Political Ad Sparks High Profile Public Feud in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma attorney and activist Faya Rose Toure -- and Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson -- are publicly feuding over a political ad. Toure and Jackson…
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Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard Asks for Reduced Prison Sentence
Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard is asking for a reduced prison sentence. Hubbard's lawyers say…
Auburn Man Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years for Making False Statements to FBI Over ISIS Involvement
On Thursday, September 17, Nayef Amjad Qashou, 26, of Auburn, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for making false statements to the FBI during a terrorism investigation, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. and FBI Special Agent…
Brantwood Children's Home Host Annual Golf Tournament Thursday
The Brantwood Children's Home will be hosting their annual "Fore The Love of Our Children" Golf Tournament this Thursday, Sept. 24 at Robert Trent Jones at Capitol Hill Prattville. The Golf Tournament…
Hyundai Donating 6,000 Face Masks to Selma Public Schools
Hyundai is doing their part in assisting with COVID-19 response. The manufacturing company has announced they will donate face masks to Selma Public Schools. Hyundai says they will be donating 6,000 masks to the school system. There will be 5,000…
Governor Ivey Establishes The Alabama STEM Council
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has signed Executive Order NO. 721 establishing the Alabama STEM Council. The council will advise state leadership on ways to improve STEM-related education, career awareness and workforce development opportunities across the state.…
Former Senator David Burkette Enters Plea Deal, Won't Serve Any Jail Time
Former State Senator David Burkette entered a guilty plea Monday morning to Judge Tiffany McCord. Burkette plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of campaign finance violation. As part of his plea deal, Burkette…
Alabama Department of Archives & History Leaders Acknowledge Role in Systemic Racism
Alabama leaders are confronting the legacy of what might be the grandest Confederate memorial of all: the state's Department of Archives and History. Founded in 1901, the agency became a vast repository of Confederate records and artifacts. During the current…
Birmingham officer hit by car while responding to a call
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say an Alabama police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle. Birmingham Police Sgt. Rod Mauldin says the officer was responding to a call Monday…
Civil Rights Activist Rev. Robert Graetz Dies
Civil rights activist Rev. Robert Graetz passed away. Officials with the Troy University Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery confirmed the news. https://twitter.com/AndrewJamesNews/status/1308024440261935104?s=20 Rev. Graetz and his wife Jean came to Montgomery in…
Montgomery Man Charged in Death of ASU Student
Montgomery police have charged a man in the shooting death of an Alabama State University student. Capt. Saba Coleman says 20-year-old Ivry Hall, of Montgomery, has been charged with Murder…
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Dies at 87
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the longest serving woman on the U.S. Supreme Court and a strong liberal voice on issues dividing the nation, has died, the Supreme Court announced tonight. She was 87. "Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died this evening…
Selma University Inaugurates New President
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Today officially marks a new beginning at Selma University. The historically black private christian college is now under new leadership. Eddie Hill, Jr. took over the reigns of leadership…
Second Person Arrested in Chemical Endangerment of Child Investigation
On Tuesday September 15th , the Troy Police Department arrested 32-year-old Marcus Tawuan Xavier Scott of Troy on 3 counts of Chemical Endangerment of a Child. On September 9, the Troy Police Department was notified by the Pike County Department…
COVID-19 Pandemic Shrinking Europe's Monitor of US Vote
The coronavirus pandemic has led Europe's largest security organization to drastically scale back plans to send as many as 500 observers to the U.S. to monitor the Nov. 3 presidential election. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said…
Prattville Police Chase Ends in Montgomery
Prattville police and ALEA Agents were involved in a police chase Friday morning. Prattville police attempted to stop a vehicle. The suspect then reversed towards the officer and his unit. A pursuit was initiated which continued on I-65 South with…
Selma Church Gives Away 100 Hot Meals
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma church provides hot meals for dozens of people in the community -- in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Free meals were given away to a…
Department of Agriculture & Industries Launches Hurricane Sally Damage Assessment Survey
Prior to and after Hurricane Sally hit our state, the Department of Agriculture and Industries has been hard at work to assist Alabama farmers and consumers. The Department is gathering information from farmers who experienced agricultural damage from the excessive…
"Forrest Gump" Author Winston Groom Dies
Alabama native and "Forrest Gump" author Winston Groom has died. Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson posted the news on her Facebook page Thursday afternoon. "It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom," said…
$1.17 Million Grant Awarded to Statewide Program Using Specially Trained Dogs to Calm Traumatized Victims Before Testifying
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.17 million to continue and expand a statewide program that helps children and others who have been victims of crime feel more at ease when testifying in court or undergoing other crime-related interviews. The grant…
Papa John's Announces Plans for New Headquarters in Atlanta
Pizza purveyor Papa John's has announced plans to move its global headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky to a yet-to-be-determined location in metro Atlanta. The move will bring 200 jobs to the Atlanta area. The pizza delivery company said Thursday that the…
Pike County Storm Cleanup Underway
Pike County is recovering from damage after the storm Wednesday. We talked with EMA Director Herb Reeves who said most of the damage came from the heavy rain, resulting in flooding…
Man Hit By Car on South Court Street
Montgomery Police Department is investigating an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Capt. Saba Coleman says it happened just before 3:00PM near the intersection of South Court Street and…
COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Drive Unemployment in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak. Before the pandemic hit the economy, the number signing up for jobless…
Police Respond to Traffic Accident on Atlanta Highway
Montgomery Police are responding to a single vehicle traffic accident on Atlanta Highway near Coliseum Boulevard. The car left the roadway and collided into a brick column. Alabama News Network Traffic Reporter Jerry Howell says police responded to the accident…
