Alabama drivers urged to be cautious during deer season
A recent study released by State Farm places Alabama as one of the top states for vehicle accidents involving deer. Alabama…
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Prattville PD Arrest Papa John's February Robbery Suspect
The Prattville Police Department officially notified CrimeStoppers that Tariq Kahlil Jones has been identified, arrested, and indicted on several counts of robbery due to a CrimeStoppers Anonymous Tip. Tariq Jones is being charged with multiple robberies and criminal charges that occurred in…
Bentley, Others Subpoenaed in Impeachment Investigation
Subpoenas were issued to Gov. Robert Bentley and several other people and corporations Thursday for documents pertaining to the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment investigation against the governor. It wants Bentley's financial records, tax returns, schedule, cell phone bills and related…
Overnight Greenville Shooting Leaves One Shot, One Arrested
On Thursday, September 29, shortly after 1 a.m, officers received a report of shots fired in the area of North Conecuh St. Officers responded to 864 North Conecuh st. where they found a male and female subject outside who stated…
University of Alabama Football Star Arrested on Gun Charges
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama linebacker Tim Williams has been charged with carrying a pistol without a permit. The incident report shows that campus police arrested Williams on the misdemeanor charge at about 1 a.m. Thursday in his vehicle. Williams…
UPDATE: Escaped Coosa Co. Jail Inmate and His Aide Captured in Talledega Co.
The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that an inmate escaped from the Coosa County Jail Facility in Rockford, AL on Monday, September 26 has been recaptured. His accomplice has been captured as well Jon Cameron Vincent, 22, escaped from the…
Two Vehicle Car Crash in Front of Krispy Kreme
Firefighters are on the scene of a two-vehicle accident. The accident happened at the intersection of Eastern Boulevard and Atlanta Highway. This is the intersection in front of Krispy Kreme. One car flipped over during the accident. They had to cut out…
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Montgomery Co. Shooting
Montgomery County Sheriffs Office say a black male was shot off Highway 331 in Snowdoun. They say the man suffered life-threatening injuries. Police have a suspect in custody. Police have yet to release the names of the victim or suspect.…
ASU Hosts Citywide Career Fair with Over 100 Employer Reps
The Alabama State University Office of Career Services is again hosting its very successful Citywide Fall Career Fair this Thursday (Sept. 29), from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the concourse of the ASU Dunn-Oliver Acadome. Over 100 employer representatives will be on site…
Judge Dismisses Tuscaloosa School Board Election Lawsuit
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit in a three-year-old dispute involving a school board election in Tuscaloosa. Media outlets report that Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge Jim Robert's decision came Tuesday afternoon. The case stems from the 2013 Tuscaloosa City…
Alabama Drivers Advised to Watch Out for Deer
Alabama motorists are getting a costly reminder to look out for deer while driving. State Farm, Alabama's largest auto insurer, says in a statement that there were 28,794 insurance claims connected to deer collisions from July 2015 to the end…
ALDOT Holds Statewide Meeting to Improve Roads
What will Alabama's roadways and railways look like in the next 25 years? That's the question ALDOT tried to answer at the first phase of the statewide transportation plan meetings Wednesday night. It's a…
Millbrook Woman Charged with Attempted Murder after Incident with Daughter
A Millbrook woman has been arrested on a charge of attempted murder, after authorities say she assaulted her daughter when she wouldn't get dressed for school. 33-year-old Jessica Cobern was arrested by Millbrook police yesterday. Authorities say her 16-year-old daughter…
Butler County Fair brings back "Kids' Day"
The Butler County Fair is a fall tradition in Greenville. People of all ages come out for the food, rides and…
Uniontown Police Investigate City's First Murder of 2016
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Uniontown are investigating the city's first murder of the year. Police have identified the murder victim as 40 year old Adam Brown of Uniontown. They…
Troy University Career Draws Hundreds of Students
Hundreds of students attended Troy's Fall Career Fair Wednesday, searching for options after graduation. 60 employers attended the annual fair which is a record number for the university. Students attending say they…
Tuskegee University Former President Dies
Tuskegee University announces the death of its fifth school president. Dr. Benjamin F. Payton was Tuskegee's president from 1981-2010. Dr. Payton received the B.A. degree with honors from South Carolina State University in 1955; the B.D. degree from Harvard University…
Trial Ends for Roy Moore; Judges have 10 Days for Verdict
The chief judge on an Alabama disciplinary panel says they'll decide "as soon as possible" whether to remove Chief Justice Roy Moore from office. The nine-member Court of the Judiciary has concluded…
MPD Investigate Homicide After Sept. 11 Shooting Victim Dies
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death this week of 23-year-old Jermaine Hogan of Montgomery, who was shot and wounded Sunday, Sept. 11. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3700 block of Whiting Avenue at about…
Senators Ask Justice Department to Investigate EpiPen maker
Senators are asking the Justice Department to investigate whether pharmaceutical company Mylan acted illegally when it classified its life-saving EpiPen as a generic drug and qualified for lower rebate payments to states. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley and two…
BlackBerry to Stop Making Signature Smartphone
BlackBerry says it plans to stop making its signature smartphones internally, signaling a strategic shift for a company that built its reputation on innovative smartphone technology. Rather, all development for BlackBerry-branded phones will be outsourced to BlackBerry's partners. BlackBerry chairman…
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Stands Trial
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is going before a judicial ethics panel this morning in Montgomery to answer charges that he abused his power by trying to block gay couples from marrying in the state. The state panel that disciplines…
Prayer Service Being Held Before Roy Moore Trial
This morning, Chief Justice Roy Moore heads back to court on judicial ethics charges. The Judicial Inquiry Commission has accused Moore of violating those ethics, after he ordered probate judges to uphold the state's ban on same sex marriage. The…
Who Won the Presidential Debate?
It was a night of one liners and zingers as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off in the most watch presidential debate in history. "I thought it was somewhat childish going…
11th Circuit Upholds Alabama PAC Transfer Ban
An appellate court has upheld Alabama's ban on transfers of campaign contributions between political action committees. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled the 2010 law is not an unconstitutional prohibition on free political speech. The court…
