A prosecutor says a 14-year-old is in custody in connection with the shooting of a 13-year-old in Selma. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson said the shooting happened Tuesday night after a middle school football game. Jackson says police are…
Law enforcement officials are warning that people involved in a rash of creepy clown hoaxes across the state could be prosecuted. Decatur police said Tuesday that a 16-year-old and 12-year-old were arrested in connection with "Klown" social media accounts that…
Truancy is an issue schools across the country deal with on a daily basis. It's one of many reasons why the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is finding ways to keep students in…
The defense team for former Auburn tight end Landon Rice has issued a statement regarding their client's rape allegations. Augusta Dowd said Tuesday, "The legal team will deal with the false accusations and be ready, willing, and able to demonstrate,…
The Government Finance Officers Association awarded its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Montgomery for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended on Sept. 30, 2015. Led by City of Montgomery…
Three one-time athletes at Faulkner University in Montgomery have been indicted on murder charges in the death of another school athlete. Court documents show 20-year-old Tabias Russell of Alexander City, 20-year-old Marshall Wall of Atmore and 21-year-old Ronnie Williams of…
City of Montgomery Officials say the prison-inmate trash pick up patrols along the bypass are continuing to pick up trash by the ton. Here are the latest totals. The state inmates in the trash patrols are paid about fifteen…
The memory and legacy of a troy city councilwoman will live on. That's was the focus of a meeting constituents of Dejerilyn King Henderson held Tuesday. She passed away last week. Henderson was…
Minority businesses across Montgomery are looking to take advantage of the city's economic climate, and the city's taking steps to help them succeed. That's why officials started the small minority business initiative…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city leaders say two major construction projects are making big progress and they're already preparing to kick off the next phase of both projects. Mayor George Evans says the third phase of construction on…
Alabama Moves a step closer to setting up charter schools around the state. The Alabama Charter Commission interviewed applicants hoping to start charter schools in their areas Tuesday. 2 of those applicants were…
Colonial Pipeline says it expects to restart its main gasoline line in Shelby County on Wednesday. The company has been working to repair a leak that led to gas shortages and…
A clown Facebook page surfaced over the weekend threatening to beat up students at local schools in Montgomery. The page under the name Bingerman Clownferd, named a middle school for everyday this week.…
Roger Hails, Charlie McCord, Toney Hooks, Rahulkamar Patel, and Demetrius McGhee were all gunned down in 2014. Their families are still waiting for justice. October 14,2014, 36 yr old Charlie McCord was shot in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A violent weekend in Selma leaves one man dead, another man behind bars and two people hurt. A shootout between rival gang members early Saturday morning…
The Million Father March started in Chicago in 2004, as a way to get dads involved in their kids' education.…
The Latest on the legal fight over the released of the 911 calls from the Pulse nightclub shooting (all times local): 5:15 p.m. A judge has cleared the way for the release of many of the hundreds of 911 calls…
Several Grants have been received for beautification projects in Montgomery’s Highland Gardens Neighborhood. The grants, given by the Alabama Power Foundation, will go toward shade trees at Highland Gardens Community Center/Park and neighborhood entrance signs. The grants were funded by the Alabama Power…
The Latest on the gas shortage caused by a pipeline spill (all times local): 6 p.m. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley toured Colonial Pipeline's emergency response center, located in a luxury resort hotel about 12 miles from the pipeline breach, and…
On Saturday, Sept. 17, at about 12:45 a.m. the Montgomery Police Department and Fire Medics responded to the 400 block of Taylor Road in reference to a single-vehicle crash that resulted in fatal injuries. The crash involved a 2006 Kawasaki ZX 1400 motorcycle…
The Montgomery Police Department has identified the victim of a weekend fatal shooting as 34-year-old Chauncey Robinson of Montgomery. MPD initiated a homicide investigation into Robinson’s death following the Sept. 18 shooting. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 100 block of…
Alabamians receive more prescription opioids per person than residents of any other state in the country, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A joint investigation by The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity found…
The Pilgrim Missionary Church in Montgomery is helping the River Region communities Back the Blue in September. Back the Blue is a community wide…
Around 400 honor band students had the opportunity to take the field with Huntingdon's Marching Scarlet and Grey Band. 40 schools represented this year's marching honor band.Students from across the state and surrounded states participated. Students only had a few hours…
Selma Police have arrested a man involved in a shooting Saturday morning. Ronald Johnson, age 27, was arrested and charged with murder in a shooting that happened in the 1200 Block of Alabama Ave. Selma…
