ADT Warns of Potential Scam
ADT alarm system company is warning customers of a potential scam targeting people in Montgomery and across the country. One man who asked to not be identified says he was scammed into…
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Dadeville PD Search for Suspects for Burglaries of Two Local Pharmacies
The Dadeville Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the following individuals: On Saturday, June 25, 2016, three unknown males burglarized the Lakeshore Pharmacy and Lake Martin Pharmacy in less than one hour apart. Both pharmacies are located within…
Update: At Least 36 Dead in Turkey Airport Attack
Turkey's prime minister says 36 people and three suicide bombers have died in the attack at Istanbul's Ataturk airport. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says that so far all indications point to the Islamic State group being behind the attack. He…
Behind the Scenes with ASF's "Beauty and the Beast"
For three weeks, the cast of "Beauty and Beast" has been singing and dancing, rehearsing their lines, and getting ready to hit the stage at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. "It was…
Selma Youth Group Project Helps Seniors Beat the Heat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A youth project in Selma is helping some of the city's elderly residents beat the heat this summer. Scorching temperatures can make for a miserable summer…
Explosion at Istanbul Airport Kills Multiple People; Possible Terrorists Attack
ISTANBUL (AP) - The Latest on the explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk airport (all times local): 12:40 a.m. Hundreds of passengers are flooding out of Istanbul's Ataturk airport after an attack that killed at least 28 people. Twelve-year-old Hevin Zini had…
Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed Against Ex-Astronaut in Crash
The families of two girls who were killed in a DUI crash involving a former NASA astronaut in rural west Alabama have filed wrongful-death lawsuits in state and federal courts. Authorities have said 11-year-old Niomi James and 13-year-old Jayla Parler…
Rapper, Rick Ross, Brings Chicken Wing Chain to Montgomery
A new Wingstop has landed in Montgomery. The award-winning wing concept, with more than 900 locations around the globe, recently opened at 6518 Atlanta Highway, operated under the ownership of Maybach Music Group, CEO Rick Ross. This will be the…
Astronaut Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuits in DUI Crash Killing Two
The families of two girls who were killed in a DUI crash involving a former NASA astronaut in rural west Alabama have filed wrongful-death lawsuits in state and federal courts. Authorities have said 11-year-old Niomi James and 13-year-old Jayla Parler…
Alabama Consumers to Receive Payments Under Settlements with Volkswagen
Attorney General Luther Strange today announced Alabama’s participation in an interrelated series of settlements with Volkswagen AG and its Audi and Porsche affiliates arising from Volkswagen’s violations of state consumer protection laws and emissions standards. As part of the settlements,…
ALEA Urges Safety for Fourth of July Weekend
Across Alabama, families and friends will gather to celebrate Independence Day with parades, parties and fireworks. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabamians safety is important when traveling Alabama roadways or waterways, and when celebrations involve fireworks. “Safety is…
ASU Head Baseball Coach, Mervyl Melendez, Resigns
Coach Mervyl Melendez has resigned as head baseball coach at Alabama State University, athletic director Melvin Hines said. Melendez posted a five-year record of 158-117 at Alabama State, leading the program to unprecedented accomplishments. Among the first-time achievements, the Hornets…
ALDOT Working to Reduce Traffic Congestion on Chantilly Parkway
The Alabama Department of Transportation is working to reduce traffic and congestion on Chantilly Parkway. A new construction project will bring changes to Chantilly Parkway between Technacenter Drive and Eastchase Parkway.…
Pat Summitt, Winningest Coach in D1 History, Dead at 64
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who helped boost the women's game to the big time in a 38-year career at Tennessee, has died at 64. With an icy glare on…
Crews Work to Repair Splash Pad at Riverfront
The temperatures are on the rise and the heat is definitely on, but the Splash Pad at Montgomery's Riverfront Park is not. After damage to the pump system during the New…
Judicial Panel will Hear Arguments in Roy Moore Case
 A judicial panel will hear arguments this summer on Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's effort to dismiss an ethics complaint against him. The Court of the Judiciary on Monday scheduled oral arguments for Aug. 8 on Moore's dismissal motion. The…
Riverfront Development Project Set to Get Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The next phase of riverfront development is set to get underway in Selma in the coming weeks. Mayor George Evans says during phase one of the project…
Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Could Protect Alabama Clinics
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down abortion clinic regulations in Texas likely means the end of a similar law in Alabama. Justices in a 5-3 decision Monday overturned a Texas law…
Montgomery Co. Has Two Year Wait for Trial on Drug Cases
The Montgomery County District Attorney says a large backlog of drug cases is burdening the county justice system. District Attorney Daryl Bailey says that a 1,604-case backlog means that anybody arrested for drug-related charges would currently be waiting more than…
Peach Jam Jubilee Brings Crowds to Clanton
It was a big night for Clanton as the city celebrated the end of peach festival week with the Peach Jam Jubilee Friday night. Many were on hand, including the newly crowned…
Pride March in Montgomery
Montgomery is known for its marches, like the Selma to Montgomery March in 1965. Just like then, the activists of today are fighting for what they believe in: equal rights for the…
40 Years Of Ham Radio In Montgomery
If you've ever considered getting into ham radio, then Saturday was your best chance. For those of you how don't know what ham radios are it's basically an amateur radio where you can talk across town or even around the world…
Montgomery's Habitat for Humanity Dedicates 86th Home
Montgomery's Habitat for Humanity dedicated their 86th Saturday. Doris Martin volunteered over 400 hours to complete the home for her family. The home was originally built in the 1940's. It was…
RIF Summer Reading Series Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A reading program underway in Selma is putting books in the hands of children to encourage them to read this summer and teach them that Reading…
Municipal Court Judge Joseph Fitzpatrick Arrested After Failure to Appear in Court
The mayor of Union Springs is searching for answers after Municipal Court Judge Joseph Fitzpatric was arrested last week for failure to appear in court. Fitzpatrick failed to appear in federal…
