SPLC: Increase in Hate Crimes Post-Election
The Southern Poverty Law Center is tracking an increase in hate crimes and hate incidents since the presidential election. SPLC Senior Fellow Mark Potok says the majority of these crimes are…
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Montgomery Police Looking for Theft Suspect
Montgomery police need your help finding a theft suspect. Police say a man loaded items into a shopping cart and walked out of a store without paying. They say the man got away with about $750 worth of merchandise. If you know…
Montgomery Police Investigate Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting. It happened Tuesday night just after 7 o'clock in the 2700 block of South Wallace Drive, that's near Troy Highway. Police tell us two men were shot and taken to the hospital. No word on…
Montgomery Man Helps Give Clean Water to Zambia
Jacob Eubanks didn't intend to start a new career when he took a trip to Zambia…
Drought Affecting Cattle Industry in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Drought conditions across the state are having a major impact on the cattle industry and could drive some cattlemen out of the business altogether. Dallas County Cattleman's…
AL Teen in Critical Condition After Being Locked in Basement Two Years
Authorities say a 14-year-old boy weighing about 55 pounds is fighting for his life after spending much of two years locked in the basement of his Alabama home. Al.com quotes Shelby County authorities as saying that the child is in…
iTeam: "Montgomery Rising?" pt. 1
There are some clouds on the Montgomery horizon. Some population figures that show the city is shrinking. The Alabama News Network i-Team has produced a four-part report on Montgomery's future, exploring…
Hearing Set for Future of Gwendolyn Boyd as ASU President
Trustees at Alabama State University in Montgomery have decided to hold a hearing that could result in the removal of president Gwendolyn Boyd. The decision came during a board meeting held Monday.…
Golden Apple: Laura Shoulders
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Camden School of Arts and Technology in Wilcox County. For the past threat years, Laura Shoulders has been the…
Fun Zone Tornado 10 Years Later
November 15, 2006. An EF2 tornado touched down just before 10:30 a.m. and left a nearly a seven mile path of destruction in ten minutes. Karen Vanderhey says she was…
Perry Co. Celebrates Annual Obama Holiday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turnout for the 8th Annual Obama Day celebration Monday in Perry County. The county-wide holiday celebrates the historic 2008 election of Barack…
MPD Make Arrest in Fatal Woodley Road Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a suspect in the Sunday, Nov. 13, shooting death of a Montgomery teenager. The shooting occurred in the 3000 block of Woodley Road. MPD detectives charged Desman DeAngelo Webster, 31, of Montgomery with one…
Georgia Father Found Guilty in Death of Son Left in Hot Car
A Georgia father has been found guilty of murder in the 2014 death of his toddler son who perished after being left in a hot car. A jury reached its verdict Monday in the trial of Justin Ross Harris. The…
Lanier High School Placed on Lock Down
MPD responded to a disturbance between neighbors on Marshall Street. Upon MPD's arrival, one of the subjects, who has active felony warrants, ran into his residence. MPD is attempting to take him into custody on those warrants. Lanier High School…
MPD Issues Alert for Missing Senior Citizen
The Montgomery Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Willie James McCall. Mr. McCall is a 74-year old black male suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He is possibly wearing blue jeans and blue and white sneakers. Mr. McCall…
Hundreds Attend MACOA International Tasting Fundraiser
The Montgomery Area Council on Aging (MACOA) held the 12th annual International Tasting fundraiser Sunday. Dozens of countries were on display, from food to traditional dances. Hundreds…
AMBER ALERT: Authorities Find Missing Girl Safe In Tuskegee
A missing Texas girl has been found safe in Macon County. Alabama law enforcement agency issued an amber alert for 7 year old Zoey Rogers Sunday. She went missing from Harker Heights, Texas Saturday. Authorities found the girl with her…
Veterans Get Free Admission to Alabama Parks All Weekend
Alabama state parks are offering free admission to military veterans throughout the weekend. The no-cost admission is in recognition of Veterans Day and goes through Sunday night. The parks system says anyone who says they're a veteran will get in…
Ceremony in Selma Honors Military Veterans
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in the Selma-Dallas County area honored the service and sacrifice of the veterans of the United States military. Hundreds gathered at Memorial Stadium to show their gratitude to every soldier who's ever served to…
Montgomery Honors Vets with Annual Veterans Day Parade
It's a day to pay respect and honor with patriotism and pride as the River Region came to say 'thank you' to its veterans. The parade started at the Capitol and made its way down Dexter Avenue to the fountain.…
Tuskegee Airmen Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Two members of the celebrated Tuskegee Airmen have received Congressional Gold Medals during a Veterans Day ceremony at the National Warplane Museum. Relatives of three other recipients accepted medals on their behalf during Friday's ceremony attended by about 200 people…
Family Continues Search for LaQuanta Riley 13 Years Later
LaQuanta Riley has been missing for almost thirteen years. The then, 18-year-old was last seen on South Rick Drive in December of 2003. After years of searching, her mother, Pamela Riley Boldin is…
National Championship Trophy in Montgomery
It's the college football dream, the grand prize and symbol of national champions. The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy has traveled across the country for the past 11 weeks... And now it's…
Alston Appointed Police Chief in Linden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new top cop in charge of the police department in the city of Linden. Chief Robert Alston is the first African-american police chief in the history…
Troy University Officials Announce Plans for New End Zone Facility
It's an exciting time for Troy University officials as they announce construction for their north end zone football facility at Veteran's Memorial Stadium. The 67,000 square ft. facility will be located 30 ft.…
