Are Greenville's violent crime rates high?
Greenville Police arrested 28-year-old Jermario Smith of Greenville on murder charges Sunday. Police recieved…
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Alabama Forestry Commission Issues Fire Alert for 46 Counties
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the Fire Danger Warning, issuing a Fire Alert for 46 counties in north Alabama effective immediately. This order for Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Coosa, Cullman, Dallas, DeKalb, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette,…
AL GOP Chairwoman Standing Behind Donald Trump
The chairwoman of Alabama's Republican Party is standing with GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. Terry Lathan issued a statement Monday after the second presidential debate saying no one can defend Trump's "lewd conduct" caught on tape 11 years ago. But…
New Sawmill Brings Jobs to Demopolis
Governor Robert Bentley announced Monday that Two Rivers Lumber Co. plans to invest $65 million to build a state of the art sawmill in Demopolis that will create 55 jobs initially and a total of 95 eventually. “I am committed…
Ethics Panel Reconsiders Gift Limit for Teachers, Others
The Alabama Ethics Commission says gifts to school teachers, and other public employees, might be able to cost more than $25. The Montgomery Advertiser and al.com report that the ethics panel this week gave preliminary approval to an advisory opinion…
Bojangles' Set to Open Montgomery Location October 17
Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits will open its first location in Montgomery on 9066 Eastchase Parkway at 5 a.m. on October 17. The company — whose slogan is “It’s Bo Time!” — plans to celebrate the event with a day-long grand opening celebration. “Our…
Suspect Arrested In Greenville Murder
A murder leaves one dead in Greenville Sunday. Police found a 58 year old man shot in the front yard of a Whittaker street home around 2 p.m. The man was pronounced dead on the scene. Officers were able to…
What do voters think about the presidential debates?
The first presidential debate between candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton didn't sway a lot of voters. Many were left wondering more about the demeanors of the two candidates more so that the issues. Are these presidential debates something voters even…
Authorities Searching For Missing 4-Year-Old In Alabama
The State of Alabama has released an amber alert for a missing 4 year old girl from Polk County, Florida. The girl may have been abducted by a man with an Alabama license plate. Authorities…
Gov. Robert Bentley Pulls Support From Donald Trump
Since a recording of Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump making lewd comments about women in 2005 surfaced this week, many party members are withdrawing their support. Governor Robert Bentley released a statement Saturday saying, "I endorsed governor john Kasich for president,…
"Sista Strut" 2016 Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer
Hundreds of women spent Saturday morning walking to raise awareness for breast cancer. It was all part of montgomery's first "Sista Strut" walk. The walk focuses on how the disease harms african american women. According to breastcancer.org breast cancer in African…
Kid's Day Food Drive Benefits Selma Charity
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit working to help people in poverty gets a huge food donation from the sponsor of the Central Alabama Fair. The Selma Lion's Club donated hundreds of pounds of food to the Christian…
Stuart Takes Control of Alabama Supreme Court
The Rev. Jay Cooper quickly lists some the things Lyn Stuart does for First United Methodist Church of Bay Minette. Among them: teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir and cooking three out of four Wednesday night suppers. Stuart's elevation…
ASF Offers Discounted Tickets to Hurricane Matthew Evacuees
Amidst the mayhem of Hurricane Matthew, evacuees can find a bright spot at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Patrons who identify themselves as hurricane evacuees with their hotel keycard at…
Hurricane evacuees arrive in the River Region
The Dierking family is taking an unplanned vacation to Montgomery this weekend. They had to evacuate their home in Jacksonville, Florida as Hurricane Matthew approaches. The family of six lives…
Bentley Declares State of Emergency so Evacuees Can Get Meds
Gov. Robert Bentley issued a state of emergency to help hurricane evacuees get their prescriptions filled while in Alabama. Bentley issued the limited emergency proclamation Friday. The state is expecting a significant number of evacuees in Alabama from Hurricane Matthew.…
Gov. Bentley Awards Grant to Lowndes Co. to Create Jobs
A $300,000 grant awarded Gov. Robert Bentley will give interstate travelers another option on where to stop, provide additional revenue for Lowndes County and help create 30 local jobs. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure necessary for Love’s…
Inaugural "Sista Strut" 3K Breast Cancer Walk in Montgomery
The Inaugural Sista Strut is a 3K breast cancer charity walk to raise awareness for breast cancer specifically in women of color. The walk will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 beginning at 8:00am at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.…
Opioid Epidemic Growing Across Alabama, Nation
Fifty-two million Americans ages 12 and older are a part of the growing epidemic of opioid abusers from all walks of life. That's according to the Council On Substance Abuse. College student Chase Leland says he sees it as well. "The…
Selma Non-Profit Puts Spotlight on Domestic Violence
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a Selma non-profit holds a candlelight vigil Thursday night to help spread the word. SABRA Sanctuary is a…
Leaders want voters to say "YES" to Amendment 11
A new constitutional amendment on the ballots this November could give Alabama a better chance at…
Troy University Students Raise Funds for Professor
Troy University students are helping a visually impaired professor in a big way. They are working to raise $15,000 to replace Joey Arnold's eSight device. The device helps improve vision in his…
Alabama Sends Resources to Florida to Assist with Hurricane Matthew Response
Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced that Alabama is sending state personnel and resources to Florida to assist with hurricane response efforts. Alabama has received numerous requests for assistance from Florida as Hurricane Matthew approaches and intensifies. So far assistance…
Former Speaker Hubbard Begins Appeal of Ethics Conviction
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is appealing the ethics conviction that removed him from office. Hubbard's lawyers filed the notice of appeal Wednesday with the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. The appeal comes after the trial judge denied Hubbard's…
Gov. Bentley Awards CACC with ARC Grants Totaling Over $1 Million
Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday visited the Central Alabama Community College (CACC) in Alexander City where he announced two Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants for the Alexander City and Childersburg campuses. The Governor joined CACC President Susan Burrow along with…
