Montgomery House Fire
A House fire started just before 4:00 AM today in Montgomery in the 900 block of Ridgemont Avenue, and fire officials are looking for a cause. Officials say the house was vacant when the fire started and there are reasons…
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Two Young Sisters Killed, Other Driver Charged
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a Huntsville man suspected of drunken driving has been charged with murder after he was involved in a crash that killed two young Bibb County sisters. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency spokesman Senior Trooper Reginal…
Clinton Has Delegates to Win Democratic Nomination
Hillary Clinton has commitments from the number of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for president, and will be first woman to top the ticket of a major U.S. political party. An Associated Press count of pledged…
Hubbard Impact On Ethics Laws
Testy moments in the courtroom of Mike Hubbard's ethics trial. Former Governor Bob Riley took the stand for his second day of testimony. One out of 23 counts facing Speaker of…
Montgomery Couple Wanted for Capital Murder Captured
The United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Fugitive Taskforce officially notified CrimeStoppers that Cymone Thompson and Kierro Nelson has been taken into custody. On Wednesday April 27, white male, Jordan Wilson was found shot inside of his vehicle located in the 3200 block…
Greenville PD on House Watch
Even in the summer months, there's always work for the Greenville Police to do. Many families take a vacation when the whether starts getting warmer, and the officers on patrol are going…
Pharma Exec Martin Shkreli Pleads Not Guilty to Securities Fraud
A pharmaceutical executive who came under fire for jacking up the price of a lifesaving malaria medication has pleaded not guilty to new charges in his securities fraud case. Martin Shkreli appeared Monday in federal court in New York City.…
Viacom Owner Throws Up Hurdle to Paramount Sale
In a move that further undermines Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman, the company's controlling shareholder says it amended Viacom's bylaws to require unanimous board approval for any full or partial sale of movie studio Paramount Pictures. The action further consolidates control…
Dangers of Issuing Protection Orders
Serving protection orders can be a dangerous job, but one man who does it says the reward outweighs the risk, and that's keeping abused women and children safe. Investigators for Alabama Legal…
MPD Conducts Death Investigation on Old Selma Road
MPD is conducting a death investigation in the 2600 block of Selma road. This is an ongoing investigation, no further information is available at this time. Check back for updates to this ongoing investigation.
Alligator Hunting Season Kicks Off with Registration
Let the quest for alligator hunting begin in Alabama. Registration for the state's 11th regulated alligator hunting began Friday. Residents interested in hunting in any of the state's four hunting zones should complete the registration by 8 a.m. on July…
Prattville to Hold 3rd Annual Creek Walk Concert Series
The City of Prattville is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Creek Walk Concert Series beginning on Tuesday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. Our first concert will feature Souled Out from Montgomery. Souled Out features a lineup of male and female vocalists…
Former Gov. Bob Riley Resumes Testimony in Speaker's Ethics Trial
Former Alabama Gov. Bob Riley resumed his testimony in the ethics trial of the state's House speaker. Riley returned to the witness…
Crenshaw Co. Man Killed in Single Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, June 5, has claimed the life of a Glenwood man. Paul Douglas Pope, 67, was killed when the 1985 Ford F-150 pickup he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Pope,…
CDC: Backyard Chickens Danger
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is out with a report on the transmission of salmonella from live chickens raised by individuals. There have been nine cases in Alabama, hundreds across the country. You'll find advice about…
Fans Salute Hank Williams
Thousands of people visited Georgiana during the weekend to salute Hank Williams. Several bands took the stage for the annual Hank Williams Festival, including Mickey Gilley and Jett Williams, the daughter of…
Summer Activities Available for Selma Area Youth
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Kids in Selma are out of school and the entire community is pitching in to make sure there's plenty for them to do this summer. The…
Pike County Authorities Investigating Vandalism
Vandals strike in Pike County leaving two buildings with significant damage. The first incident happened at a voting location off Highway 223 and the second at Pleasant Hill Church. Thanks to video…
Alabama Court of Appeals Overturns Death Sentence Conviction
An appeals court is overturning the death sentence of a man convicted of killing three people in southeast Alabama two decades ago. The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday sided with Jerry Jerome Smith, who was convicted of killing…
Troy Sears Set to Close June 30th
Several Sears stores are closing across the country, including one Sears Hometown Store in Troy. After 16 years of business in Troy, Sears closes it's doors on June 30th, days after the Montgomery Sears closes on June 26th. Owner Chris…
Alabama Doctor Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
Authorities say an Alabama physician has been arrested on multiple charges of production of obscene material and sexual abuse. Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego tells local news media that 80-year-old Dr. Ruepert Don Bryan was arrested Friday. Bryan is an…
Search Warrant Leads to Drug Bust
On Thursday, June 3, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and the Alexander City Police Department Special Response Group executed a search warrant at a residence in the Alexander City area. This investigation derived from a social media” terroristic threat” that had…
Traffic Alert: Carter Hill Rd. and Robison Hill Rd. Intersection to be Close for Road Work
The intersection of Carter Hill Road and Robison Hill Road will be closed on June 4 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for street, utility and drainage system repairs. A detour will be available via Old Farm Road and Hill…
Officials Refuse to Release Name of Man Killed by Alabama Police
Authorities are refusing to release the name of a man who was shot and killed by police in Alabama last weekend. The deadly shooting in Talladega County is being investigated by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, where spokesman Jesse Thornton…
Updated Traffic Alert: Wares Ferry Road Railroad Crossing to Close for Repairs
CSX called this afternoon and said that some of the materials that were ordered for the crossing repair are on back order and should be delivered later next week. They have revised their schedule and now plan to close the…
