New Montgomery Municipal Court Almost Finished
Construction continues as the city gets closer to unveiling its new municipal justice center. The new building will feature two courtrooms instead of just one. That should mean shorter dockets and…
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Hank Williams Statue Has New Home in Montgomery
A landmark in downtown Montgomery honoring one of the city's most famous residents now has a new home. The Hank Williams statue has been in the park across from city hall for 25 years. However, Monday morning crews removed the statue…
AG Strange Holds 17th Annual Law Enforcement Summit
Attorney General Luther Strange presented the 17th annual Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Summit on Tuesday, October 18, carrying on a tradition since 2000. Nearly 900 law enforcement officers from throughout Alabama registered to attend and received practical information and professional training. The 2016 summit…
Selma Woman Killed in Head-On Crash, Three Other Injured
Authorities say a 44-year-old Selma woman died and three others injured in a head-on crash in Dallas County. Alabama State Police tell AL.com the accident happened Saturday night on Highway 14, three miles west of Selma. Senior Trooper Reginal King…
Sixth Annual Montgomery River Region Veterans Day Parade Set for Nov. 11
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…
Shots fired at Troy University
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…
Woman Killed in ATV Accident
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…
Man Charged with Theft after Parking Meters Damaged, Stolen
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…
Lucy Baxley Funeral Set for Wednesday in Montgomery.
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…
Annual Tale Tellin' Festival Underway in Selma
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…
Alabama Continues Trade With Cuba As US Lifts More Sanctions
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 University Student killed In Off Campus Shooting
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…
NCAA suspends Hornets' Jenkins for Saturday's MVSU game
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 Dies at Age 78
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…
Selma PD Arrest Shooter After Being Released from Hospital
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…
Holtville Teen Arrested for Stabbing Another Teen Following Football Game
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…
South States Rank High in Accidental Shootings with Minors
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…
US Removes Limits on Bringing in Cuban Rum, Cigars
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…
Battling the Backlash Over Not Supporting Trump
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…
Selma Community Working to Reduce Gang Activity
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…
Troy Parks and Recreation's Walking Trail to Expand
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…
Troy's Fishing and Boating Expo
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…
New State School Superintendent Lays Out Plan
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…
Roy Moore Asked to Remove Personal Items from Office
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…
ALEA Make Arrest in Prison Contraband Smuggling Attempt, One Suspect Dead
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…
