3 Degree Guarantee: Butterfly Bridge Gets $1,350 Check
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Man Acquitted on Federal Charge in Death of Alabama Officer
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Jurors have acquitted a man on a federal charge in the slaying of an Alabama police officer in 2019. Marco Perez was found not guilty Wednesday of obstructing justice by killing a witness, Mobile Police Officer…
Experts: COVID-19 Waning in Alabama; Threat Still Not Over
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Health experts say the most recent wave of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be waning in Alabama, with hospitalizations and new cases falling rapidly over the past month. But they say the state could face another…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospitalization Numbers for Wednesday, Oct. 6 Show Continued Drop in Cases
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The number of cases continues to fall.
Junior League Of Montgomery Hosts 33rd Annual Holiday Market
The 33rd Annual Holiday Market, presented by the Junior League of Montgomery, kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 6 with the Preview Party followed by three full days of shopping, Oct. 7-9
Governor Kay Ivey Announces Inaugural 'Made in Alabama' Showcase Honorees
Governor Kay Ivey announced, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Commerce, the inaugural 'Made in Alabama' showcase honorees to highlight Alabama-American made products. To celebrate October being 'Manufacturing Month,' Governor Ivey selected 12 top-rated Alabama businesses to exhibit their…
City of Camden Mourns Sudden Death of Police Chief
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Camden continue to mourn the loss of the city's police chief. Chief Tyrone Dale died suddenly Tuesday. Camden Mayor Phil Creswell -- says Dale was a 28…
Homemade Bomb Explodes at Selma Apartment Complex
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A homemade bomb explodes at a public housing complex in Selma. The explosion happened at Rangedale Apartments -- at around 3:30 Wednesday morning. The blast damaged an apartment and…
Jeff Davis Ave. In Montgomery To Be Renamed After Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray
The Montgomery City Council voted on October 5 to rename Jefferson Davis Avenue for civil rights attorney Fred Gray. Gray, who is now 90, still practices law in Tuskegee but grew up on the street during the Jim Crow era and went on to represent Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. In a unanimous vote by the city council, his name will now take Jefferson Davis's place.
Judge Increases Bond of FBC Montgomery Arson Suspect
A Montgomery district judge has increased the bond of the First Baptist Church Montgomery arson suspect. District Judge Monet Gaines…
Sheriff: Senior Citizen Runs off Burgler
DOZIER, Ala. (AP) — Police say a 95-year-old south Alabama man who heard someone breaking into his home grabbed a weapon and ran off an intruder who was later captured and charged with burglary. News outlets quote Covington County Sheriff…
Convicted Sheriff Gives Thumbs-Up Review of Jail He Ran
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - A longtime Alabama sheriff removed from office after being convicted of theft and ethics violations is giving five-star reviews to the jail where he spent more than two weeks in custody. But perhaps he should: He…
Jeff Davis Avenue to Be Renamed for Attorney Fred Gray
The Montgomery City Council has unanimously approved renaming Jeff Davis Avenue in honor of attorney Fred D. Gray.
MPS Reveals Capital Projects Plan with the Involvement of the 'Minority Participation Policy'
Montgomery Public Schools are making big changes for its students and the community. MPS held its Capital Projects Forum at Carver High School Tuesday night. The newly hired construction program management firm, Volkert Inc., was present to provide companies information…
95-Year-Old Dozier Man Runs Off Burglar
A 95-year-old man from Dozier who heard someone breaking into his home grabbed a weapon and ran off an intruder who was later captured and charged with burglary.
UPDATE: Remains of Missing Lee County Man Found in Montgomery County
UPDATE: A body found in Montgomery County over the weekend has now been identified as that of a man who'd been missing since July.
Pike Road Votes Yes to Property Tax Increase
Pike Road residents have voted yes for an ad valorem tax referendum.
Dallas Co. District Judge Bob Armstrong Retiring This Month
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County District Judge Bob Armstrong is retiring this month after serving 17 years on the bench. "To serve as District Judge for Dallas County has been the honor…
Alabama Hospitals See Surplus in ICU Beds After Seeing -120 Last Month
As the Delta variant spread throughout the late summer, at one point Alabama hospitals were down -120 ICU beds. However, as of October 5, we now have a surplus of 107 beds.
Pay It Forward: Frederick Jennings of Montgomery
Frederick Jennings is a deacon at Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church. At 81-years-old he is still going strong to help to serve those in need.
Man Arrested in Early Morning Homicide on Taft Street
A Montgomery man has been arrested and charged in an early morning homicide on Tuesday.
Victim Identified in Fatal Accident Near Maxwell AFB
Montgomery police have identified the victim killed in Monday's fatal accident near Maxwell Air Force Base. The accident happened around 1:30PM in the 2600 block…
Auburn Woman Arrested and Charged in First Baptist Arson
An Auburn woman has been arrested and charged in the arson investigation at…
One Man Dead, Another Injured in 2 Separate Montgomery Shootings
One man is dead and another is injured after 2 separate shootings in Montgomery on Tuesday, October 5. The first shooting happened at 4:20 a.m. MPD got called to the area of Taft Street and Malvern Street where they found…
Slain Officer Honored with Procession through North Alabama
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (AP) — A police officer who was shot to death during a chase that left another officer wounded last week is being honored with a procession across north Alabama. Hundreds of people stood along roadsides Monday as the…
