Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts Experience Huge Drops in Membership
America's most iconic youth organizations - the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the USA - have been jolted by unprecedented one-year drops in membership.
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Comedian Bill Cosby's Sex Assault Conviction Overturned
The court said Wednesday that they found an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Dadeville Police Searching for Missing Man
Police say 42-year-old Devoris Shun Crayton hasn't been seen since Monday when he left his home.
One Dead, One Critical: Montgomery Police Investigate Two Shootings Tuesday Night
Montgomery police are investigating two shootings that occurred Tuesday night. On Tuesday, June 29, around 5:30pm, police and fire medics responded to a call of a shooting in the 3600 block of Horseshoe Circle. At the scene, they found a man with a fatal gunshot wound. Later Tuesday night, around 11 pm, Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the area of Early Street and E.D. Nixon Avenue in reference to a call of a shooting. At the scene, they found a female juvenile suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound.
Pandemic Causing Teachers to Retire? Alabama Schools See Highest Retirement Rate in 10 Years
Alabama state school officials say Alabama teachers and public school employees are retiring at high rate. In fact, they say they is the largest levels of retirement they've seen in decades.
Murder Charge Tossed, Man Freed After Witnesses Fail to Show
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a 2018 capital murder charge has been dismissed after the only eyewitnesses failed to show up for the trial. 21-year-old Terry Lee Skanes was released from jail Monday. He'd been charged in the Sept.…
Ivey, 19 Other GOP Governors Oppose Supreme Court Expansion
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and 19 other Republican governors on Tuesday sent a letter opposing any expansion of the number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court, a longshot idea pushed by some congressional Democrats. The…
Census Bureau Dodges Challenge to Controversial Privacy Tool
The U.S. Census Bureau has dodged a challenge for now to its use of a controversial statistical method aimed at keeping people's data private in the numbers used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts after federal judges refused to stop…
Montgomery City and County Officials Meet to Discuss Plans for American Rescue Plan Act Aid
The American Rescue Plan Act has awarded the city of Montgomery, $44 million and Montgomery county $41 million. Officials from the city and county are trying to work together to determine how the funds should be spent to better the community.
Rising Tennis Star and Coach Aim to Grow Sport in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A budding young tennis star -- and coach determined to inspire -- are starting to make some racket in Selma. Anna Brech is a rising star on Morgan Academy's…
Suspect Named In Fort Deposit Cemetery Shooting
Investigators in Fort Deposit named a suspect in a shooting that happened during a burial service at a cemetery on June 26. The Gipson family was saying last goodbyes to loved one, James Gipson, when a gunman opened fire at his funeral. One victim, Jerry Gipson, died and three others were injured.
Millbrook Woman Suspected of Burglary Sought by Millbrook Police
The Millbrook Police Department is actively searching for a wanted burglary fugitive. Ana Maria Brooks is the suspect in the investigation.
UPDATE: Montgomery Man with Mental Issues Found in Crenshaw County
UPDATE: The Montgomery Police Department has notified CrimeStoppers that Christopher Harris has been found. Harris was located in the Crenshaw County Sheriff's Detention Facility.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Honors Autauga County Deputy
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has awarded Autauga County Deputy Jeffrey Chandler with the title of Autauga County Sheriff’s Office 2020 CrimeStoppers School Resource Officer of the Year.
Four People Shot, One Dead at Funeral in Ft. Deposit
The Ft. Deposit Police Department is investigating a shooting. The shooting occurred at a funeral at Meadow Wood Cemetery on Saturday, June 26. According to police, the shooter was removed from the funeral for disruptive behavior. He later got into a confrontation at the cemetery where he shot four people. Jerry Gibson died from his injuries in the shooting.
Prattville's 4th of July Celebration Starts Saturday, with Fireworks Sunday
The city of Prattville has a long list of Independence Day celebrations that will start early Saturday morning.
Pike Road's 4th of July Summerfest Celebration Scheduled for Thursday
One of this year's first 4th of July celebrations will be Thursday in Pike Road.
ADPH: Pike County Still at Very High Risk for COVID-19
While the Alabama Department of Public Health says the vast majority of the state is now at low risk for COVID-19 cases, officials say that is not true in Pike County.
Rep. Bill Poole Announces He's Running for Speaker of the House
Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, on Tuesday announced that he is running for Speaker of the House following Rep. Mac McCutcheon’s announcement that he plans to retire at the end of his term in 2022. “I have spoken with Speaker McCutcheon to thank him for all that he has done and continues to do for the people of Alabama. I have pledged to him my continued support during the next 18 months of his leadership of the State House of Representatives,” Rep. Poole said.
AAA: 4th of July Travel to Be Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
If AAA's prediction comes true, it would be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, after what was recorded in 2019. It would indicate a big rebound from 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic kept many people at home.
What the Tech? Can You Get Your Personal Information Removed from the Internet?
It’s critical to stay at the top of your personal and private information. Check your credit reports frequently. Some hackers and cybercriminals can find enough information to take out a credit card in your name or the name of your children.
Americans Missed Out on $425 Million in Rental Assistance
A rental crisis spurred by the pandemic prompted many states to make bold promises to help renters, but most failed to deliver on them after Congress passed the sweeping CARES Act in March 2020. A handful of states, many led by Republicans, offered little to no assistance.
Man Injured in Early Tuesday Morning Shooting
Montgomery Police say a man is hospitalized after an early morning shooting on Tuesday. The shooting occurred on the 2700 block of Highland Avenue at 3:30. The victim's gunshot wound is nonlife-threatening and he was transported to a local hospital…
Man Dies after Losing Control of Truck in Pike County
Police say a man is dead after losing control of his truck Monday afternoon. Don Edward Penton, 31, of Florala was traveling south on U.S. 231 when the Chevy Silverado he was driving rear-ended a Volvo XC70, causing him to…
After Serving 24 Years for Rape, Man Charged in 2020 Assault
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man who spent 24 years in prison for rape is in jail again in connection with another rape that happened months after his release. 71-year-old Willard Smith, of Brent, was jailed on June 22…
