Selma Mayor Names New Interim Fire Chief Who Is Under Indictment
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. has announced that he has named a new interim fire chief, following the resignation of Willie Mason, Jr. after less than three months on the job.
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UPDATE: Former Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith Reports Back to Jail
Former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith has reported back to the Montgomery County Jail to continuing serving his sentence for manslaughter.
MPS Discusses Possible School Closings
The board of education for the Montgomery Public School system has been evaluating the schools alongside Volkert to see where funds should be spent for improvement.
Demopolis City Landing Gets Multi-Million $$$ Upgrade
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar improvement project is underway to enhance the Demopolis City Landing. "This is about a $3 million dollar project that is going to completely transform the face…
Alabama Fugitive Casey White, Jailer Vicky White Captured in Indiana; Vicky White Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Alabama fugitive Casey White and jailer Vicky White were captured in Evansville, Indiana after a 10-day manhunt, but she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Diesel Prices Across Alabama Seeing All-Time High, Truck Drivers Affected
According the AAA, the average price for diesel gas today is $5.35/gal. which is $2.47 more than a year ago. Truck drivers are being directly affected by this situation, and say they deserve…
Hundreds Lace Up their Shoes for the Annual Montgomery Kidney Walk
Alabama ranks #1 per capita for kidney failure with over 14,000 people currently on dialysis.
Alabama judge refuses dismissal in Confederate chair theft
A chair-shaped monument went missing last year from 200-year-old Live Oak Cemetery in Selma.
UPDATE: Victim, Suspect in Fatal Shooting at Sam's Club Identified
Montgomery police have now identified the victim and the suspect in the fatal shooting outside Sam's Club Monday afternoon.
Report: Local Bass Fishing Legend Ray Scott Dies at 88
Local bass fishing legend Ray Scott, who was a longtime friend of President George H.W. Bush, has died at 88.
More Sunshine With Warming Temperatures This Week
Mother's day weekend featured weather about as nice as possible in early May. Weather like that can't possibly last into this week, or can it?
Inmate Killed after Assault at Kilby Prison in Montgomery
An inmate has died after an apparent assault at a state prison.
Alabama Transgender Law Takes Effect
It’s now a crime in Alabama to administer or prescribe gender-affirming puberty blockers and hormones to transgender people under age 19.
Councilwoman Marche Johnson Recaps Her First Year In Office
One year ago on May 6th councilwoman Marche Johnson was sworn into office as only the second black woman ever on the Montgomery city council. She started her tenure under abnormal circumstances.
Update: Missing 10 Year Old Found Safe
A news release at approximately 7:45 p.m. Sunday said the child was found safe.
23 Year Old Killed In Lowndes County Crash
The crash happened at the intersections of Highway 21 and Lowndes County Rd. 7, about 17 miles south of Hayneville.
Three Weekend Shootings Leave Four Injured In Montgomery
Three weekend shooting sent four people to the hospital in Montgomery.
Woman Dies Two Days After Montgomery Crash
State troopers say a Tennessee woman was pronounced dead on Saturday after a car crash on Thursday.
Rabid Dog Bites Person in Autauga County
State health officials say a rabid dog bit a person a few miles from where a rabid fox attacked someone and their pets in recent days.
New Tallassee High School Set to Open in Fall
Officials expect the new state of the art Tallassee High School to be completed this year.
Sunshine, Cooler, Less Humidity Mother's Day Weekend
Mother's day weekend features pleasant, tranquil weather for central and south Alabama. In fact, temperatures remain a bit below average for a change.
Dallas Co. Officials Prepare for Upcoming Primary
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The primary election is just over two weeks away -- and election officials in Dallas County want to let voters know about a few changes. "There are a lot…
Opelika Man Charged with Capital Murder in Tuskegee
Tuskegee police have arrested an Opelika man in a murder investigation.
Lee County Teacher Charged with Taking Inappropriate Photos of Student
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a teacher has been charged with taking inappropriate photos of a female student during school hours.
Montgomery Small Businesses Seminar
A seminar was held at City Hall for small Montgomery owned businesses to give local entrepreneurs resources on where to start.
