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
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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…
Tropical Larvae Found in Fruit Shipped from Costa Rica to US
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. government ordered the destruction of a $15,000 shipment of pineapples from Costa Rica after agriculture inspectors in Mississippi found butterfly larvae that they said could be harmful. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in…
Coast Guard Rescues Swimmer from Current off Alabama Shore
FORT MORGAN, Ala. (AP) — The Coast Guard said one of its crews has rescued a swimmer who was caught in a rip current near Fort Morgan, Alabama. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office reported at about 12:30 p.m. Monday that…
Alabama Bypasses Bid Process to Move Fast on Prison Builds
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The state of Alabama intends to move quickly on building new prisons under a plan that uses some of the state's pandemic relief funds and could skip the normal bidding process. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on…
Questions amid Ida's destruction: Stay? Move? How far?
DULAC, La. (AP) — Destruction caused by Hurricane Ida has people in south Louisiana debating whether they want to relocate — and where thy might go. The storm hit on Aug. 29. That was 16 years to the day after…
