Family of teen whose body was found in Alabama River in 1989 still searches for answers
The family of Tashynina Reese is still hoping someone can solve her murder, 35 years after her body was found in the Alabama River in Montgomery County.
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Boeing to lay off 10% of its employees as a strike cripples aircraft production
Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of its workers, about 17,000 people, as it continues to lose money and deals with a strike that is crippling production of the company’s aircraft.
Police chase leads to shutdown of Interstate 65 north of Prattville
A police chase that started on Interstate 65 in Montgomery led to a shutdown of the interstate in Autauga County north of Prattville and a driver's arrest.
Pike Road Intermediate School holds Fall Festival for a good cause
The family-friendly event featured games, inflatables, cake walk and a parade of pumpkins.
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey to retire
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey has announced his retirement.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Construction starts Monday on two roundabouts near Interstate 85 in Pike Road
Construction on two long-planned roundabouts in Pike Road will start Monday.
CAMPAIGN 2024: U.S. House District 2 candidates trade jabs in testy debate
U.S. House District 2 candidates Shomari Figures and Caroleene Dobson have clashed in a contentious debate.
City of Prattville holds Community Night
The City of Prattville gave its residents a chance to meet their area first responders.
MANE holds annual "Raise the Roof" fundraiser
This year's event is a special one because it's the 30th year since the non-profit came into existence.
10 new officers graduate from the Montgomery Police Academy
The new officers completed 15 weeks of training.
ASU changes tailgate policy following shots fired incident
Officials say anyone with a firearm will immediately have it confiscated and that person will be ejected and arrested.
Millbrook man sentenced to 165 months in prison following drug conviction
White pled guilty to charges of possession of cocaine and marijuana with intent to distribute the illegal drugs earlier this year.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff pleads not guilty in Hayneville Municipal Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A dispute between the Lowndes County Sheriff and the county commission -- goes before a judge in Hayneville Municipal Court. Sheriff Chris West is facing charges of Harassment…
What's Happening: October 11-13
The Alabama National Fair continues this weekend, but there are also plenty of other fun things to do in the River Region!
Junior League of Montgomery opens 36th annual Holiday Market
The Junior League of Montgomery has opened its Holiday Market, which is the kickoff event of the Christmas shopping season in our area.
Gov. Kay Ivey sends first responders to Florida for hurricane recovery; more National Guard troops to North Carolina
Gov. Kay Ivey is sending more Alabama teams to help with hurricane recovery efforts in Florida and North Carolina.
Trial date set for Sean "Diddy" Combs to face sex trafficking charges
A trial date has now been set for hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to face sex trafficking charges.
Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 96
Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes, has died at 96.
HURRICANE MILTON: Power out for millions, 150 tornadoes spawned with at least six dead
While damage from Hurricane Milton is widespread in Florida,, Tampa didn't take a direct hit and Gov. Ron DeSantis says the storm was not "the worst case scenario."
HURRICANE MILTON: Storm slams ashore in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane Milton crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph and producing a series of tornadoes around the state.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt speaks at Marion Military Institute
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Senator Katie Britt was in Perry County -- Wednesday. She was the guest speaker at Marion Military Institute -- at an annual series featuring distinguished leaders. Leadership and…
Man charged with drug trafficking in Troy
A man faces charges of drug trafficking in Troy after police say they arrested him during a traffic stop.
Death investigation opened following death of an Illinois man
24-year-old John Combs was found with fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.
HURRICANE MILTON: Rain, tornadoes lash Florida as storm gets closer to landfall
Hurricane Milton is hurling rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the western coast of Florida as time runs out for residents to evacuate.
