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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
Fishing is a hobby that requires a lot of patience. It's a lot of waiting and hoping, then some sitting and standing, all…
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…
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…
A billboard owner is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with recent vandalism on a digital billboard in Troy. The display, owned by Durden Outdoor Displays has been vandalized 3 times in the last…
A four year veteran of the Montgomery Police Department is charged with one count of Domestic Violence 3rd Harrassment. According to the deparment, 35-year old Clarence Doniver was arrested Sunday, September 11 and booked into the Montgomery City Jail. MPD…
Lawyers for Alabama officials are asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the use of oil spill settlement funds to build a beach hotel. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin heard arguments Tuesday in the request to dismiss the case.…
Crimestoppers says a man accused of robbing and assaulting a Montgomery woman has been captured. Police say 28-year-old Xavier McDowell robbed the 63-year-old victim at gun point, assaulted her, then burned her vehicle in a wooded area. Authorities say he…
It's a big day in Macon County. The VictoryLand casino reopened Tuesday afternoon after the state government shut it's doors over three years ago. The casino has 502 electronic bingo machines on…
Federal officials say Alabama-based Regions Bank has agreed to pay more than $52 million to resolve allegations that it improperly handled mortgage loans. The U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday that the Birmingham-based bank was accused of handling mortgage loans…
Two national organizations have once again placed Troy University at the forefront of universities in the South. For the 12th year, The Princeton Review named TROY to its “Best of the Southeast” list that includes just 139 colleges or universities.…
