One Man Arrested in Connection to Oakleigh Road Homicide
Montgomery police say they have arrested and charged a man in connection to a homicide that happened earlier this week on Oakleigh Road. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said…
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New COVID-19 Alabama School Dashboard Released
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 16. The latest report shows a increase from…
MPD: Two Charged in Connection to Shooting on Buckingham Drive
Montgomery police have arrested and charged two people in connection to a shooting that happened late Thursday…
Third Person Arrested in Connection to Tuskegee Shooting that Left 4-Year-Old Dead
Tuskegee police say they have arrested a third suspect in connection to a shooting that left a four-year-old boy dead. The suspect, 18-year-old Tremont Jerido, Jr., was taken into custody by the U.S.…
Biden Administration Announces $1.7 Billion Investment to Fight COVID-19 Variants
The original strain of COVID-19 comprises only about half of all cases in America today. New and potentially dangerous strains of the virus make up the other half. In order to improve the detection, monitoring, and mitigation of these COVID-19…
Perry Hill Road Now Open after Early Morning Crash
Montgomery police say the portion of Perry Hill Road closed this morning after a car crashed into a power pole is now open. Police say the single vehicle crashed happened in the 300 block of Perry Hill Road. The road…
Bill Would Ban State Enforcement of Federal Gun Laws
The Alabama Senate has backed legislation to make it a crime for local police officers to enforce any new federal gun restrictions on Thursday senators voted 21-5…
After Union Vote, Bezos Vows to do Better for Amazon Workers
FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during his news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. After a union battle at an Alabama warehouse, Bezos vowed Thursday,…
Breaking Overnight: 8 Dead in Shooting at FedEx Facility in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eight people were shot and killed in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility…
Alabama Lawmakers Vote to Ban Trans Girls from Female Teams
Alabama could soon become the next conservative state to prevent transgender girls from playing on female sports teams. The Republican-dominated Alabama Legislature gave final passage Thursday to a bill that would prohibit K-12 schools from letting a "biological male" participate…
Uniontown Mayor & Residents Express Frustrations Over Sewer Project
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Efforts to fix long-standing waste water and sewer problems in the city of Uniontown -- continue to frustrate residents and city officials alike. The project to fix the problems…
911 Dispatchers Receive Awards for National Public Service Telecommunications Week
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week was held April 11 through April 17th. Four members of the telecommunications department received awards today including dispatcher of the year and supervisor of the year. Mayor Steven…
Montgomery Adult Community Education Offering Courses
If you are an adult and looking to further your career, there's a new program in Montgomery that can help. The Montgomery Adult Community Education program (M.A.C.E.) is offering medical, technical, and professional courses. The private licensed program can be…
Governor Ivey Signs Bill Waiving Interest on Late Payments for 2020 Extended Tax Filings
Governor Kay Ivey has signed SB 352 to waive interest on late payments on individual 2020 income taxes. Earlier this year, the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS extended the federal filing and payment date from April 15 to May 17.…
Legislature Approves Law Named After Aniah Blanchard
The Alabama Legislature awarded final approval on Thursday to “Aniah’s Law,” a constitutional amendment sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown (R - Mobile) that allows prosecutors and judges broader discretion in requesting and denying bail to those accused of committing…
MPD: Suspect Wanted for Assault at Eastdale Mall
The Montgomery Police Department is seeking the identity and location of a suspect wanted for Assault. The assault occurred on March 18, around 5:23 p.m., in the 1000 block of Eastdale Circle. The charges for the suspect are Assault 2nd…
Red States on U.S. Electoral Map Lagging on Vaccinations
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) - A look at which U.S. states are leading at vaccinating against the coronavirus and which states are struggling is beginning to resemble America's electoral map. Vaccination numbers…
Proposal in Alabama to up Protection for Confederate Statues
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A proposal to fine cities $10,000 a day for taking down Confederate and other longstanding monuments drew heated debate in an Alabama legislative committee. On Wednesday, the House Government…
Four People Arrested During Drug Sweep in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Four people are arrested on drug and gun charges during a drug sweep last night in Selma. The recently formed SAFE Task Force continues to sweep high crime areas around…
Alabama Senate Approves Lottery and Casino Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved a lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers make a third attempt to advance a gambling bill this session. Senators on Tuesday voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional…
Health Centers Across Alabama Receives over $92 Million in Grant Money for COVID Relief Programs
April 1, 2021, the Biden administration along with the Health resources and services administration invested more than $6 billion to community health centers nationwide. The state of Alabama received a total of $92…
Vaccinations Available at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Vaughan Regional Medical Center held a mass drive-up vaccination clinic Wednesday at Bloch Park in Selma. The first dose of the Moderna vaccine was available for anyone eligible to…
Tallassee Police Seize Gambling Machines at Gas Station, Owner Arrested
Tallassee police have arrested and charged a gas station owner following the seizure of several gambling machines inside the facility. Tallassee Police Chief Matthew Higgins said following an investigation by the Narcotics Unit, the department executed a search warrant…
MPD: One Dead in Shooting on Oakleigh Road
Montgomery police is investigating a shooting that left one man dead. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said officers responded to the 5900 block of Oakleigh Road just before 2:00PM on Wednesday. Once they arrived on the scene, the victim, who…
Sweet potato could be Alabama's official state vegetable
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The sweet potato could soon be the official state vegetable of Alabama. The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill to name the sweet…
