Schools Clamping Down On Bus Safety With Extra Cameras
This is shocking video of a student leaving his Austin Texas bus, only to be hit by a truck before he can make it to the other side of the street.…
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Troy Officials Warn of Pranking Consequences
Homecoming week has arrived for some high school students. Troy Officials want students to know the importance of staying in their boundaries. Some acts that are considered to be vandalism include spray painting or throwing eggs at houses and vehicles.…
Mike Hubbard Loses Bid for New Trial
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard has lost his bid for a new trial on ethics charges. Defense lawyer Bill Baxley said Thursday that he is now focused on preparing Hubbard's appeal. Hubbard had requested a new trial arguing that…
Drought Continues Across Alabama
A new report says drought conditions are worsening quickly across Alabama. The latest federal assessment released Thursday shows more than three-quarters of the state is experiencing abnormally low rainfall. That compares to just 53 percent a week ago. In all,…
Coffee Cart Raising Funds for Trafficking Victims Stolen
A coffee bicycle cart that a couple uses to run their business and raise money for human trafficking victims has been stolen. Market Town Coffee Company owners Cody and Laura Jean Bell told police that the $3,300 cart was stolen…
AL Supreme Court Set Execution Dates for Two State Inmates
The Alabama Supreme Court has set execution dates for two state inmates. Tommy Arthur is scheduled to be executed on Nov. 3. Arthur was convicted of the 1982 murder-for-hire of a Muscle Shoals man. Ronald Bert Smith Jr. is scheduled…
AG Strange Provides Information for ITT Tech Students
Attorney General Luther Strange is offering information about resources available to assist students of ITT Technical Institute, which suddenly announced its closure on September 6 in the face of regulatory actions by the U.S. Department of Education. ITT has branches in Madison, Bessemer…
Family of Sandra Bland Receives $1.9 Million Wrongful Death Settlement
A lawyer for the family of Sandra Bland, a black Chicago-area woman who died in a Texas jail after a contentious traffic stop last summer, says a $1.9 million settlement has been reached in the family's wrongful death lawsuit. Attorney…
Water restored for residents after water main break
The City of Goodwater was without water for twenty-four hours because of a water main break Tuesday. Goodwater resident Angela Poole said it was not easy not having water. "We didn't have any water so we had to send all…
Stolen Tomahawk Returned to Kowalgia, Suspect Charged
It's a staple that people come from miles around to admire-- the famous Kowaliga Indian has his tomahawk once again. Surveillance video showed a young male grabbing it and walking away on the evening of September 4th. A week later,…
Civics Program Provides Character Education for Selma Students
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A civics program in Selma City Schools is inspiring students to become Super Citizens. The Super Citizen program is a ten week program designed to empower the Next Great American Generation. The program teaches students…
HandsOn Montgomery Backs the Blue
HandsOn Montgomery is an organization dedicated to mobilizing volunteers and connecting people. They also hope to build a strong, caring community. To them, the community includes law…
Troy University Student Creates Scholarship Fund
A Troy University student is paving the way for other students on campus by creating a new scholarship fund. Sophomore Cole Debardelaben created the Robert N. Cole Debardelaben Scholarship. He's the first student to create a scholarship fund for the…
Former Tallassee Police Officer Indicted for Assault
In March 2016, an agent with the Tallassee Police Department, Brandon Smirnoff, was assisting other officers on a pursuit of a ATV, which attempted to allude officers. The vehicle was eventually stopped and the driver was taken into custody. It…
Board Approves Community College Merger
Trustees of the state's community college system have approved the merger of three south Alabama colleges. The Alabama Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consolidation Wednesday. Faulkner State Community College, Alabama Southern Community College and Jefferson Davis Community…
United Way Launches Annual Campaign in River Region
The River Region United Way benefits people across the river region and they need your help to continue their work. The group announced their annual fundraiser campaign this morning. The River Region United Way works to support the community by helping…
New Pharmacy Aims to Serve Residents of Montgomery's Fairview Avenue
There's now a new healthcare option for residents along Montgomery's Fairview Avenue. The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to the new Jones Drugs Pharmacy. The local, independent pharmacy is part of the continued revitalization efforts along Fairview…
Hackers Leak Simone Biles, Other U.S. Female Athletes Medical Records
Confidential medical data of gold medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and other female U.S. Olympians was hacked from a World Anti-Doping Agency database and posted online today. WADA says the hackers were a "Russian cyber…
Gov. Bentley Awards $707,488 to Support Alabama Launchpad Program
A program that has helped create jobs and helped many Alabama entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable businesses since 2006 is receiving a boost from a $707,488 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. The grant to the Economic Development Partnership of…
Auburn Firefighter Wins GOP Primary for House Seat
An Auburn firefighter has won the Republican primary for the Alabama House seat vacated with the felony ethics conviction of former speaker Mike Hubbard. Unofficial returns from Tuesday's balloting show Joe Lovvorn led a field of four candidates with 51…
MPS School Board Member Charged with Assault
"I thought that I could change a young lady that had drug problems and drinking problems. And I failed," said Montgomery County school board member Lesa Keith. Keith sums up the situation that has led to her turning herself in…
Selma Residents Debate the Use of Corporal Punishment in Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma residents debate the use of corporal punishment in schools. A recent article on AL.com says Alabama is one of 21 states to report paddling in public schools. It also listed Selma City Schools as one…
Montgomery County Senior Fishing Rodeo draws hundreds
Fishing is a hobby that requires a lot of patience. It's a lot of waiting and hoping, then some sitting and standing, all…
Prattville Police Officer Arrested on DUI Charges
A Prattville police officer was arrested Sunday morning. Chief Mark Thompson confirms an officer was arrested for DUI on Sunday morning. Thompson also confirmed that the officer is no longer with the department. Thompson refused to release the name of…
Autauga Co. Couple Arrested on Child Abuse Charges
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating an Aggravated Child Abuse case since July 14, when notified by DHR. The victim is a 6 month male. The victim sustained a series of injuries since early June 2016, that includes bruising, physical…
