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…
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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…
AL Community Colleges Increasing Emphasis on Job Creation
The Alabama Community College System has hired Jeff Lynn as the system's senior executive of workforce and economic development. Officials tell AL.com they are stepping up efforts to work with the private sector to create and fill jobs. Lynn comes…
Teen Arrested in Mobile High School Shooting
Prichard police have arrested 16-year-old boy and charged him with second degree assault for shooting a teen at Vigor High School on Tuesday. Police Department spokesman Philip Steil says the teen that was shot in the abdomen is expected to…
Radio host's Facebook post upsets Andalusia residents
An Andalusia radio host is facing some heat after a Facebook post upset some residents. Blaine Wilson, the man behind the post, is the owner of and a broadcaster on WAAO, a…
Filling Troy's District 5 Council Seat
Troy City Council's District 5 seat remains empty after the death of former Councilwoman Dejerilyn Henderson. It has residents wondering what's next. Officials say after the new council is sworn in they…
Serve Alabama helps with hurricane relief
Hurricane Matthew is no longer a storm but many areas are still dealing with the damage it left behind. Â Officials warn that some rivers in North Carolina are still expected to flood…
Four Arrested in Attack on Teen Who said 'Blue Lives Matter'
Four black men are facing assault charges in connection with the beating of a white Alabama high school student who had posted pro-police comments online. In a statement, Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson says four recent Sylacauga High School students…
Three People Shot at the Central Alabama Fair in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating a shooting at the Central Alabama Fair that left three people hurt. Lt. Tory Neely says police need help from the public to find the person responsible for the shooting. Neely…
47 Alabama counties under fire alert
The State Forestry Commission issued a Fire Alert for many counties in Alabama. The alert is a result of a severe drought across the state caused by a lack of precipitation early in the year. The Foresters reported Tuesday that Alabama…
Justices Raise Doubts About $399M Judgment Against Samsung
The Supreme Court is raising serious doubts about a $399 million judgment against smartphone maker Samsung for illegally copying parts of the patented design of Apple's iPhone. Justices hearing arguments Tuesday in the long-running dispute seemed troubled that Samsung was…
McDonald's: Ronald McDonald Keeping a Lower Profile
McDonald's says Ronald McDonald is keeping a low profile with reports of creepy clown sightings on the rise. McDonald's Corp. said Tuesday that it is being "thoughtful in respect to Ronald McDonald's participation in community events" as a result of…
Woman's Body Found In Burning Car in Birmingham
The body of a woman has been found inside a burning car behind a vacant home in Birmingham. Birmingham police spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards said in a statement that the burning car was reported Monday afternoon in the city's Wylam…
Florida Girl To Go Home After Being Found In Tennessee
Officials say a 4-year-old girl will be reunited with her family in Florida after she was driven to Tennessee by a man who took her from her home. Memphis, Tennessee, police found Rebecca Lewis just after noon Monday after receiving…
Bentley Lawyer Objects to Impeachment Committee Subpoenas
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is opposing a committee's attempt to subpoena a large volume of documents from his administration during an impeachment investigation. Bentley lawyer Ross Garber on Monday filed an objection with the House Judiciary Committee to subpoenas issued…
MPD Arrest Teen on Rape Charges
On Oct. 10, MPD charged Emanuel Bennett, 19, of Montgomery with two counts of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sodomy in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile female. MPD investigators placed Bennett in the Montgomery County…
Suspended AL Chief Justices Wants New Justices for Appeal
Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore wants four sitting Supreme Court justices to recuse themselves as he appeals his suspension from the bench over a gay marriage order. The motion filed Monday also seeks to prohibit three former justices from…
MPD Investigate Fatal Crash on Montgomery Man
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a Montgomery man. Bobby L. Jones, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene when the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu he was operating left the roadway and crashed. The crash…
Traffic Alert: Roadwork Slows Traffic on I-65 North
Interstate 65 northbound is experiencing slow moving traffic due to roadwork. Traffic has been narrowed down to one lane between the Pintlala and Hope Hull Exit. If headed northbound on interstate 65, you should plan to leave earlier than planned…
Inmate Escapes from Atmore Prison
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from a correctional facility in Escambia County. The Alabama Department of Corrections said in a news release that 40-year-old Jerry Lynn Hilburn escaped from J.O. Davis Correctional Center in Atmore on Monday…
