Four Dead in Phenix City Shooting
An apparent domestic incident has led to the deaths of four people in Phenix City in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
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Montgomery Police Conduct Death Investigation
Montgomery police are investigating a man's shooting death.
Kick COVID-19 Campaign Coming to Univ. of Alabama, Auburn, Samford Football Games
The state's Kick COVID-19 campaign is continuing, with stops at football games at the Univ. of Alabama, Auburn and Samford on Saturday.
Alabama Chief Justice Says Ruling Guts Access to Police Records
Alabama Chief Justice Tom Parker says the ruling "spells the end of public access to law enforcement records" that might be connected to an investigation.
ADPH School Dashboard: Another Big Drop in Weekly COVID-19 Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows another significant drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
MPD: Motorcyclist Killed in Accident Near Carter Hill Road
Montgomery police are investigating an accident that killed a motorcyclist. The accident happened on Thursday around 5:00PM in the area of Carter Hill Road and West Street. Capt. Saba Coleman said the accident involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck.…
WATCH: State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Explains Who Needs Booster Shots
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a news conference Friday morning to clear up the confusion on who needs a booster shot under current federal government instructions.
5-Year-Old Boy Shot in Mobile Walmart During Fight; Woman Charged
Authorities say they've charged a woman with reckless endangerment after her gun went off as she was attacked by two other women in a Walmart in Mobile.
Alabama Currently Leads Nation in COVID-19 Death Rate
Alabama currently has the nation’s highest death rate for COVID-19. even as hospitalizations linked to the coronavirus pandemic continue to decline in the state.
Ivey Special Session Call Focused on Prison Construction
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday issued the call for next week’s special session that largely focuses on prison construction as the chief response to the state’s longstanding…
Montgomery Planning Commission Approves Jeff Davis Ave. Renaming
Montgomery Planning Commission Approves Jeff Davis Ave. Renaming
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Sept. 23 Show Slight ICU Bed Shortage
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. While hospitalizations are falling, there is now another ICU bed shortage.
Selma Police Search for Suspects in Mobile Home Park Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police need your help -- to catch the persons responsible for shooting two people at a trailer park. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says the incident happened last week…
Million Dollar Bond Set for Dallas Co. Sex Abuse Suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County grand jury indicts a Plantersville man on sex charges dating back to 1999. Sheriff Granthum says 68 year old Michael Chappelle is charged with -- rape…
Pike County Jail Hasn't Reported Any COVID Cases Since Start of Pandemic
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been no places safe from COVID. However, the Pike County Jail has been able to keep all inmates COVID-free since the beginning.
Phenix City Man Attacked by Pit Bull Dies from Injuries
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a man who was attacked by a pit bull in Phenix City has died from his injuries. Phenix City police responded to a report of a dog bite early Tuesday morning. Officers found…
Sentencing Set for Former Alabama DA Convicted of Felonies
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — A judge has scheduled sentencing for a former Alabama prosecutor who pleaded guilty to felony charges earlier this year. Judge Pamela Baschab set a hearing on Oct. 5 for former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes,…
Alabama Sees Antibody Shipments Decline
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama saw its number of available monoclonal antibody doses fall as federal officials try to ration the limited resource, but low-vaccination Southern states continued to receive some of the largest allocations. Alabama this week will receive…
Montgomery Public Schools to Host Public Forum on COVID-19
MPS Officials will host a public forum to provide information and answer questions from the community about COVID-19.
Purchase of Perry Co. Correctional Center Part of Governor's Prison Plan
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Ivey's plan to address the state's prison problems includes the purchase of an empty prison near Uniontown. Perry County Correctional Center has sat vacant for nearly a decade…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Sept. 22 Show Drop in Numbers
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The numbers show another drop in hospitalizations.
Spire Employees Volunteer to Repair Roof at Camp Chandler
Spire's volunteer work helped save Camp Chandler over $10,000 in repairs. As part of Spire's Annual Day for Good initiative, employees are able to volunteer to support an organization or cause of their choice. Spire chose to replace the roof…
Former Chick-fil-A Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraud
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Prosecutors say a former Chick-fil-A manager in Birmingham has pleaded guilty in a scheme that defrauded customers of nearly $500,000. Larry James Black Jr. worked as hospitality director at a restaurant in downtown Birmingham. A statement…
Ivey Promotes Alabama Prison Plan Ahead of Special Session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday blamed crumbling infrastructure for the state’s prison problems as she prepares to call lawmakers back to Montgomery for a special session on prison construction. “The main issue contributing to these…
Montgomery City Council Continues Fight For Better Safety At Apartment Complexes
Councilman Mitchell along with a few others have been tackling a safety issue at a number of apartment complexes for months. Some have cooperated while others have been a constant no-show.
