Troy University Giving Day
It's Giving Day at Troy University. Officials are asking you to "Stand up and be a Trojan" and help give back to the school. They have a goal of $150,000 by the end of the day. "One of the…
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Tallassee Cancels Thursday's Game Against Talladega
Tallassee High School has canceled Thursday night's game against Talladega. Tallassee City Schools Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin said with recently confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the high school, all football and cheer activities have been put off for the time…
UPDATE: Missing Millbrook Man Has Been Found Safe
Michael Ray Headley, a 41-year-old Millbrook man with intellectual disabilities, was reported missing on October 7, 2020. Millbrook investigators found out that Headley may have made contact with an individual on social media, who may have picked him up and…
Montgomery Police Searching for Theft Suspects
Montgomery police say they're searching for two theft suspects. Police say the theft happened at Eastdale Mall on Wednesday, September 16. No other details have been released. If you have any information regarding the suspects' identity or location,…
Kickoff for Alabama-Ole Miss Game Delayed Due to Hurricane Delta
The Southeastern Conference has announced that the kickoff time for the Alabama at Ole Miss football game on Saturday will be delayed due to Hurricane Delta. The kickoff will be 6:30PM CDT in Oxford, Mississippi. The game was originally scheduled…
President Trump Says He Won't Participate in Virtual Debate
President Trump says he won't participate in next week's debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it's virtual. Debate organizers announced…
One Dead in Early Morning Shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery Police is investigating the city's 49th murder of 2020. Capt. Saba Coleman says 19-year-old Kevontae Blount of Montgomery was shot in the 3000 block of Kelly Circle around 4:30 AM. Once police and fire medics arrived on the scene,…
Halloween Events Happening In River Region
HALLOWEEN: Many Halloween events around Montgomery have been cancelled due to the pandemic. Though all hope is not lost, the Montgomery Sheriff's office and Penton Farms decided to continue on with their events with…
Two Fraternities Join to Deliver Meals to MPS Students
GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY: On Wednesday, Oct. 7th members of Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity joined together to deliver meals to Lanier High students. The members delivered almost 50 breakfast and…
Montgomery Car Dealership Donates Van to Injured Police Officer Carlos Taylor
Some great news for Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor and his family. You may remember he was severely injured in a 2017 car wreck and for years, the Taylor family has been raising money…
Selma Voters Optimistic After Municipal Election Runoff
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More votes were cast in the municipal election runoff -- than there were in the municipal election, 355 more votes -- to be exact. "This town has more enthusiasm…
Update: Montgomery Police Make Second Arrest in Mobile Highway Murder
Montgomery police say they've charged a second suspect with the murder of 30-year-old Lamar Merritt of Montgomery. Police say they've charged 21-year-old Joedauris Tolliver with murder. Previously,…
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Mobile Highway Murder
Montgomery police say they've charged a Luverne man with murder in a fatal shooting that happened on Mobile Highway. Police say 28-year-old Edriage Vinson, Jr. is charged with killing 30-year-old…
Andalusia Police Investigating Burglaries at Three Businesses
Andalusia police say they are investigating three business burglaries that happened on the same night by the same person. Police say on October 2, between the hours of 12:00 and 3:00 a.m., three businesses were burglarized in the 200…
Baird Wins in Alexander City Mayoral Election
Alexander City: Curtis "Woody" Baird won in Tuesday, Oct. 6th's mayoral election after a very close race coming down to the absentee votes. Baird won over incumbent Mayor Thomas Spraggins in Tuesday night’s…
Mayor's Races: Two Local Incumbents Lose
When the final unofficial results were announced, two local incumbent mayors lost their re-election bids. Both of them serve cities in Tallapoosa County. In the Alexander City mayor's race, Mayor Tommy Spraggins lost to Curtis Wood "Woody" Baird. The vote…
James Perkins Defeats Miah Jackson in Selma Mayor's Race
Unofficial results show James Perkins has defeated Miah Jackson in the race for Selma Mayor. The final results are: James Perkins 4,001 64.9% Miah Jackson 2,164 35.10% Perkins held…
Prattville Police Searching for Suspects Passing Counterfeit Money
Prattville police are searching for two people accused of passing counterfeit money at several stores. Police say on September 17 between 8:55 and 9:15 p.m., a male wearing a red shirt passed two counterfeit bills at a store. Investigators…
Campaign 2020: The City Runoffs
Voters in many local cities went to the polls to decide runoffs in mayoral and city council races. The runoffs were necessary in these races because no candidate got a majority of the votes after the initial voting on August…
Mayor Reed Names 30 People to Serve on the 'Mayor’s Young Professional Council'
Mayor Steven L. Reed announced 30 individuals have been selected to serve on the Mayor’s Young Professional Council (MYPC). The City received hundreds of competitive applications for the council that a committee of former MYPC members evaluated using a detailed…
Gov. Kay Ivey Orders Tourists to Evacuate Alabama Beaches Ahead of Hurricane Delta
With Hurricane Delta on a track to make landfall on the Gulf Coast late this week, Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered that tourists on Alabama's beaches evacuate ahead of the storm. “Working with local leaders in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores,…
Legendary Rock Guitarist Eddie Van Halen Dies at 65
Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled…
ADOC: Inmate Dies from Injuries in Assault at Atmore Prison
A state inmate has died after being assaulted by another prisoner. The Alabama Department of Corrections says Demarcus Fernando Harrison, 46, died last week from injuries sustained during an apparent inmate-on-inmate assault. Harrison's exact cause of death is pending a…
Montgomery Co. Sheriff to Offer Drive-Through Halloween Event
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham has announced that his office will offer a Halloween event for children this year that is designed to protect…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency for Hurricane Delta
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for Hurricane Delta, which is making its way toward the Gulf Coast this week. “As our coastal areas are still recovering from Hurricane Sally, another system, Hurricane Delta, is making its…
