 hours later, it's a…
LGBTQ Groups Promote Universal Equality in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than 300 people from the LGBTQ and interfaith communities were in Selma Monday promoting inclusiveness and universal equality. They were members of the San Francisco Gay…
Gas-Station Owner Speaks Out After Late Night Shoot-Out
Montgomery police are investigating after a late night shoot-out at a gas station left a man in critical condition. It happened just after Midnight, at the Raceway gas station near Eastern Boulevard.…
Troy Residents to Vote Tuesday on Sunday Alcohol Sales
Sunday alcohol sales are beginning to be the new norm for many cities. But will it be for Troy? It's great that we're actually getting this opportunity to talk about…
ESPN's Jemele Hill Suspended 2 Weeks Following Tweet About NFL Protests
ESPN anchor Jemele Hill has been suspended by the network for two weeks for making political statements on social media. Hill, who is African-American, received criticism from the network last month after referring to President Donald Trump as a "white…
Fire Crews Combat Structural Fires at Mobile Street and Grady Street
Montgomery Fire and Rescue respond to the scene of Mobile Street at Grady Street on a second alarm fire. Units were dispatched and arrived on scene within minutes of dispatch. Upon arrival, fire crews found two abandoned single story commercial buildings…
Montgomery Man Charged in Son's Stabbing Death
An Alabama man has been arrested in the stabbing death of his 22-year-old son. Reports say that Montgomery police responding to a report of a shooting early Friday morning found Ladarius Snow stabbed and arrested Darius Richardson, 47, at the…
Man Critically Injured, After Shoot-Out At Raceway Gas Station
Sgt. Jarrett Williams with Montgomery Police Dept. reports that on Monday, October 9, 2017 shortly after midnight, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1300 block of the Eastern Blvd in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, an adult male was located…
Crews Work to Restore Power and Remove Debris After Hurricane Nate
Throughout Sunday, Alabama Power crews have been making their way through the area to restore power. For Celia Newberry's home this tree is what she is tackling for the day. "Nobody wants to come home to this. Nobody. Most people think…
Preparing for Hurricane Nate
Some parts of the gulf coast are already feeling the effects of Hurricane Nate. For Tim Kingston, a Baldwin County resident evacuating was his best option. "We figured that we're new here and we didn't want to take a chance.…
Selma Trio Arrested for Identity Theft
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three Selma men are arrested after local and federal authorities execute a search warrant at a Selma hotel and uncover an identity theft and counterfeiting ring. Authorities say Demario Benjamin, Christopher Ford and Markus Gloss…
Gov. Ivey gives Warning to all Alabamians ahead of TS Nate
"Alabamians you must prepare and remain vigilant. This is serious business." Governor Kay Ivey took to the airwaves across Alabama Friday afternoon. She says she is in touch with the FEMA administrator and the White House. She placed the National…
ASU Fires Head Football Coach Brian Jenkins, Names Hill-Eley Interim-Head Coach
Alabama State University President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., has announced that Donald Hill-Eley will move into the role of Interim Head Football Coach after Brian Jenkins was relieved of his duties Friday afternoon. “I am extremely impressed with the wealth of…
Death of 92-Year Old Woman Now Considered a Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the death of a Montgomery woman, Mary Gedel, 92, as a homicide. The victim was found deceased in her home in the 1900 block of South Court Street. MPD responded to South Court Monday,…
Bunny Sigler, Who Helped Create 1970s Philly Sound, Dies
A singer, songwriter and producer who helped create the "The Sound of Philadelphia" in the 1970s has died. Walter "Bunny" Sigler was 76. A singer, songwriter and producer who helped create the "The Sound of Philadelphia" in the 1970s has died.…
