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Vandalism in Prattville Over the Weekend

The city of Prattville is dealing with some vandalism as they get ready for the 3rd annual parade of pumpkins.

COVID-19 in Alabama: Percentage of ICU Patients with COVID-19 Falls to 17%

The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The percentage of patients in ICU with COVID-19 has now dropped to 17%.

Montgomery Man Gets 20 Year Sentence in Dallas Co. Robberies

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Montgomery man is sentenced to 20 years in prison -- after he pleads guilty to two robberies in a Dallas County court. Eighteen year old Jamarcus Hatcher was…

Doughnuts, Purple Icing and Rotary Clubs Combine to Fight Polio Worldwide

The dozens of Rotary Clubs throughout Central and South Alabama came together Monday to sell doughnuts to raise money to fight polio worldwide. But these aren't any ordinary doughnuts.

Pay It Forward: Lisa Benson of Montgomery

Our Pay It Forward honoree this week is Lisa Benson of Montgomery. She runs a non-profit to help seniors with their needs.

Troy Football Player Arrested, Suspended from Team

Troy University says a football player has been indefinitely suspended from the team following his arrest by Troy police.

Montgomery County Deputies Searching for Missing Man

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in finding Clarance Dixon.

Alabama Man Arrested in Alaska in Connection to Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riot

Court documents filed in federal court say an Alabama man accused of using pepper spray and throwing a metal rod at law enforcement protecting the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection has been arrested in Alaska.

Auburn University to Raise Minimum Wage for Employees

Auburn University will increase its minimum wage to $14.50 an hour for full-time workers and says the change will affect more than 200 employees.

Opelika Police Searching for Felony Shoplifting Suspect

Opelika police say security video shows the woman taking a laptop and a doorbell camera from a Best Buy store.

Prattville Police Identify Two Selma Women as Shoplifting Suspects

According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, Prattville police have now identified two shoplifting suspects and are urging them to turn themselves in.

22nd Judicial Drug Task Force Searching for Tracy King

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers says the 22nd Judicial Drug Task Force is searching for Tracy Denise King.

ADPH Urges Continued COVID-19 Safety Measures in Schools, Despite Drop in Cases

In a statement, ADPH says that the majority of counties in the state continue to have high, moderate or substantial levels of disease.

Savannah Bananas Bringing Baseball Show to Montgomery

The Savannah Bananas announced Tuesday that they will be bringing their unique brand of baseball to Montgomery's Riverwalk Stadium on March 25, 2022. The Bananas bill themselves as the "most fun team in baseball"…

Author Rick Bragg Discusses New Book

Author Rick Bragg joins David Lamb to discuss his new book “The Speckled Beauty: A Dog and his People, Lost and Found”.

Alabama Medical Cannabis License Dates to Stay the Same

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An official says Alabama regulators have plenty to do before people can apply for medical cannabis licenses, so they won't push for an earlier date. Medical marijuana supporters say the application date next Sept. 1 means…

Britt Dominates Fundraising in Alabama Senate Race

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Katie Boyd Britt has piled up a significant cash advantage over other candidates in the Alabama race for U.S. Senate. Britt, the former…

3rd Man Wanted in Mobile HS Football Game Shooting

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Judge Denies Request to Block Lethal Injection in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge has declined to block an execution scheduled this week in Alabama. U.S. Chief District Judge Emily Marks has denied a request for a preliminary injunction, which was sought by lawyers for Willie B.…

Perry County Courthouse Improvement Project Set to Get Underway

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County courthouse in Marion is about to get a major face lift. The building is 165 years old and part of the façade of the historic structure…

COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospitalizations for Monday, Oct. 18 Fall Below 700

The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The trend in declining hospitalization numbers is continuing, with cases now below 700.