An Alabama prison inmate has died after what authorities described as an apparent inmate-on-inmate assault. The Alabama Department of Corrections said Dwight Campbell, a 48-year-old inmate at Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, died Monday from injuries sustained during the…
UPDATE: 10:20 pm According to Crimestoppers, Morris Willis Lee has been located. The didn't release any other details except that Lee has been found. --------------------------------------------- Butler County authorities are searching for a missing senior. Morris Willis Lee was reported…
In Tuesday's school board meeting, MPS Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore suggested that students return from Thanksgiving break on Dec. 7. Several parents and teachers disagree with Moore and believe students shouldn't…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The threat posed by COVID-19 significantly changed the annual Veteran's Day ceremony in Selma -- but it didn't stop it. So, even though it looked a little different --…
After waiting seven months, MPS officials say they have received good news about the 15,000 laptops they ordered. In April, the laptops were ordered once students began learning virtually. Though, whenever MPS…
The Montgomery County Commission held its Organizational meeting where the elected Commissioners took the oath of office. The same five previous Commissioners were sworn-in after running unopposed in the general election. The…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama law enforcement officials are cautioning everyone to beware of scams when they renew their drivers license online. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said Tuesday some third-party websites are charging people extra fees to renew…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The number of people in Alabama hospitals with COVID-19 is creeping upward as health officials expressed concern about the trajectory of the pandemic headed into the flu and holiday season. State Health Officer Scott Harris said…
As the world continues to mourn the loss of long-time "Jeopardy!" host, Alex Trebek, former contestant and AUM professor, Dr. Darren Harris-Fain, finds joy in being able to have been on the show and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Marengo County -- after authorities find a man lying dead on a county road in Magnolia. Chief Deputy Kenneth Collier says the body…
Gas prices in Montgomery have been trending downward lately and experts predict they will stay that way. The people over at the popular app and website Gasbuddy say coronavirus is directly responsible for the stable prices. "Prices have been remarkably…
U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the experimental drug from…
Officials from the United States Army are encouraging Alabamians to consider enlisting. Anyone qualified and at least 17 years old, can join the army. Officials say the army provides over 150 opportunities for…
In honor of Veteran's Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the City of Montgomery and officials are showing their appreciation all week. On Monday, Nov. 9, Mayor Steven Reed joined the mayors of…
On Monday, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced that their vaccine was 90% effective in preventing coronavirus transmission. To view the original article on the Pfizer vaccine, CLICK HERE. Alabama officials say the vaccine will be…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The newly elected mayor of Uniontown is forced to begin his tenure in office -- by laying off a third of the city's workers. Uniontown mayor Christopher Jones says…
The Attorney General's office has announced the arrest of Brandon Hughes, the District Attorney for the 37th Judicial Circuit, for perjury, an additional charge to those announced earlier. Hughes' office is based in Opelika. Hughes's arrest for perjury in Montgomery…
West Montgomery added some fun things to do for you and your family. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Montgomery county commission held the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Elton N. Dean,…
Today's episode of "Jeopardy!" started with a somber tribute to the life of longtime host Alex Trebek, who died on Sunday at the age of 80. Executive Producer Mike Richards addressed the camera…
Gov. Kay Ivey once again took part in a time-honored Alabama tradition. On the grounds of the Alabama Governor's Mansion this morning, she pardoned two turkeys just in time for Thanksgiving. The…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined nine other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of two lawsuits seeking U.S. Supreme Court review of the constitutionality of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision to extend the deadline for mail-in…
The Southeastern Conference has announced that the Auburn at Mississippi State football game on November 14 has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Mississippi State football program. The SEC says this is…
President-elect Joe Biden is imploring Americans to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus - even…
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19. Monday's announcement doesn't mean a vaccine is imminent. The interim analysis, from independent data monitors, looked at 94 infections recorded so…
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of 25-year-old Devonta Timmons of Montgomery. On Saturday at about 11 p.m., police and fire medics responded to a call of a person shot in the 4100 block of…
