Dozens of Dogs Adopted from Montgomery Humane Society
The Montgomery Humane Society is used to having full kennels of adult dogs. But after 55 pet adoptions over the weekend, their kennels were mostly empty. Scott Tears of the Humane Society says…
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Gov. Bentley Plans Special Session on Prisons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he plans to call a special legislative session for prisons. Bentley says the session will be isolated within the regular legislative session next near as a way to get lawmakers to…
N.Y. Times Calls for End of Electoral Vote
The newspaper The Hill quotes the Times editorial, and says a popular vote election might have eliminated slavery earlier: "The Times called the Electoral College a "living symbol of America's original sin." "When slavery was the law of the land,…
Another Poor Health Rating for Alabama
The report comes from "Stateline", a project of the Pew Charitable Trusts. It names Hawaii as the healthiest state and Mississippi as the least healthy, But Alabama is right behind our neighbor state to the West, ranked 50th.…
Troy University Student Dies in Florida Crash
A Troy University student has died in a Florida car crash, according to university officials. Officials say 19-year-old Aslesha Pandit and three other students were traveling to Panama City Thursday afternoon, when they were involved in a three car crash…
Sunday Night Shooting Leaves Two Injured, One Dead
Two Sunday night shootings in Greenville leaves two men injured and one dead. Greenville Police say the shootings happened in a short time frame, and the second shooting happened just as they were processing the first scene. "Normally a violent…
Alabama Electoral College Voters Stay True To Trump
All nine electors voted for Donald Trump for president and Mike Pence for Vice President. Political analyst Steve Flowers says that's exactly what he expected from a state that overwhelmingly supported Trump. "It was a very elegant ceremony. It was…
All 9 Alabama Electors Cast their Votes for Donald Trump
Alabama's nine presidential electors have all cast their ballots for Republican president-elect Donald Trump. The vote came Monday during an elaborate ceremony at the state Capitol in Montgomery. Electors met in the ornate old House chamber where Alabama voted to…
Toy Vault Toys Picked Up for Distribution
Toys, toys and more toys. They filled our toy vault and spilled over into our studio. But it was a good problem to have and, with the help of our sponsors, we got to…
Christmas Less Than a Week Away
Sunday marks only six more days until Christmas. If you haven't started working on your holiday shopping list yet, you might want to hurry. Retail workers say the stores at Eastdale Mall have been busy and crazy as usual during…
Arrest Made In Brutal Weekend Tallassee Murder
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin tells us that 18-year-old Malik Johnson has been arrested in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Stephvon Adams. Sheriff Franklin says the men were in a car at the intersection of New Quarters Road and…
Frazer-Pike Road Campus Hosts Christmas Concert
Frazer Memorial United Methodist-Pike Road Campus hosted a Christmas concert at Pike Road School Saturday night. Coordinators say the concert gets everyone in the Christmas spirit. Before the concert kids were invited to take photos with Santa. Ministry leaders sang a variety…
DA Requests Reward to Assist Investigation into Fatal Selma House Fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson is asking the governor for a reward that could be used to help solve a recent double homicide in Selma. Katrina Moore and her special needs daughter Coleman died…
United Brothers and Sisters Organization Hosts Annual Toy Drive
Dozens of area children recieved a few early gifts from the United Brothers and Sisters toy drive Saturday. The toy drive was coordinated by councilman david burkette and members of the United Brothers and Sisters. It's an organization of local fraternity…
Selma Police: Teen Found Dead in Vehicle
Officials with the Selma Police Department have initiated a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in a vehicle Friday night. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Kayser Street around 9:15 p.m. in response to a suspicious…
Elmore Co. Sheriff: Man Found Shot to Death
The Elmore County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Tallassee. Sheriff Bill Franklin says that a driver called 9-1-1 around 6:30 a.m. Saturday after seeing a body at the intersection of New Quarters Road and Taylor Road. When deputies…
ASU Board Fires President Gwendolyn Boyd
Trustees at Alabama State University have voted terminate President Gwendolyn Boyd in an 8 to 6 vote. The vote came following a hearing Friday evening that lasted several hours. During the hearing, Boyd was given the opportunity to lay out…
Alabama Names Ex-USC Coach Steve Sarkisian as Offensive Coordinator
Alabama is hiring another former USC head coach as offensive coordinator. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban announced Friday that Steve Sarkisian will replace Lane Kiffin, who has taken over the Florida Atlantic program. Sarkisian will also coach the quarterbacks. Kiffin…
Bell Ringers Needed for Pike County's Salvation Army
Pike County's Salvation Army still needs your help ringing in the season with its Red Kettle Campaign. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year. Last year, the organization raised $44,000 with its Red Kettle Campaign to help fund programs…
Alabama Unemployment Rate Has Slight Rise
Alabama's unemployment rate rose slightly last month. The state said Friday that Alabama's unemployment rate jumped to 5.9 percent in November. That's up from 5.7 percent in October. Alabama's jobless rate is better than it was a year ago, but…
Bibb Co. Teacher Facing Sex Charges Involving Students
A Bibb County high school teacher is facing sex charges involving three students during the last five years. It's reported that Michael Jones, 43, was arrested Tuesday. He's charged with one count of a school employee having sex with a…
Authorities Need Help Locating Missing Montgomery Woman
On Friday, October 28, Dayshunda Sankey was reported missing. She was last seen on September 9, walking with a friend in the area of Mobile Highway and Fairview Avenue. Investigators advise that she has not been seen or heard from…
Fire Marshal: Dadeville Fire Intentionally Set
Colonel Toms Tavern was intentionally set on fire early Wednesday morning, according to the State Fire Marshal. The popular business has been open for over 30 years and was severely damaged. No injuries were reported in the fire. A GoFundMe…
Sitel Call Center in Covington County Set to Close after 15 Years
The Sitel Company announced the…
Toy Drive Ends Friday
Our toys in our magical Toy Vault will soon be packed up, sorted and shipped out to kids across the River Region. "We'll have about 500 families by the time we are finished. We will deal with food and toys…
