Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Backs the Blue
The Pilgrim Missionary Church in Montgomery is helping the River Region communities Back the Blue in September. Back the Blue is a community wide…
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2016 Huntingdon Marching Honor Band Performs
Around 400 honor band students had the opportunity to take the field with Huntingdon's Marching Scarlet and Grey Band. 40 schools represented this year's marching honor band.Students from across the state and surrounded states participated. Students only had a few hours…
Several Shootings In Selma Leave One Dead, Suspect Arrested
Selma Police have arrested a man involved in a shooting Saturday morning. Ronald Johnson, age 27, was arrested and charged with murder in a shooting that happened in the 1200 Block of Alabama Ave. Selma…
Court Denies Appeal in Auburn Football Player Slaying
The Alabama Supreme Court has denied the appeal of a man convicted of killing two one-time Auburn University football players and another man at a 2012 party. Justices without comment on Friday turn down the appeal by Desmond Leonard. Leonard…
Corrections Officer Dies after being Stabbed by Inmate at Holman Prison
A corrections officer at an Alabama prison has died after being stabbed by an inmate. The Department of Corrections said Friday that 44-year-old Kenneth Bettis died Friday. An inmate at Holman Prison in Atmore stabbed Bettis on Sept. 1. A…
Former Residents Return For New Public Housing Groundbreaking
A new housing development is coming to downtown Montgomery replacing the old Trenholm Court housing that was demolished in 2011. The housing authority says there's still a huge need for homes and apartments like this in the city. This wasn't…
Troy University Welcomes New Exhibit
It's history in the making at Troy University, 200 Terra Cotta Warriors to be exact. The warriors are replica's from Shaanxi, China. It will also include an indoor educational museum that explains the archaeological history of the warriors. The project…
Auburn Begins Search for New University President
Auburn University President Jay Gogue has announced plans to retire. Gouge made the announcement Friday morning during a board of trustees meeting. “Susie and I have had a blast at Auburn the past 10 years,” Gogue said. “We’re not going…
'Prevail Union' Craft Coffee Shop Opens in Downtown
Downtown Montgomery now has its own craft coffee shop. Prevail Union Coffee Company opened its doors Friday at One Court Square. This rounds out the small business incubator at C&P Mercantile that is having success downtown. The coffee shop is…
Gov. Bentley Grants Aid to Assist Rape and Abuse Victims Across Alabama
Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling $1.9 million in support of nonprofit groups that assists rape and abuse victims in south and central Alabama. The Montgomery Area Family Violence Program, commonly known as the Family Sunshine Center, is using…
Pipeline Shutdown May Cause Higher Gas Prices
Motorists in parts of the country could pay a little more for gasoline in coming days because of the shutdown of a leaking pipeline in Alabama. But experts say that any spike in service-station prices will be felt most in…
Montgomery hoarder asks for help
A local church is asking for community support to help a family with a hoarding problem in Montgomery. Juanita Woods and her husband had custody of their 17-year-old granddaughter until last week when…
Behind the Scenes of ASF's "The Mousetrap"
Set construction is underway at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival as crews get ready for "The Mousetrap." ASF's Producing Artistic Director Geoffrey Sherman says he chose to bring the play to Montgomery because of the reaction he saw from audiences across…
I-65 dog finally finds new home
A dog living on the side of I-65 at the Greenville exit finally has a new home. The dog, called Camille by Greenville residents, was living on the side of the…
Search for Bank Robbery Suspects Continues in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Marion say they've recovered the second getaway vehicle used by two suspects who robbed a bank Wednesday morning. Police chief Patrick Essex says the suspects ditched and burned one getaway car, then got…
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.…
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,…
