Delegates Get Ready to Nominate Trump at RNC
Alabama delegates are getting ready to head to Cleveland as the Republican National Convention begins next week. Perry Hooper, Jr is the Trump Campaign Chairman for Alabama. He has been going to the…
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Long-time Civil Rights Leader Hosts Non-Violence Training in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Civil rights leaders in Selma are ramping up efforts to train people in the principles of non-violence in the wake of the Dallas shootings. Long-time civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette is hosting a five day…
Troy Utilities Department Shares Energy Conservation Tips
The Troy Utilities Department is educating residents on how to conserve energy and sharing information on new technology for customers. The department says every penny counts. That's why they will soon offer a…
Andalusia Police: Burglar Stole Guns from Sporting Goods Store
Andalusia police are investigating a break-in at a sporting goods store. Police say the thief got away with long guns and handguns. Police say at approximately 9:50 AM this morning,…
Starbucks Hikes Prices on Coffee, Espresso, Tea Lattes
Starbucks has increased prices slightly on brewed coffee, espresso and tea latte beverages at company-run stores in the U.S. The announcement comes a day after Starbucks announced it would boost the base pay of all employees and store managers at…
Brantley Police Officer Charged with Receiving Stolen Property
According to the Brantley Police Department, one of its officers is on administrative after he was arrested in Pike County last week. Officer Jeremy Ray Walker is charged with receiving stolen property. Walker is currently out on bond. Keep checking…
Industry Group Pushes for More Stats on Beer Labels
The group that represents major brewers is pushing for more information on labels about what's in your beer. The Beer Institute said Tuesday that it's pushing members to reveal more details on labels, packaging and websites about ingredients, calories, carbohydrates,…
Prosecutors Oppose Hubbard Request for Jury Investigation
State prosecutors are opposing former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's request to have the sheriff investigate if there was misconduct by the jury that convicted him on ethics charges. The attorney general's office in a response filed Monday said Hubbard is…
Grand Jury to Consider Charges Against Former Astronaut
A grand jury will review evidence against a former space shuttle commander charged in the traffic deaths of two girls in Alabama. Court records showed Tuesday that reckless murder charges against 59-year-old James Halsell of Huntsville are being sent to…
6 Finalists Named for Alabama School Superintendent
There are six finalists to become the next school superintendent of Alabama. The Department of Education announced the finalists Tuesday. The finalists include three local school superintendents, including one veteran of the state Department of Education. The finalists are Bill…
Parents Talk to Their Children About Dealing With Police Officers
The recent shootings are fueling conversations about race. The talk about educating young people on how to interact with police is nothing new, but with cases like Trayvon Martin, Michael…
John Lewis to Have School Named in His Honor
A Georgia elementary school will be named after Pike County native Congressman John Lewis. Tuesday, the DeKalb County Board of Education voted to name a new elementary school (Pre-K – 5) in honor of Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, 5th District…
Fans Excited about SEC Media Days
With day one of SEC Media Days in the books, fans in Montgomery are excited that college football season is getting closer. Alabama fan Roy Clark has high hopes for…
Cosby Switching Lawyers in Civil Cases Around the Country
Bill Cosby is switching law firms to oversee civil lawsuits around the country that involve accusations he drugged and molested women. A Cosby spokesman confirms Monday that litigation chairwoman Angela Agrusa of Liner LLP is replacing lawyers with Quinn Emanuel…
Obamacare 2.0: Obama Calls for Revisiting the Public Option
President Barack Obama is laying out a blueprint for expanding his signature health law to address the problems it hasn't solved. That includes a renewed call for a "public option" to let Americans buy insurance from the government. Obama's assessment…
Houses Passes Bill to Boost Airport Security, Reduce Lines
The House has passed an aviation bill aimed at boosting airport security, reducing screening lines and refunding fees to passengers whose luggage is lost or arrives late. The bill also extends the Federal Aviation Administration's programs for 14 months at…
Changes Could Be Coming to the Way Selma Police Handle Protests
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The deadly shootings of two black men by white police officers in Louisiana and Minnesota have sparked protests all over the country -- and sent shock waves rippling through the law enforcement community nationwide. In…
Montgomery Co. Sheriff Reacts To National Violence
Thousands of people from all walks of life took the the streets this weekend as part of Black Lives Matter protests. The nationwide movement comes after a deadly week last week. Two…
Bentley Impeachment Committee to Hire Special Counsel
A committee probing the possible impeachment of Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is hiring special counsel to lead the investigation. The House Judiciary Committee will meet Friday to discuss and approve the appointment. The committee is looking into whether there are…
Woman Charged with Leaving Baby in Car
Montgomery police say they have charged a woman with leaving a baby inside a car. Police say they and fire medics responded to the 800 block of Ann Street about 10 a.m. on Saturday after the baby was discovered unattended…
Sheriff: 2 Bailiffs, Suspect Dead in Michigan Courthouse Shooting
A sheriff says two bailiffs and a gunman are dead at a western Michigan courthouse where a shooting happened. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey told WSBT television station in South Bend, Indiana, a deputy sheriff was also shot but is…
Judge Says MLK Bible Belongs to Civil Rights Icon's Estate
The judge in a dispute over the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel Peace Prize and traveling Bible has ruled the Bible belongs to the civil rights icon's estate. But in the ruling dated July 1, the judge said the…
Authorities Search for Alabama Inmate Accused of Escape
Authorities are searching for an inmate they say escaped from a work-release center. The Alabama Department of Corrections said in a statement that officers are searching for 37-year-old Javarus Deon Ridgeway. They say he…
ASU to Host Anti-Crime Town Hall Meeting and Block Party
Alabama State University has announced that it will host an anti-crime and anti-violence citywide town hall meeting and block party on Wednesday. The university says the idea is to bring the public and law enforcement together to have a meaningful…
Prattville Girl Heading to the White House
From the city of Prattville to the White House. It's a trip one middle school student will make later this week to receive special recognition from First Lady Michelle Obama. Lael…
