Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey was awarded the 2016 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Public Service Award last night. The award was given at the AIAA Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center…
Elder Abuse is an ongoing issue across the country, and advocates in the capitol city are raising awareness, because they say it affects millions. Money is one of the biggest factors when it…
On Monday, June 13, Montgomery Police Department responded to the 900 block of Pebblebrook on a call of a possible sex abuse. After further investigation, Detarrio Chappell was identified as the suspect. He was taken into custody and charged with…
The trial of Alabama native, Justin Ross Harris, has been moved. A judge decided to move the trial to Brunswick, Georgia, away from the suburban Atlanta County where his 22-month-old son Cooper died. Harris, 35, faces charges including murder. Police…
A single-vehicle crash at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, claimed the life of a Prattville woman. Kacy Elizabeth Harris, 19, was killed when the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer she was driving was struck by a tree as she traveled on Bridge…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma women are behind bars in connection with the city's latest murder. Lt. Tory Neely says Jalysa Turner and Kenyatta Wilson helped wanted murder suspect Vandarius…
The first officer arrest came after the Greg Gunn shooting in February. Twenty-three year old Officer Aaron Smith was charged a week later with murder in Gunn's death…
A Montgomery toddler is in a Birmingham hospital, after a near-drowning that happened Wednesday. Police say it happened on Loring Street, which is just off Day Street. That's where police say a 2-year-old child fell into a pool. The child wasn't able…
A new bill the Senate passed yesterday could change who enters the military. The bill authorizes funding for cyber capabilities, missile defense and other military projects. Additionally, the bill would…
Crenshaw County Sheriff Mickey Powell is investigating what he believes is a murder in Rutledge. Powell says the body of 78-year-old Edwin "Earl" Cosby was found in Cosby's office late Monday afternoon. Reports…
Shellhorn School in Pike County has been closed for nearly 30 years, but that hasn't stopped people from trespassing. The building was used for storage after closing but due…
A bench ally of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has filed a federal lawsuit challenging what he called the state's unconstitutional restrictions on judges' speech. Associate Justice Tom Parker filed the lawsuit Wednesday against the state's Judicial Inquiry Commission.…
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - The Latest on search for boy dragged away by alligator (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings says searchers have recovered the body of a 2-year-old Nebraska boy snatched by an…
Veterans throughout Central Alabama have a new way to get around town. The VA clinic gave away bikes to formally homeless veterans. They say it's all thanks to donations from people across the…
You might have another way to get around the state of Alabama, and that way is by train. It's all part of a new private passenger rail that's setting up…
It’s almost time for the City of Prattville’s 15th annual 4th of July Celebration and patrons can expect that the holiday will definitely go off with a bang! This year’s 4th of July Parade theme is “Salute to Law Enforcement Personnel.”…
A committee of lawmakers opened impeachment hearings against Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, beginning a probe on whether there are grounds to remove the two-term Republican from office. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike…
Music could be heard throughout downtown Prattville Tuesday night. The city kicked off the third annual Creekwalk Concert series. The band "Souled Out" performed as people brought their lawn chairs and enjoyed…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big changes are underway at the Selma Police Department. Chief John Brock is increasing the amount of senior staff on the force and seven officers have…
People across the U.S are mourning the loss of victims in the tragic Orlando shooting. In Troy, a vigil was held on Troy University's campus to remember this victims. People reflected in silence on the tragic event and also listened…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is creating a task force responsible for identifying potential legislation that could help protect consumers from predatory lending. Bentley said in a statement Tuesday that he signed an executive order creating the Alabama Consumer Protection Task…
A Prattville teenager is being called an inspiration to many after a Facebook video she was featured in went viral. The video posted on the Facebook page Special Books by Special Kids…
Parents and students will soon see a tuition increase at Troy University. Last week the University's Board of Trustees approved the increase. Tuition rates will be $301 per credit hour. That's…
Lawyers for Gov. Robert Bentley are seeking the right to cross-examine witnesses as a legislative committee begins an impeachment probe. The House Judiciary Committee will hold its first meeting Wednesday as it investigates if there are grounds to impeach the…
The District Attorney's Office is celebrating Father's Day in a unique way. It's called "Operation Support Our Children" and District Attorney Daryl Bailey says investigators are targeting 105 men and women seriously…
