Sculpture of the Late Kevin Turner Now in Tuscaloosa
A new sculpture of the late Crimson Tide and NFL fullback Kevin Turner crafted by a friend and teammate is now on display in Tuscaloosa. The Tuscaloosa News reports that the…
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New Superintendent for Pike Road School System
The town of Pike Road has a new school superintendent. The school board officially voted for Dr. Chuck Ledbetter to fill the position. Ledbetter is the current superintendent of Dothan…
Corrections Officer Acquitted on False Report Charges
A judge finds a former corrections officer not guilty of false report. But that false claim caused him to lose his job. Myron Chappell has served within the Alabama Department of Corrections…
Selma Police Investigate City's Fourth Homicide
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police are investigating the city's fourth homicide of the year. Captain Johnny King says 37 year old Alicostro Moore of Selma was shot Thursday night at…
MPD Conducts Car Security Checks to Cut Down on Crime
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting car security checks around the city in hopes of cutting down on crime. When an officer performs a check they survey your vehicle to check for…
College Football Playoffs Going to Super Bowl Style Halftime Show
The College Football Playoff is bringing a Super Bowl-style halftime show to the national championship game without bumping the marching bands. ESPN and the College Football Playoff say they will announce Tuesday that a musical guest will perform at halftime…
State Auditor Wants Gov. George Wallace's Picture Returned to Capitol's Rotunda
On this 45th anniversary of the shooting of Gov. George Wallace, State Auditor Jim Zeigler sent a written request Monday to Gov. Kay Ivey asking her to return the portraits of Governors George and Lurleen Wallace to their historic location in…
More U.S. Firms Believed Hit by Cyber Attack
A law enforcement official says investigators believe additional companies in the United States have been affected by the global "ransomware" software cyberattack but have not yet come forward to report the attacks. The official spoke to The Associated Press on…
Former Paramount Pictures CEO Brad Grey dies at 59
Brad Grey, who served as the chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures for 12 years, has died. A family spokesperson said Monday that Grey, who was battling cancer, died Sunday at his home in Holmby Hills, California. He was 59.…
Sorry, Paparazzi, Celebs Now Get Private Treatment at LAX
Sorry, paparazzi. Celebrities who are sick of being stalked by photographers at Los Angeles International Airport can now find some privacy - not to mention luxury - at a new terminal. The $22 million facility called the Private Suite opened…
United Changing Cockpit-Door Codes After Inadvertent Leak
United Airlines says it is changing the keypad codes used to open cockpit doors after the previous codes were accidentally posted on a public website. An airline spokeswoman said Monday that United sent a memo to pilots over the weekend…
Inmate Fatally Stabbed at Bibb Co. Prison
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a fatal stabbing that happenedMonday at the Bibb Correctional Facility in Brent. Jamie Marcus Witherspoon, 34, was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another inmate inside the facility at approximately 11 a.m. …
Man Charged with Murder in Vaughn Road Fatal Crash
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a Montgomery man with murder in connection with a weekend crash that resulted in the death of a 27-year old woman. Ashleigh Perkins of Montgomery was killed in the two-vehicle crash at about 10:30…
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks Announces He's Running for U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks says he's running for the U.S. Senate in Alabama. A statement from the conservative Republican from Huntsville says he's running because America's status as the greatest nation ever is at risk. Brooks say Congress is failing…
Auburn Paying $29K to End Lawsuit Over White Nationalist
Auburn University is paying almost $30,000 to end a lawsuit that cleared the way for a white nationalist to speak on campus. A university statement says officials will pay $29,000 in legal fees for Cameron Padgett. The Georgia man filed…
Mothers Celebrate Mother's Day at the Montgomery Zoo
Moms were able to enjoy an extra special Mother's Day at the Montgomery Zoo, where they got in free all day long. The Montgomery Zoo lets moms in for free on Mother's Day every year, as a way to say…
Judge Mathis Speaks at Concordia College Alabama Graduation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Honorable Greg Mathis from the award-winning television court show, Judge Mathis, gave the commencement address at Concordia College Alabama in Selma this morning. Mathis told the…
Prattville CityFest Wraps Up in Downtown Prattville
From entertainment to plenty of booths to browse unique items, there's be something for everyone at Prattville CityFest. "It was a great day to get out in the community and…
Firefighters Honored at First Reunion
Active and retired Montgomery firefighters gathered Friday evening for their first reunion. The program paid special tribute to firefighters who have lost their lives over the years and to those who fought the Dale's Penthouse fire in 1967. Stallworth Smith…
Man Killed in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting. Police say that a man was shot and killed in the 2200 block of Woodley Square West at the Garden Grove Apartments around 4 o'clock Friday afternoon. Authorities say they're investigating what may…
Selma Couple Offers Reward to Find Stolen Pit Bull Puppies
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma couple is searching for four pit bull puppies they say were stolen from their home and they're offering a cash reward for the safe return of the puppies. Robert and Catherine Gordon say…
Suspended NFL LB Rolando McClain Arrested
Suspended NFL linebacker Rolando McClain has been arrested on misdemeanor drug and firearm charges after a police stop in Hartselle. Police Lt. Justin Barley says an officer pulled over McClain about 1 p.m. Friday because his car's window tint was…
Gov. Ivey Appoints Vernon Barnett as Commissioner of Revenue
Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Vernon Barnett as the new Commissioner of Revenue. It is her 5th change to her cabinet and more are expected as she puts in place a leadership team focused on improving the state’s image. “The…
Lt. General Steven Kwast Delivers Troy University Commencement Address
Over 900 students are new graduates of Troy University. The university held it's spring commencement in Trojan arena Friday morning. The graduates represent 29 states and 13 nations. Lieutenant General Steven Kwast, Commander and President of Air University at Maxwell…
New Dining Options Coming Soon to Troy University
Keeping up with the growth of Troy University, the university's dining services are giving the Trojan Center Food Court a new look. "We realize that we are running out of seats capacity on the actual retail section so therefore we…
