Selma to Montgomery March Campsites Among Endangered Sites
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A part of voting rights history is in danger of being lost. The four campsites used during the Selma to Montgomery March are in need of…
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As COVID-19 Restrictions Ease Montgomery Sees Increase In Tourism
One year ago, Montgomery tourism was at an all time low due to the pandemic, but now as restrictions begin to ease tourists are coming back to the capital city. The City of Montgomery offers all kinds of attractions and historic sites from the Rosa Parks Museum, to the state capital, and more.
Huntingdon College Welcomes Judson College Students Following School's Closure
Huntingdon College president J. Cameron West said Tuesday that Huntingdon welcomes Judson College women to begin the transfer process to Huntingdon College.
City of Wetumpka in Phase 2 of Downtown Upgrade Project, Closes Company Street
The City of Wetumpka started phase 2 of its downtown upgrade project two months ago with the completion of sidewalks down Company and Hill street.
Former MPS Athletic Director Arrested on Felony Ethics Charge
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Chauncey Alonzo Shines, 52, on Tuesday. Shines, a former athletic director, a basketball coach and teacher at Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School, faces felony ethic charges.
Montgomery Regional Airport Searching for New Executive Director
As Alabama News Network reported Friday, Montgomery Regional Airport Executive Director Marshall Taggart has resigned.
All City of Montgomery Employees Getting Pay Raises for the First Time in Years
Mayor Steven L. Reed revised the City of Montgomery’s pay plan to align employee compensation with that offered by comparable cities and organizations. This will result in substantial salary increases for the Montgomery Police Department, Montgomery Fire/Rescue, Sanitation, Street Maintenance and all City employees. The change will be effective on Oct. 1, 2021.
Update: Police Say Gunman Who Killed Two People at Albertville Factory Killed Himself
Police in Albertville say a worker who killed two people and wounded two more at a fire hydrant factory has been found dead.
Teen Killed After Being Struck by Lightning While Swimming
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — A 15-year-old from Alabama was killed after being struck by lightning while swimming off Tybee Island in Georgia. The Tybee Island Police Department said it received a 911 call Saturday afternoon about a young woman…
AP: US Military Guns Stolen from Alabama Bases
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) — Military weapons including pistols and submachine guns have been lost or stolen from bases in Alabama. An Associated Press investigation into firearms missing…
Shortage of Semiconductor Chips Causes Montgomery Hyundai Plant to Stop Production For a Week
The production line that makes many of Hyundai's North American vehicles will be halted this week due to the chip shortage.
Senior Citizen Shot Dead in Her Selma Apartment
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A tragic story out of Selma tonight. A 76 year old woman is shot and killed in her home. News that a senior citizen was shot…
Demolition To Begin On Tallassee High School, New Building Coming in 2022
Demolition begins this week on Tallassee High School, and alumni are looking back on their memories in the building. In 1929, the first Tallassee students walked the halls of their current high school. This week the school system is saying goodbye to the building where memories were made for almost 100 years.
Several Arrests Result from Strategy by Montgomery Police to Decrease Gun Violence in Sheridan Heights, Brookview Communities
The Montgomery Police Department recently launched a plan to combat an uptick in gun violence in Sheridan Heights and Brookview. These are both communities on the north side of Montgomery.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell Announces Funeral Arrangements for Her Mother
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has announced the funeral arrangements for her mother, Nancy Gardner Sewell. Her mother died Thursday at the age of 81 of pancreatic cancer.
Rebuild Alabama Funding $3.11 Million to Cities, Counties for Various Road and Bridge Projects
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Monday announced that $3.11 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
Fugitive Turns Himself In to Dallas County Deputies
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office has notified Central Alabama CrimeStoppers that fugitive Jamal Malik Molette has now been placed under arrest.
Prattville Community Celebrates Resident's 100th Birthday
Prattville Native, Ruth Hunt, is turning 100 years old, and Sunday her loved ones honored her with a parade. Family, friends, and staff at the Harbor at Hickory Hill organized a parade of…
Chip Shortage Leads to Production Shutdown at Montgomery's Hyundai Plant
Production at Montgomery's Hyundai plant has been stopped for the week because of a shortage in semiconductor chips. That shortage is affecting several automakers.
MPD: 87-Year-Old Man Charged with Renee Drive Shooting
Montgomery police have arrested a man in connection to a shooting on Friday. Police charged Willie Kendrick, 87, with second degree assault for his role in a shooting that occurred on Renee Drive.
Woman Acquitted of Theft Sues Former Boss Over Claim
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — A Dothan woman who was cleared of theft charges after a former employer accused her of stealing from his wedding venue business is now suing her one-time boss for $4 million. Gayla White's lawsuit accuses Eddie…
Man Accused of Shooting 5 People in Alabama and Georgia
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Police in Georgia say a 39-year-old man is accused of shooting five people in Alabama and Georgia cities about a mile apart. Police in Columbus, Georgia, says Justin Tyran Roberts was scheduled for a preliminary hearing…
One Dead in Tuskegee Shooting
One person was killed and another wounded in a shooting in Tuskegee Saturday night.
"Deliverance" Actor Ned Beatty Dies at 83
Ned Beatty, the indelible character actor whose first film role as a genial vacationer raped by a backwoodsman in 1972′s “Deliverance” launched him on a long, prolific and accomplished career, has died. He was 83.
Highway 231 Northbound in Montgomery County Closed Due to Crash
According to ALEA, Highway 231 at Hwy. 82 in Montgomery County is closed. A two vehicle accident that happened at around 1:30pm Sunday has closed the Northbound lane of Hwy. 231. Officials are asking drivers to avoid this area if…
