CJ Robinson Appointed District Attorney with Randall Houston's Retirement
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed CJ Robinson as district attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit, upon receiving notice of retirement from former District Attorney Randall Houston.
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Alabama Unemployment Rate Steady at 2.6%
Alabama's unemployment rate held steady at 2.6% and is down from 3.3% during the same period last year.
UPDATE: Two Arrests Made in Shooting of Teenager in Opelika
Opelika police say two people have been arrested in a shooting that left a teenager in critical condition.
Body of Missing Demopolis Man Found in Tombigee River
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The body of a man found floating in part of the Tombigbee River in Demopolis last week -- has now been identified. Police Chief Rex Flowers says the Department…
Selma Police Investigate City's 2nd Murder of the Week
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's 10th murder of the year. It's also the city's second murder this week. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says 18 year old Sean Wiggins…
What the Tech? Why Many Children Don't Know How to Dial 911
A new survey from the journal "Pediatrics" reveals elementary school children lack a very important skill: how to dial 9-1-1.
Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation after Body Found in Macon County
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after the body of a Montgomery man was found in Macon County.
What's Happening: September 16-18
There’s a lot happening in our area over the weekend of September 16-18, with Grammy-winning performances and fun events for your pets.
Montgomery Police Searching for Suspects in Capital Murder
Montgomery police need your help finding three suspects who may be involved in a capital murder.
Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash in Lee County
A man driving a motorcycle has been killed in a head-on crash in Lee County.
Prattville Police Need Help Solving Hit-and-Run that Killed a Pedestrian
Prattville police say they need the public's help in order to find the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian before driving away.
Man Killed in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting.
Two People Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Pike County
Two men have been killed in a motorcycle crash in Pike County.
New Initiative Aims to Turn Around Struggling Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The state legislature -- the governor -- along with state education officials -- have joined forces to help 15 struggling elementary schools around the state. The state is providing…
Alabama Supreme Court Holds Special Session in Andalusia
The Alabama Supreme Court held a special session at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Andalusia.
Prattville Humane Society Shortage on Dog Food
They have have a shortage on dog and kitten food and need the public's help during this time to feed the animals they have up for adoption.
UPDATE: State Tells Federal Judge It's Not Ready to Execute by Nitrogen Hypoxia
State officials say they are not ready to carry out an execution by nitrogen hypoxia, but said the Department of Corrections has completed many of the preparations for using the untested execution method.
Woman Still Awaits Compensation from State after Surviving 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing
Sarah Collins Rudolph lost an eye and has pieces of glass inside her body from the 1963 Ku Klux Klan bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham that killed her sister and three other Black girls, but she's still waiting on the state to compensate her.
Pedestrian Dies after being Hit by Drag-Racing Car in Bullock County
Alabama State Troopers want to find the driver who hit a pedestrian during a drag race in Bullock County.
Man Killed in Crash on Interstate 65 in Butler County
Alabama State Troopers say a man has been killed in a one-car wreck on Interstate 65 in Butler County.
The Montgomery Humane Society set to open new adoption shelter on Bell Road
The shelter will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Homeless In Montgomery? Dial 211 for Help
There are resources for homelessness in Montgomery and officials say dialing 211, will directly connect people with organizations that can help.
Lowndes Co. Workers Go On Strike for Better Pay
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Lowndes County Highway Department workers have gone on strike. They're demanding better wages. And they haven't been to work in two days. "Because we feel like we're being worked.…
New Commercial, Retail Park Coming to Autauga County
The Autauga County Industrial Development Authority, the Autauga County Commission and the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce have broken ground for commercial and retail development at the Interstate Business Park.
Campaign 2022: Absentee Voting Period Starts for General Election
The absentee voting period for the November 8 general election has started in Alabama.
