Melton Discusses Plans for Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New Selma mayor Darrio Melton has big plans for the city. We talked one on one with him about what they are and what residents can…
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Montgomery Church Celebrates Adoption Awareness Month
November is Adoption Awareness Month, and a local church wanted to take the time to thank the families who have opened their hearts to children. Saint James Methodist Church took time before…
Inmate Reported to be Missing, Found Hiding in Prison
A state inmate who reportedly escaped from the Bibb County Correctional Facility in Brent early Monday was found hiding inside the prison. Prison officials followed protocol by issuing the escape report when Timothy Wayne Johnson, 32, was missing from a…
Greg Gunn's Family Speaks Out After Officer Indicted For Murder
We learned Friday that a Montgomery police officer has been indicted for murder. Officer Aaron Smith shot and killed a black man on February 25th, and the family is speaking out today. It's been almost one year since Greg Gunn…
Fire Prevention Advice While Cooking Up a Storm This Thanksgiving
Three times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving. That's why fire officials encourage you to pay close attention the goal of getting a holiday meal on the table. The Alabama Department of Insurance State Fire Marshal's Division offers…
Gov. Bentley asks GOP Committee for Senate Appointee Names
Gov. Robert Bentley is asking the Alabama Republican Executive Committee to suggest who should replace U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions. The governor sent a request to the 400-plus committee members seeking their input on who he should appoint to fill Sessions'…
Sabra Recalls Hummus Amid Listeria Contamination Fears
Some varieties of Sabra hummus are being recalled amid concerns over possible listeria contamination. The Food and Drug Administration says the voluntary recall announced by Sabra Dipping Company includes hummus products with a "Best Before" date of Jan. 23, 2017,…
The Search for New Coach of Team USA Soccer Begins
CHICAGO (AP) - Jurgen Klinsmann is out as coach of the U.S. soccer team. U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati announced Monday that Klinsmann has been "relieved of his duties" as coach and technical director for U.S. Soccer. Gulati will…
Kanye West Goes on Rant at Sacramento Concert; Cancels Remaining Tour Dates
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Just days after telling fans that he would have voted for Donald Trump, Kanye West delivered another public screed Saturday night, this time about Beyoncé and Jay Z at the Sacramento, California, stop of his Saint…
Frying Turkeys Could Be Serious Fire Hazard
As turkey fryers that use oil become more popular, the number of turkey fryer fires has increased significantly. Many fire officials agree that the dangers associated with deep-frying a turkey aren’t worth the risk, even by a well-informed and cautious…
Prayers for Rain
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - It hasn't rained in weeks across much of Alabama, and some people say it's time to get God involved. Activists are planning a mass prayer for rain in drought-plagued Alabama on Sunday afternoon. The interfaith event…
Hope Heals Camp Coming Up to Alabama
We have been following the story of Jay and Katherine Wolf since the very beginning. Katherine had a stroke nearly a decade ago, resulting in…
Montgomery Church Dedicates Black Lives Matter Banner
In response to the political changes across the country, one Montgomery church dedicated a Black Lives Manner banner. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Montgomery put the banner up on November 10th and officially dedicated it Saturday. The banner was originally…
Steve Harvey Prepares for Turkey Day Classic
An eventful week is ahead for Alabama State fans, preparing for this year's Turkey Day Classic hosted by Steve Harvey. Harvey addressed fans Saturday morning, filling them on the excitement. Harvey teed off in the ASU celebrity golf tournament at…
New Life Baptist Church Gives Back for Thanksgiving
People at Montgomery's New Life Baptist Church are giving back to those in need for Thanksgiving in a big way. For the past 12 years Jay Maze has been giving Thanksgiving boxes to the community. His heart to give has spread…
Authorities Investigate Deadly House Fire in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cause of a house fire that claimed the life of an 80 year old Dallas County woman is under investigation by authorities. Sheriff's Office investigator Capt. Mike Granthum says the fire happened at a…
Montgomery Police Investigating Homicide
Montgomery police are investigating a homicide. 21-year-old D'Vonte Flonnoy of Montgomery was shot and killed Thursday in the 5600 block of Carmichael Road. Flonnoy was one of eight people that were charged in the in the shooting death of 41-year-old…
Mixed Reactions As Jeff Sessions Tapped For Attorney General
U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has been appointed to serve as President Elect Donald Trump's Attorney General. The announcement came Friday morning, along with several other cabinet announcements. Senator Jeff Sessions has served in that office for the better part of…
Breaking: Grand Jury Indicts MPD Officer Aaron Smith in fatal shooting of Greg Gunn
Montgomery Police Officer Aaron C. Smith has been indicted for murder in the fatal shooting death of 58-year-old Greg Gunn. Smith was arrested after he shot and killed Gunn, a resident of the Mobile Heights community in Montgomery. Smith said…
Trump's Staff Picks Disappoint, Alarm Minority Groups
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for staff positions in his administration are alarming civil rights leaders who say his choices could turn back the clock on social issues. Trump's picks include Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, alt-right architect Stephen…
Trump University Lawsuits Settled for $25M
Trump University lawsuits settled for $25M NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on litigation over Trump University (all times local): 4:20 p.m. New York's attorney general says President-elect Donald Trump has agreed to a $25 million settlement to resolve three…
Alabama Inmates Do Mannequin Challenge; State Investigates
Inmates in an Alabama prison are taking part in the "mannequin challenge" sweeping the country, using an illegal cellphone. Al.com reports that the men wearing prisoner clothing labeled Alabama Department of Corrections shot a nearly minute-long video of themselves freezing…
Alabama's Unemployment Rate Rises
Alabama's unemployment rate is on the rise, partly because more people are out looking for jobs. The state said Friday that Alabama's unemployment rate jumped to 5.7 percent in October. That's three-tenths of a percent higher than September. And while…
Montgomery Man Arrested in Connection to East Street Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has a suspect in custody in connection to the Nov. 12 shooting death of 35-year old James Horn of Montgomery. MPD charged Kenneth Harvey Sr., 48, with one count of murder in connection with Horn’s death.…
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions Offered Attorney General Post
Alabama U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions has been offered the position of attorney general in the Trump administration. Sessions was the first member of the U.S. Senate to endorse Trump during this year's presidential campaign and has been one of his…
