The state auditor has refiled a lawsuit against Gov. Robert Bentley's effort to build a hotel and conference center at Gulf State Park. Auditor Jim Zeigler and state Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow, both frequent critics of the governor, filed the…
The city of Wetumpka wants to bridge the gap throughout its community. That's why city leaders held their first unity forum. Several members of Wetumpka and Elmore County aw enforcement were on hand,…
A fire that caused heavy damage to the historic Macon County Courthouse is being investigated as a case of arson. The Macon County Sheriff's Office believes the July 9 fire was deliberately…
August has been designated District 5 Clean Up Month and July is Clean Up Month for District 4. Residents can take advantage of special garbage and trash removal service during this time only. The City’s Sanitation Department will remove nearly…
With recent shootings at nightclubs across the country, many people are wondering what they should do if they are in a nightclub during a shooting. Lieutenant Randy Pollard with the Montgomery…
The Democratic National Convention is underway. But not without controversy. An email leak shows the Democratic National Committee chair favored Hillary Clinton. Political analyst says its something Bernie Sanders knew he…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's an ongoing issue in education that's affecting schools and communities throughout the state. School districts are dealing with an ongoing teacher shortage. Students across the…
The Greenville Butler County Library is almost ready to reopen its doors after a summer of renovations. The library has been largely untouched since it was built in 1992, and the…
A Georgia woman was shot and killed in a moving car traveling on Interstate 85 in Alabama. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says investigators are trying to piece together what happened in the early Monday morning shooting. Authorities were initially…
Governor Robert Bentley on Monday commended the Alabama Tourism Department for its work last week in New York City. The Tourism Department set out on a takeover of Manhattan. The marketing campaign involved several experiences that brought unique aspects of…
The Horseshoe World Competition is making its home in the capitol city for two weeks, and it's attracting competitors for across the globe. Over 900 people will compete in the event, and most…
A lawsuit was filed today in Montgomery County Circuit Court arising from a severe beating of an inmate by DOC employees at the St. Clair Correctional Facility, a prison well known for abuse, neglect, murders and beatings from the hands of prison…
Verizon is buying Yahoo for $4.83 billion, marking the end of an era for a company that once defined the internet. The sale announced Monday marks the second time in two years that Verizon has snapped up the remains of…
Another group of Troy University graduates enter the workforce. Graduates say it's not only a time to think about responsibilities ahead. But also how the upcoming presidential election could impact their futures. Alabama…
The Gunn family all agreed to meet in Montgomery for a special reunion. After more than 60 years apart, they agreed it was time to visit and get together in their home…
The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the Sunday, July 24, shooting death of 31-year- old John Green of Montgomery. MPD detectives charged Tervar Reaves, 31, of Montgomery with one…
A white Montgomery pastor and his wife who stood with civil rights protestors in the 1950's and 60's are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Reverend Robert and Mrs. Jeannie Graetz actual anniversary was last month, but they scheduled their celebration…
In light of recent violence area police officers are making efforts to spread positive messages to the youth. The Prattville Police Department participated in Autauga County's Youth Explosion with…
It was a chaotic week of news headlines coming out of the Republican National Convention. From Donald Trump's wife Melania's speech being possibly plagiarized to Ted Cruz not endorsing Trump. However, Political analyst Steve Flowers says one of the good…
Hillary Clinton says in a text message to supporters that she's picked Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine to join her on the Democratic ticket as their party's nominee for vice president. In the message, Clinton says: "I'm thrilled to tell you…
Troy University students have been engaged in an overseas archaeological expedition aimed at uncovering new details about the Philistines, a race of people described in the Bible. The dig in Israel uncovered what's believed to have been a Philistine cemetery…
State Auditor Jim Zeigler is filing a lawsuit to try to void a contract for what he called the state's "failed" accounting software. Zeigler filed the lawsuit Thursday in Montgomery circuit court, claiming the state violated competitive bid law with…
Douglas Edward Hale ,39, a resident of Troy, Alabama, was sentenced Thursday, July 21, 2016, to 210 months (17 ½ years) in federal prison for receipt of child pornography, announced George L. Beck, Jr., United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama.…
A north Alabama attorney has been appointed to serve on the court that's considering judicial ethics charges that could result in the removal of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. Attorney W.N. "Rocky" Watson of Fort Payne will replace Opelika…
Montgomery, AL – House Minority Leader Craig Ford, D-Gadsden, announced today that he will pre-file a pair lottery bills next week in anticipation of the governor calling a special legislative session. Rep. Ford said he will also pre-file the bills…
