Selma KFC Gives Away Free Meals to Law Enforcement Officers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Police officers have been making news across the country in recent days. But in Selma, KFC owner Mark Woodson is shining the spotlight on officers in…
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Troy Officials Progress in Ideas to Revitalize Downtown
Troy City officials say they are making progress in their efforts to revitalize the downtown area. Residents have attended two meetings to share their ideas with officials. The latest meeting was a…
Troy University Students Participate in Historic Archaeological Dig
Five Troy  University students experienced what they call, a once in a lifetime experience in Ashkelon, Israel. Students were part of a historic archaeological excavation for 6-weeks this summer. They were able to help uncover a Philistine cemetery along with…
18 Year Old Charged in Connection to Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police have made an arrest in connection to a shooting that happened earlier this week. 18-year-old Gregory Davis was charged with second degree assault and first degree robbery in connection to the shooting that happened on the 5700 block of Villas Lane…
ATF and CrimeStoppers Increase Reward to Keep Guns Out of Schools
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers  have announced a new program to keep illegal guns out of schools. This school year, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will offer a $500 reward…
Elmore County Deputies Investigating Murder-Suicide
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin has confirmed to Alabama News Network that his deputies are investigating a murder-suicide. Franklin says it happened around 7:00 this morning in the 7000 block of Upper River Road, just outside of Tallassee. He says…
Governor Bentley Visits Montgomery Police Department
State and local officials across the country are making an effort to show their support to their local law enforcement. One of those State Officials is Alabama Governor Robert Bentley. The Governor, joined by…
Prayer Vigil in Troy Calls for Peace and Unity
Over one-hundred people packed into the Troy Recreation Center Tuesday night for a prayer vigil. The vigil comes after multiple violent events across the country in recent weeks. Pastor Anthony Eskew helped organize…
Local Reaction to Melania Trump's Speech
There's lots of backlash over Melania Trump possibly plagiarizing First Lady Michelle Obama's speech after she addressed the Republican National Convention Monday night. There were several lines in the speech that seemed to…
Kin of Teen Killed by Police Seek Charges, Criticize Panel
Supporters of the family of a 19-year-old man shot and killed by a Mobile police officer are calling for criminal charges against the officer and for Mayor Sandy Stimpson to remove himself from a police citizens advisory council selection process.…
Republican Party Formally Nominates Trump for President
The Republican Party has nominated Donald Trump for president. And now the New York billionaire has completed a remarkable rise from political outsider to major party nominee for the White House. New York put him over the top in the…
Selma Murder Suspect Gets Million Dollar Bond
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The murder suspect who was able to elude authorities for weeks is now behind bars held on a million dollar bond. Authorities say VaDarrious Hall of Selma was captured by U-S Marshals last week in…
Agreement Reached on Montgomery's Recycling Plant
The city of Montgomery and the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the city of Montgomery, which is a coalition created by the city to operate the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), have announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire…
Alabama Snack Foods Company Announces Merger
Two well-known snack food companies are merging. Utz quality foods of Hanover, Pennsylvania is buying Birmingham, Alabama based Golden Enterprises, Inc., which is the owner of the popular Golden Flake brand snack chips. Golden Enterprises CEO Mark McCutcheon says the…
Gov. Bentley and ALEA Secretary, Stan Stabler, to Visit the MPD
Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday will join Secretary of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Stan Stabler to visit the Montgomery Police Department and thank the law enforcement officers for their service and dedication. This week Governor Bentley is honoring the men…
Traffic Alert: Dynamic Message Sign Being Installed on I-85 Causes Lane Closures
Montgomery- Overhead sign structures and Dynamic Message Signs, similar to the ones on Interstate 65 outside of Montgomery, will be installed this evening on I-85 southbound and northbound lanes near Jackson Hospital. In preparation for installation single lane closures will…
California Couple Claims Share of Record Powerball Jackpot
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The California lottery says a couple have claimed a $528.8 million share of a record Powerball jackpot in January. Officials said Tuesday that Marvin and Mae Acosta came forward Friday in Van Nuys to claim their…
Pastor Urging Communities to Come Together
As the nation heals from recent shootings, local pastors in our area are coming together to try and bridge the divide when it comes to race and law enforcement. Pastor…
Prominent Butler Co. School Board Member Dies
Terry Williams, District 2 Member of the Butler County Board of Education passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2016. Williams had been suffering from an extended illness. Williams served as a school board member since January 1, 2003. He was…
i-Team: Speed Cameras Headed to Court?
Thirteen thousand people in the city of Montgomery have gotten one: a mailed speeding ticket from an empty police car, but you wont be getting them any more. After our investigative…
Did Melania Trump Plagiarize Michelle Obama's 2008 Speech?
Barring a last-minute jolt to the proceedings, Donald Trump is about to attain his party's presidential nomination. This, despite efforts to stop him that spilled messily into the opening of the Republican National Convention. As his wife, Melania, put it…
MPD programs help support police officers & families
After multiple tough weeks for law enforcement the Montgomery Police Department is sharing more about the peer support programs they offer for their police officers. The program helps officers cope during…
Project Lifesaver in Dallas Co. First to Get High Tech Drone
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A special program in Dallas County designed to track people with Alzheimer's if they wander off and get lost -- just got a high tech upgrade.…
Montgomery Reacts To RNC Theme Make America Safe Again
Republicans from across the country are in Cleveland tonight for the start of the Republican National Convention - which has already see chaos on day one. But today's overall topic is…
Alabama Capitol to be Lit in Blue to Honor Law Enforcement
The Alabama Capitol will be illuminated in blue this week to honor law enforcement officers across the country. Gov. Robert Bentley made the announcement Monday. Gunmen in separate instances killed three law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. And five…
