Deputies Keep K9s Cool During Summer Heat
With temperatures reaching the upper 90's law enforcement is continuing to find ways to not only keep themselves cool, but also their four legged partners. Deputies use a K9 cooling…
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Marengo Co. Pastor Indicted on Sexual Abuse Charges Involving Minors
A Marengo County preacher has been arrested on multiple sex charges involving minors. Authorities say Gregory Lucy, 59, was indicted by a Marengo County grand jury and arrested, on 5 counts of first-degree sexual abuse and attempted rape. Lucy is…
Democrats End 25-hour Protest to Demand House Gun Votes
House Democrats have ended their 25½-hour sit-in on the chamber's floor that they've been staging to demand votes on gun control. With just a few interruptions, Democrats commanded the House floor since 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The protest was broadcast live…
Law Allows People, Businesses to Keep Epi Pens on Hand
Alabama Department of Public Health officials say a new law allows people and businesses to keep epinephrine injectors on hand in case of an allergic reaction. Department officials said in a statement Wednesday that a new state law allows people…
Citizenship Certificates Awarded in Downtown Montgomery
Fifteen people received citizenship certificates Wednesday at the United States District Courthouse in downtown Montgomery. It was an exciting and emotional day for many as they say their proof of citizenship opens many…
MPD Search for Memorial Day Weekend Shooting Suspect
On Saturday, May 28, at approximately 3:19 a.m. a Montgomery resident was shot while occupying a motor vehicle. The shooting occurred at the intersection of North Eastern Boulevard and Twain Curve during the Memorial Day…
Montgomery Prays for Orlando Victims
New details on the Orlando shooting are ever emerging, as are the messages of love and support from across the globe. Many religious denominations are sending up prayers and warm thoughts…
Old Depot Museum Hosts Rail Safety Event in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- June is Rail Safety Awareness Month and Alabama Operation Lifesaver and the Alabama Department of Transportation are criss-crossing the state holding events to spread the word. The…
Pike County Family Loses Home in Fire
A Pike County family needs the community's help after losing their home in a fire that is believed to be caused by lightning. Fortunately no one was home at the…
Car Quality Improves Even as New Technology is Introduced
A national survey of new-car buyers found that reliability is improving for most automakers. The annual initial quality survey by the J.D. Power consulting firm found that the improvement came even as automakers roll out more new technology such as…
Ouch! Flu Spray Fails Again, Flu Shots Work Better
Government researchers say the nasal spray version of the annual flu vaccine didn't protect kids this past flu season. Health officials reported Wednesday that the spray performed dismally for the third straight year, while the traditional flu shot - the…
Uber Reaches Deal With Tuscaloosa; Service Could Start Soon
An agreement that would bring Uber back to Tuscaloosa has been reached, although the city council still must give final approval next week. The Tuscaloosa News reports that most city councilors support the ride-for-hire amendment that will allow Uber to…
Acting Alabama House Speaker Doesn't Want Job Permanently
Acting House Speaker Victor Gaston says he will not seek the position permanently. The Mobile Republican announced Wednesday that Gaston will not be a candidate for speaker. Gaston says he was grateful to the colleagues and friends who encouraged him…
MPD K-9 Unit Receives New Ballistic Vests
Montgomery Police Department K9’s Ares, Bravo, Kanon, Niko, Ace, Duval, Chico, and Leo will receive body armor will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. A donation in the amount…
Former Goodwater City Clerk Convicted on Theft of Property Charges
Attorney General Luther Strange announced the conviction today of a former city clerk of the City of Goodwater. Leslie S. Parker, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of property in the first degree. The Coosa County Circuit Court sentenced her to…
Hyundai to Launch Santa Fe Sport SUV after $52M Project
Hyundai’s Alabama plant will start mass production of the Santa Fe Sport SUV this week, adding a third vehicle to the automaker’s busy Montgomery assembly lines. The launch is set for Wednesday, and the move will allow Hyundai to meet…
Two Alabama Women Arrested in Connection to Medicaid Fraud
U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr., Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange, United States Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell, announced today an unprecedented nationwide sweep led by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force…
Drivers See Impact of Lower Gas Prices
Filling up these days is a little easier as drivers we talked to say they are glad to see prices stay around the 2 dollar mark. "It's been…
Two Alabama Pharmacists Sentenced for Selling Bad Drugs
Federal prosecutors say two Alabama pharmacists have been sentenced to prison for distributing adulterated drugs. Authorities say 60-year-old David Allen of McCalla has been sentenced to 12 months in prison and 48-year-old William Timothy Rogers of Hoover has been sentenced…
Gas Prices Could Impact State Agriculture
The U.S. Energy Administration reports gas prices are down 36 cents per gallon from this time last year. While the lower prices are good for your budget right now, they…
Love Triangle Ends in Deadly Shooting in Perry County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One Perry County man is dead and another is behind bars after a shooting near the town of Marion. Sheriff Billy Jones says 40 year old Tony…
Bentley Impeachment Subcommittee Review Subpoenas and Hiring Special Consel
A legislative committee probing if there are grounds to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley has created subcommittees to review possible subpoenas and the hiring of a special counsel. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike Jones on Tuesday announced appointments to the two…
Troy Officials Participate MDA Fundraiser
Several community leaders across Troy went behind bars Tuesday for a good cause. It was all part of the MDA Lock-Up fundraiser. Leaders spent time behind bars at Troy's Hampton Inn raising money for people living with muscle diseases. The…
Community Leaders React on Alabama Kids Count Ranking
Some leaders in the community find Alabama's ranking at 46 in the nation, alarming in the latest Kids Count Report. Officials with voices for Alabama's Children now is the time to…
Rep. Terri Sewell’s Bill to name Selma Post Office after Amelia Boynton Robinson
Today, The House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 4777, Congresswoman Terri Sewell’s (D-AL) bill to name the USPS facility in Selma, Alabama after voting rights activist Amelia Boynton Robinson: "I was delighted to see The House of Representatives pass my legislation…
