Voter Turnout for U.S. Senate Runoff
After weeks of campaigning, the Race for U.S. Senate is now back in the hands of voters, but voter turnout is expected to be low. Recently, the race has gotten national attention with…
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Low Voter Turnout Projected in Senate Primary Runoff
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says turnout for the state's Republican runoff for U.S. Senate is so far looking pretty low. Merrill said he was projecting a 12 to 15 percent turnout for Tuesday's race. Sen. Luther Strange and…
Auto Theft Suspects Identified, In Police Custody
The Montgomery Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that both suspects in an auto theft investigation have been identified and are in police custody. Anthony Draughn was identified staff member of the Elmore County Detention Facility, where he was being held…
Adidas Says They Were Unaware of Misconduct from Its Company
Adidas says it's unaware of any misconduct at its company in a college basketball bribe-paying scheme but will "fully cooperate with authorities." The company issued a statement Tuesday after federal prosecutors announced that its director of global sports marketing is…
H&M to Open in Eastchase on Thursday
H & M, Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M), one of the world’s largest fashion retailers famous for offering fashion-forward apparel at affordable prices, will open this Thursday, September 28, at Noon. To celebrate the new store, the H&M at The Shoppes…
Victim Identified in Early-Morning April Street Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred in the 3500 block of April Street just after midnight. The Montgomery Police Department has identified the deceased victim of this morning’s fatal shooting as Lekarrius Williams, 22,…
Auburn Coach Among Ten Charged with Fraud and Corruption
Federal prosecutors have announced charges of fraud and corruption in college basketball, including against four coaches. The coaches work at Oklahoma State, Auburn University, Arizona and the University of Southern California. Auburn University says it has suspended an assistant coach…
State Representative Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud
State Representative Micky Ray Hammon, 60, of Decatur, Alabama, pleaded guilty on Monday, September 25, to devising a scheme to commit mail fraud, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Hammon has represented the Fourth District in the Alabama…
Selma School Board Balks at Superintendent Contract
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Contract negotiations for the new superintendent of Selma City Schools appears to have hit a slight snag before its officially a done deal. Dr. Avis Williams…
Montgomery County Pays Ransom After Week-Long Cyber Attack
Montgomery County offices are now in recovery mode, after a week-long cyber ransom attack that targeted government computers. Over the weekend, Montgomery County paid about $37,000 to regain access to the…
Breast Cancer Survivor Makeover- Angela Hunstad
Angela Hunstad was just 38-years-old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. "It was hard, but with my faith I knew I was going to be okay. And I had an…
Local Organizations Speak on Donor Fatigue
Kim May, Director of Pike County's Salvation Army has collected her share of donations and after the recent hurricanes she is hoping there is not a case of donor fatigue. "The…
Alexander City Man Killed in Elmore County Crash
A single-vehicle crash at 5:50 a.m. today, has claimed the life of an Alexander City man. Steven Glenn Towns, 44, was killed when the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer he was driving left the roadway, struck a mailbox and overturned. Towns, who was not using…
Troy Fraternity Under Investigation by University
On Monday, September 18, Troy University officials began an investigation into alleged student conduct violations associated with the campus chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. The fraternity has been asked to cease all activities and functions pending the outcome of…
Three Inmates Stabbed in Two Separate Easterling Correctional Facility Incidents
Easterling Correctional Facility in Clio reported two separate inmate assaults that happened in the course of the day on Friday according to prison officials. At about 12:30 p.m., correctional officers responded to a fight that…
Five Arrested in Alexander City "Crack House" Raid
On Friday, September 22, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Alexander City Special Response Group & K-9 Unit and the US Marshal Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on Willow Drive in Alexander City.…
Two Shot, One Dead in Strathmore Drive Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting in the 4200 block of Strathmore Drive. On Saturday, September 23, at about 9:50 p.m. MPD patrol and Fire Medics responded to the 4200 block of Strathmore Drive in reference to…
Reward for Information in Tallassee Mill Fire Increases to $25,000
Mount Vernon Pine LLC. has now increased their reward to $21,500.00 through CrimeStoppers for any information that leads to an arrest regarding the fire that destroyed the historic Tallassee mill located at 1 Lower Tuskegee Road in Tallassee, Alabama. CrimeStoppers…
Montgomery Man Wanted for Murder Turns Himself In
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that Anfernee Sledge turned himself in on Saturday, September 23. Sledge turned himself over to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department after seeing himself on a CrimeStoppers segment. Anfernee Sledge (Aka “Mook”) was wanted…
Three-Year Old Girl Dies After Father Runs Her Over with Lawnmower
Authorities say a 3-year-old girl has died after her father ran over her with a lawnmower in Autauga County. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the child's father was driving the riding lawnmower and backed over the child Sunday afternoon in the…
Pence, Bannon to Campaign in Alabama Senate Race
Sen. Luther Strange and challenger Roy Moore head into their final full day of campaigning in Alabama before Tuesday's Republican runoff for U.S. Senate. Vice President Mike Pence will stop Monday in Birmingham to urge support for Strange. Former White…
Voters Speak on Upcoming U.S Senate Election
The election puts former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore against former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange, o was appointed to the senate seat by former Governor Robert Bentley. President Donald…
Junior League of Montgomery and Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association Host Taste of the River Region
People had a chance to sample food from across the area Sunday part of Taste of the River Region at the Union Station Train Shed. The annual event is hosted by the Junior League of Montgomery and the Alabama Restaurant…
Dr. Quesha Starks Chosen at New Bullock County Superintendent
The board voted in favor of Dr. Quesha Starks as Bullock County Schools Superintendent. "Dr. Starks comes from a different background than what we have here in Bullock County," says Orlando Johnson, Vice President of the Bullock County School Board.…
Illegal Dumping Problem Growing in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma City Councilwoman says illegal dumping has become a problem in her ward and she wants to put a stop to it. Councilwoman Janie Thomas says three illegal dumping sites have popped up in…
