Family of Man Killed by Police Files Lawsuit Against City
The family of a black man killed by a Montgomery police officer in February has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the officer. Court documents show that…
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Greenville Officer Named APOA Third Vice President
Third Vice President might not sound like a prestigious title, but for one Greenville officer it's a chance to impact law enforcement across the state. Greenville Chief Investigator Justin Lovvorn was…
Pike County Animal Rescuers Searching for Fosters
A high influx at Troy's animal shelter is making it difficult for one Pike County rescue organization. Rescuers of Precious Paws Sanctuary currently house over 50 dogs. It's hard to find fosters for the dogs in the summer months. Which makes it…
Search Underway for Millbrook Man Missing Over a Month
Millbrook police are searching for a man missing for more than a month. Police say 44-year-old Carl Cogdell left his home on Cobbs Ford Road on June 2 and has not been heard from since that day. Authorities think he…
Police: Man Robbed in Auburn While Playing 'Pokemon Go'
Four suspects have been arrested after a man told Auburn police that he was robbed at gunpoint while he was playing the popular "Pokemon Go" smartphone game. Auburn police said in a news release that the man was playing the…
Amazon Says Prime Day Topped Last Year's Order Records
Amazon says Prime Day was its biggest day ever with orders up 60 percent globally from a year ago. It says sales of Amazon's own electronic devices were particularly strong. The e-commerce powerhouse launched the event last July to promote…
U.S. Sees Small Surplus in June, But Deficit Up for Year
The federal government recorded a small budget surplus in June, but the deficit so far this budget year is still running 26.7 percent higher than a year ago. The Treasury Department says the government ran a $6.3 billion surplus in…
Chinese Government Suspected of Hacking into FDIC Computers
The Chinese government is believed to have hacked into computers at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. in 2010, 2011 and 2013, including the workstation of then-FDIC Chair Sheila Bair, a congressional report says. The report issued Wednesday by the Republican…
Veterans Affairs Officials Give Update on Improvements in Veterans Care
The Department of Veteran's Affairs continues ongoing efforts to improve quality of care. The Montgomery VA Regional Benefits Office and Central Alabama Veteran's Health Care System held a joint press conference to talk about the state of benefits and healthcare for vets…
Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Alabama Sorority Scam
A South Carolina lawyer has pleaded guilty to bank fraud in a scam involving a $14 million sorority house at the University of Alabama. Prosecutors say 39-year-old Jennifer Elizabeth Meehan of Sandy Springs, South Carolina, pleaded guilty Tuesday to submitting…
Alabama Ranks #3 in Fire Deaths
Fifty-Five Alabamians have died in fires so far in 2016, continuing the state's reputation as one of the worst in the nation. The latest death came in Montgomery County when a 17-year-old boy was critically injured last week. He died…
Pokemon Go app gains popularity
The Pokemon Go app is taking the world by storm. The game is now one of the top free and grossing apps in the iPhone app store. Pokemon Go is the…
Delegates Get Ready to Nominate Trump at RNC
Alabama delegates are getting ready to head to Cleveland as the Republican National Convention begins next week. Perry Hooper, Jr is the Trump Campaign Chairman for Alabama. He has been going to the…
Long-time Civil Rights Leader Hosts Non-Violence Training in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Civil rights leaders in Selma are ramping up efforts to train people in the principles of non-violence in the wake of the Dallas shootings. Long-time civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette is hosting a five day…
Troy Utilities Department Shares Energy Conservation Tips
The Troy Utilities Department is educating residents on how to conserve energy and sharing information on new technology for customers. The department says every penny counts. That's why they will soon offer a…
Andalusia Police: Burglar Stole Guns from Sporting Goods Store
Andalusia police are investigating a break-in at a sporting goods store. Police say the thief got away with long guns and handguns. Police say at approximately 9:50 AM this morning,…
Starbucks Hikes Prices on Coffee, Espresso, Tea Lattes
Starbucks has increased prices slightly on brewed coffee, espresso and tea latte beverages at company-run stores in the U.S. The announcement comes a day after Starbucks announced it would boost the base pay of all employees and store managers at…
Brantley Police Officer Charged with Receiving Stolen Property
According to the Brantley Police Department, one of its officers is on administrative after he was arrested in Pike County last week. Officer Jeremy Ray Walker is charged with receiving stolen property. Walker is currently out on bond. Keep checking…
Industry Group Pushes for More Stats on Beer Labels
The group that represents major brewers is pushing for more information on labels about what's in your beer. The Beer Institute said Tuesday that it's pushing members to reveal more details on labels, packaging and websites about ingredients, calories, carbohydrates,…
Prosecutors Oppose Hubbard Request for Jury Investigation
State prosecutors are opposing former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's request to have the sheriff investigate if there was misconduct by the jury that convicted him on ethics charges. The attorney general's office in a response filed Monday said Hubbard is…
Grand Jury to Consider Charges Against Former Astronaut
A grand jury will review evidence against a former space shuttle commander charged in the traffic deaths of two girls in Alabama. Court records showed Tuesday that reckless murder charges against 59-year-old James Halsell of Huntsville are being sent to…
6 Finalists Named for Alabama School Superintendent
There are six finalists to become the next school superintendent of Alabama. The Department of Education announced the finalists Tuesday. The finalists include three local school superintendents, including one veteran of the state Department of Education. The finalists are Bill…
Parents Talk to Their Children About Dealing With Police Officers
The recent shootings are fueling conversations about race. The talk about educating young people on how to interact with police is nothing new, but with cases like Trayvon Martin, Michael…
John Lewis to Have School Named in His Honor
A Georgia elementary school will be named after Pike County native Congressman John Lewis. Tuesday, the DeKalb County Board of Education voted to name a new elementary school (Pre-K – 5) in honor of Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, 5th District…
Fans Excited about SEC Media Days
With day one of SEC Media Days in the books, fans in Montgomery are excited that college football season is getting closer. Alabama fan Roy Clark has high hopes for…
