State Offices Closed Monday for Alabama's Jefferson Davis Holiday
Alabama state offices will be closed Monday for a holiday marking the birthday of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
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Durant Won't Endorse Either Britt or Brooks in Alabama Senate Runoff
Mike Durant, the “Black Hawk Down” pilot who finished third in Alabama's Republican Senate primary, said he will not make an endorsement in the upcoming runoff.
Wilcox Co. Sheriff Asks Public for Help to ID Burglars
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office needs your help to identify a pair of burglars. Sheriff Earnest Evans is hoping the public can help his investigators bring a couple of…
Civil Rights Tour Gives Participants the Chance to Immerse Themselves in History
The goal is to have participants hear first hand stories from the Civil Rights Movement, as well as, have the opportunity to hear from Civil Rights leaders throughout the experience.
The Office of Violence Prevention Hosts Events for Gun Violence Awareness Month
The Office of Violence Prevention wants residents to wear orange in the month of June to help spread awareness about the rise in gun violence.
Two Auburn Teenagers Arrested on Felony Identity Theft Charges
During the investigation, Auburn Police recovered evidence linking the suspects to fraudulently obtained identifying information used to commit the crimes.
Montgomery Police Investigate Thursday Shooting
Montgomery Police responded to a local hospital where the victim had a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
Aviation Industry Taking Off in Selma-Dallas Co. Area
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some high-tech -- and high-paying new jobs -- are on the way to the Selma-Dallas County area. Craig Field Airport in Selma -- will soon become the home of…
HMMA Hosting Another Job Fair
The automotive company is looking specifically for maintenance team members to join the Hyundai family.
New York Poised to Raise Age for Semi-automatic Rifles
New York's legislature is poised to ban people under age 21 from buying or possessing a semi-automatic rifle.
A Few Strong Storms Thursday, Slightly Less Hot Friday
A few storms may become severe through early Thursday evening, capable of wind gusts up to 60 mph. The storm prediction center places a marginal (level 1/5) risk across the northwest half or so of Alabama.
4 Killed in Shooting at Tulsa Hospital; Shooter Dead
Police officials say four people have been killed in a shooting at a Tulsa medical building on a hospital campus.
Turner Shares Vision and Goals for 4th Circuit DA's Office
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The democratic nominee for district attorney of the 4th Judicial Circuit -- won't have republican opposition in the general election in November and that means the race for DA…
YMCA Camp Grandview Full of Campers
The campers can enjoy activities at the Camp Grandview water park, fishing pond, hiking trails, and archery range all led by qualified counselors.
Tallassee Mayor John Hammock Resigns Effective June 30
Hammock has served as mayor of Tallassee for the past 6 years.
Juvenile Arrested in Pike Road Robbery, Shooting
MCSO Sheriff Derrick Cunningham said the juvenile was arrested at a local hospital. The unidentified suspect in facing several felony charges.
Election returns show state senator losing by single vote
State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) trailed primary challenger Jay Hovey by a single vote after provisional ballots were counted Tuesday.
New School Superintendent Chosen in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Board of Education has chosen the next superintendent -- who'll lead the Dallas County school district. The hire marks the first-time in recent memory -- that…
Pay It Forward: James Beacher of Tuskegee
James Beacher grew up the oldest of his brothers and sisters. Life took a turn when his father passed away when he was at Tuskegee University.
MCSO Investigating Robbery in Pike Road; Shots Fired
MCSO Sheriff Derrick Cunningham said a black male wearing a mask robbed the nearby Dollar General on Vaughn Road.
UPDATE: Escaped Inmate from Fountain Correctional Facility Recaptured
Gable was serving a 20 year prison sentence for assault after his conviction in August 2012.
UPDATE: Montgomery Teen Identified in Weekend Shooting; Juvenile Charged
Police say 15-year-old Cameron Pettiway, of Montgomery, was shot and killed in the area of Highland Avenue and Summitt Street early Sunday morning.
Montgomery Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Monday Night
The incident happened Monday night just before 11:00 p.m. in the 500 block of West Fairview Avenue.
MPD: Montgomery Man Killed in Overnight Shooting
Officers responded to the 3500 block of Manley Drive Monday night around midnight after receiving reports that a person had been shot.
Heat, Isolated Showers/Storms Close May, Open June
Temperatures around sunrise were in the 60s in many locations. However, afternoon temperatures rise to near or above 90° just about everywhere.
