Urban Forester Shares How To Minimize Storm Damage To Your Home
While a few crews are still out cleaning up damage from a very wet weekend, others are encouraging residents to get their yards ready for the next round of severe weather. Large…
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MPS Summer School Classes Cancelled Due to Severe Weather Threat
A threat of severe weather, and the statewide State of Emergency declaration has prompted MPS officials to cancel summer school classes (both enrichment and promotional) and other summer activities for Wednesday and Thursday, June 21–22. Any Friday programs will continue…
UPDATE: Sexual Abuse, Robbery, & Kidnapping Suspect Extradited Back to Montgomery
MPD charged Geraldo Jackson with first-degree kidnapping, first-degree rape, first-degree robbery, and first-degree sodomy in connection with a sexual assault investigation. Jackson was taken into custody out of state by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and extradited back to…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grants to Assist Low-Income and Elderly Residents with Bills
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $950,000 to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their home’s utility bills. The grants are supporting Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and…
Cloverdale Flooding Issues
Some Cloverdale residents are still cleaning up after the weekend storm. Heavy rain and drains not working properly caused much of the water to back up on Rose Lane. Joey King's yard…
Man Charged in Fatal E. South Blvd Shooting
Montgomery police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a deadly shooting that happened over the weekend. 23-year-old Deunte Rogers was shot in the 500 block of E. South Boulevard just after midnight Sunday. He was pronounced dead…
Two Women Accused of Leading Police on High-Speed Chase
Montgomery police have arrested two women accused of leading authorities on a chase Monday afternoon. Police say the women are suspects in a robbery in the 2500 block of Berryhill Road. Police spotted the suspected vehicle and tried to pull…
Lost Class Ring Returned to Dallas Co. Man After Nearly 30 Years
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A treasured momento makes its way back to a Dallas County man after being lost abroad nearly 30 years ago. Benjamin Gayle joined the…
Greenville Police Looking for Gas Pump Theft Suspect
Greenville Police are looking for a man they…
Old Flip's Uptown Grill Building In Montgomery Torn Down, New Plans To Widen Nearby Street
Just days after the demolition of the of the old Flip's burger joint, in Montgomery city councilman Richard Bollinger outlines new plans for this stretch of Perry Hill Road. He says…
UPS Adds New Fee Up to $1 for Holiday-Season Deliveries
UPS is adding a new charge of under $1 for shipments to residential customers during peak delivery periods in November and December. United Parcel Service Inc. said Monday it will add 27 cents for residential deliveries from Nov. 19 to…
Justices Say Government Can't Refuse Disparaging Trademarks
The Supreme Court says the government can't refuse to register trademarks that are considered offensive. The ruling Monday is a win for an Asian-American rock band called the Slants and it gives a major boost to the Washington Redskins in…
German-Based Production Facility Coming to Auburn
Germany-based Winkelmann Group, a high-tech manufacturer serving the aerospace industry and other industrial sectors, is creating an Alabama-based subsidiary that plans to invest $12 million to establish a metal forming operation in Auburn, creating approximately 50 jobs over the next…
MPD Investigates Fatal Eagle Circle Shooting
On Monday, June 19, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 5800 block of Eagle Circle in reference to a subject shot. The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Upon arrival, an adult male was located who had sustained a fatal gunshot…
Wetumpka Man Killed in Elmore County Crash
State troopers say a Wetumpka man was killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 231 about five miles north of Wetumpka early this morning. Investigators say 45-year-old Charles Daniel Johnston was killed when his car hit another car before leaving the roadway at…
Man Shot, Killed on E. South Blvd. in Montgomery
Montgomery police say they're conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting in the 500 block of E. South Blvd. This morning at about 12:35 a.m., police and fire medics say they found a man dead of a gunshot wound at the scene. Police say the circumstances…
Flooding Leads to Travel Problems in Prattville
Several inches of rain has fallen in Prattville this morning, leading to several reports of flash flooding. That has prompted the Autauga Co. Emergency Management Agency to close a roadway and issue advisories for other highways. The EMA has closed…
Flash Flooding in Parts of Montgomery
A slow-moving section of rain left parts of Montgomery flooded this morning. The flash flooding was concentrated mainly in an area of Cloverdale and extended northward toward Prattville. These images are from Cloverdale, where the water was a few inches…
Celebrating Juneteenth at the Rosa Parks Museum
While the Rosa parks Museum makes efforts to inform others of history every day, this weekend museum coordinators want people to know the significance of Juneteenth. "It's a celebration of freedom, a celebration of being American so we want to…
Faith in Action Group Rally's on Mass Incarceration
One group of people are making their voices heard on the issue of mass incarceration in Alabama. People part of Faith in Action Alabama, believe it's an issue that people of all faiths need to address. They say Alabama has…
Former Selma City Employee Takes First Step in Lawsuit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A former Selma city employee has filed a six figure -- verified notice of claim against the city and Mayor Dario Melton. Former Planning and Development Director Gerald Chestnut is claiming $100,000 dollars in damages…
Your Town Friday: Chilton County Peach Fest Preview
Chilton County Peach farmer Kenneth Easterling says that peaches aren't the only thing that make Clanton stand out, but its by far the most well known. He describes Clanton as "a good place to visit a better place to live".…
Alabama Lions High School Leadership Forum Aims to Promote Service Among Students
Volunteers are ready to change the lives of over 200 students. It's all part of the Alabama Lions High School Leadership program to give students a better grasp of their tomorrow. "Hopefully us telling them about our service and trying to…
Yoko Ono Gets Writing Credit for "Imagine"
Yoko Ono, who was previously credited as a co-producer on John Lennon's "Imagine," will earn a co-writing credit on the 1971 song. David Israelite, the president and CEO of the National Music Publishers' Association, said Wednesday at an event that…
Alabama Gets $100K to Get Schools to Buy More Local Produce
Alabama is getting a $100,000 federal grant to encourage school districts to buy fresh local fruits and vegetables. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries said Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will support a coalition called the…
