Lottery Passes House
The House started at 10 am Thursday and finally came to a decision just before midnight. But it was not without controversy. The House debated constitutional amendments to the bill through…
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Absentee Voting Controversy in Fort Deposit Municipal Election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a runoff in the mayor's race in the town of Fort Deposit and one of the candidates is calling on state election officials to monitor the race…
Human Remains Found in Millbrook; May be Missing Man
Millbrook police are investigating human remains found in the city that they say could be related to a missing persons case. The remains were found in a pond in the area of Valleybrook Drive and Cobbs Ford Road. Investigators say…
I-65 Dog Needs Help Getting Home
Greenville's newest resident is causing quite a stir and some traffic problems around town. A dog has been living on the Northbound exit ramp…
Troy Continental Cinemas to Expand
There are big plans to bring more entertainment in Troy. The owner of Troy Cinemas plans to expand the theater, plus add a bowling alley and a bar and grill. The…
Volkswagen, Dealers Reach Tentative Deal in Cheating Scandal
Volkswagen has reached a tentative deal with its U.S. dealers to compensate them for losses they said they suffered as a result of the company's emissions cheating scandal, attorneys for the carmaker and dealers told a federal judge Thursday. The…
Amazon Starts Car Research and Review Site
Amazon is starting a site offering research, reviews and other information on new and used cars. The latest venture by the e-commerce powerhouse will compete with established players in the field including CarSoup.com, Edmunds.com, truecar.com and cars.com. Amazon Vehicles won't…
Greenville Woman Arrested Twice in 24 Hour Span
A woman arrested and charged for taking money from the car dealership where she worked has been arrested again. Hope Gibson Langston, 31, was charged with theft of property after police say she made several unauthorized charges to Greenville Motor…
NTSB: Plane Lost Fuel Pumps before Alabama Crash, Killing 6
Federal aviation investigators say a pilot told air traffic controllers that fuel pumps aboard the plane were failing before it plunged to the ground and caught fire near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, killing six people from Mississippi. In a preliminary report on…
United States Marshals Warn of Jury Duty Phone Scam
Twice this week a criminal impersonated a U.S. Marshal and threatened senior citizens, announced U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr., and U.S. Marshal Thomas Hession, both of the Middle District of Alabama. The basics of the scam are simple: the criminal contacts the…
Bentley Awards Grant to Aid Child Abuse Victims in Covington County
Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $76,000 grant to the Covington County Child Advocacy Center to provide specialized services for child abuse victims. Grant funds will help the center continue providing specialized investigative interviews for young victims, advocacy and counseling…
Long-Time WTBF Announcer and Co-Owner Jim Roling Dies
Jim Roling, a long-time announcer and co-owner of WTBF-FM in Troy passed away Wednesday morning. Roling was well known and loved by the Troy community. He passed away in his sleep. He started working at WTBF in 1961. Roling spent most of…
MPD Make Arrest in Kiwanis Street Murder Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the May 4 shooting death of 22-year-old Demetrice Kelly of Montgomery. MPD charged Willie McLean, 34, with capital murder and placed him in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, where he is being held…
Alabama ACT Scores Unchanged, Still Behind National Average
Alabama high school graduates maintained steady scores on the ACT college admission test but lagged behind the national average. The Alabama Department of Education on Wednesday released scores for 2016 public school graduates. The average composite score in Alabama was…
Lottery bill goes to House floor Thursday
Debates of a lottery bill continued Wednesday in the legislature. A lottery bill made it out of a House committee and will be discussed on the House floor Thursday.…
Local Reaction to Lottery Bill
The lottery bill got some traction in the special session but it looks like it will have to jump through more hoops if it will go before the people for…
Dead Or Alive: Alabama Lottery Makes Surprise Reappearance
After the lottery hit a stumbling block in the house yesterday, everyone wrote the bill off as dead for the general election. But some senators tried to find a…
Evans Loses Bid for Third Consecutive Term as Selma Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor George Evans came up short in his bid for re-election after serving two terms in office. Evans says he's proud of what he…
Greenville Butler County Library Open for Business
The Greenville Butler County Library is finally ready and open for business after extensive renovation took place over the summer. The Library was closed for two months to accommodate the renovations. The interior…
Montgomery Zoo Announce Winning Name to Pygmy Hippo Calf
The Montgomery Zoo announced the name of its four month old pygmy hippo calf in a ceremony held at the Zoo on August 24, 2016. The winning name, chosen through a public election held on August 23, is Monty. The…
Medical Outreach Ministries Helping Uninsured Families
44 million. That's the number of people who do not have health insurance in the United States, and according to the Center for Disease Control, another 38 million have inadequate health insurance.…
Update: House Committee Approves Lottery Bill
A House committee has approved a lottery bill backed by Gov. Robert Bentley. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved the bill Wednesday on an 8-3 vote. The full House of Representatives will debate the bill Thursday. Bentley is…
Union Springs Animal Shelter Concerned for Stray Dog
Suspicious circumstances land one dog at the Union Springs Animal Shelter. Shelter workers say the dog-Roger was found on the Highway 29 between Union Springs and Tuskegee Tuesday. They are concerned that…
Two-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Montgomery Woman
A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Montgomery woman. Felicia Rose Landrum, 52, was killed when the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta she was driving collided head-on with a 2003 Oshkosh concrete truck. She was pronounced dead a short time later at Baptist…
Greenville Woman Arrested on Theft Charges
A Greenville woman has been arrested on theft charges, after police say she stole money from a car dealership where she worked. 31-year-old Hope Gibson Langston is charged with theft of property. Greenville police say they were notified by management…
