Funeral Arrangements for State Rep. Thad McClammy of Montgomery
Funeral arrangements for State Rep. Thad McClammy (D-Montgomery) have been announced. McClammy died Saturday afternoon of natural causes at the age of 78.
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Alabama Shakespeare Festival Renames Rehearsal Halls After Two Longtime Actors
Two longtime actors with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival are being honored in a big way. ASF announced on Wednesday that Rehearsal Hall A and Rehearsal Hall B will be renamed after Philip Pleasants…
President Biden Suggests Companies Require Employees To Be Vaccinated
As the FDA gave the Pfizer vaccine it's full and final approval, President Biden called on many who've waited to go get vaccinated. "The moment you’ve been waiting for is here, and it’s…
Montgomery Man in Custody for the Death of 18-Month-Old
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the death of 18-month old Collier Wilkerson. On Monday, August 23 at 2:15 MPD was called to a Montgomery hospital regarding a report of a deceased child. It was determined by a forensic examination…
Alabama Poison Control Fields More Calls About Ivermectin
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A poison control hotline in Alabama is fielding increased calls about possible ivermectin poisoning, an animal dewormer that doctors are warning people not to try as a home remedy for COVID-19. The Alabama Poison Information Center at Children’s…
Selma Enacts Mask Mandate
Mayor James Perkins says the number of COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the city and it's time to go on the offensive against the spread of the virus.
Former Chief Returns to Lead Marion Police Department
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Marion is getting a new police chief -- and it's an old familiar face. Former chief Tony Buford was appointed Monday -- to head up the…
Pay It Forward: Bessie Lucas of Millbrook
Our Pay It Forward honoree this week is Bessie Lucas from Millbrook. She is a frontline healthcare worker and has persevered through her own struggles to help others.
Help Us "Stuff The Truck" This Saturday!
Learning on empty, that's what about 50% percent of Alabama students would be doing if it weren't for the free or reduced lunch program. The number is even higher in Montgomery County at…
Shooting in Millbrook Leaves One Man Dead, Another in Critical Condition
Millbrook police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition. Police are searching for a third person who is on the run.
Biden to Keep Aug. 31 Deadline to Get Out of Afghanistan
President Joe Biden says he will stick with his Aug. 31 deadline for finishing a U.S.-led evacuation of Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from Afghanistan.
Montgomery Middle School Placed on Brief Lockdown
An anonymous tip led to a brief lockdown at a Montgomery middle school on Tuesday.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Tuesday, Aug. 24
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
Herschel Walker Files Paperwork to Run as Republican for U.S. Senate in Georgia
Georgia football legend Herschel Walker has filed paperwork to enter the U.S. Senate race in Georgia after months of speculation.
Smiths Station High School Becomes the Latest Lee County School to Go Virtual
Smiths Station High School becomes the latest school in the Lee County school system to switch students to virtual learning.
LSU to Require COVID-19 Vaccine or Negative Test to Attend Games at Tiger Stadium
LSU says it will require all football fans who want to attend games at Tiger Stadium who are 12 years of age and older to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to entry.
Opelika Man Hospitalized another in Custody after Early Morning Shooting
A man has been hospitalized after a non-life-threatening gunshot wound early Tuesday morning. According to Opelika Police, at 1:36 a.m. they received calls of gunshots in the 2200 Block of Star Street. There police found the suspect barricaded in a…
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Barricading Himself Inside a Home
A man is in custody after barricading himself inside a Montgomery home during an attempted burglary Monday evening. The incident happened in the 3500 block of Pelzer Avenue. Montgomery Police…
Nine Women Now Serving as Governors in US, Tying a Record
Taking over on short notice for a scandal-plagued predecessor in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul began her tenure Tuesday with more than enough challenges for a new administration. She also began with a historic…
Inmate Accused of Escaping from Sheffield Jail is Recaptured
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (AP) — An inmate accused of escaping from jail in May has been recaptured, police said. Officers took Brett Cockrell into custody after a short foot chase, Sheffield police said Sunday. Police say he had escaped from the…
Convention Center Explosion Rocks Selma City Hall
An explosion at the Convention Center in downtown Selma caused major damage to the building and rocked City Hall.
Governor Ivey Helps Kick Off AFA "Lucy Tour" in Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Forestry Association "Lucy Tour" is geared to encourage students to read -- as well as -- educate them about the importance of the forestry industry. Jackson Steele…
Alabama #4 in U.S. in New COVID-19 Cases
Alabama now ranks fourth in the country for the most new COVID-19 cases per capita.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Aug. 23
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
Opelika Police Searching for Catalytic Converter Thieves
A huge increase in thefts of catalytic converters has hit Alabama and the nation. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has reported on this crime numerous times in recent months.
