The Sixth Annual Montgomery River Region Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, in front of the State Capitol and proceed down Dexter Avenue. Following the parade, the Capitol Sounds Band will perform a Veterans Day…
As Troy University was wrapping up homecoming festivities this weekend someone fired shots outside of an event on campus early Sunday morning. University officials say that the shots were fired after midnight outside of Sartain Hall. At the time Omega…
A single-vehicle crash at 7:48 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, has claimed the life of a Notasulga woman. Morgan Brooke Blackmon, 21, was killed when the 2008 Ranger ATV on which she was a passenger overturned and caused fatal injuries. The crash…
Police say a 50-year-old Montgomery man has been charged with damaging and stealing city parking meters. Captain Zedrick Dean says police arrested Lester Brown early Sunday morning and charged him with three counts of theft of property first degree. Dean says…
Former Lieutenant Governor Lucy Baxley died on Friday. The details of her services are as follows: "A visitation will be 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama. Also, a visitation will…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 38th Annual Kathryn Tucker Windham Alabama Tale-Tellin' Festival is underway in downtown Selma. The two-day festival blends music, song and dance, and the art of story-telling. Organizers say the hilarious hillbilly, Mama Whaples, Norton…
It's been about 50 years since the US stopped trading with Cuba. But Alabama got back into business with the nation about 15 years ago. "Around 2000 there was a really bad hurricane that devastated Cuba and Congress did relax…
Troy Police are investigating a shooting they say led to the death of a Troy University Student. Police say the shooting occurred off campus in the 300 block of Jane Road. Police say the victim is 20-year-old Michael Derek Kennedy. Police…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (bamastatesports.com) – Alabama State University head football coach Brian Jenkins and assistant coach James Joseph have been suspended from coaching for one football game in response to a level - three National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) infraction, which occurred…
Former Alabama Lt. Gov. Lucy Baxley has passed away at the age of 78. She served as Alabama's first female Lt. Governor from 2003 - 2007. She also ran as the Democratic nominee for governor in 2006 against incumbent Republican…
On October 13, police responded to the Vaughn Hospital ER in reference to a gunshot victim. The victim is a 21 year old, black male and a resident of Selma. The victim suffered a gunshot to the rear of his…
17-year-old Michael Lasiter is being charged as an adult on second degree assault charges. According to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin, Lassiter stabbed another 17-year-old during a fight following the Holtville / Eclectic football game in Eclectic. The victim suffered…
A 3-year-old boy dies when his grandmother's gun accidentally discharges underneath her pillow in her New Orleans home, hitting the boy in the chest. A 2-year-old boy accidentally shoots and kills his own father inside their Alabama home. New data…
The Obama administration says it is eliminating a $100 limit on the value of Cuban rum and cigars that American travelers can bring back from the island. Cuban rum and cigars will now be subject to the same duties as…
93.1 radio talk show host Greg Budell says a lot of his callers are upset over Congresswoman Martha Roby. She said last week she was not voting for Donlad Trump and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Community leaders in Selma are working to try and put a stop to a rise of gang activity in the area. Gang expert Tony Avendorph conducted gang…
People will soon see an expansion of Troy Parks and Recreation's popular walking trail. The 1.1 mile trail will soon stretch to 2 miles. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community…
Over 100 6th graders from Troy Elementary School spent the day on the lake. It was all part of the Troy's Fishing and Boating Expo at the Pike County Lake. School officials and volunteers were there teach kids everything they needed…
Thursday was the first time that Michael Sentance took his seat as superintendent at a state board meeting. After doing some research, he says that the first thing the state absolutely…
The acting head of the Alabama Supreme Court has asked suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore to remove his personal items from the state courthouse and turn in his building keys. Acting Chief Justice Lyn Stuart asked Moore to remove his…
At 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, correctional officials at the G.K. Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore reported a suspicious vehicle just south of the facility’s barrier fence with two unknown occupants inside. Officials said…
The Alabama Community College System has hired Jeff Lynn as the system's senior executive of workforce and economic development. Officials tell AL.com they are stepping up efforts to work with the private sector to create and fill jobs. Lynn comes…
Prichard police have arrested 16-year-old boy and charged him with second degree assault for shooting a teen at Vigor High School on Tuesday. Police Department spokesman Philip Steil says the teen that was shot in the abdomen is expected to…
An Andalusia radio host is facing some heat after a Facebook post upset some residents. Blaine Wilson, the man behind the post, is the owner of and a broadcaster on WAAO, a…
Troy City Council's District 5 seat remains empty after the death of former Councilwoman Dejerilyn Henderson. It has residents wondering what's next. Officials say after the new council is sworn in they…
