Veterans Honored with Celebration at Riverwalk Stadium
It's a day set aside to honor men and women who have worn the uniform and bravely fought for our country. "It's so important for us to raise our children with…
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Pi Kappa Phi Revokes Charter of Florida State Frat Chapter
Pi Kappa Phi's national organization has revoked the charter of the fraternity's chapter at Florida State University following the Nov. 3 death of a pledge. CEO Mark Times said in a statement Friday that the only appropriate action was to…
Data firm CEO: Reached out to WikiLeaks about Clinton emails
The CEO of a data firm that worked for President Donald Trump's campaign says he reached out to WikiLeaks during the campaign about obtaining emails related to Democrat Hillary Clinton. Alexander Nix, CEO of Cambridge Analytica, says the outreach was…
Roy Moore Issues Statement on Sexual Contact with a Minor Allegations
The following is a statement Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore issued Friday afternoon in response to The Washington Post story regarding allegations of sexual contact with a teenager decades ago: Judge Roy Moore issued a statement responding to the Washington…
The NRSC Ends Fundraising Agreement with Roy Moore
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is ending its fundraising agreement with Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore in light of allegations of sexual contact with a teenager decades ago. The group had been part of a fundraising committee that includes the…
Auburn University Names New Provost and VP of Academic Affairs
The dean of Auburn’s Harbert College of Business was named the university’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs following a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees today. Bill Hardgrave will succeed Tim Boosinger, who announced his…
Montgomery Police Respond to Bitford Way Shooting
Montgomery police respond to a call of a shooting in the 100 Block of Bitford Way in Montgomery. Police say an adult male suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation. Check back…
Local Reaction to Roy Moore Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A month away from the election for U.S. Senate and sexual misconduct allegations hit national headlines. Staunch conservative Roy Moore is accused of groping young women. "It frustrates me. I know…
Perry Co. Capital Murder Suspects Go to Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two capital murder suspects were in court Thursday morning in Perry County for a bond hearing. District Attorney Michael Jackson says James and Terrence Shaw have…
Roy Moore's Name to Stay on Ballot, Even If He Decided to Drop Out of U.S. Senate Race
It's too late for Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore's name to be removed from the ballot, even if he wants to drop out. That's according to John Bennett, a spokesman for the Alabama secretary of state. Bennett says the…
Roy Moore Responds to Donors in Wake of Sex Allegations
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore is telling potential donors in a new fundraising pitch that "the forces of evil are on the march in our country." Moore is appealing for donations in his race for a Senate seat from…
Sen. Richard Shelby, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Speak Out on Roy Moore Allegations
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are speaking out about a story in The Washington Post which reported Alabama Republican U.S.Senate candidate Roy Moore had sexual contact with one teenager and pursued three others nearly four…
Ivey Releases Statement on Allegations Against Roy Moore
Gov. Kay Ivey has released the following statement regarding today’s allegations against Judge Roy Moore: “These allegations are deeply disturbing. I will hold judgment until we know the facts. The people of Alabama deserve to know the truth and will make their own…
Search For State Superintendent Continues
The search for a permanent state superintendent continues. The state school board discussed the next steps in a meeting and work session Thursday. State school board members listened as interim…
Governor Ivey Promotes Veterans Day through Proclamation and Executive Order
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday proclaimed Saturday, November 11, as Veterans Day in the state of Alabama and signed Executive Order 712 expanding the purpose of the Alabama Executive Veterans Network (AlaVetNet). “Veterans make up more than 12 percent of Alabama’s population;…
East Central Mental Health Hosts Anti-Bullying Summit for College Students
East Central Mental Health and Troy University officials are tackling bullying among college students with an anti-bullying summit. Whether it's verbally, physically, or online, these students are putting their concerns on…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Help Crime Victims Across the State
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $208,845 grant to the Victims of Crime and Leniency Angel House in Montgomery to assist victims of violent crimes in 59 counties throughout the state. The nonprofit organization will use the funds to assist…
Butler County Humane Society Starting Junior Ambassador Program
The Greenville Animal Shelter remains crowded with homeless dogs and cats year-round. "It fills, fills up," said Kandys Killough, Butler County Humane Society President. The Butler County Humane Society is tasked with helping rescue these animals, but they can't do it alone.…
Faulkner University Offers 50% Tuition Reduction for First Responders
Faulkner University has a long tradition of honoring and supporting the nation’s first responders and local communities and one way the university is showing its gratitude for their service is by offering them a 50 percent reduction in college tuition.…
Roy Moore Campaign Teams Says Sexual Misconduct Allegations is "Fake News"
Senate candidate Roy Moore's campaign is calling allegations of sexual misconduct "the very definition of fake news and intentional defamation." The campaign released a statement on Thursday after The Washington Post reported the Alabama Republican candidate had sexual contact with…
Free Shredding Event Scheduled for December 8
The Montgomery Clean City Commission, MAX Credit Union, AARP Alabama, the City of Montgomery and Gilmore Services will offer free on-site document destruction Friday, December 8 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event, which is also being sponsored by…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures Expected on I-65 Beginning November 13
An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project on Interstate 65 in Butler County that began on Tuesday, September 18 will have daytime lane closures beginning Monday, November 13. There will not be lane closures northbound from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. or…
The Latest: GOPers call Roy Moore story 'deeply troubling'
The top Senate Republican says if the report about Alabama candidate Roy Moore and sexual contact with a 14-year-old is true, he should drop out of the race. In a one-sentence statement Thursday, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says: "If these…
Man Fatally Shot at Ex-Girlfriend's Home
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a Montgomery man fired at occupants of an ex-girlfriend’s home early this morning and sustained a fatal gunshot wound when an occupant returned fire. Michael McGhee, 28, was pronounced dead…
What is the Future of Football?
Could football as we know it one day be a thing of the past? Longtime sports broadcaster Bob Costas recently said football "destroys people's brains." And he didn't see a very bright…
