The Montgomery Police Department reminds residents and visitors to exercise caution during their New Year’s celebrations. The department will help ensure safety through strict enforcement of the city’s fireworks and firearms ordinances throughout the holiday. MPD advises that it is…
On Saturday, December 24, at about 11:20 p.m., an unknown male stole a 2001 black Nissan Xterra during a robbery in Millbrook, Alabama. Later that day at about 11:50 p.m., the same individual used the stolen vehicle to commit a…
A former legislator, who pleaded guilty to taking bribes from a state lobbyist, is working as a sales clerk at a state liquor store. The Dothan Eagle reports that Terry Spicer took the job with the Alabama Beverage Control Board.…
On Wednesday, Governor Robert Bentley interviewed State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) for a potential opening in Alabama’s U.S. Senate delegation. U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Attorney General of the United…
On Tuesday, December 13, an unknown female stole a 1995 green Toyota Corolla (AL tag 3159AC7, last 4 of VIN 1733) from the Chevron Convenience Store located at 3250 Main Street…
A warning from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office-- there is a scam going around that they say could give your phone or computer a virus. The text message states, "I've been…
Actress Debbie Reynolds, the star of the 1952 classic "Singin' in the Rain," has died. She was 84. Her son, Todd Fisher, said Reynolds died Wednesday, a day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher, who was 60. "She's now with Carrie…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The year end countdown is underway and in only three more days 2016 will be a thing of the past. People in Selma shared what they'll remember…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has interviewed six more potential candidates for the U.S. Senate seat now held by attorney general-designee Jeff Sessions. Bentley's office said the latest round of interviews include state Attorney General Luther Strange, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby…
Starting the 1st of the year, 9 states will see changes in their gas taxes, and more than a dozen other states will look at possibly doing the same. Georgia and Florida…
Hundreds of animals in Troy have been able to find forever homes this year thanks to the Troy Animal Rescue Project. Since starting in 2014 the organization only managed to adopt…
After serving as executive director of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners for more than 35 years, Larry Dixon has announced his retirement at the end of the year. He is also well known as a former state legislator from…
U.S. Department of Transportation officials say they have reached an agreement with Alabama after determining that black residents were disproportionately hurt by the state's closure of rural driver's license offices. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the agreement Wednesday. The department…
An organization created to advance Gov. Robert Bentley's political agenda is asking to be dismissed from a lawsuit filed by the governor's former security officer. A lawyer for the Alabama Council for Excellent Government filed the dismissal motion Wednesday, saying…
ASHVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The body of the missing mother of Jacksonville State University head football coach John Grass has been found in pond near her home. St. Clair County Sheriff's Office says Virginia Duggar Grass, 78, was found dead…
On Tuesday, Dec. 27, around 6:45 p.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to West South Boulevard in reference to a single-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The crash involved a pickup truck and a juvenile male pedestrian. The pedestrian, Jaden…
A jackknifed 18-wheeler caused a major backup on I-85 Northbound in Macon County Tuesday morning. The backup stretched from the Shorter Exit to exit 15, the Pike Road flyover exit.…
Montgomery County authorities are investigating a shooting that happened at a gas station. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says two people fired at each other at the Entec gas station, off exit 16 of Interstate 85. Two cars were hit…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Christmas Day shooting that claimed the life of a 73 year old woman. Capt. Mike Granthum says Juanita Tripp…
Butler County authorities are on the look out for an escaped inmate. Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says that 35-year-old Cedric Poole escaped from the Butler County Jail Tuesday afternoon. Police say he is 6'2" tall and weighs 165 pounds. If you…
Lawyers for an Alabama death row inmate say problems with a recent lethal injection show the need for attorneys to have telephone access during executions. Attorneys for Tommy Arthur say in a December court filing that they should have a…
Actress Carrie Fisher, who found enduring fame as Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars," has died. She was 60. Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, released a statement through her spokesman saying Fisher died Tuesday just before 9 a.m PST. Lourd…
Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $100,000 grant to provide the tools to help 18 Alabama cities excel and reach their potential. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable Alabama Communities of Excellence Inc. to continue to provide training…
U.S. consumer confidence shot up this month to the highest level in more than 15 years, another sign that Americans are feeling good after a divisive election. The Conference Board says its consumer confidence index climbed to 113.7 in December,…
Now that Christmas is over, attention turns to what to do with your live tree. Several cities in our area are offering to take your tree for recycling, so that it doesn't waste space in a landfill. This list will…
