Town Hall Meeting Addresses Rise in Crime in Montgomery Neighborhood
Hundreds of people packed into Trinity Presbyterian Church Thursday for the Midtown Montgomery Town Hall meeting. Â The meeting comes after a rise in crime…
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Troy's Board of Adjusters Denies Solar Farm Proposal
There won't be a solar farm in Pike County. That's because Troy's Board of Adjusters struck down the proposal Thursday night. The board met to hear the concerns of residents about the solar farm, which was being proposed by Eagle Solar…
Harlem Ambassadors Game Benefits Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center
The Harlem Ambassadors took on the Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center "Warriors" in a game Thursday night. It was a time to show off their tricks on the court while also supporting the center in their efforts. Before the game,…
Butler County Couple Indicted on Federal Charges
The Butler County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Sandra Taylor and William Robinson in February of 2016. Because their crimes allegedly involved the use of the United States Postal Service, the two were…
Divide Among Alabama House Republicans
As House members are getting back into the state's business, some within the party are questioning the leadership. Representative Ed Henry says that House GOP members nearly voted their majority leader,…
Inmate Fatally Stabbed at Elmore County Prison
An inmate was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another inmate at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore on Thursday, according to Department of Corrections officials. The stabbing happened at approximately 9:40 a.m. when corrections…
Andalusia Couple Arrested for Burglary and Theft of Property
Andalusia Police Department Investigator Cody Warren says 30-year-old Brandon K. Sanders and 36-year-old Sabrina N. Alston, both of Andalusia were arrested this afternoon for the burglary of two local businesses…
Former Mosses Mayor Headed to Prison
Attorney General Steven T. Marshall announced that Walter S. Hill, former mayor of the Town of Mosses in Lowndes County, has been sentenced to serve time in prison on a felony ethics violation for use of his office for personal…
Holman Prison Employee Arrested for Smuggling Contraband into Prison
Investigators with the Alabama Department of Corrections have arrested an employee at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore for attempting to smuggle illegal contraband into the prison. During a patrol of the…
Legislators Introduce Law Designed To Protect Public Safety Officials
Public safety officials from various agencies across the State of Alabama gathered on the front steps of the Alabama State House on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in support of legislation that would increase the penalty on offenders convicted of violence…
Alabama Senate Delays Monument Preservation Bill
The state Senate has delayed a vote on a bill that would bar changes to historic or Confederate monuments in Alabama. Senators said Thursday that they needed more time to review the measure. The Alabama Memorial Preservation Act comes amid…
Alabama Exports Totaled Over $20 Million in 2016
Governor Robert Bentley announced today that exports of Alabama-made products totaled nearly $20.6 billion in 2016, setting a new annual record and showing the vitality of the state’s manufacturing sector. Alabama-made products such as automobiles, aircraft parts, chemicals and metals…
The City of Montgomery Set to Host Several Food Events
Mayor Todd Strange held a weekly media briefing at the Central Restaurant in downtown Montgomery to discuss upcoming activities and food scene. The city of Montgomery will be playing host to several events that will help bring out the foodie…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Troopers Work on Two Separate Crashes on I-65
Alabama State Troopers are working two separate crashes on Interstate 65 that involve road blockage. The first occurred around 9 a.m. on I-65 Southbound near mile marker 194-195. It is an overturned travel trailer that initially had both SB lanes…
Inmate's Lawyers Argue Last Execution Went 'Horribly Wrong'
Lawyers for a condemned Alabama inmate are pointing to problems with the state's last lethal injection as they urge the state to hold off on setting his execution date. In a filing with…
Britax Recalls Over 700,000 Strollers
Britax is recalling more than 700,000 strollers because the car seat component can unexpectedly disengage. The company is specifically recalling the Britax B-Agile and BOB Motion strollers. It received 33 reports of car seats disconnecting from the strollers and falling…
GOP Lawmakers Grope for Consensus on Remaking Health Law
House GOP lawmakers are leaving a policy meeting with the new health secretary unclear on exactly how or when they will replace President Barack Obama's health care law. But they're claiming consensus on some basic pillars of their plan. Republican…
Long-term Mortgage Rates Slipping
WASHINGTON (AP) - Long-term mortgage rates slipped again this week. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate loans eased to 4.15 percent from 4.17 percent last week. The benchmark rate stood at 3.65 percent a year ago…
Former Day Care Worker Sentenced for Attacking 2 Young Boys
A former Etowah County day care worker has been sentenced to two years behind bars after security cameras showed her hitting a child in the face with a folder and slamming another boy's head into a table. News outlets report…
Seatbelt Bill Named After Basketball Star Passes Senate
Montgomery Senator Quinton Ross has introduced a bill requiring back seat passengers to wear a seatbelt. It's called the Roderic Scott Seat Belt safety act - it's named after the Lee High School student and basketball star who was killed…
Suspect Sketch Deemed Not Credible in Shannon Paulk Case
It's been 16 years since Shannon Paulk disappeared from her Candlestick Park mobile home. Those in Prattville say they remember this case well. "I didn't think that something like that would…
Selma Man Claims City of Selma Violated His Right to Bear Arms
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man claims his civil rights were violated by the city after he was denied access to city hall while wearing a concealed weapon. David…
Flu Virus Spreading in Schools Across State, Nation
Peak flu season may be over, but doctors say the flu is still active through March and often well into May. School nurses report younger children being the most likely to contract…
Fraternity to Help Wounded Warriors in "Walk Hard 2017"
Dozens of Troy University student part of Alpha Tau Omega are preparing for a 6 day trek for wounded warriors. Participants walk from Troy University to Panama City which is a 128.3 mile walk. The annual walk is part of…
Puzder Withdraws Nomination for Labor Secretary
Andrew Puzder says he is withdrawing as President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary. The fast food executive says in a statement provided to The Associated Press that he was "honored to have been considered by President Donald Trump to…
