Roy Moore Campaigns in Wetumpka
Roy Moore made a stop in Wetumpka Monday as part of his busy campaign tour for the U.S. Senate. Â He says he wants the opportunity to get out and meet voters face to face and tell them where he stands…
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Sheriff: Woman's Body Found in Elmore County Well
A man is behind bars after Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said he killed a woman and left her body in a well on her property. Authorities say 59-year-old Jane Huddleston was found dead around 8:00 a.m. Monday . Deputies…
Selma Library Hosts Summer Activities
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- When school lets out for the summer, people in Dallas County know they can turn to the public library for a fun, safe place for kids to have a productive summer. The annual Sensational Selma…
Emergency Preparedness In Montgomery
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham says when it comes to emergency preparedness, local law enforcement strives to be two steps ahead. That means constant training, and learning from other emergency situations. Cunningham explains "when you start talking about horrific events…
Man Jailed for 10 Years with No Trial Wants Case Dismissed
Defense lawyers for an Alabama man held in jail for a decade without a trial say his constitutional right to a speedy trial has been violated. A judge is holding a Tuesday hearing on a defense request to dismiss murder…
Hank Williams Jr. Returning to Monday Night Football
Hank Williams Jr. is bringing his rowdy friends back to "Monday Night Football" six years after ESPN dropped the country singer for his comments about President Barack Obama. ESPN says a new version of Williams' longtime "MNF" theme and its…
State Representative Not Seeking Election for 6th Term
State Rep. Alan Boothe (R – Troy) on Monday announced that he will not seek re-election to the District 89 legislative seat that he has held since 1998 and said he has also decided to step down as chairman of…
Former Auburn President James Martin Dies
A former president of Auburn University has died. The university says James Martin died Saturday at the age of 84. Martin was the university's 14th president and served from 1984 until he retired…
Community Activities Give Kids a Positive Start to Summer
From basketball, to motivational talks with community leaders and law enforcement, these kids are being influenced in a positive way. "If you look around there's a bunch of abandoned gyms and stuff of that nature and it's not a lot…
38th Annual Hank Williams Festival Kicks Off in Georgiana
The Hank Williams Festival kicked off in Georgiana Friday night. Fans came from all over to be there. "I was a fan of Hank Williams from age 13," said Becky Westmoreland…
Community Remembers Brundidge Murder Victim
Family and friends are remembering a Brundidge murder victim in a special way. A vigil was held in honor of Xavier Thomas Friday night. Thomas was shot and killed on Friday, May 26th at Brundidge Retirement Center on Walding Circle. The…
Selma Robbery Suspect Shot and Killed by Victim
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police say an armed robbery suspect was shot and killed in Selma by one of the victims he was trying to rob. Police Chief…
Your Town Friday: Hank Williams Festival In Georgiana
Georgiana is one small town takes pride in being the home town of a big star. Many say it's the southern hospitality and the annual Hank Williams Festival,that puts Georgiana on…
June 2nd Recognized as National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Each day many lives are lost across America due to gun violence. "They're just seeing the here and the now and when they get upset, they're so quick to pull a…
Elmore Co. Prison Inmate Suffers Serious Injuries from Stabbing
A stabbing at a state correctional facility on Thursday has left an inmate in serious condition. Prison officials said the stabbing happened at around 4:30 p.m. at the Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore when a fight broke out between two…
Stuckey's Barber and Style Shop Opens New Location
Linda Stuckey was ready for a long day of cutting hair on Thursday. "Your regular haircut? Clean, short?" she asked the man sitting in her chair. "A high and tight? Sure…
Autauga Co. Crash Claims the Life of Clanton Woman
A single-vehicle crash at 2:45 a.m. today, June 2, has claimed the life of a Clanton woman. Laurie Brooke Mims, 36, was killed when the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker she was driving left the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned. Mims, who…
Amazon Distribution Center Coming to Alabama
Online retailer Amazon is making a move to the Alabama Gulf Coast. The company says it is constructing a $30 million sorting and shipping center near Mobile. A release from Amazon says the warehouse-like facility will eventually employ more than…
Shooting in Marengo Co. Leaves One Dead, One Behind Bars
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Marengo County leaves one man dead and another man behind bars. Sheriff Ben Bates says 26 year old Joseph Miles of Myrtlewood has…
MPD Makes Arrest in Sexual Assault and Robbery Investigation
Montgomery police charged Robert Wiley, 28, with first-degree kidnapping, first-degree rape, first-degree robbery, and first-degree sodomy in connection with a continuing sexual assault investigation. Wiley was placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility under bonds totaling $240,000. MPD previously charged…
Crash on U.S. 29 in Pike Co. Claims Life of Banks Woman
A single-vehicle crash Thursday, June 1, has claimed the life of a Banks woman and injured another. Kathy Ingram Harden, 69, was killed when the 1998 Infiniti I30 she was driving collided head-on with a 2007 GMC Yukon. Harden pronounced…
Mail Carrier Arrested for Feeding Dog Meatballs with Nails
An Alabama mail carrier has been charged after authorities say she fed at least one dog meatballs that contained nails. 47-year-old Susanna Dawn Burhans was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. The U.S. Postal Service worker was…
Escaped Alabama Inmate Captured in Tennessee
An inmate who escaped from a work release center in Alabama has been captured in Tennessee. A statement from Alabama prison officials says 29-year-old Ryan Edward Wilson was arrested by U.S. marshals near Newport, Tennessee, on Thursday. Wilson escaped from…
Too Much Rain could cause Trouble for Trees
We've had record rainfall for the past month...And more is expected this week. While the rain takes the state out of a drought, too much rain can also have a negative…
Free Movies at Selma Riverwalk Amphitheater in June
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail and the city of Selma are teaming up to present free movies every Saturday evening in June. The movies will be shown at the Selma Riverwalk Amphitheater. Officials…
